How to Make a Write-On Effect in After Effects | Adobe Creative Cloud

Create a dynamic title by animating text onto your video. Start from scratch, or download practice files [] for a head start. Steps below. Note: Update to the latest version of After Effects. 1. Open the sample project (File – Open – Write-On ). Tip: Make sure you are in the Standard Workspace (Window - Workspace - Standard). 2. Trace letters in the logo: Select the “S“ layer at the bottom of the Timeline panel. Choose Layer – New – Shape Layer. Make sure the new shape layer is selected. Choose the Pen tool from the top toolbar. Trace over the first “S“ in the Composition panel. Tip: Set the Fill and Stroke color to white. Set the Stroke Width to 80px. Click the Fill label, set Opacity to 0%. Click OK. 3. Add starting animation state: Click the triangle for the Shape Layer to expand it. Click the Contents row, click Add to the right, then choose Trim Paths. Click the triangle next to the Trim Paths row t