View source for Motion Graphics Template Tutorial - AE

=== Getting Started ===

==== Open After Effects ====
# Open '''After Effects'''.
# Go to '''File''' > '''Save As...'''
# In the bottom left, click '''New Folder''' Go to the '''Desktop,''' and name the folder.
# At the top name your project and click '''Save'''.

==== Make a New Composition ====
#Go to '''Composition''' > '''New Composition'''.
#Name the composition '''Text template'''.
#Set Preset to '''HDTV 1080 29.97'''
#Set Duration to '''00:00:10:00'''
#Click '''OK'''.

=== Create a Titile ===

==== Make a Solid ====
# In the Composition window turn on '''Title/Action Safe'''.
# Click in the Timeline and go to '''Laye'''r > '''New''' > '''Solid..'''.
# Click the box next to the eye dropper and choose a color.
# Set Width to 1920 and Height to 200.
#Click '''OK'''.

==== Animate the Solid ====
# In the Timeline select the solid and click the triangle to show the properties.
# Click the triangle next to Transform.
# Select position.  and make sure the playhead is at zero.
# In the Composition window set the scale to 33.3%
# Select the solid, start dragging to the left and then hold down shift to constrain the position.  Make the solid of the composition area.
# In the Timeline click the stopwatch next to Position to set the first keyframe.
# Move the playhead to 3 seconds.
# In the Composition window select the solid, start dragging to the right and then hold down shift to constrain the position.  When you let go a new keyframe will be made.
# In the Preview window click return to zero and the play.

==== Add Text ====
# Move the playhead to 3 seconds.
# Select the Horizontal Text tool and add a text block over the green solid and within the title safe guides.
# Type "first last"
# In the Character panel set the Font to Arial and the size to 100.
# Click the Stroke Color box and set to black.

==== Add an Effect to the Text ====
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