Creating Text Gradients

Lesson 12

In this lesson, apply a gradient to text, then apply a source image as an outline, and animate the text.

Overview

You can use gradients to create smooth transitions between colors in text objects. With gradients, you can create colorful, eye-catching graphics or text in motion graphics projects.

In this lesson:

  • Create a Text branch and replace the background with an image sequence.

  • Add text to the clip and apply a three-color gradient.

  • Create a text outline and use a source image for texture.

  • Animate the Text.

Open the 12_CreutingTextGrudients.mov file in the 12_CreatingTextGrudiens folder and preview the ...

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