Summary

In this chapter, we have learned about shape layers and how to animate them using modifiers. We also looked at other properties of shape layers and text animation.

We have learned how to work with multiple compositions and how to merge compositions into one.

We have discovered how shape layers combined with text can help you create any type of motion graphics. Make sure to try other modifiers in the shape layers to see the amazing animations you can create with shape layers.

In the next chapter, we will learn how to import graphics from Photoshop and Illustrator to animate existing graphic layers in After Effects. We will learn how to convert Photoshop and Illustrator layers into After Effects native layers so that we can animate them using the After Effects modifiers and effects.