Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Here's how you create cinematic, organic, and visually stunning motion graphics that truly stand out. Download my FREE Guide to Mastering Cinematic Motion Design → motionscience.tv/guide

Create depth with lights and shadows in After Effects! In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create depth with lights and shadows in Adobe After Effects.

We're going to start by creating simple shape layers. Then we will add a light source and shadow. We will adjust the light and shadow parameters based on the shape layers, and finally add a simple camera animation to create a powerful visual.

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