How to add depth with lights in After Effects @MotionScience
How to add depth with lights in After Effects  @MotionScience
Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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In this tutorial, Cameron from Motion Science demonstrates how to recreate the "Invisible Man" titles in After Effects. Drawing inspiration from Deva Studios' original creation, Cameron walks viewers through the process of creating 3D extruded text, manipulating lights, and adding subtle animation nuances to achieve a cinematic motion design. The tutorial also touches upon the importance of organic motion design techniques and offers a glimpse into using the Dehancer Pro plugin for film emulation.

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0:00 - Introduction to the Tutorial
0:15 - Inspiration from Deva Studios
0:45 - Mention of the Free Guide on Cinematic Motion Design
1:20 - Starting with After Effects: Creating a New Composition
1:50 - Setting Up the Background and Typography
2:40 - Making the Text 3D: Extrusion and Beveling
3:20 - Adding and Adjusting Lights for Depth and Shadows
4:30 - Animating the Text and Camera Movement
5:40 - Enhancing the Animation with Subtle Disappearance Effects
6:30 - Addressing Anomalies and Fine-Tuning the Animation
7:20 - Final Touches: Using Dehancer Pro and Color Correction
8:10 - Conclusion and Reminder about the Free Guide
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