Create Logo Animation

1. Create Logo Animation

    The first step in preparing the channel ident is that I will prepare the logo animation as an opening so that it can increase the first impression of the audience. I took many other steps considering the Adobe version used by the content creator was an old version. Sometimes it's difficult to follow all the tutorials, but I explored all the features and this is how I make a logo animation for opening.

1. Creating the Composition

   - Create a new composition (you can use whatever works for you).

   - Create a circle using the Ellipse Tool, holding Shift to keep the shape a true circle.

   - Set the Fill and Stroke properties, then align the circle to the center of the composition.

2. Setting the Anchor Point

   - Set the anchor point to the middle of the circle by holding down Ctrl and clicking on the Anchor Point Tool in the toolbar.

3. Adding Trim Paths

   - In the circle layer, click Add and select Trim Paths.

   - Drop down the properties for Trim Paths.

   - Go about a second into the timeline and set a keyframe for Start.

   - Move a second or two further and change the Start value to 100%.

   - Move about four to five frames ahead of the first Start keyframe and set a keyframe for End, setting End to 0%.

   - Move about five frames ahead of the last Start keyframe and set End to 100%.

   - Apply Easy to Ease (Ease In) to all keyframes and set the End Caps to Round to smooth the corners.

4. Duplicating the Circle

   - Duplicate the first circle shape layer.

   - Press R to change the rotation of the duplicated layer (e.g., 180 degrees).

   - Duplicate the layer again, press S to scale it down, and adjust the Stroke width.

   - Press U to see all keyframes on this specific layer and adjust the timing to offset the other circles.

5. Creating the Logo

   - Create a new composition, size 500x500, and name it Logo.

   - Import your logo, create a white circle as the background, and place the logo on top.

   - Drag the logo composition to the intro composition timeline.

6. Adding Liquid Animation to the Logo

   - Draw a liquid-type mask with the Pen Tool on the logo layer.

   - Set keyframes for Mask Path at the start and end of the animation.

   - Adjust the mask path midway to create a wave effect.

   - Apply Easy Ease to keyframes and adjust in the Graph Editor for smoother transitions.

7. Adding Effects and Background

   - Add a Glow effect to the logo and circle animation.

   - Create a solid layer for the background, add the Gradient Ramp effect, and adjust colors. my setting for Buble is just like the picture above.

   - Create another solid for particles, add the CC Ball Action effect, and choose any effect that you like for circle animation. 

   - Add Gaussian Blur to smooth out the particles.

8. Adding Final Details

   - Create circle sprites that grow using the Scale and Stroke Width properties.

   - Duplicate and spread the sprite layers across the composition.

   - Choose any effect that you think is interesting. for me I just use rotation but still wow for me.

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"& enjoy" Steps

Step 1: Create Your Text

1. Add Text: Click on the part of the frame where you want your title to appear and type your text (e.g., "& enjoy").

2. Adjust Size and Font: 

   - Increase the text size so it takes up most of the frame.

   - Change the font to something cinematic, like Impact.

3. Align Text: 

   - Center the text on the X and Y axis.

   - Adjust the text duration to match the video layer.

Step 2: Apply the Track Matte Key Effect

1. Effects Library: Go to the effects library and search for “Track Matte Key.”

2. Apply Effect: Drag the Track Matte Key effect onto your video layer (not the text layer).

3. Effect Controls: 

   - Go to effect controls and locate the Track Matte Key options.

   - Under the “Matte” dropdown, select “Video 2” (or the track number where your text is located).

Step 3: Animate the Text

1. Highlight Text Layer: Select the text layer.

2. Scale and Keyframe:

   - Scale the text up until it is not visible (e.g., 2000++ scale).

   - Set a keyframe at the beginning.

   - Move forward a few seconds and reset the scale to normal by hitting the reset parameter button.

3. Ease In: 

   - Right-click the keyframe and select “Ease In” for a smoother stop.

   - Adjust the duration if needed to make the animation smoother.

Step 4: Add a Color Gradient Transition

1. New Item: Go to your project window, click on “New Item,” and select “Color Matte.”

2. Select Color: Choose a color that fits your theme.

3. Place Color Matte: Drag the color matte onto the timeline and align it to start halfway through the clip.

4. Adjust Duration: Make sure the color matte duration matches the text layer.

Step 5: Apply Track Matte Key to Color Matte

1. Apply Effect: Drag the Track Matte Key effect onto the color matte layer.

2. Effect Controls: 

   - In the effect controls, under “Matte,” select the same track number.

Step 6: Add a Four Color Gradient

1. Effects Library: Search for “Four Color Gradient” in the effects panel under Video Effects > Generate.

2. Apply Effect: Drag and drop the Four Color Gradient effect onto the color matte layer.

3. Customize Colors: Adjust the four color points to your desired colors.

Step 7: Add Gradient Wipe Transition

1. Effects Library: Search for “Gradient Wipe” under Video Transitions > Wipe.

2. Apply Effect: Drag and drop the Gradient Wipe transition between the video layer and the color matte layer.

3. Adjust Softness: Increase the softness to make the transition smoother.

4. Adjust Duration: Extend the duration of the transition for a more gradual effect.