After Effects Text Animation
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Text layers created in After Effects are like layers imported from Illustrator. One big advantage of using text layers created in After Effects in terms of quality is that
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Text layers are continuously rasterized, so when you scale the layer or resize the text, it retains crisp, resolution-independent edges
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You don’t have to create text in another program
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Text layers are not independent layers and can be animated using presets
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Illustrator file are of a fixed resolution, whereas text layers are not
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Choose the best answer for the following multiple choice questions presented. Be sure to put in your full name and computer number for verification. You must get at least 80% on this quiz to be able to go on to the next tutorial.
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The animation preset used in the main “Road Trip” text in this tutorial was called
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Evaporate
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Jiggy
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Fogger
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Transporter
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A. EvaporateExplanation
The correct answer is Evaporate. This can be inferred from the statement "The animation preset used in the main 'Road Trip' text in this tutorial was called." Since the animation preset used is specified, it implies that the correct answer is the name of that animation preset, which is Evaporate.Rate this question:
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In order to make an animation preset to animate in reverse you would do what?
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Choose Animation > Keyframe Assistant > Time-Reverse Keyframes
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Drag keyframes to opposite ends of timeline
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Choose Animation > Keyframe Assistant > Easy Ease
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Right click on keyframes and choose Reverse
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A. Choose Animation > Keyframe Assistant > Time-Reverse KeyframesExplanation
To make an animation preset animate in reverse, you would choose "Animation > Keyframe Assistant > Time-Reverse Keyframes". This option allows you to reverse the order of the keyframes, effectively playing the animation in reverse.Rate this question:
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The following keyframe picture represents what the keyframe interpolation type?
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Easy Ease Out
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Reverse Out
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Normal Keyframe
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Ease In
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A. Easy Ease OutExplanation
The given keyframe picture represents the "Easy Ease Out" interpolation type. This means that the animation starts at a normal speed, then gradually slows down towards the end of the keyframe. This creates a smooth and natural easing effect, making the animation appear more realistic and less abrupt.Rate this question:
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An easy way to apply the transform properties of one object to another in After Effects (like the compass to the letter “I” in the tutorial) is by
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Parenting
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Binding
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Copying the transform keyframes
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Creating a null object
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A. ParentingExplanation
Parenting is the correct answer because it refers to the process of linking two or more layers in After Effects, where the child layer inherits the transformations of the parent layer. By parenting the compass to the letter "I", any transformations applied to the "I" layer will also affect the compass. This allows for easy application of transform properties from one object to another.Rate this question:
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The words “directed by” in the tutorial are animated using a preset called
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Pipes
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Tubes
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Paths
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Roads
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A. PipesExplanation
The correct answer is "Pipes". The words "directed by" in the tutorial are animated using a preset called "Pipes".Rate this question:
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To show the characters in “Your Name Here” separating and spreading across the composition, you used a text animation preset called
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Increase Tracking
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Character Spreading
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Easy Tracking
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Expand
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A. Increase TrackingExplanation
Increase Tracking is the correct answer because it is a text animation preset that can be used to separate and spread the characters in a composition. By increasing the tracking, the space between each character is expanded, creating a spreading effect. This preset allows for easy and quick application of the desired animation without having to manually adjust each character's position.Rate this question:
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To animate specific characters within the Your Name Here text layer you use
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A text animator group
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Parenting
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A null object
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Another layer
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A. A text animator groupExplanation
A text animator group is used to animate specific characters within a text layer. It allows you to apply various animation properties such as scale, position, opacity, and rotation to individual characters or groups of characters within the text. This gives you more control over the animation and allows you to create dynamic and eye-catching effects.Rate this question:
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To add a Skew animator to the “Your Name Here” layer you followed which procedure?
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Next to the Text property name, click the Animate pop-up menu, and choose Skew
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Next to the Animator 1 group, click the Animate pop-up menu, and choose add animator, then Skew
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From Bridge, choose the animation preset Skew
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Delete the Animator 1 group, then add the Skew preset from the Animate pop-up menu
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A. Next to the Text property name, click the Animate pop-up menu, and choose SkewExplanation
The correct answer is "Next to the Text property name, click the Animate pop-up menu, and choose Skew." This is the correct procedure to add a Skew animator to the "Your Name Here" layer.Rate this question:
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Which properties control the beginning and ending letter animation group for the Skew animation in the "Your Name Here" layer?
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Start, End
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Offset, Displacement
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Skew, Amount
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Tilt, Distance
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A. Start, EndExplanation
The properties that control the beginning and ending letter animation group for the Skew animation in the "Your Name Here" layer are Start and End. These properties determine the start and end points of the animation, allowing for control over the timing and duration of the skew effect.Rate this question:
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The “Directed By” layer follows a path preset throughout the composition. What property determines where it will start and end as it moves on the path?
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First Margin
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Edge Distance
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Last Margin
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Bounds Area
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A. First MarginExplanation
The "Directed By" layer follows a path preset throughout the composition, and the property that determines where it will start and end as it moves on the path is the First Margin. This means that the layer will begin its movement from the first margin of the path and end at the last margin of the path.Rate this question:
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What was the purpose of using the dialog box shown?
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To turn the car around so it faces the correct direction on the path
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To put the car on the path
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To put the car at the beginning of the path
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To copy the transform properties from the path to the car
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A. To turn the car around so it faces the correct direction on the pathExplanation
The purpose of using the dialog box shown is to turn the car around so it faces the correct direction on the path.Rate this question:
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To make animations seem more natural, a common last step in an After Effects animation is to add
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Motion blur
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Duplicate layers
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Sound
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Easy easy keyframe interpolation to all keyframes
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A. Motion blurExplanation
To make animations seem more natural, adding motion blur is a common last step in an After Effects animation. Motion blur helps to simulate the blur effect that occurs when objects are in motion, giving the animation a more realistic and fluid look. By adding motion blur, the animation appears smoother and more visually appealing to the viewer.Rate this question:
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After Effects compositions can be exported for output to the internet. An After Effects composition can be exported to an XFL format that can then be further refined for the web using
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Adobe Flash Professional
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Adobe Bridge
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Adobe Premiere
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Adobe Illustrator
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A. Adobe Flash ProfessionalExplanation
After Effects compositions can be exported for output to the internet using Adobe Flash Professional. Adobe Flash Professional allows for further refinement of the After Effects composition in XFL format specifically for web use. This software provides the necessary tools and features to optimize the composition for web playback and interactivity. Adobe Bridge, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Illustrator are not specifically designed for refining After Effects compositions for web output.Rate this question:
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To get the car to follow the same path as the “Directed By” layer, you did the following:
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Copied the Mask Path property into the Position property of the car
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Parented the transform properties of the “Directed By” layer into the car layer
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Used the same path preset on the car as the “Directed By” layer
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Parented the car onto the “Directed by” text
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A. Copied the Mask Path property into the Position property of the carExplanation
By copying the Mask Path property into the Position property of the car, the car will follow the same path as the "Directed By" layer. This means that the car will move along the same path as the mask, creating the effect of the car being directed by the mask.Rate this question:
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