Creating the Shadow Effect Duplicating the Text Layer
Optionally, apply a ramp effect to your text for an enhanced look. Once done, use the ‘Align’ panel to center the text both horizontally and vertically. Remember to hold the ‘Shift’ key to maintain the text’s proportions. You can adjust the font size either from the character panel or by dragging the corners of the text box. Using the text tool, type your text in the center of the scene. READ ALSO: Rolling Any Type of Geometry in After Effects Working with Text Change the gradient from linear to radial, and adjust the center and colors to create a transition from light red to dark red. By default, this creates a black and white gradient, which you can modify. To create a gradient, use the ‘Gradient Ramp’ effect.ĭrag this effect onto your solid layer. If the ‘Effects’ panel isn’t visible, ensure that ‘Effects and Presets’ is checked under the ‘Window’ menu. Adding a Gradient Effectįor a more aesthetically pleasing look, we’ll add a gradient to the background. The color of this layer is not important at the moment as we will soon change it to a gradient. This will automatically create a solid layer in the size of your composition. To start, right-click on the timeline, click ‘New’, then ‘Solid’. You might remember the background from a previous video. The duration isn’t crucial for this effect, so feel free to adjust it based on your project needs. For this example, we’ll use a composition size of 1920×1080 with a duration of 10 seconds. In the project panel, right-click and select ‘New Composition’. First, let’s start by creating a new composition.