How to make Easy Pro Lyrics Video in After Effects

The video tutorial demonstrates how to create a professional-looking lyrics video using Adobe After Effects. The creator outlines various techniques and effects to enhance the visual presentation of the lyrics.

Key Techniques and Steps:

• Text Preparation:
  • Enable safe grid for alignment.
  • Use the text tool to input lyrics and adjust font size.
  • Set the anchor point to the center for text movement.
• Text Animation:
  • Apply a fade-out effect to the text.
  • Create keyframes for scaling the text (from 0 to a larger value).
  • Use the graph editor to adjust the speed of the animation.
  • Duplicate text layers for each word and align them with the vocalist's timing.
• wave effect:
  • Create an adjustment layer for a wave effect, adjusting wave height with keyframes.
  • Duplicate wave effect layers to vary the waveforms for different text.
• heart shape Animation:
  • Use the pen tool to create a heart shape, adjusting color and adding scale keyframes.
  • Randomize movements of duplicated heart shapes.
• Text Outlining:
  • Pre-compose text layers and add stroke effects while removing fill color.
  • Apply turbulent displace effect to the outline layer for added visual interest.
• Color and Glow Effects:
  • Introduce color variations in the text and outline.
  • Add glow effects and adjust opacity for readability.
• Particle Effects:
  • Create a solid layer for particles using the CC Particle World effect, adjusting settings for a subtle effect.
  • Use opacity maps to create flickering effects.
• Final Touches:
  • Add reflection and light ray effects for enhanced visuals.
  • Use CC Jaws effect to create dynamic bars at the bottom of the screen.

Contributors:

• The tutorial is presented by a creator who remains unnamed in the subtitles.