How to Create a Neon Energy ORB in After Effects — AE Tutorial 2025
Here’s how I created this Neon Energy Orb effect in After Effects — a bright, colorful looping circle that fits perfectly with the 2025 motion-graphics trends for intros, livestream backgrounds, Reels and TikTok edits.
Download the Project File: https://frart.gumroad.com/l/ergxom
In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll use only built-in tools (no paid plugins) to achieve a modern deep-glow look inspired by today’s neon and abstract-loop styles.
You’ll learn how to combine masks, Stroke, Turbulent Displace, Echo and color correction to create energetic lines that wrap into a smooth orb with vivid cyan-magenta highlights.
The final animation is a seamless loop that works great as an animated wallpaper, music visualizer, or futuristic transition for your motion-design projects.
📁 Software: Adobe After Effects
🔌 Plugins: None — no third-party effects needed!
🔥 Perfect for motion designers and editors who want premium tech-brand quality directly inside After Effects.
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Hope this helps you create something awesome. And if you use it in one of your projects, feel free to tag me — I’d love to see what you make! 🙌
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