Shape Tools in After Effects Explained | Rectangle, Ellipse, Pen & All Properties
In this detailed tutorial, you will learn everything about Shape Tools in Adobe After Effects, including Rectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool, Polygon Tool, Star Tool, and Pen Tool, along with their advanced properties.
Shape layers are the foundation of motion graphics, logo animation, UI design, explainer videos, and professional animations. Understanding their properties gives you full control over design and animation.
This tutorial is perfect for beginners and intermediate motion designers who want to master shape layers properly.
📌 What You Will Learn in This Video:
Introduction to Shape Tools in After Effects
Difference between Shape Layer and Mask
Rectangle Tool properties
Ellipse Tool properties
Polygon & Star Tool controls
Pen Tool for custom shapes
Fill & Stroke properties
Stroke width, dashes & taper
Transform properties inside Shape Layer
Anchor Point vs Shape Transform
Adding multiple shapes in one layer
Best practices for clean motion graphics
This tutorial helps you build strong fundamentals before learning advanced animation and motion design techniques.
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