Build a Progress Bar in After Effects – Beginner Guide
In this quick After Effects beginner tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a clean progress bar that shows exactly how much of your video has been watched.
This is a simple technique using one solid layer and keyframes — no plugins, no complicated setup.
📌 In this video, you’ll learn:
• how to create a progress bar using a solid layer
• how to position and shape it for a clean look
• how to animate it using anchor point keyframes
• how to sync the animation with your video length
👤 This video is for you if:
• you’re new to After Effects
• you want your videos to look more polished
• you need a simple, reusable progress bar
▶️ Next step
If you want to highlight specific parts of your video, watch this next:
How to Create an Animated Arrow in After Effects
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