How to Create a Rounded Triangle in After Effects (Beginner Tutorial)
In this After Effects beginner tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a rounded triangle shape — explained simply and clearly.
If shape layers feel confusing, or you’re not sure where options like Points and Round Corners actually live, this video breaks it down step by step using one clean example — no plugins, no shortcuts, and no design theory.
This tutorial focuses on fundamentals, so you understand how shape layers really work, not just where to click.
📌 In this video, you’ll learn:
• how to create a triangle using the Polygon Tool
• where to find and change shape properties
• how to center the anchor point correctly
• how to round corners using the Round Corners option
• a simple setup step that makes shapes easier to work with
👤 This video is perfect if you:
• are new to After Effects
• want to understand shape layers
• feel confused by shape properties
• want clean, simple shapes without plugins
🎯 Next step: After Effects for Beginners
If you’re new to After Effects, it’s always good to start with the basics.
I have a beginner video that’s made exactly for that.
👉 • After Effects Basics Tutorial for Beginners
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