Data-Driven Animation in After Effects lets you turn numbers into motion automatically.
In this video, we’ll show you how to build a data-driven animation in Adobe After Effects using dynamic templates, animated charts, and spreadsheet-based workflows. We’ll cover data visualization, graph animation, and how to automate After Effects projects using CSV and modern automation tools - like Plainly.
You’ll learn how to create reusable After Effects templates, animate infographics, and generate multiple video versions without manual edits. This workflow is perfect for motion designers, editors, and teams working with data-driven content, animated charts, or large-scale video automation.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 What you'll learn
0:38 Building the After Effects template
3:35 Automation
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