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Motion Graphics in After Effects: The 4 Effects We Use in 90% of Work

It's Not Techy Editorial 3 min readJuly 10, 2024

Basic text entry with ease

Fade + slight upward motion with exponential ease. Used on 80% of text cards. Never feels wrong.

Draw-on lines

Trim paths with ease. For underlines, callouts, diagrams. Small detail that reads as professional motion.

Scale on emphasis

Key moments need a small scale-up (1.05x) back to 1.0. Adds weight to important words without being flashy.

Camera shake restraint

Used sparingly, adds energy. Used constantly, looks cheap. Save it for specific moments of intensity.

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