Character Design and Animation in AE: Part Two

Adobe After Effects Techniques Tutorial at Creative COW

Rob Mize

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In part 2, Rob Mize presents the After Effects work flow he uses to bring to life the character created in part 1. By keyframing shape paths, Rob demonstrates how we can not only animate the character's features, but her speech as well.

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Re: Character Design and Animation in AE: Part Two
by Rob Mize

Hi, Rich...
Glad you found this useful and thanks for the encouraging words.

Rob Mize

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Re: Character Design and Animation in AE: Part Two
by Richard White

Hi Rob,

Great tutorial. This has helped me a lot. The model layer is very helpful. I always enjoy your tutorials. Keep up the great work.

Rich White

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