Question 1

How do I make text follow a path in After Effects?

Accepted Answer

Use the Pen Tool (G) to draw a path, then apply it to your text layer through the Path Options in the Timeline Panel.

Question 2

Can I animate text along a curved path?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Use the Convert Vertex Tool (Shift+G) to create and refine smooth curves in your path.

Question 3

What is the easiest way to create a looping text animation?

Accepted Answer

Use the expression loopOut cycle on the First Margin property under Path Options to make the animation loop automatically.

Question 4

How do I smooth out jerky text animations?

Accepted Answer

Apply Easy Ease to your keyframes and adjust the motion curve in the Graph Editor for smoother transitions.

Question 5

Can I animate individual letters along a path?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Use Text Animators to control the position, rotation, and scale of individual letters independently.

Text Animators