ALL DESIGN TOOLS
155. Animated Polygon
• Create a stylized polygon animation using time displacement
• Use shape layers to create dotted lines
• Use shape layers to create dotted lines
Posted on Jan 06, 2015
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132 Comments
Yi Zhao
5 years ago
Thank you, a designer from China, for your long-term dedication and persistence. Thank you again for your time and experience in guiding those who love beautiful things. You are an outstanding educator.
Patrick
7 years ago
Another very nice, and of course very excitting, tutorial. But I have a question about the radio wave effect. I need to have every stroke on the same size and touched without fade... like a banding. Anyone knows how to do this ? thank
Patrick
7 years ago
Another very nice, and of course very excitting, tutorial. But I have a question about the radio wave effect. I need to have every stroke on the same size and touched without fade... like a banding. Anyone knows how to do this ?
Michael Reynolds
8 years ago
Awesome tutorial...thought it would only be apt to share what I managed to create from watching it - here is a link to it:
https://youtu.be/fEggX018dc8
https://youtu.be/fEggX018dc8
ben cherif mohamed
8 years ago
i have problam here my adobe is franch and yrs is english i wsa gonna search for time displicment but didn't find because my adobe is in franhc need hlp pls in that
Arct Zamora
8 years ago
Yo, andrew... my Adobe AE version is Cs6 and Time Displacement in here has different settings... Is it doable in cs6?
Carlos Robles
8 years ago
I still watch this tut sometimes just for fun. It's one of my favourites. I love it.
gurugavali
9 years ago
Thank you very much for the tutorial! and your I don't no how to us After Effect but First time I use After Effects your explanations were great!
Kurt
9 years ago
Hi!
If you choose 'mask' and you draw a mask with curves, the dimension of the mask is not ok: it looks like he has shrunk. How do you fix this?
Tnx!
If you choose 'mask' and you draw a mask with curves, the dimension of the mask is not ok: it looks like he has shrunk. How do you fix this?
Tnx!
Vandit
9 years ago
I did everything you did. But when I changed the wave type from Polygon to Mask. Under the Mask section there is no Mask 1, it only shows (none). Can someone help?
Vaibhav Tripathi
9 years ago
Really thankful to u .. for ur wonderful way of teaching ...!! Wowsome Effect
Techno-Teck
9 years ago
Guys i made a Tutorial on My channel using this same effect to reveal a text
ITS AWESOME PLEASE CHECK IT OUT !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyYMBpdVidg
I have put alot of Effort and hard work in this video PLEASE WATCH
ITS AWESOME PLEASE CHECK IT OUT !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyYMBpdVidg
I have put alot of Effort and hard work in this video PLEASE WATCH
Gaelle
9 years ago
Thank you very much for the tutorial! First time I use After Effects and your explanations were great!
Jiri
9 years ago
Hi, why did he pre-compose it (15:40) again and not just duplicate it to make that long shadow? Thx
Erik
9 years ago
Ok, so I've made this before, im just doing it again, but when I try and make that first mask, with that shape tool like i used to do, it just makes a shape and theres no points that i can move around.....that wont let me mask it to the polygon either, so im kinda frustrated..
Tec
9 years ago
Eyy, really cool animations here! Just wondering though, how do you get your timeline to show frames and not seconds? It's slightly harder to see if I'm following this tutorial right when it shows two different animations, mine often being longer than the one in this video.
Anne
10 years ago
A beginner question: where do you get the textures from? Do they come with AE or have you made/bought/found them?
Thanks
Thanks
Luke
10 years ago
How can I animate text like that. I want my name animated in those polygons like you have done with video copilot text
Roman
10 years ago
This is AE CC 2014 or 2015 ? I have 2015v , but in it a havent one buttom in preview block ?
Max
10 years ago
Andrew how did you animate the text in below the polygon and how did u animate the logo. Just can't firgure out how it works...
T23
10 years ago
Thanks Mr. Kramer. Lots of great technique in this one.
Question for anyone who might know. Is there a reason for the 1024x1024 choice for the base geometric shape comp? As opposed to 1000x1000 or whatever. It doesn't multiply into 1920 or 1080 or 1280 or divide by 720 evenly. Or seem to do anything specifically (except remind me of computer bits) So I'm just curious if there is a reason.
Hope to see you talk again at NAB next year. & WOOT WOOT for the EPIC STARBUCKS LINES!
#NAB, #geeksneedcoffee, #hashtag, #hashbrowns
Question for anyone who might know. Is there a reason for the 1024x1024 choice for the base geometric shape comp? As opposed to 1000x1000 or whatever. It doesn't multiply into 1920 or 1080 or 1280 or divide by 720 evenly. Or seem to do anything specifically (except remind me of computer bits) So I'm just curious if there is a reason.
Hope to see you talk again at NAB next year. & WOOT WOOT for the EPIC STARBUCKS LINES!
#NAB, #geeksneedcoffee, #hashtag, #hashbrowns
Koke Leiva
10 years ago
Hi! Your tutorials are sooo inspiring. The best tutorials around IMHO.
I saw this one and gave it a couple of tries but it seems that 'time displacement' doesn't work the same way in CS3 (I know, very old version, but it's all I've got here at my work). It's seems it's not using the gradient and produce no chops displaying the radial waves (only makes the displacement in time). I gave it the same parameters saw in tutorial but doesn't work. Help! Thank you very much!
I saw this one and gave it a couple of tries but it seems that 'time displacement' doesn't work the same way in CS3 (I know, very old version, but it's all I've got here at my work). It's seems it's not using the gradient and produce no chops displaying the radial waves (only makes the displacement in time). I gave it the same parameters saw in tutorial but doesn't work. Help! Thank you very much!
Nate
10 years ago
I don't know if this is the same for everyone else, but the default stroke width for me is 0, so after deleting the fill of the shape layer, you might be wondering why you can't see the dashes... just turn up the stroke width and that will fix your issue. I'm not sure why Andrew's is defaulting to 2.
Bassil
10 years ago
Hey Andrew. I love your tuts thanks for the great work.
I am having trouble with the dashed circles. For some reason they are small at the start and big at the end.
Any suggestions I'm using CS6
I am having trouble with the dashed circles. For some reason they are small at the start and big at the end.
Any suggestions I'm using CS6
Arran
10 years ago
Brilliant tutorial! Anyone know what the font used for the POLYGON text is called?
Thanks
Thanks
Christian
10 years ago
Great video! I was curious, but how did you achieve the grid background with the "cross" pattern? (located at :32 into this video).
Brandon
10 years ago
Anyone know what keys he presses at 02:06 to remove the red target from the center? I cant align my hexagon with it up. :/
TGageQD
10 years ago
The theme looks amazing... mine is plain ol' boring orange, how can i change it?
Marina
10 years ago
I don't have gap into dashes
Using cc.
Anybody know if it's somewhere else other than under dashes?
Using cc.
Anybody know if it's somewhere else other than under dashes?
RJ
10 years ago
Hey I'm with Bobby here, It'd be really nice to have an idea of how the text and logo's were added. I've been playing with settings and I can't get seem to figure out how you've done it! I'd love the help please!
Bobby
10 years ago
I'm trying to figure out how the text was added or the logo. Are you planning on doing a little more in-depth of a tutorial with going into that?
Jackson
10 years ago
What is the version of your ae Andrew? Mine is cs6 but it looks different to you.
Tnanks
Tnanks
Kumaken
10 years ago
Hello, I am using After Effects cc 2014 for this technique and I am having a bit of trouble. I'm at the part where I have just set up a Time Displacement adjustment layer and set it to use my gradient layer, but it seems to have no effect on my rings layer. If you could help me with this I'd really appreciate it. Thank you.
Blue
10 years ago
it's just an awesome tutorial
but i have a question , i'm not sure how to make logo appear like what you did for OCP logo .. like rotate in a circle ... how to create this effect ?
but i have a question , i'm not sure how to make logo appear like what you did for OCP logo .. like rotate in a circle ... how to create this effect ?
Orlando_NYC
10 years ago
Thanks so much for this. I am totally practicing and trying new things over and over. https://vimeo.com/118274626
Karl Archer
10 years ago
So incredibly cool! What boggles the mind is how all of those tools have just been sitting there all this time just waiting for some playtime.
I've been tweaking it using all kinds of shapes, upping the time displacement and frequency and even changing the shape of the radio waves. Unbelievable amount of options and creations with one easy-to-follow tutorial!
Thank you, Sensei! You are a Master Builder!
I've been tweaking it using all kinds of shapes, upping the time displacement and frequency and even changing the shape of the radio waves. Unbelievable amount of options and creations with one easy-to-follow tutorial!
Thank you, Sensei! You are a Master Builder!
Kevin
10 years ago
Andrew, amazing work as usual. Again, a nice base from which to mess around and produce something original with.
To everyone else I understand some people are requesting a CS6 version of the project file. I've followed the tutorial and produced a corresponding project file you can use to jump straight in with this effect. If you want a copy, holla me!
To everyone else I understand some people are requesting a CS6 version of the project file. I've followed the tutorial and produced a corresponding project file you can use to jump straight in with this effect. If you want a copy, holla me!
Ali khan
10 years ago
please someone convert the project file to After Effects CC .12 version! i just installed .12 now they have updated to .13 version! i dont want to reinstall it all again! please anyone?
please anyone?
Marc
10 years ago
Awesome, I love that 2D random style, I'd love to see more of this style.
As always, the best MGD referent over the net.
Thanks.
As always, the best MGD referent over the net.
Thanks.
Romee
10 years ago
everytime i pauze or skip.. the video crashes.. I wanne make it myself.. but.. damm >< this sucks...
White
10 years ago
Does anyone know how the AE UI is flat and modern-ish looking? It looks so awesome!!!
Victor Picussa
10 years ago
When i choose the style to see which one will be better, the final comp dosen't change. Help?
Joker
10 years ago
Hey guys is there anyone you could explain me step by step what Adnrew did on his text ? i'm stuck at this point and it's frustating..
MS P
10 years ago
how can i increase side about polygon tool??
i h ave just 5side polygon.. i wanna 6side
i h ave just 5side polygon.. i wanna 6side
SG7
10 years ago
Super awesome how you take such a simple effect and make it your own. Huge role model!
PS: Not super important but I believe the term is "Vignette," not "vingette." Just thought I'd point that out. Good to know for the future!
PS: Not super important but I believe the term is "Vignette," not "vingette." Just thought I'd point that out. Good to know for the future!
ParsCG
10 years ago
Very Nice tutorial.
Thank you dear Andrew
Good Luck
Shahriar Hosseini
http://www.ParsCG.com
Thank you dear Andrew
Good Luck
Shahriar Hosseini
http://www.ParsCG.com
Roderick
10 years ago
Great mograph! Could someone please convert the project file to CS6 and post a link to it. Thanks in advance!!
Zheng
10 years ago
Great tutorial as usual Andrew, but I've got a question everything is going fine until I reach the Gradient comp where the time displacement is used above it. When I change the style in the gradient comp it doesn't seem to auto update the main graphic, until I change the time resolution (And even then sometimes it doesn't change at all).
Am I doing something wrong?
Am I doing something wrong?
GRASR
10 years ago
Hi Andrew and VDCPLT team,...(greating from Czech Rep.)
its a great tutorial with new idea how to use AE,... as always
1st thx for Element 2, so many great new tools,... amazing product !
to something I've been waiting years
thank you so much!
if there's time, see my working with motion design 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW_S6kA3rYs&feature;=youtu.be
its a great tutorial with new idea how to use AE,... as always
1st thx for Element 2, so many great new tools,... amazing product !
to something I've been waiting years
thank you so much!
if there's time, see my working with motion design 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW_S6kA3rYs&feature;=youtu.be
Ben
10 years ago
I have to say that this is an amazing tutorial.... but I'm a little sad that it isn't a tutorial using E3D v2.
Rudra Ghosh
10 years ago
After a long time Andrew you have made a tutorial for us.Every day I used to open Video Copilot website with this hope that today here will be a new tutorial but it used to bother me by the last one.."Keynote: Becoming A Better Artist".
After a long time and long waiting I found a new tutorial. Thanks
After a long time and long waiting I found a new tutorial. Thanks
Washington
10 years ago
for some reason my CS6 version 11.0.4.6 wont open the project files says need to upgrade to version 13.. any ideas?
Alex
10 years ago
Very interesting tutorial! Well explained and pretty useful. Thanks for this video!
Brad
10 years ago
As a 2D fan im in love with this tut! thanks so much.
Would it be possible to get a CS6 version of the project file?
Would it be possible to get a CS6 version of the project file?
Jeremy Abbott
10 years ago
This is literally exactly the kind of technique I was looking for to finish this company's logo/keys tonight. PERFECT!
Ben Milner
10 years ago
Just as I was going to play with my new copy of Element2, you draw me back to 2D with another style I've been meaning to experiment with.
I'd seen the time displace effect in the menu for years, but never known how to use it. It's like you handed me a new toy!
Thanks again!
I'd seen the time displace effect in the menu for years, but never known how to use it. It's like you handed me a new toy!
Thanks again!
Steven
10 years ago
amazing how you squeeze every drop of coolness out of something like the Radio Waves effect in after effects. inspiring. Thanks!
Ben
10 years ago
Hey andrew can I ask about the font you used? Im not trying to copy every detail of your work but it might be very useful in some other motion works and other stuff. Thanks!
