Shape Layers in Adobe After Effects are the backbone of motion graphics.
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In this video I share everything you need to know to get started with shape layers. Shape layers are one of the foundations of every motion graphics piece. Since shape layers in After Effects are vector based, they are ideal for animation. Shape layers are used in character animations, explainer videos, transitions and broadcast packages. Understanding how shape layers work is important to becoming a creative motion designer. In this video, we go over the types of shape paths in After Effects and what is different about the two types of shape paths: Parametric and Bezier. There are distinct differences and it can sometimes be confusing.

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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Shape Layers are vector layers
0:36 - Basic components of shape layers
1:23 - Two types of Shape paths
2:48 - Shortcuts for navigating shape groups
6:19 - Adding Shapes to a shape layer
7:29 - Extras
7:58 - Convert parametric paths to bezier paths
8:13 - Hold to draw bezier paths automatically
8:29 - ways to customize shapes
8:53 - Scale shape without scaling stroke thickness
9:05 - Scale Bezier paths without scaling stroke thickness
9:30 - One more stroke trick
9:48 - Outro

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