How to Move the Scroller Slowly in After Effects
After Effects is a powerful tool for creating stunning visual effects and animations. One of the most common animations is the scroller, which can be used to display text or images in a smooth, flowing motion. However, sometimes you may want to slow down the scroller to create a more dramatic effect or to draw attention to specific text. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to move the scroller slowly in After Effects.
First, open After Effects and create a new composition. Import the text or image you want to animate as a layer. To create a scroller effect, you can use the Text tool to type in your text or drag and drop an image onto the composition. Once you have your layer, go to the Effect menu and select “Generate > Text > Type on Path.” This will create a path for your text or image to follow.
Next, you need to adjust the speed of the scroller. To do this, select the layer with the text or image and go to the Effect Controls panel. Look for the “Type on Path” effect and expand it. You will see a property called “Start.” This property determines when the text or image begins to animate. By default, it is set to 0, which means the animation starts at the beginning of the composition.
Click on the stopwatch icon next to the “Start” property to enable keyframing. This will allow you to create keyframes and adjust the timing of the animation. Now, move the playhead to the desired point in the timeline where you want the scroller to start moving slowly. Press “T” to reveal the Opacity property for the layer, and drag the Opacity value down to 0. This will make the text or image invisible at the start of the animation.
With the playhead still at the desired start point, go back to the “Start” property and click on the stopwatch icon again. This will create a keyframe. Now, move the playhead to the point where you want the scroller to reach its full speed. You can do this by dragging the playhead to the right or by entering a specific time in the timeline. Once you have the playhead at the desired point, click on the stopwatch icon next to the “Start” property again to create another keyframe.
With both keyframes in place, you can adjust the timing of the animation. To slow down the scroller, you need to increase the time between the two keyframes. Click and drag the second keyframe to the right to extend the duration of the animation. This will make the scroller move more slowly as it reaches the full speed. You can experiment with different durations to achieve the desired effect.
Finally, render your composition to see the slow scroller in action. You can preview the animation by pressing the spacebar or by using the RAM preview feature. Adjust the timing and speed as needed until you are satisfied with the result.
By following these steps, you can easily move the scroller slowly in After Effects. This technique can be used to create a variety of animations, from simple text scrollers to more complex visual effects. Experiment with different timing and durations to achieve unique and captivating animations.
