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The Retro Chrome Look in Adobe After Effects

Learn to create awesome 80s chrome text effects in After Effects! This tutorial shows you how to easily replicate this iconic design.

4.9(29)
1,137students
2h 28m
Certificate
Jake Bartlett
Jake BartlettMotion Designer

Course Content

The Retro Chrome Look in Adobe After Effects is an intermediate-level Skillshare course taught by Jake Bartlett. It runs 2h 28m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews, with 1,137 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published May 2021.

Dive into the vibrant world of the 1980s and learn to create a stunning chrome text effect in Adobe After Effects! This course unlocks a completely procedural effect, meaning incredible flexibility and control. You can easily modify your text's font, size, position, and animation, or even swap in a logo or graphic – and the effect will automatically update.

Discover how to achieve a highly customizable look with minimal adjustments. We'll cover techniques for adding faux extrusion to create depth and dimension, building custom backgrounds and environments from scratch, and designing eye-catching light flares and glows.

Finally, master finishing effects to give your project that authentic retro feel. Learn to degrade the image for a vintage aesthetic. By the end of this course, you'll be able to create captivating retro motion graphics that will transport your audience back in time. Get ready to recreate iconic 80s designs!

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