Animating a Liquid Reveal in After Effects

Ben, thank you so much for pointing out at the end how long it took to animate this scene. It's a super important reminder to all those people that thinks that creative work is all about talent only and completely forget the amount of labor involved in it.

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks man! I'm going to start doing that at the end of all my videos. I remember being baffled when I learned how long some animations can take, even really simples ones.

[@TheSpendog]

Not a lot of people ever think about the time needed :/

[@Kasradesign]

Exactly :)

[@pleasurecomplex7061]

@@BenMarriott 5 hours for you.. approximately 5 days/weeks for me. Just dipping my toes into motion graphics having dragged my heels for years as a rostrum animator and film maker - your tutorials are EXCELLENT and cover EVERYTHING - so thank you and well done! I'll say hi again if/when I get it down to 5 hours.

[@DonoVideoProductions]

This information is gold! I always think I take too long to accomplish my animations. This shows me not only that I don't, but I can confidently estimate timeline for clients without guilt. Thank you!

[@YitzharVered]

Ben explains it all so well that it makes me feel like it's so simple I could've come up with it myself. Obviously I couldn't, but still, it goes to show how great Ben is.

[@marsh8795]

I have no idea how all these works but screw it this is Really intresting!!

[@BenMarriott]

Haha, Thank youuuu :D

[@Sycoloha]

" we always label our layers" with drop shadow👍

[@KunalDeo]

I started using AE like 15 days back and even this complex animation seems relatively simple to make cause Ben just explains it so calmly.

[@katerclickbait887]

This is insane. I'm learning so mich in so little time and I've been watching animation tutorials for YEARS. Thanks ben, keep em comming bro

[@mikexirou]

Ben is the coolest kid on the AE block.

[@hack2sorry242]

One of the BEST channels to learn Motion Graphics, FOR FREE! Thank you kind sir

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks so much! :D That's so awesome of you to say

[@thej8172]

I'm learning after effects and have been so excited that I'm staying up late to learn for the first time in seven years after I had a bad burn out. Your tutorials have been an amazing help, thank you!

[@squareinsquare2078]

It's pretty genius. And from watching enough Ben videos I kind of guessed before he was doing something what he was going to do. Cheaper than university and I learn a lot more. Thanks chief!

[@BenMarriott]

Haha, thanks for watching anyway :D I really appreciate it my friend!

[@squareinsquare2078]

@@BenMarriott Always worth the watch!

[@nirdeshshrestha9056]

early bird gets the ben's reacc

[@BenMarriott]

Haha, You've certainly earned it! Great work :D

[@nirdeshshrestha9056]

@@BenMarriott now I am going to screenshot and cherish this for life

[@romniya8004]

5 HOURS?? Jeez, i'd take me like WEEKS, this is so inspiring! It all comes down to skill and learning, and we can achieve anything uwu

[@annamariabarsi2791]

Ben, you are handing out pure gold for free.

[@disco_bard]

That loop trick! Of course, duh! Always learn something new you are just the besttttt!!!!

[@mushrifahmed8107]

You are a genius when it comes to both animation and motion knowledge. I'm a rookie in animation, so when I see how much detail you put into your animation and all the subtle, secondary movements that you add that brings more of an illusion of physics, I'm just blown away! And it's one thing to know what to do but to be able to do it so simply I am in constant awe of that as well! And I always love how precise and concise your videos are. I realized that's a little rare. Cheers! PS: I'm a big fan.

[@BenMarriott]

Wow, thank you so much :D That's so amazing of you to say :) I really appreciate it!

[@greggunther]

OMG! That was so cool and helpful. You made it look so easy. Then mentioned it took five hours! Crazy.

[@Manu-il9cb]

YOU ARE AMAZING OMGGGGGGG!!! Im hoping to learn a loooot from you

[@mefisth8678]

It's possible to make simple animations and become awesome when you design is great like this!

[@cailreagh9398]

JUST GREAT work. Excellent tut.

[@muchonice]

The small tutorials are filled with great information with a wonderful pace.

[@jonathanellis900]

Simply brilliant!

[@videoarkade]

What an absolute legend.

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks so much! :D Glad you liked the video. It was amazing to work with Pierre's design

[@MM-xw9qm]

I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos. First thing is that I don't have to slow down the speed to understand what are you saying:)))

[@ogamasennin9883]

Incredibly helpful and insightful!!!

[@Ekestoms]

Ben, i really love your work as a creator, simple, direct and honest tutorials that teach a lot without all the useless fillers 90% of channels put it. It might not always seem like it, but i asure you all of your viewers notice it and apreciate it! Keep up the good work!

[@michaelgorczyca]

This was surprisingly way easier than it looked! You are very talented and great at explaining. Thank you!

[@muchachon5]

Amazing as always

[@bradleyconners657]

Love the bubble technique, has a craftier feel than just using Particular

[@AjClarkPROJECTJDM]

Subtle animation is everything man. You're extremely detailed - love your techniques mate well done.

[@echomotion]

That idea of turning a living human head to skull when the whisky inside the bottle drains was so creative, I wish I could think something that creative in the future too

[@alexdib3915]

that thumbnail was enough for the thumbs up - looks super cool

[@EmanDeMoan]

This was so enjoyable and informative!

[@JUSTINBUISSON]

Thank you so much for doing this

[@karol6871]

I love that when you see the preview of those projects they seem insanely complicated, definitely requiring some long forgotten AE black magic. And then he does it all with just a few position keyframes, masks and posterize time. Oh and also tons of skill and talent.

[@BenMarriott]

Haha, that's so awesome of you to say :D I love to read comments like that. AE can seam really mystical, but 80% of animation is just keyframing the position & rotation of stuff :)

[@karol6871]

@@BenMarriott When you started with this simple matte animation I was like "Wait. That can't be it". Spoiler alert - it was. I guess devil's in the detail and a lot of that great look comes down to those subtle effects (head bob, skull bouncing off the jar, delicate warp etc). Animating them just right must be a key element in making everything work.

[@BenMarriott]

@@karol6871 These are my favourite types of animations to work on. The main animation is really basic to there's lots of times to add those little touches and polish :)

[@karol6871]

@@BenMarriott And it shows, they are all absolute fantastic to look at. You keep up the great work and I will surely find enough time one day to not just watch these, but create my own projects. based on all those tutorials. Thanks man!

[@iandoesdesign4827]

awesome work!

[@phoemela7199]

Beautiful result! The way you explain is amazingly efficient. I'm a beginner with animation but this tutorial made me go- hey! I could actually do that. Can't believe this is free!

[@motionlabstudio]

Nice one Ben!

[@sebastianviqueira6783]

Amazin illustration doh!

[@Otawee]

dude such wonderful animation with so simple effects

[@VKIID]

Ben, this is amazing. Definitely gonna be coming back to you again and again as I improve my own After Effects skills for future projects!

[@CondePablo]

excelent, excelent work!

[@EA-nr9hc]

aaaaaaaah Ben! I can't get enough of your tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing work! Loved it as always! :D you rock!

[@carlosmunoz3603]

Thanks so much!! I’ve never been able to properly use Set Matte but now I know the trick! Continuously rasterize

[@alexheusch3036]

simply the best

[@bonsaiRocket]

i really can't express how much i learn from watching your videos! thank you so much for making them

[@Kasradesign]

Good liquid tutorial. Thanks for sharing .

[@EnriqShockwave]

As always, great stuff!

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks Adam! :D

[@constantinosschinas4503]

nice animation, very lively. thanks for sharing.

[@juanalessandro5942]

i hate and love how fast you did it, it could take me years

[@biancalouback1936]

Amazing! Love your tutorials, the way you explain things.

[@heinschultz8970]

Ah man, awesome breakdown as always! Nice job!

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks so much :D Glad you found it useful

[@prymestudio]

Damn... you are amazing. Been following you since the start and You continue to surprise me everytime.

[@thamireshelenacarvalho3990]

I can´t describe how your videos are helping me with my motion . You are a incredible person , continue this way pls Sorry the bad english i am brazilian

[@DaveHuxtableLanguages]

Amazing attention to detail!

[@uliwoo8807]

learn a lot. thank you Ben(from Taiwan)

[@BenMarriott]

Thank you so much! Glad you've found these videos helpful!

[@ohneweil2644]

Thank you Ben! I´m learning so much with you!!

[@tarokamara23]

Literally no dislikes because what kind of person would dislike this amazing content?!

[@foodalibre9487]

Awesome work to both of you ! 👌🏽

[@Otawee]

I started animating 2 weeks ago and I understand everything. Thanks Ben

[@sherifmuhammad4635]

Oh wow this is a great process video! It's nice to see the thinking behind all the little details. Normally I would approach this thinking only about the major stuff like the matte and liquid motion but the small stuff like the line on the liquid, bubbles, skull jaw, smirk and so on make this come to life and takes it to a much higher level. Thanks for sharing, Ben!

[@sayt.calligraphy]

Awesome benn! Looks great. What a beautiful file organization of the design. Saves a lot of extra job

[@Itsjustra]

When you mentioned the time at the end I felt so SEEN holy shit. I take a long time animating and I'm always so demoralized by sped up videos around the internet (although I understand we don't want to watch five hours). But yeah wow 🤩

[@rataratarata]

I think you are pretty awesome!

[@jula_fernan]

Everytime I see your notifications it's a bless

[@gamelabpc6591]

Dude this one is sick tutorial. So many useful tips , I love it.keep going buddy 🔥

[@terrapsevdo5489]

I love your lessons! It's the real treasure , and you show it to us for free. You are awesome person:3

[@pbcassis]

Amazing man! you really inspire me

[@mrchrisby]

Beautiful! Great work and thanks for the lesson!

[@AustinThomasFilms]

Wonderful techniques, these are some of the most educational AE videos I've come across!

[@Lenniefinch]

Great tutorial Ben

[@vyouttar]

You are a gift!

[@cristianoandrades]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing! Love it!

[@petergrant600]

Holy crap that’s epic!!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@Pistenbulcky]

Thanks Ben, another very informative, clear and funny tutorial. And beautiful graphics! Keep up the good work!

[@HowToAnimateTutorial]

so amazing tutorial. Thank Ben so much

[@reika_]

amazing and straightforward! thank you

[@monicasloane4546]

Wonderful tutorial as always, thank you so much for sharing. I love that you include how long it took you to animate. It can be easy to get a feeling of inadequacy watching your short 8 minute snippets when it actually takes hours!

[@yodzcellacay3648]

Amazing!

[@PierreKleinhouse]

What an amazing process Ben!! Thanks again for this awesome collab🔥💀🔥💀

[@BenMarriott]

It was my absolute pleasure :D Especially with such clean files.

[@morgand3777]

wow that was amazing youre so good

[@AhmadyasinOrMickeyMoses]

You are AMAZING!!!

[@Workbenchtv]

Great style, and nice work bringing it to life!

[@Workbenchtv]

Also, congrats on 200K! Nice!

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks so much man!! I really appreciate it :)

[@Workbenchtv]

@@BenMarriott You're welcome. It's much deserved!

[@Frimson]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@scottmercials3027]

gorgeous animation and a great walkthrough - thanks again!

[@acvlnzla29]

man this is perfect for may recent idea on logo reveal thank you!!!!

[@BenMarriott]

Amazing! :D I'd love to see it when it's done :)

[@ameliabatchelor]

Absolutely amazing! So cleverly done, and so neat too!

[@safaeayat749]

Love it love it lovvvvvve it 😍

[@omnya1991]

this is really amazing!!👍

[@MegaMarawan]

Me talking to my self : wait for it .. wait for it .. "we always lable our layers"

[@miracleous.preloved]

I learnt a lot from you. Thank you for being a teacher for me.

[@roshanmotwani4472]

Amazing work, I am amazed by the details you're focusing on...Awesome

[@MintyPurpleLime]

you're amazing!! thank you so much for these tutorials :D

[@minalsalvi8968]

Your lesson is very helpful thank you, & you explain it very well thanks you so much for tutorials

[@dr_garance]

Yeah! Great tutorial again! Thank you so much :D

[@BenMarriott]

Thank you so much for watching :D

[@evilman5696]

Your videos seem to keep add more and more humourous elements to them. It's great to see :)

[@Red_Rebel]

Yippeee amazing!!! TYMS

[@BenMarriott]

Thank you for watching! :D

[@alithomaga]

thanks dude for this !

[@uuguul]

Good job mateh! :D

[@Rockberries]

Another great tutorial. You always make it look so easy and smooth, that's real talent! Your attention to details and to the little things that sell the animation is fascinating. And Pierre's work is simply wonderful!

[@keeshanocal5801]

ty for the amazing tutorial