Create this effect with just two adjustment layers in After Effects!

In this After Effects tutorial, we’ll check out a technique for giving typography, shapes, and artwork a unique hand-illustrated look. Using just two adjustment layers (settings listed below), this effect is highly customizable can be applied quickly to multiple elements. Download the texture and vector elements used in this video below!
Free textures and vector elements used in this video:
texturelabs.org/tutorials/han...
Fonts used in this tutorial:
www.dafont.com/cheese-cookies...
fontsme.com/crumble.font
Intro Music by The Ross Sea Party:
tinyurl.com/359ubs42
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ADJUSTMENT LAYER SETUP
(Effects and layers are listed as they appear in the project)
1) HILIGHT Adjustment Layer
Fill- Color: Black
Bevel Alpha- Edge Thickness 15, Light Angle 50, Light Intensity 1
Simple Choker: Choke Matte 7
Solid Composite: Color Black
Fractal Noise: Complexity 3, Blending Mode Overlay
Fast Box Blur: Radius 2
Threshold: Level 110
Median: Radius 3
Fast Box Blur: Radius 1
Brightness & Contrast: Contrast 80, Use Legacy On
Set Matte: Default Settings
2) SMOOTH ALPHA Adjustment Layer
Turbulent Displace: Displacement Bulge, Amount 3, Size 40, Complexity 4, Evolution Expression “time*400”
Fast Box Blur: Radius 5
CC Threshold: Threshold 110, Channel Alpha
Roughen Edges: Fractal Influence 0

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You are singlehandedly revolutionizing the quality of KZbin tutorials

[@Texturelabs]

Hahaha cheers thanks!

[@gutobernardo7457]

In the beginning I thought "no way this can be easily done" and with each new step I was blown away with how beautiful these effects turned out. Thank you so much! I'll definitely included these techniques in some future work!

[@Texturelabs]

That's really cool, thanks for the comment Guto!

[@CASPER101]

100% AGREE

[@codydobie]

What I really appreciate about your tutorials for AE is that after watching several, you really start to pick up on the basic building blocks that recur in a lot of these techniques and see why certain combinations are so powerful and widely applicable for achieving different styles

[@Texturelabs]

For sure. I'm really glad you're picking up those common threads! What's funny is that I didn't really notice it in my own work until I started making tutorials

[@derAtze]

@@Texturelabs thank you for that ♥️ I would love to see a 3D Camera After Effects tutorial tho, for example how to create a (pseudo) 3D scene from a picture

[@jakejancook]

@@derAtze Watch the one about the train. It's a great example of 2.5D

[@derAtze]

@@jakejancook I did already, but i would really love to see what the experience that Texturelabs provides would add to the process :) He always amazes me so much, because he really understands the technicalities behind all of his techniques but also has the eye of an designer to know what to use and how to apply it to tie it together. I am really into 2.5D atm and watched a lot of tutorials on that, i know how to technically do it, but to make it immerse and add the last 5%, I feel like @Texturelabs would be the one to pull a tutorial off. Like adding grain and fog on your visual effects composition, just in advanced 😂

[@derAtze]

@@jakejancook kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfIe3iJgpqChbs this is an example of something I've done, and i would really love to know how far you can push that

[@sealburger]

For those of you who have problems with the cc threshold alpha channel + fast box blur, you gotta have a gray background color when you first create a composition. Gray solid background won't do anything so just have a composition with with a gray background color 1:20

[@MatthewWilliams-yl4yl]

Thank you so much! this was driving me crazy

[@Ra-sg5cc]

Finally it works!!!

[@HajimeChan]

I like how clean and reusable this effect is, no need to do tons of manual adjustments to make it work.

[@chriscrux4556]

I love that you're starting to teach your viewers some Ae techniques along side your usual Ps tuts. It's like you're creating an army of multi-skilled powerhouse editors it's cool to witness. This also couldn't come at a better time as I just dove into learning how to animate the things I create in Photoshop using different video editing software.

[@hx7004]

This is the best tutorial type channel in the world. No one manages to motivate me to learn and use adobe programs as much as you guys do, and the fact you have a free texture website? that's just insane, the world seriously need more people like y'all

[@zaqstoner]

Not only is this a super cool effect, but this is also without a doubt one of the best After Effects tutorials I've ever watched. Clear, concise, & charming!! Amazing!!

[@stefanieandersen]

Wow! The sheer depth and breadth of your Adobe suite knowledge is staggering. I've been using After Effects for years, and this is one of the most creative AE tutorials I've ever seen. This technique looks so much better than most of the write-on effects out there. (And you started with a simple linear wipe, which is just mind-blowing!) The way you incorporated all the textures is awesome and so helpful to learn-especially that halftone trick. There really aren't enough good texturing tutorials for AE. I'd love to see more After Effects tutorials on your channel! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@stillremain.artwork]

this is great! Quick tip: you can precompose the Adjustements layers together and set the precomp to Continuously Rasterize, then use that comp in every precomp you need to apply that effect, this way you can adjust later on the effect globaly. Thanks for the tutorials and Textures, they're great!

[@Texturelabs]

Very cool idea!

[@stillremain.artwork]

@@Texturelabs and it saves you a lot of time!

[@BILLABOBICAL]

Blown away by this technique and your ability to explain it so concisely, and yet still helping us understand what each part is doing . Thanks once again!

[@SamiBayleyFilmMaker]

Subbed within the first 2 minutes. Been working with AE for 12 years and omfg this is instantly going in as a preset. You sir, are a legend. Never used CC Threshold, always been a fast blur with a Levels effect adjusting the Alpha channel.

[@jayzhang2225]

I am super amazed by how simple you make AE feel and less frightening to use! Thanks for keep doing this!

[@larrydelacruz1574]

Your tutorials never cease to amaze. I don't do AE, but this seems like a great thing to try. More power, man.

[@Texturelabs]

Appreciate that. Ya definitely give AE a spin if you get the chance!

[@HenryKamp]

Awesome, one of my fave yet. Love the tangents-- in a weird way they keep me focussed, because when you drop crazy effects on us my mind starts racing thinking about other stuff I could do with it, but when you follow one of those threads it satisfies that impulse for me and brings me back to the video. Really great teaching.

[@Texturelabs]

Ha nice, glad to hear it. Although it's also good to hear that some of the stuff gets some other crazy ideas going for you... that's great!

[@WoWNull]

Blown away by this technique and your ability to explain it so concisely, and yet still helping us understand what each part is doing ....

[@elevenordie]

Oh man! You will never stop surprising us. First with Photoshop tutorials, now in the field of After Effects! Thank you TEXTURELABS. Keep Creating.

[@gregwill500]

Been a photoshop user for years, and now recently getting into motion graphics - then I discover my favourite photoshop tutorial maker also does Affter Effects. Yayness! Will check out the others in good order

[@kyleoconnell6331]

Really appreciate this tutorial! I just used this effect for a lyrics video and am really happy with the result. Lyric videos are a pain and a half but having a cool and easy transition between words really speeds up the workflow and lets you focus on other fun ideas

[@sethpaul7447]

You are absolutely an amazing human Brady! THANKYOUUUUUU

[@Workbenchtv]

Great tip on the roughen edges to smooth. This is why I still watch tutorials!

[@hoozn]

dude... just... dude, lol. my mind is blown, as always when watching your short tuts. thanks a lot for your videos and especially for the in depth explanation of how those effects actually work, which is incredibly helpful for a self-taught industry professional like me. kudos

[@cupofbeer]

the smooth alpha trick is amazingggg !! nice tutorial thank you

[@GAnDhYoNe]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. At first it was intimidating to think one could do this, but following the steps you really learn to use the effects in many ways. Please keep up this great content.

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Honestly, I don't know if its the KZbin algorithm, but I am so very glad your video popped up. This video alone was easy to follow and well structured. I have made some progress in learning the basics of motion graphics/ graphic design on my own for the last two years through online classes. But discovering your page is like the advanced course I needed. I understand the work and time to put together these kinds of videos. I would love to support your channel by any means that I am capable of!

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[@scottrgarland]

It's not okay that some people are this skilled at After Effects. THANK YOU

[@MrJrichall]

Really nice tutorial. I appreciate how you dive right in and make it easy to follow along. More AE tuts would be greatly welcomed! Keep up the great work. Oh, and your free textures are incredible!

[@hachehache]

I just sat down and watched without following and enjoyed this very much! That might speak about my geekyness, but it also speaks about how good and entertaining you are with your tutorials. Great video, great workflow, great effect.

[@charliemarley2690]

I've been teaching myself after effects over the summer and I'm currently doing it in college. I have been searching for a tutorial that teaches this exact thing and I found it just before I was gonna go to sleep. Thank God I didn't 🙏 great video and subbed!

[@emilbrothersmedia2533]

What a great tutorial! I've learned so many things while watching this, it's amazing!

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First time watching your content. I've used AE for a while but the way all the effects here cohesively works together with each other is stunning. I will be staying here for a while. Great job. Edit: Actually not the first time, as I noticed I've bookmarked a ton of your content. Officially Subscribing now. Salute

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The quality of your content is unreal! Big thumbs up!!

[@ethanperry569]

Just stayed up for 4 hours making this. it looks awesome, thank you so much! my client will be very happy :)

[@TheDannycoyne]

Such a great tutorial. That 'morphing' adjustment layer tip was excellent.

[@NOCTURNUSFILM]

Wow, this is great! Thanks for the video and thanks for that awesome page of yours. Became a patreon instantly! 😊 Keep it up!

[@GUUUUU2099]

This is sooo good! I feel I learned much more than I initially thought I would. Well done!

[@Kaleubs]

Awesome tutorial, well explained, loved the blur/unsharp trick at the end

[@glennpowell6728]

Keep the AE tutorials coming! Loving your take on the software!

[@Texturelabs]

Cool, thanks very much! Definitely more in the works!

[@abdg784]

always a great tutorials from you man!, easy to understand and not skipping why you do certain things and what it does

[@drauscherman]

yo man i loove your tutorials! one love

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We love the AE tutorials! Keep it up, awesome work! Thank you so much!

[@Texturelabs]

Absolutely, thanks Petr!

[@heiniollianimations]

This blur-contrast combo is an excellent idea I haven’t thought before. Applied it to the fonts and water reflection in our channels new animation. Thanks for sharing, you make top notch content💛

[@heiniollianimations]

@JayLeeBeanz thank you!😍 We don’t have comment fields on to have videos available to all ages, so it’s nice to read comments from elsewhere!

[@UNVIart11]

Amazing tutorial - a great symbios of PhotoShop & After Effects techniques

[@animaaura]

Greetings all the way from Zimbabwe! Awesome work!

[@Texturelabs]

Great to hear from you, thanks!

[@GEOgraphicdesigner]

So excited to try this out tonight! Thank you for sharing with us Brady!

[@Texturelabs]

Nice, my pleasure!!

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I just found this channel, and already love it! Great work

[@purplelight2947]

So cool techniques! Love the procedurals in the transition. Thanks

[@Texturelabs]

Awesome thank you!

[@ana-io5fx]

this effect looks amazing! just stumbled upon your channel and I'm in love, such great tutorials thank you!

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I've seen all your videos and they're very, very helpful. Thank you always.

[@CashlessBeats]

Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

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Thank you for making these videos - they are amazing

[@josephgmedia]

Will definitely be trying this one out - thanks!

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OUTSTANDING Technique... Just love the workflow...Subscribed and hit the bell in the first 60 sec itself.

[@EmanDeMoan]

This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you so much!!

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I NEVER EVER COMMENT ON ANYTHING, BUT YOU SIR, ARE A LEGEND!! Please create more after effects stuff, LOVE IT!!!

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It's insane how on point, concise and helpful ALL of your tutorials are. . . especially digging these after effects ones. How on earth do you figure out the combination of Effects and settings to add to create these Animations!? Whatever magic it is, keep it up. Please!

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I can totally follow the logic of each step, and it's such a fulfilling moment in my career of motion/graphic designer. Thanks dude, the video was really pro level : )

[@kuzev]

You're the king of the Treshold effect (and his evil twin brother - the Hard Mix) Thanks for this video - good as always

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MIND-BLOWING!!!!!

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Best graphics tutorial creator on KZbin, no contest

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Fantastic work. Thanks for sharing!!

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youre helping me think smarter on After Effects

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Thanks so much! Using this for a wedding film im working on.

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This is superb

[@dasheslav]

Another great one! Thank you for sharing! I'm trying this ASAP...

[@bingobrigade]

Super helpful! I do a technique similar, but with way too many layers, so I'm hoping this cuts down on the render time. As always, really good breakdowns!

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Thank you! This is so sharp.

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FANTASTIC tutorial. Your channel is incredible.

[@HowieD1975]

would love to see you do an animated hand writing signature effect… always love your take on things

[@TheMetea11]

Great effect and great tutorial ! thanks

[@dixieechann]

The "morphing" trick is awesome

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this is amazing, thank you so much!

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really cool video and commentary. just subbed to keep up with the rest of your tutorials :)

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This is an awesome tutorial and a very useful technique! I'm totally going to use this in my work now. These transitions look so good! Thank you so much!

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