Quick & Easy After Effects Shape Morph Tutorial

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In this after effects tutorial, I use a simple & quick method to create this shape morph animation & transition that you can apply to any shapes. This tutorial is suitable for beginners - intermediate users. Please leave a comment if you'd like me to explain anything I skimmed over.
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