The first problem with the workflow: If you set your color in Illustrator there is no need to create shapes from vector layers. In fact, there is no advantage to doing so at all unless you are going to directly animate the path of the vector layer or use...
If all you need is the ability to continuously zoom without pixels fouling up the image then just turn on the Continuous Rasterization switch. If you do need to use shape animators for your project then you have to simplify you Illustrator art or take the time to recreate gradients and ...
Create and modify shapes using Pen and shape tools and copy paths into After Effects from Illustrator and Photoshop.
Hold the Shift key and select both the rectangle and the white circle we have just created, and once again, choose the Minus Front option from the Pathfinder Panel. Select this white shape and hold down the Shift key to also select the black circle that the white shape is contained in a...
From Center Draws a custom shape from the center. Simplify Converts the shape drawn into a raster graphic. Once converted to raster form, shrinking or expanding the shape may result in jagged edges and pixelated appearance. Drag within your image to draw the shape. The...
Give the upper section of the resulting shape a curvature by converting its top anchor to smooth using the Convert selected anchor points to smooth tool, and then repositioning its handles at a distance of 184 px from its center as seen in the reference image....
To further modify the vectorized text, you can use the various tools in Illustrator such as the Direct Selection Tool, Pen Tool, or Shape Builder Tool. You can resize, reshape, and adjust the vectorized text as needed. By turning text into vectors, you can freely manipulate and scale the...
To scale the shape proportionally from the center, select the shape, and with the Shape tool selected, press Alt/Option + Shift and drag a corner of the bounding box. To resize your initial, select it and change the font size in the Control panel. When you're happy with the size and...
Using the Rectangle Tool (M), create a 10 x 160px shape, add that "black" graphic style and place it as shown in the first image. Duplicate this thin rectangle (Control + C > Control + F), select the copy, drag it to the right and place it as shown in the second image. ...
When you click on the graph tool type that you want, click and drag on the blank document to create the graph. By default, the graph will be dragged in a rectangular shape, however, if you want to make it square, holdShift + Altas you drag to create the graph. Here the Column grap...