Use Shape Layers & Easing to Create a Complex Wave Animation | Intro to Animation & After Effects

Using shape layers, tiling, keyframe easing and blending modes, you can create a complex-looking animation in After Effects without needing a complex process! In this video, Michael will walk you through some simple steps to create a beautiful wave animation. 🚀 After Effects Kickstart 00:00 Intro 00:16 3.1 Wave Animation - Action and Reaction 04:31 Creating One Half of the Wave 08:58 Masking Animation 13:15 Finessing in the Graph Editor 20:35 Trim Paths 27:22 Using Blend Modes to Expand Colors 33:27 Ball Animation 40:53 Masking the Wave Off Screen