Video Tutorial: Wave Patterns in After Effects

Create awesome wave patterns using this simple After Effects technique.

In this Premiumbeat exclusive tutorial, you’ll learn how create a “stencil-like” wave pattern in After Effects. This tutorial is a great alternative to buying expensive pattern creating plug-ins. The tutorial covers complex shape techniques including:

• Linear gradient strokes
• Utilizing patterns create depth
• Using a shape layer with a repeater

Tutorials such as this one demonstrate a technique that can be applied to a wide array of projects. If you have a unique way of utilizing these techniques please share in the comments below!

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1	Create a new composition. Create a light grey layer.
2	Create a new shape layer. Draw out an “S” curve with the pen tool with no fill. Add a linear gradient to the stroke.
3	Set opacity in the middle to be 100% opacity and the sides to 0%.
4	Add a repeater and set the copies to 100.
5	Adjust the repeater to offset position by 10 pixels on the x and y axis.
6	Add a rotation of 2 degrees.
7	Set the scale to 99.
8	Animate the offset from 100 to – 100 over the course of 10 seconds.
9	Animate the position from 8 to 12 on the x and y axis.
10	Animate rotation from 1 to 3.
11	Animate scale from 101 to 99.
12	Animate the path from an “s”curve to a more simple curve.
13	Fine-tune.