{"id":100298,"date":"2018-03-23T06:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=100298"},"modified":"2018-03-21T16:27:40","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T21:27:40","slug":"create-simple-background-after-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-simple-background-after-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"try-these-five-simple-adobe-after-effects-techniques-to-create-backgrounds-for-all-your-upcoming-motion-graphics-projects\">Try these five simple Adobe After Effects techniques to create backgrounds for all your upcoming motion graphics projects.<\/h2>\n<p>Deciding\u00a0on\u00a0backgrounds for motion graphics can take a bit of time, but they don&#8217;t have to take forever to create. There are many ways to go about designing your background\u00a0while keeping it consistent with your main project. This After Effects tutorial covers five different ways to go about creating your background.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TxsrK-lvZuk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"the-smooth-gradient\">The Smooth Gradient<\/h3>\n<p>One of the safest background techniques that works in almost every situation is the gradient. A radial gradient provides a clean background\u00a0and has the ability to work the brand&#8217;s color palette into any video.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100440 size-full\" title=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Smooth Gradient\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg\" alt=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Smooth Gradient\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smooth-gradient.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"repeated-shape-layers\">Repeated Shape Layers<\/h3>\n<p>Want to add some designs to your background? Grab a shape from the tools menu and use a repeater to run it across the entirety of your composition. Repeated shapes offer a quick way to add detail to your background.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100441 size-full\" title=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Repeated Shape\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg\" alt=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Repeated Shape\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeated-shape.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"custom-repeated-shape-layers\">Custom Repeated Shape Layers<\/h3>\n<p>Use the pen tool to add a custom shape that looks amazing and follows the style of your brand. You can even grab the outline of a vector file in Illustrator, paste it into a shape layer within After Effects, and then add a repeater.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100438 size-full\" title=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Custom Repeated Shape\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg\" alt=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Custom Repeated Shape\" width=\"755\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg?resize=560,327 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repeat-shape.jpg?resize=150,88 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"particles\">Particles<\/h3>\n<p>Particles can be a great way to add movement and small details to your composition. CC Particle World will allow you to have a constant flow of customized moving particles. You can also upload your own vector graphics as particles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100442 size-full\" title=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Particles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg\" alt=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Particles\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/particles.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"textures\">Textures<\/h3>\n<p>Motion graphics artists may be accustomed to using .PNG images just as their background. However, with the techniques above, you can use a texture to composite over your pre-made background. This will tie all of the elements together nicely.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100443 size-full\" title=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Textures\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg\" alt=\"5 Simple Ways To Create a Background in After Effects \u2014 Textures\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/textures.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"bonus-lens-flares\">Bonus: Lens Flares<\/h3>\n<p>Having a pre-made lens flare pack can help you dramatically. Lens flare help create depth and add contrast to the overall composition. Be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/video-packs\/radium-4k-lens-flares\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Radium<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Rocketstock.com<\/a> for 120 amazing lens flares elements.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/vimeo.com\/188328244<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"100-loopable-backgrounds\">100 Loopable Backgrounds<\/h3>\n<p>If you are looking for amazing, ready-to-go background assets, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/video-packs\/canvas-video-backgrounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Canvas<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Rocketstock.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/vimeo.com\/223674272<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Looking for more After Effects tutorials and assets? 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