Adobe After Effects CC 2023: How To Use Gradient Ramp
Description:
This tutorial will show you how to use the Gradient Ramp Effect in Adobe After Effects to add some design ‘interest’ to solid backgrounds and text.
Keyboard Shortcuts:
New Composition: Cmd/Ctrl + N
New Solid Layer: Cmd/Ctrl + L
Scale Property: S
Chapters:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:11 Why Use Gradient Ramp?
00:22 Create A New Composition
00:30 Background Color (Comp Settings)
00:46 Add A New Solid
01:11 Add Gradient Ramp Effect
01:25 Change Direction of Gradient
01:53 Reset Gradient
02:01 Change Colors
02:44 Change Ramp Shape (Linear or Radial)
03:04 Move Radial Gradient To Center
03:19 Adding Logos & Text
03:25 Increase Scale of Solid Layer
03:36 Ramp Scatter (Gradient Banding)
03:59 Blend With Original
Software Used:
Adobe After Effects CC 2023 (Click To Try or Buy)
How To Use Gradient Ramp in Adobe After Effects:
- Open After Effects
- Create a New Composition (Cmd/Ctrl + N)
- Add A New Solid Layer (Cmd/Ctrl + L)
- Make the Solid Comp Size & Pick A Color
- Go to the Effects & Presets Panel (Windows…Effects & Presets)
- Search for ‘Gradient’
- Drag Effect onto Solid Layer
- Go to ‘Effect Controls’ to customize
- Use Start of Ramp & End of Ramp Point Controls to change direction of gradient
- Use Start & End Color to change color (try making both colors the same, then lighten the start color)
- Change Ramp Shape to Linear or Radial for different looks
- Add Radial Ramp Shape
- Drag Start Ramp Point Control to center
- Add Text or Logo and radial gradient will draw viewer’s eyes to center
- Increase Scale of Solid Layer to increase radius and create vignette effect
- Increase Ramp Scatter to soften or minimize gradient banding
- Increase Blend With Original to reduce opacity and show layers below
- Click ’Swap Color’ button to reverse the start/end colors
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