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Today, I will tell you how to make an animation using an animated car in Filmora 11.

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We'll go into the Filmora software. As you can see, my Filmora is already open. We'll upload the files that we have prepared. Okay? So, we have added the lines and files. After that, open all of them as we have already done, and now we’ll enter the timeline.

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Firstly, we'll enter the one at the bottom with the red line as a base. For the duration, it’s up to you guys to edit the video later. Okay, I will set it here and will not take it longer than 20 seconds. So, we’ll keep it at 20 seconds like this and stretch the timeline.

How To Make Travel Maps Animation In Filmora | Step-By-Step Tutorial

Preparation

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor
Step 1

Import Car and Track Images

To begin your travel map animation, the first thing you need to do is import your respective media files to Filmora. For this, you're required to click the "Media" tab from the top left corner and press the "Import Media" button. You've to import all your required files, including map and car images.

import travel media to filmora
Step 2

Drag Media Files to the Timeline

You need to move your media files to the project timeline below. This could be done by simply dragging and dropping the files into the timeline. After adding in the timeline, make sure to adjust the duration of each file track similarly.

drag imported media to timeline
Step 3

Edit and Customize Images

Double-click on your image, and from the window, select "Image," press "Basic," and click "Transform." Thus, you can adjust the layout and dimensions of your image with respect to scale, rotation, and position as per your interest. If you have more images and want to edit them, continue to repeat the same process for them.

edit properties of image
Step 4

Apply Masking and Use Keyframes

If you want to change the shape of visibility in your animation, use masking for it. So you have to double-click your image track where you want to apply the mask. Therefore, now select "Image," press "Mask," and finally, choose your masking shape from the given option.

You can also edit the mask from the given parameters upon scrolling down. If you want to place a mask keyframe, adjust your playhead position in the timeline, and click the "Add" button. When the keyframe is applied to your desired image track, you can drag it further using your mouse.

Keep adjusting the mask from given mask customizations until you're satisfied with your map animation. Click “OK” if changes are completed.

add masking and keyframes on map
Step 5

Use Animation Keyframe on Vehicle

To apply animation to your vehicle, double-click on its image track from the timeline and select the "Animation" menu from the available window. Move into "Customize," adjust the position of your playhead, and then click the "Add" button to apply the animation keyframe.

Of course, you can further adjust the vehicle movement from given customizations. If you need to apply more keyframes, repeat the process. You can also drag the length of your current keyframe if required.

add keyframe animations on car
Step 6

Export your Travel Map Animation

Once satisfied with your edits, tap on the "Export" button on the top. This will open a window where you can define the exporting parameters. After filling it out, click "Export" to execute.

export completed travel map
Summary

Travel is a hobby for the majority. Therefore, when you'll create a travel map video for yourself indicating your journey's A to Z track pathway, your friends and colleagues will definitely like and appreciate your trip. Meanwhile, this tutorial on Filmora acts as a helping hand to design and develop some amazing travel animations. Follow these simple and easy steps.

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