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What is going on, guys? You're joining with the second tutorial in our course series. In this tutorial, I'm going to be showing you guys how to create this cool 3D shiny text animation inside Filmora 13. This animation is straightforward to make. Let's jump into Filmora and get started.

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Here, I use 1920 by 1080 resolution with 60 FPS. You can use any resolution you want here. First, we need to add a background. Go to the stock media and pick any light color you like. I selected this white color and added it to the timeline.

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We need to add text. Go to the text and add the default title to the timeline. Go to the text settings, and I change the text color to Black. After that, you can type whatever you want here.

Tips to Create 3D Shiny Text Animation with Light Sweep

Preparation

What you need to prepare:

  • A computer (Windows or macOS)
  • Your video materials.
  • Filmora video editor
Step 1
Setting up the Project Environment

You should open Filmora on your device. It is recommended that the project resolution be set to 1920 by 1080 pixels. Besides, select a frame rate of 60 frames per second. However, you can choose any resolution and frame rate that suits your preferences.

edit project setting in filmora
Step 2
Adding a Solid Color Background

The next step is to add a solid color background to the project timeline. Head over to the stock media library within Filmora and select a light color of your choice. Once selected, you should add this color to the project timeline.

adding background in filmora
Step 3
Creating the First Text Layer

You should then proceed to add text to the project. You can do this by going to the text menu and adding the default title to the timeline. In the text settings, you can change the text color to black.

adding a text layer in filmora

At this point, you can type in your desired text, such as "motion," and choose a font style like Gotham Ultra. You can also make the text more prominent. For this, access the transform settings and increase the scale slightly.

customizing the text in filmora
Step 4
Duplicating and Customizing the Second Text Layer

After the first text layer, you should duplicate it by copying and pasting it on the timeline. This second text layer can be customized by changing the text color to a different shade, such as yellow.

customizing the second layer in filmora
Step 5
Adding a Stroke Outline to the Second Text Layer

Ensure you make the second text layer more visually striking. Thus, you should enable the outline feature in the advanced settings. You can pick any color for the outline. Adjust the outline thickness to 4 before applying the changes.

 adding a stroke outline in filmora
Step 6
Animating the Text Layers

Now, you can start the main task of adding animation to the text layers. You should select the first layer and jump to the animation menu. You can choose the "in" option and apply the "wavy appearance in" animation with a duration of around 1.5 seconds. You should repeat the same process for the second text layer. It will result in a bouncy animation effect for both layers.

animating text layers in filmora
Step 7
Creating the 3D Effect

You can also achieve the 3D shiny text effect. First, you should drag the second text layer to the fourth layer in the timeline. Then, you should add an adjustment layer to the project. In the effects tab, you should select "Boris FX," then "blur," and finally, "BCC radial blur." Remember to add this effect to the adjustment layer.

adding blur effect in filmora
Step 8
Adjusting the 3D Effect Settings

In the effect settings, you should change the blur type to "smear." You can adjust the blur amount to a negative value, such as -30. Next, you should adjust the "mix with the original" setting to a value like -300 to achieve the desired sharp 3D look.

editing 3d effect settings in filmora
Step 9
Adjusting the Direction of the 3D Effect

You can also control the direction of the 3D effect. It is pretty easy to do in the "center" settings. You can adjust the X and Y values to your preferred positions, such as X = 0.5 and Y = 0.2.

editing 3d effect direction in filmora
Step 10
Changing the Color of the 3D Effect

You can change the color of the 3D effect. So, you should select the second text layer and modify the text color to your desired shade.

3d effect color change in filmora
Step 11
Adding an Extra 3D Text Layer (Optional)

You can create an extra 3D text layer. You should select all the existing layers and copy them (Ctrl + C). Then, you should convert these layers into a compound clip by pressing Alt + G and naming it "text 1."

3d effect color change in filmora

Next, you should select the second layer in the timeline and paste the copied layers there. You can customize the text layers as desired. We recommend adjusting the 3D effect direction by modifying the "Y" value in the blur settings.

adjust 3d effect direction in filmora

You should select all these extra layers and convert them into a new compound clip. This time, you can name it text 2.

creating a compound clip in filmora

Ensure you remove the white background from the second text layer. Double-click the compound clip and hide the background layer. You can repeat this process for the other text layer. Finally, you can adjust the position of the two 3D text layers on the main timeline. Add a solid color background behind them.

removing background in filmora
Step 12
Animating the Light Sweep Layer

To create a light sweep animation, you should add a white solid color layer to the timeline. You should then apply a parallel lines mask to this layer.

mask effect in filmora

Adjust the rotation to around -6 degrees and the line width to 12. In the compositing settings, you should change the blend mode to "Overlay."

editing the mask effect in filmora
Step 13
Animating the Light Sweep Layer

To animate the light sweep layer, you should go to the position settings and select the X position. You can drag the layer to the preferred start position. Create a keyframe at the beginning and move a few seconds forward on the timeline. At this new position, you should adjust the X position to the desired end position. Also, create another keyframe at that point.

animating light sweep layer in filmora

In the keyframe panel, you should select the last keyframe. Right-click and add a curve preset to achieve a smooth animation.

 making smooth animation in filmora
Step 14
Creating a Text Mask for the Light Sweep Effect

To hide any unwanted areas of the light sweep effect, you should create a text mask. You can do this by adding a solid color layer (same as the background color) to the timeline and copying the existing text layers. You should then paste these copied layers at the end of the text animation.

creating a text mask in filmora

Now, you must hide the text and adjustment layers. You can do it inside the compound clips of the copied layers. This means that only the background layer will be visible. You should remove the background layer and take a snapshot of the remaining layers.

taking a snapshot in filmora

Next, you should delete the copied layers and unhide the original text layers. On the solid color layer added earlier, you should go to the mask settings. Click "import" and select the snapshot you took previously.

 importing custom mask in filmora

To make the text mask visible, you should invert the mask and change the blend mode to "darken."

darken mode in filmora
Summary

These steps can help you create a 3D shiny text animation with a light sweep effect in Filmora. This effect not only adds visual aspects to your video but also demonstrates your skills. Moreover, it is so easy that even a beginner-level editor can learn it with practice. You can also discover other methods to use in your video editing tasks. Check out Filmora Creator Hub! This forum can improve your video production skills.

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