How To Change Text Color In Adobe After Effects

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Adobe After Effects is a versatile program that provides a wide range of options for animation and visual effects. Among its many useful features is the ability to alter the color of text. This may seem like a minor detail, but it can significantly elevate the visual appeal of your video project. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of changing text color in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to Change Text Color in Adobe After Effects

  1. Launch Adobe After Effects and open your desired project.
  2. Select the text layer of which you want to change the color. If you have not yet created a text layer, you can do so by choosing the ‘Text’ tool from the toolbar at the top of the screen, and then click anywhere in the composition to create a new text box.

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    Text = “Your Text Here”;
    myLayer = thisComp.layer(Text);
    myLayer.fillColor = [255, 0, 0];
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  3. After your text layer is selected, head over to the ‘Character’ panel on the right side of the screen. If you do not see this panel, you can access it by going to ‘Window’ in the top menu and then select ‘Character’.
  4. In the ‘Character’ panel, you will see a color box. Click on this box to bring up the color palette.
  5. Select your desired color from the color palette. You can also manually input the RGB values if you know the specific color you want.

And that’s it! You have successfully changed the text color in Adobe After Effects. Remember, you can always undo any changes you made by pressing CTRL+Z (on Windows) or Command+Z (on Mac).

Conclusion

Changing the color of your text in Adobe After Effects can greatly enhance your project by adding more visual interest and appeal. It’s a simple yet effective way to customize your video and make it stand out. We hope this guide has been helpful in teaching you how to change the text color in Adobe After Effects. Happy editing!