In this threepart series, you'll learn how to create a dynamic lower third that can be replicated and used in any and every project! These tutorials are packed full of tips, tricks, and shortcuts.

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Outline
00:00 Series Intro
00:10 Episode Intro
00:21 What you’ll learn
01:37 BEGIN TUTORIAL Creating the name bar
02:04 Adding null object controllers
02:32 Animating the Box
04:11 Adding name text
05:03 Text Animator: Text Color
05:40 Adding the Expression Group
07:37 Adding the expression
08:53 Saving the expression as an animation preset
09:32 Animating the name bar
10:30 Applying set matte
10:51 Text animator animation
12:09 Summary
12:23 Episode outro

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