Let’s start with adjusting our Start Color. Gradient ramp applied and ready for adjusting. In the Effects Control panel, we can adjust some settings to get the desired look we're going for with this background.įigure 5. Next, navigate to Effect > Generate, and then choose Gradient Ramp (F igure 4, below).Īs you can see in Figure 5 (below), we now have a gradient applied to our white color solid layer. The Solid Settings dialog box Applying the Gradient Make sure the make Comp Size option is enabled so you can select a color option. The Solid Settings dialog box opens ( Figure 3, below). Next, add a solid color layer by navigating up to Layer > New > Solid ( Figure 2, below).
To begin, you’ll need to have an After Effects project open with a new composition. A gradient effect applied to a video Add a Solid Color Layer
You can use them to isolate something in your image, or add some style to your graphics and videos.įigure 1. Gradients are a popular effect used in both broadcast and online video ( Figure 1, below). In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to create gradient effects using Adobe After Effects CC 2014.
