In this video, we will show you how to create Barney Stinson's hot and crazy scale from How I Met Your Mother using Adobe After Effects. We will demonstrate two techniques to write the text, create the lines on your scale, and animate them.

When shooting your footage, keep in mind how your scale will appear when writing it in the air. Visualize the scale in front of you and memorize its layout as you shoot. It doesn't have to be perfect; just write quickly enough to make it look realistic and go unnoticed.

You may need to write in reverse or flip your footage so you can write normally, ensuring it is readable for your audience.

To learn more about creating this hot and crazy scale animation, check out this video for a detailed guide.