Creating Motion Graphics with the Smashworks Animation Builder in Premiere Pro
In this tutorial, we will teach you how to create animations in Adobe Premiere Pro using the Smashworks Animation Builder without the need for Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to save time and effort in your animation projects.
**Step 1: Access the Graphics Workspace**
- Open Adobe Premiere Pro and create a new project.
- Go to **Window** > **Workspaces** > **Graphics** to access the Essential Graphics panel.
**Step 2: Import Motion Graphics Templates**
- In the Essential Graphics panel, click on the **Browse** tab.
- Click on the **+** button to import a motion graphics template that includes the custom image shape builder and text builder from Smashworks.
**Step 3: Customize Your Motion Graphics**
- Drag the imported motion graphics template onto your timeline.
- Go to the **Edit** tab in the Essential Graphics panel to customize your motion graphics.
- Adjust the core elements such as background color, saturation, and other properties according to your preferences.
**Step 4: Create Your Animation**
- Use the controls provided in the Essential Graphics panel to animate your text and shapes. These controls allow you to adjust properties like position, scale, rotation, and opacity without needing expressions or keyframes.
- Play around with the settings to achieve the desired animation effect. You can animate text to move, scale up or down, rotate, or change opacity over time.
**Step 5: Preview and Fine-Tune**
- Preview your animation by playing back the timeline. Make any necessary adjustments to the properties to ensure the animation looks smooth and professional.
- If needed, add multiple motion graphics templates to create more complex animations.
**Step 6: Finalize and Export**
- Once you are satisfied with your motion graphics, finalize your project by adding any additional elements such as music or sound effects.
- To export your video, go to **File** > **Export** > **Media**. Choose the appropriate export settings and click **Export**.
By following these steps, you can create professional-looking motion graphics directly in Adobe Premiere Pro using the Smashworks Animation Builder. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.