Use shape layers to create custom transitions and save them as animation presets so you can use it any time! In this tutorial, you'll also learn how to get multiple transitions out of only one shape layer transition. Understanding these basic shape layer tools opens up a world of possibilities, while also saving a ton of time, improving your workflow, and adding more techniques to your motion graphic arsenal. This method of creating transitions is useful if you tend to use transitions on a regular basis, which is something that most motion graphic designers do, especially for infographics, explainer videos, corporate videos, pretty much anything. Once you create these transitions, you will always have them and they will be completely customizable. Learn an invaluable design skill in less than 7 minutes! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced motion graphics designer, these tutorials are designed to supplement designers at any level. Check back every week for a new episode. No BS... Just AE! Please like, comment, subscribe, and share. Download project file and preset at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qp2zdgk7c359jy8/AABD-chpn3bCKp51cmJO1VNRa?dl=0 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Begin Tutorial 00:27 Create a Shape Layer 01:01 Animating the Shape Layer 02:11 Adding a Second Group 02:46 Adding a Third Group 03:06 Save as an Animation Preset 04:26 Creating Multiple Transitions from a Single Transition 05:17 Saving over an Animation Preset you've already made 06:13 Summary

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