How to Create 3D Golden Text in After Effects | Layer Styles Tutorial (Ep. 1) | Motion Design Tips

Hey, this is MJ! Welcome to another episode of The Daily Life of a Motion Designer!

In this tutorial, we're diving into how to use Layer Styles in After Effects to create a stunning 3D golden text effect. This is the first part of a series where we’ll walk you through the process step by step, adding depth, shine, and elegance to your text.

We'll explore powerful tools like Drop Shadow, Bevel and Emboss, Gradient Overlay, and Satin to elevate your motion design skills. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll walk away with practical techniques that will help you enhance your designs.

So grab your coffee, open After Effects, and let's create something amazing together!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to apply Drop Shadow and Inner Shadow for depth and dimension.
Adding realistic 3D effects with Bevel and Emboss.
Enhancing text with a smooth Gradient Overlay and Satin finish.
Finalizing your design with Strokes, Reflections, and Drop Shadows.
This is part of a series, so stay tuned for more tips and tricks to level up your motion design game!

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📌 Resources:
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✨ Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Writting a text & Precompose.
01:35 - What are the layer Styles?
02:02 - Advantages of Using Layer styles.
02:51 - Adding layer styles - Drop shadow.
03:44 - Adding layer styles - Inner shadow.
04:41 - Adding layer styles - Bevel & Emboss.
06:08 - Adding layer styles - Gradient Overlay.
07:23 - Adding layer styles - Satin.
08:50 - Adding layer styles - Stroke.
09:36 - last steps - Reflection and Glow.
10:50 - Conclusion.