What is Adobe After Effects?

Adobe After Effects is Adobe`s industry-standard motion-graphics and visual-effects software — perfect for creating cinematic titles, animated infographics, slideshow transitions and more. On this page you`ll find ready-made templates you can customize in just a few clicks

What is Adobe After Effects used for?

Adobe After Effects is primarily used for motion graphics, visual effects, and digital compositing. It`s the industry standard for creating animations, special effects, and cinematic title sequences for film, television, and web video. Using templates from Motion Array allows you to quickly achieve professional results without building everything from scratch.

Is Adobe After Effects hard to learn?

After Effects has a steep learning curve due to its powerful features. However, templates significantly lower the barrier: you get a ready-made structure and can reverse-engineer professional projects. As you customize, you`ll naturally pick up AE workflows and tools, so templates serve both production and learning purposes. Check out this in-depth tutorial to learn more.

Where can I find free and paid Adobe After Effects templates?

You can find templates on various marketplaces, but for both free and paid high-quality options, visit Motion Array`s After Effects Templates library. We offer thousands of professionally designed templates — filter by “Free” or browse our subscription-only collection for premium assets.

How can I use Adobe After Effects templates?

After Effects templates are pre-designed project files that provide a starting point for your video projects. Download a template from Motion Array, open it in After Effects, then customize elements like text, images, and colors to fit your needs. Templates save significant time compared to building complex animations from scratch.

How do I edit text in Adobe After Effects templates?

Most templates include clearly labeled text layers or pre-comps. In the timeline panel, find the text layer, double-click it, then type your desired text using AE`s text tool. Some templates include controller panels — use those for bulk edits.

How do I create a template in Adobe After Effects?

To create a template in Adobe After Effects, start by building your composition with the right size and duration. Add placeholder text, media, and controller nulls, then pre-compose complex elements for better organization. Use the effects and control panel to expose key properties like Position, Scale, Rotation, Opacity, Color, and Customizable effects. Finally, export your project or share the file directly. That said, creating templates from scratch takes time and experience. Instead, you can save hours of work by using one of the thousands of professionally designed After Effects templates available on Motion Array. Just download, customize, and you`re ready to go!

Explore unlimited After Effects templates

Elevate your videos with high-quality, easy-to-use After Effects templates. Discover the perfect After Effects template for your project with intuitive search filters, including everything from intros to transitions, logo reveals, titles and more. Subscribe today to unlock and download unlimited templates.

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Spirala Studio

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It All Starts Here Promo

Pes Motion Studio

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Match Cut Universal

PrivalFX

Epic Streaming Title Screens

Sliced Bread

New

Digital Story Promo

Promak

Retro Cinema Titles And Logos

Useful&More

Glass UI Gadgets

BOXCAR

New

Bright Typogaphy Pack

motionsky

New

Pixel Perfect Intro

Studio Size

Retro Futuristic 3D Desktop

Replay Lab

Unique Cinematic Titles Pack

BOXCAR

Modular Multiscreens

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Tina Touli's Type In Motion

Tina Touli

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Supergiant

New Service Intro

Joonista

Creative Titles

Joonista

3D Digital Worlds

Replay Lab

Kinetic Typography Intro

Wesual

Abstract Neon Titles

Kai Kundler

En Route Intro

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Organic Growth

HU Shahir

Turning Point Changing Reveal

Sliced Bread

Branding Typography

UENO

Ripped Typographic Intro

MotionMediaGroup

AI Promo Intro

BOXCAR

Looping Media Visualizers

Supergiant

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GlitchyFrame

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Minimal Kinetic Split Screens

Studio Size

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Supergiant

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Sliced Bread

Unique Movie Titles Pack

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Lyric Kinetic Title

Ligo

Playful By Nature

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Supergiant

File It Up

Replay Lab

Clean Unique Slideshow

BOXCAR

Screen Mania

Pes Motion Studio

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Upbeat Intro

Anstsmn

Ultimate Counter & Timer

Sliced Bread

Kinetic Typography Transitions

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Sliced Bread

Screen Multiverse

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Phone 16 Mockup Messenger

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Salad Boys

Frame By Frame

Wonder&Render

Y2Keys

Replay Lab

Floating Window Mockups

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Timeless Beauty - 3D Flowers

Shoshan Cohen

Ultimate Typewriter

Sliced Bread

Modern Collage

US3R

Countdown Timers Pop Style

Peekla

What are Adobe After Effects templates and how to use them?

Adobe After Effects templates are pre-made customizable designs created by professional animators. They contain interchangeable elements, allowing you to easily edit them in After Effects to suit your style and needs. Simply import the files you want to add and swap out placeholders with your own media.

Whether you’re just starting out as a video creator or are an experienced editor, these ready-to-use AE templates will help you speed up your work process and achieve impressive results.

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