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!

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Burnin Beat

Studio Size

Complex Mag Covers

Studio Size

Retro Fusion Slideshow

Salad Boys

Y2K Prints

US3R

CRT Transitions

White Label

Analog Retro Futuristic Transitions

White Label

Lens Zoom Effect Transitions

CandyMustache

Modern Product Promo

animotion0508

Pixel Depth Map Transitions

White Label

Thermal Effect

Dynamite

Sci Fi RGB Logo Reveal

SOVA

3D Grid Transitions

White Label

Film Titles Opener V8

Renname

X Titles And Lower Thirds

Good Project

Cyberpunk Transitions

BlastBeatMedia

3D Pixel Grid Transitions

White Label

ymcsmh

omotion

ymcsmh

White Label

refreim

Ultimate VHS Transitions Pack

US3R

Mini Pack Liquid RGB

DUXASTIK

Zoom Transitions

CandyMustache

Analog VHS Damage Transitions

White Label

Glitch Transitions V6

Qssmotion

Glitch Logo Opener

Vmotions

Glitch Title

Insine

Analog Signal TV Transitions

White Label

Kinetic RGB Dynamic Titles

Good Project

Quick Whip Transitions

refreim

Cyberpunk Glitch Transition V3

VitApSwF

Dark Laptop Mockup

The Media Stock

Stylish Titles

Beside

Dark Logo Reveal

ymcsmh

Kinetic Short Logo Pack V2

MotionTores

Glitch Transitions V5

Qssmotion

Prism Logo Reveal

TippyTop

Lens Swipes Transitions

CandyMustache

Glass Shatter Logo Reveal

TippyTop

Glitch Old System Error Logo

Artem Kalinichev

Split Glitch Logo

e-creations

ComicVerse Title Reveal

Malcolm Smith

Trailer Logo 4K

SOVA

Glitch Transitions V3

Qssmotion

Real Viewfinder Transitions

White Label

Cyberpunk Glitch Transition V1

VitApSwF

Mirror Transitions

BlastBeatMedia

Glow Logo Reveal

MOmotion

Text Animation - Lower Thirds

MOmotion

Glitch Transitions V4

Qssmotion

Logo Reveal

MOmotion

Through The ComicVerse Title/Logo Reveal

Malcolm Smith

motion-ae

JuliaDesign

motifixer

VitApSwF

motion-ae

Modern Glitch Logo Reveal

MissMotion

Glitch Text FX Builder

Chm-Stepan

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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