Animated Lettering for GIFs: Boost Your Online Presence

Start by hearing about RYLSEE’s journey to becoming a globally-renowned artist. He recounts his early career breakthroughs, his experiences working with some of the world’s biggest brands, and his recent move into animated design. Then discover the influences that inspire him.

Get an introduction to the materials needed for the course before diving into the world of letters, why they are interesting, and how to use them. RYLSEE then shows you how to transform basic handwriting into script and block letters. Experiment with different fonts and discover how to give yours a unique personality that is consistent across your designs.

Decide on the message you want your design to communicate and start sketching your initial ideas, before looking at how you want your GIF to move. Learn how to bring your letters to life in Procreate with RYLSEE as your guide. Then discover the dos and don’ts of animation and explore different ways of animating your chosen message.

Share your GIF with the world as RYLSEE shows you how to upload it to GIPHY, choose the right hashtag, and make it appear on Instagram. To finish the course, he shares his learnings from a career in design, including how to find motivation for a project and enrich your portfolio.