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Write-On Animated Typefaces

by Justified Type·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

Write-On earns its place in the aescripts library for bundling ten adjustable animated typefaces that take the manual pen tooling and keyframing off write-on lettering. Version 2.1 adds Universal Expressions and Font Manager compatibility, and the set lists support for After Effects CS6.

What is Write-On Animated Typefaces?

Write-On Animated Typefaces is a set of 10 animated type styles for After Effects, built by Justified Type. Each of the 10 fonts includes 84 characters, and every character carries three layers of customization. The set saves the tedium of pen tooling and keyframing, while providing a range of customizing options for creating your own look.

Version 2.1, released in July 2020, added Universal Expressions and made the set Font Manager compatible. The plugin lists compatibility with After Effects CS6 and Illustrator CS6, and it has moved through several revisions since its first release in October 2015, with Universal Expressions also arriving in the 1.1 update along the way.

On aescripts it holds popularity rank 1081, and it is listed as free here. A demo video is available, and the developer's page is the best place to confirm current licensing and support before installing.

Who is Write-On Animated Typefaces best for?

Write-On Animated Typefaces is best for after Effects users creating animated write-on lettering who want customizable type styles without manual pen tooling and keyframing.

How much does Write-On Animated Typefaces cost?

Write-On Animated Typefaces is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Ten animated type styles
  • 84 characters in each of the 10 fonts
  • Three layers of customization per character
  • Saves manual pen tooling and keyframing
  • Universal Expressions (added in version 2.1)
  • Font Manager compatible

Tags

#After Effects#animated typography#type animation#write-on#Justified Type#motion graphics#typefaces#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

Does Write-On Animated Typefaces work with After Effects CS6?

Write-On Animated Typefaces lists compatibility with After Effects CS6 and Illustrator CS6. If you are running one of those versions, the set of animated type styles is intended to fit into your workflow. For versions beyond CS6, the developer's page is the best place to confirm current support before installing, since the compatibility details noted here reflect the listed release. Version 2.1 is also marked Font Manager compatible, which may matter depending on how you handle type in your setup. Check the source directly if you need confirmation for a newer build of After Effects.

Is Write-On Animated Typefaces free to use?

Write-On Animated Typefaces is listed as free here. Licensing terms can change over time, so the developer's page on aescripts is the best place to check the current arrangement before downloading. Beyond that, the package delivers ten animated type styles, each with 84 characters and three layers of customization per character, so there is plenty to work with once installed. Confirm the latest licensing details at the source if you plan to use it in client projects.

What changed in version 2.1 of Write-On Animated Typefaces?

Write-On Animated Typefaces reached version 2.1 on July 19, 2020, which added Universal Expressions and made the set Font Manager compatible. Universal Expressions had already appeared in the 1.1 update, and the 2.1 release folds in Font Manager compatibility on top of that. The initial 1.0 release dates back to October 2015, so the tool has moved through a few revisions. For the newest build and any changes past 2.1, the developer's page is where to look.

How many fonts and characters does Write-On Animated Typefaces include?

Write-On Animated Typefaces includes ten animated type styles, and every one of the 10 fonts carries 84 characters. Each character also comes with three layers of customization, giving you room to create your own look. The set saves the tedium of pen tooling and keyframing that this work usually requires, while still providing plenty of customizing options. A demo video is available.

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