Spoken Rhythm Spotting & Phrase Lockups
Mark vocal emphasis beats on the waveform and compose complete two-to-five-word thoughts with clear weight contrast instead of frantic word-by-word flashes.
Editing, Color & Post
Program #080 · Editing & Color
✓ Free Online Intro Included
After Effects: Editorial Kinetic Typography for Vertical Video
Replace noisy word-by-word auto-captions with deliberate After Effects phrase lockups, Bezier speed-graph easing, Difference blend accents, and crisp Persian/English typography.
Auto-generated single-word captions bounce across every social feed with the same mechanical rhythm, tiring viewers out instead of clarifying the speaker's message. Editorial kinetic typography works differently: you listen for vocal cadence, group complete spoken ideas into balanced multi-line lockups, shape velocity curves in the Speed Graph, add restrained 3D camera depth, and set clean Right-to-Left Persian alongside geometric English.
✓ Free Online Introductory Session
Start with a free online intro consultation for this course: we review the syllabus together, clarify how many sessions you need based on your goals and pace, and decide whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best.
First Session
Free Online Intro
Session Rates
$69/hr Online · $99/hr In-Person
Course Structure
Tailored to Your Level & Pace
Instructor & Language
Iman Adlkhah · EN & Persian
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Course Learning Pillars
Core Capabilities Developed in This Course
Every learner starts from a different background. These are the core capabilities this course develops, paced to your goals across the sessions we plan together.
Decisive Bezier Speed Graph Easing
Shape incoming and outgoing velocity handles in the Graph Editor so typography enters briskly on the syllable and settles smoothly without stiff linear stops.
Difference Blend Accents & 3D Camera Nulls
Use selective Difference blend modes, matte-mask reveals, and parented 3D camera nulls to create spatial transitions while keeping the speaker's face clear.
Clean RTL Persian & English Font Pairing
Set up After Effects' Middle Eastern text engine, proper Persian digits and punctuation, and balanced pairings of Doran, Shabnam, or Anjoman with Montserrat.
Course Syllabus
Core Concepts & Topics Covered
Below are the main concepts and topics covered in this course. In your Free Online Intro Session, we align the exact depth and number of sessions to your experience and goals.
Topic 01
Audio Cadence Spotting, Editorial Curation & 9:16 Safe Zones
Deciding which spoken phrases deserve typographic emphasis and mapping clean vertical grids that never collide with Instagram, TikTok, or Shorts UI overlays.
- Marking syllable peaks and natural breath pauses directly on the audio waveform
- Why Restraint Wins: pairing hero kinetic lockups on key claims with quiet gaps or clean lower captions
- Building reusable 9:16 composition guides that clear side icons and bottom caption zones
Topic 02
Bilingual Typography Hierarchy & RTL Persian Engine Setup
Configuring After Effects so Persian script renders without detached letters or reversed punctuation while maintaining crisp editorial hierarchy across weights.
- Enabling South Asian and Middle Eastern text preferences and fixing RTL punctuation order
- Pairing geometric English sans-serifs (Montserrat) with modern Persian families (Doran, Shabnam, Anjoman)
- Balancing tight display tracking on headline words against clean micro-label spacing
Topic 03
Text Animators, Invisible Matte Masks & Speed Graph Mastery
Animating clean per-line and per-word reveals using native Text Animators, track mattes, Bezier velocity curves, and realistic 180-degree shutter motion blur.
- Configuring Text Animator Range Selectors (Ramp Up, Ease Low/High, word vs character grouping)
- Pulling 75%–85% outgoing/incoming Bezier influence in the Speed Graph for crisp deceleration
- Using Track Mattes for clean baseline slide-ups and dialing natural 180° composition shutter angle
Topic 04
Difference Accents, 3D Camera Depth & Reusable .ffx Presets
Adding spatial continuity across consecutive lines with 3D camera nulls, luminous Difference inversion boxes, and custom animation presets for Premiere handoff.
- Applying Difference blend shapes and restrained optical glow so type interacts with background luminance
- Parenting 3D text planes to a master Camera Null for gentle Z-space pushes and tilts
- Saving custom .ffx animation presets and clean Premiere Pro to After Effects round-trip exchanges
Course Reference Overview
Editorial Kinetic Typography Design Standards
Core practical benchmarks and standards covered as part of this course's curriculum.
| Craft Layer | Template-Level Habit | Editorial AE Approach | On-Screen Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phrase Grouping | Flashing every spoken word one by one at center screen | Curated 2–5 word phrase lockups timed to vocal emphasis | Calm editorial authority that clarifies key ideas |
| Motion & Easing | Linear keyframes or bouncy elastic cartoon presets | Custom Speed Graph Bezier deceleration with 180° shutter blur | Crisp arrival on the syllable with smooth visual rest |
| Bilingual Typography | Detached Persian letters, four clashing fonts, heavy drop shadows | Configured RTL engine pairing Doran/Anjoman/Shabnam & Montserrat | Clean print-magazine legibility across both scripts |
| Spatial Integration | Flat stickers covering the speaker's mouth or app icons | 9:16 safe-margin grids, Difference accents, and 3D Null depth | Typography feels woven into the cinematography |
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Book Program #080: After Effects: Editorial Kinetic Typography for Vertical Video
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Program FAQ
Common Questions
I currently edit in Premiere Pro or CapCut and feel intimidated by After Effects; is this course approachable?
Yes. After Effects looks overwhelming only when you stare at hundreds of VFX menus you never need for dialogue typography. Starting from your Free Online Intro Session, we match the pace to your current level and focus strictly on the timeline, text engine, masks, Speed Graph, and 3D camera tools used in real vertical edits.
How does the Free Online Intro Session work, and how many sessions will I need?
Every course begins with a Free Online Introductory Session where we review the core syllabus together, evaluate your current background and goals, and map out how many sessions you actually need and whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best. Session count is never a rigid one-size-fits-all number; it adapts to your own level and pace.
Do I have to commit to a multi-session package upfront?
Never. There is zero upfront package commitment: once your free online intro session maps out your path, any coaching sessions you choose ($69 CAD/hr online or $99 CAD/hr in-person) are scheduled flexibly session-by-session at your own pace.
Are courses taught in English, Persian (Farsi), or bilingual?
Your choice: every session with Iman Adlkhah can be conducted 100% in English, 100% in Persian (Farsi), or naturally bilingual with industry terminology.
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