Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Quick Impact Logo Reveal:

Step 1: Create a New Composition

1. Open Adobe After Effects.
2. Create a New Composition and name it Quick Impact Logo Reveal.
3. Set the resolution to your desired size (e.g., 1920×1080).
4. Set the frame rate to 30 FPS.
5. Set the duration to 10 seconds.

Step 2: Import and Prepare the Logo

1. Import your logo file into After Effects.
2. Drag and drop the logo into the composition.
3. Press S to open Scale Properties and adjust if necessary.
4. Right-click the logo layer and choose Pre-compose.
5. Rename it to Logo Texture and select Move all attributes into the new composition.

Step 3: Create the Track Matte Effect

1. Drag and drop the Logo Texture below the main logo composition.
2. Adjust its scale to fit the logo.
3. Go to Track Matte and choose Alpha Matte.
4. If Alpha Matte is not visible, click the Toggle Switches Mode button.

Step 4: Apply the Gradient Wipe Effect

1. Go to Effects & Presets.
2. Search for Gradient Wipe and apply it to the logo.
3. Set the Gradient Layer to Logo Texture.
4. Increase Transition Completion to 50%.

Step 5: Add a Displacement Effect

1. Create a new Adjustment Layer.
2. Rename it Displacement Map.
3. Go to Effects & Presets, search for Turbulent Displace, and apply it.
4. Set Size to 2 and Amount to 40.

Step 6: Add Bevel & Emboss

1. Right-click the Logo Layer and select Layer Styles > Bevel & Emboss.
2. Adjust the settings:
   • Set Size to 3.
   • Change Highlight Opacity to 50%.

Step 7: Pre-compose the Logo Layers

1. Select all layers.
2. Right-click and choose Pre-compose.
3. Rename it Logo Comp.

Step 8: Add Background and Enable 3D

1. Drag and drop a Background Image below the Logo Comp.
2. Select both layers and enable 3D Options.
3. Select the Logo Comp Layer and press P to open Position Properties.
4. Add a keyframe at 1 second.
5. Move the time indicator to 15 frames and decrease the Z position until the logo disappears.
6. Apply Easy Ease to the keyframes.

Step 9: Add Motion Blur and Shadow

1. Enable Motion Blur for all layers.
2. Duplicate the Logo Comp Layer and rename it Logo Shadow.
3. Apply the Fill Effect and set color to Black.
4. Apply CC Radial Fast Blur, adjust Y Position, and set Blur Amount to 75.

Step 10: Enhance with Particles and Smoke

1. Import Particles Footage and place it above the background.
2. Apply Levels Effect and adjust Input Black to darken.
3. Change Blending Mode to Screen.
4. Import Smoke Footage, place it above Particles, and align it when the logo hits the ground.
5. Change Blending Mode to Lighten and set Opacity to 75%.

Step 11: Add Camera Animation

1. Right-click and create a New Camera Layer (35mm).
2. Move the Camera Layer above all layers.
3. Add a keyframe for Position at 5 seconds.
4. Change Z Position to -2200.
5. Apply Easy Ease to keyframes.

Step 12: Finalizing the Animation

1. Pre-compose all layers and rename it Logo Build.
2. Trim the Work Area at 5 seconds.
3. Apply Wiggle Position Effect at the impact moment.
4. Add keyframes for Wiggle Speed (0 > 1 > 0).
5. Adjust Scale (100% to 105%).
6. Apply Easy Ease to keyframes.

Step 13: Preview and Export

1. Check the final preview.
2. Export the animation using Render Queue or Adobe Media Encoder.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created a Quick Impact Logo Reveal animation in After Effects. This project is fully customizable, allowing you to change the logo or add custom text as needed. Experiment with different effects and timing adjustments to get the perfect look.