To speed up text animation in After Effects while maintaining proportionate timing, select all keyframes, then hold the last keyframe and drag it to the left. This will compress the animation in time, effectively speeding it up.
Explanation:
The key to speeding up animation in After Effects without distorting the look is to adjust the spacing between keyframes proportionally. This maintains the intended relationships between the animation elements.
Steps:
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Select all Keyframes: In the timeline, select all the keyframes for the text animation you want to speed up. You can do this by clicking and dragging a box around them or by selecting the first keyframe and shift-clicking the last keyframe.
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Hold the Last Keyframe: Click and hold the last keyframe in the sequence.
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Drag to the Left: While holding the last keyframe, drag it to the left. Dragging it closer to the first keyframe compresses the animation's timing, making it faster. The closer you drag the last keyframe to the first, the faster the animation will become.
By performing these steps, you are essentially shortening the duration of the animation, thus increasing its speed. The proportional relationships between keyframes are preserved, preventing an unnatural or jerky appearance.
