Add Randomized Bouncing Animations to Text and Logos

In this tutorial, learn how to quickly apply randomized bouncing animations to text and logos using Squash & Stretch Pro V2 to create expressive, varied motion.

Tools used

• Squash & Stretch Pro V2

Author Notes

30 Days of Better Animation in After Effects with Squash & Stretch

From basic keyframes to character-rich animation — in seconds! In today’s tutorial, we show how to use Squash & Stretch Pro to breathe life into your text and logos.

Learn how to:

✔️ Apply randomized bounce motion with “Dancing Drop 1–4”

✔️ Use per-character animation for expressive, varied motion

✔️ Add subtle deformation with “Heavy Simple Drop” from the Cartoon Bundle

✔️ Polish transitions using the “Shake” behavior We also cover how to use the Stagger Layers tool for more natural motion flow.

Behaviors used:

– Dancing Drop 1–4

– Heavy Simple Drop (Cartoon Bundle)

– Shake Transition

Tools used:

Squash & Stretch Pro: Squash & Stretch Pro V2

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