How to Skew a Shape in After Effects

Introduction

Skewing shapes in After Effects is a simple way to create perspective, dynamic motion, or stylized graphic designs. Instead of using external plugins, you can skew shape layers directly using the built-in Shape Transform controls. This tutorial walks you through the process step by step.

Step 1: Open Your Project

Open your existing After Effects project or create a new one where you want to add and modify a shape.

Step 2: Create a Shape Layer

From the toolbar, select the Shape Tool (Q) and choose the shape you need. Before drawing the shape:

Set the Fill and Stroke colors as desired

Click and drag in the Composition panel to create the shape.