4 Awesome Map Animation Templates for Adobe After Effects & Premiere Pro

In today’s blog we’re reviewing a few highlights from Premiere Gals’ Review & Tutorial on 4 Awesome Map Animation Templates in Adobe After Effects. Animated map templates are excellent additions to any video sequence and can really add a little extra to the overall presentation. Regardless of skill level, you can utilize templates, customize and really explore new ways of animating and presenting maps. Let’s take a look at these map templates which are all available on Envato Elements.

Flight Maps

Flight Maps makes it quite simple to create 2D animations. With built in regional pre-animated templates & color themes, you can really customize and then take design a bit further with effects such as texture. The added effects can really help to create and achieve that dynamism you’re looking for.

Map Connector

Map Connector gives us a great way to show metadata or more information about different locations however it’s not good at connecting two different cities. Unlike Flight Maps, there are no templates, however you can still customize color, position, and timing.

Place On Earth

This particular map template can be great if you are looking to visualize just one place on a 3D globe. You can customize the location and position on the map and then give a visual effect to the place that you’re wanting to point out.  The template is decent however you may want to prepare yourself as the render time can be quite long due to the 3D animations.

World Map Toolkit (Premiere Pro)

World Map Toolkit is the only option for map animations in Premiere Pro. Originally created in After Effects and then used in Premiere Pro as a .MOGRT file, you would make your edits within Premiere Pro.  When using in Premiere Pro, the extreme delay will be quite obvious during the editing process. Until this option is optimized within Premiere Pro, you may have better luck using After Effects instead.

Final Thoughts

Hopefully this blog post has peaked your Map interest and you’re ready to explore the wonderful world of maps animation! Before you start on your journey, be sure to catch the full review & tutorial up on YouTube.

In addition to Map Animation Templates discussed in the video, you’re in for a special treat as you get to see an awesome interview starring: Premiere Gal & Boone from Boone Loves Video. Boone & Premiere Gal discuss some really cool recommendations such as Google Earth Studio.

Until next time, wherever your next mapped/unmapped journey take you - stay safe & stay creative!