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Writer's pictureTirzah de la Court

The Power of Animation! ⚽🎥 🔥 in #Canva

Updated: Jun 1


Match Day Animation Tutorial - courtcrea. on YouTube


Are you tired of your designs looking plain and static? Want to add a touch of excitement and energy to your creations? Look no further! In this tutorial, we'll show you how to transform a simple Match Day design into an eye-catching animated masterpiece using Canva's animation features. Whether you're a design newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll find this step-by-step guide super easy to follow.


Duplicate the slide



Step 1

Duplicate the slide/page you're working with by selecting the slide at the bottom, and then Right click and select "Duplicate Page", or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl (Cmd) + D.







Reposition the design elements




Step 2

Move your design elements around, experimenting with different positions on the slide. This repositioning is crucial for creating the animation's dynamic effect.









Hide certain elements

Step 3

For added intrigue, hide some of your elements temporarily. Select the element you want to hide, and head over to the transparency settings and set the value to zero percent. This will make these elements invisible – a perfect technique to build anticipation in your animation.



Add text outline effect





Step 4

Let's duplicate the text and make it pop by adding an outline effect to it. Go to the "Effects" in the top tool bar. In the side panel, choose "Hollow", and bring the Thickness down to 10.








Add page transition

Step 5

To seamlessly transition between animation steps, include a "match and move" page transition between your slides, by moving your cursor to the middle of the 2 slides/pages, and click the icon that appears.






Select Match & Move page transition







The side panel will open. Select "Match & Move". This ensures a fluid progression that keeps viewers engaged.












Step 6

Duplicate the initial slide/page and place it immediately after the second slide. Now you have a platform for the next phase of your animation. Rearrange your design elements within this duplicated slide. This mix-and-match approach infuses energy into your animation.


Step 7

Keep the Momentum Going! Duplicate the second slide and place it after the third one. Here's where you can make subtle changes to the text's position to add that extra touch of dynamism.



Add breathe animation to text and background image


Step 8

Apply a "Breathe" animation to your background by first selecting your background image. Click on "Animate" in the top tool bar. The side panel will open. Select "Breathe". This gentle expansion or contraction gives the design a lifelike quality that viewers can't help but notice.





Add a wiggle motion to the text



Step 9

Let's add a playful touch! Introduce a wiggle motion to both the text and the background by selecting each of them first, and then click on "Animate". Scroll down in the side panel, and choose "Wiggle". This subtle movement adds a sense of spontaneity that's sure to give more life to your design.







It's Showtime!

With the final touches in place, you've successfully transformed your static design into an animated marvel. Get ready to captivate your audience as the excitement of "Game Time" comes to life right on your canvas.


Animation doesn't have to be complicated – with Canva's user-friendly tools and these simple steps, you can turn any design into a dynamic masterpiece that's sure to stand out. So, go ahead and let your creativity run wild – it's time to bring your designs to life with the magic of animation!



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