Make a new composition with your desired settings. These are mine. |
create a new solid as a background for good measure. |
Create a new text on top of your background. You may do this by clicking on the "T" at the top or pressing ctrl (command) + T |
With your text layer selected (very important) create a path or shape. |
and there you have it! |
here's an example with a rectangle shape. |
circle |
Here's a video tutorial and it includes animating the text: