Matte and Text Layers in After Effects

Once I had got used to the basics of how After Effects works, I went about the task of creating a mask and text layer.

I used three layers within this experiment, the first of a background layer.
I then created a second layer, which would be the matte. I used a pink rectangle and altered some of the properties for this.
Then I added a text layer, and some animated intro and blur effects.

I feel that this experiment helped me to improve my skills in flash, and become more used to the organisations of keyframes, transitions and animated effects.