Create Animated Federal Riding Boundary Map with GeoLayers in After Effects!

In this tutorial, I break down the step-by-step process of creating animated political boundary maps using GeoLayers in After Effects on Mac. Whether you’re working on a political campaign, documentary, or news segment, this guide will show you how to:

✅ Extract federal, provincial, or municipal riding coordinates using a JSON file

✅ Import the data into GeoLayers and animate boundaries for a dynamic, engaging effect

✅ Design cinematic-quality map visuals for election videos, storytelling, or business presentations

Check out the full tutorial on my YouTube channel or read more on the blog about GeoLayers.

Paris Map Fly-in Using GEOLayers 3 in After Effects

In this animated map video, the video zooms into Paris, France, using GEOLayers 3 in After Effects:

How to Create a Running Map in GEOLayers 3 with Strava Data

In this video, my friend and I run a 10K 🏃🏃‍♀️. I use GEOLayers 3 to show you how you can animate a running map using Strava! Enjoy

2 Maps in GEOLayers 3 in After Effects

Maps set context and can be a rich source of data for your videos. I created this video: '2 Maps in GEOLayers 3 in After Effects', to show how I created two types of maps in GEOLayers 3.

Map Example:

Reminiscing about southern Alberta, with this quick graphic flyover.

Toronto Fly In Map

This video was made for Instagram Stories, of a fly in of Toronto using a digital animation map.

Southern Alberta Flyover Graphic Using GEOLayers 3

Reminiscing about southern Alberta, with this quick graphic flyover: