Explore advanced Android animation techniques in this comprehensive tutorial on Animated Vector Drawable animations using the ShapeShifter tool. Learn to design SVG files, create vector files with Vector Asset Studio, and utilize the ShapeShifter tool for creating animations. Master the implementation of XML tags like 'animated-vector', 'vector', and 'objectAnimator' to perform various animations including rotation, scaling, translation, path drawing, and path morphing. Discover how these animations run on the RenderThread for improved performance. Gain insights into backward compatibility using AnimatedVectorDrawableCompat and compare multiple XML vs. single XML techniques. By the end of this hands-on tutorial, you'll have the skills to create sophisticated, efficient vector animations for your Android applications.