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Create a CCTV security video look in After Effects

John Stanowski — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:55:15 +0000

Laurence Grayson over at Shortformvideo has a quick tutorial on how to downgrade ordinary footage and make it look like it came from a cheap security camera. He utilizes several AE presets and no outside plugins. You’ll also see a ridiculously simple way to give video that steppy, stuttery look. Watch it here.

- John Stanowski

3D wings with 3D Stroke

John Stanowski — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:31:54 +0000

You don’t see many tutorials for Trapcode 3D Stroke anymore but you’re in for a real treat today. In his first ever (!) After Effects tutorial Chris Lorance (aka “Iaenic“) posted a 20-minute tutorial called Advanced 3D Wings in After Effects where he shows you how to create 3D wings which not only flap but can evolve out of the actor’s back. I hope we see a lot more from this guy in the future!

- John Stanowski

Create a 3D fall branch in After Effects

John Stanowski — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:55:32 +0000

This tutorial is a few years old but it’s new to me… and it’s pretty amazing. Alan Shisko shows you how to build and orbit around a 3D leafy branch created completely in After Effects using nothing but a photograph. Watch it here.

- John Stanowski

John Dickinson tours Adobe Media Encoder CS5

John Stanowski — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:45:37 +0000

Earlier this week we shared a tip on how you can now find DG FastChannel presets built right in to Adobe Media Encoder CS5. Let’s now turn to John Dickinson‘s excellent overview on the new version over at Adobe TV. John shows you how to “add files to the encoding queue, customize settings, and thin and edit XMP metadata.” You’ll also see how to use Adobe Media Encoder with After Effects and Premiere Pro. Watch it here.

- John Stanowski

Create a carbon fiber texture in After Effects

John Stanowski — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:22:29 +0000

Sydney-based motion graphics designer Laurence Grayson has a quick tutorial on creating a Super Quick Carbon Fibre Effect using nothing but AE’s built-in awesomeness. You can also download the project file here. It’s a simple technique which— with a little imagination—you can use over and over again for other textures as well.

- John Stanowski

Creating underwater explosions

John Stanowski — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:49:34 +0000

Andrew Kramer‘s latest vfx tutorial Depth Charge! will show you how to composite underwater explosions using stock elements. You’ll also learn about simulating underwater volumetric lighting and shadows, bubbles and debris and a look at a typical 3D/AE workflow.

- John Stanowski

3-part CameraTracker tutorial

John Stanowski — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:31:39 +0000

The Foundry‘s new CameraTracker plugin for After Effects lets you track and analyze the original camera used in a clip. It calculates the camera’s lens and motion allowing you to easily slip in new elements which will behave as if they were there. (Think Heroes and Fringe titles.) Marc R. Leonard has a 3-part tutorial over at AETuts+. View Part One, Part Two, Part Three.

- John Stanowski

Make A Light Wall in After Effects

Victor Hernandez — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:00:03 +0000

You know that in After Effects you can make great things. Quba Michalski has in his web Quba HQ a great tutorial for make a cool looking light wall. Quba also give you the chance to download his presets and the tutorial. The difficulty is Beginner to Advanced and is 70 min aprox long. So check it out here and enjoy with your After Effects!

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Create metallic text in After Effects

John Stanowski — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:21:28 +0000

Hands up those of you who keep forgetting that After Effects has layer styles. Yeah, me too. Well, J. Schul has a quick tutorial over at LayersMagazine.com, which shows you how to make a polished metal text effect directly in After Effects… using layer styles.

- John Stanowski

Sonicfire Pro 5 with After Effects CS5 Workflow

Victor Hernandez — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:45 +0000

Do you make cool Motion graphics projects? Then you know that the audio is very important. At Pro Video Coalition you can find the Jeff Foster 3 in 1 tutorial, where explains: Sonicfire Pro 5 – Soundtrack Workflow with After Effects CS5, Sonicfire Pro 5 – Roundtrip Soundtrack Editing with After Effects CS5 and Sonicfire Pro 5 – Matching the Soundtrack to Motion Graphics Elements with After Effects CS5. Also you can find some tips to enhance your final product.

Below you can find the 3 tutorials, but if you want more information or a detailed explanation of the 3 tutorials you can find out here.

Sonicfire Pro 5 – Soundtrack Workflow with After Effects CS5

Sonicfire Pro 5 – Roundtrip Soundtrack Editing with After Effects CS5

Sonicfire Pro 5 – Matching the Soundtrack to Motion Graphics Elements with After Effects CS5

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