After Effects

Explore tips, tutorials, and resources for mastering Adobe After Effects for stunning visual effects and motion graphics.

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How To Create 3D Terrain in Adobe After Effects

Learn to create detailed 3D terrain in Adobe After Effects using GeoLayers and Helium.

By Jason Boone February 10, 2024 6 min read

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24 After Effects Plugins To Use In 2024

Boost your After Effects with 2024’s top plugins, featuring new updates and essential tools.

By Jason Boone February 9, 2024 12 min read

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The Magic of AutoFill in After Effects

Ever found an After Effects plugin that made you wonder, “Where has this been all my life?” That’s exactly how I felt about AutoFill.

By Lewis McGregor September 4, 2023 3 min read

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Is Newton 3 the Ultimate After Effects Plugin?

While there’s a direct start and endpoint for many effects in After Effects, with Newton 3, you can obtain a new result, and thus a new animation!

By Lewis McGregor July 13, 2023 7 min read

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Create Titles Inspired By The Leftovers in After Effects

The opening sequence sets the tone of your project. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, learn how to create a title sequence inspired by The Leftovers.

By Lewis McGregor July 13, 2023 3 min read

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Create Auto-Filling Sci-Fi Maps in After Effects

Let’s explore ways to get auto-filling sci-fi maps in After Effects. We will use the popular AutoFill plugin for this purpose.

By Lewis McGregor July 12, 2023 6 min read

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After Effects Tutorial: Editing Sunglass Reflections

Replacing lens reflections in sunglasses during post-production is the easiest and most efficient way to get the reflection you want. Here’s how to do it.

By Lewis McGregor May 30, 2023 4 min read

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Using Video Games For Motion Design Inspiration

Like cinematographers who get inspiration from classic paintings, motion designers can get inspired by modern-day video games. Let’s see some examples.

By Lewis McGregor May 27, 2023 8 min read

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Transform Your Stock Footage with These Creative Tutorials

Elevate stock footage: vary speed, extend with 3D, replace skies, change weather, add digital props. Enhance visuals with tutorials. Unleash creativity

By Lewis McGregor May 27, 2023 5 min read

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How To Make a CIA-Inspired Map in After Effects

Learn how to create vintage-style CIA map borders in Adobe After Effects with this tutorial. Elevate your skills and create cool maps!

By Jason Boone April 27, 2023 5 min read