How do you make laser blasts, explosions, epic space backgrounds, and alien monsters? Well, when you have the power of After Effects plugins, a lot of the hard work has already been done for you! There is no need to reinvent the wheel when great tools already exist. These are some of the best sci-fi […]
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In this guide, we’re using After Effects to turn modern footage into Super 8 style footage and VHS style footage. These two vintage styles look great and can be accomplished pretty easily with the features in After Effects. Today we’ll be using color grading, pre-compositions, creating chromatic aberration, and adding film grain. Let’s get into […]
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Lower third texts are essential for documentaries. Whether you need to display a name, place, date, time, or key information these elements are a must. Aside from the basics, these elements need to capture your viewer’s attention without distracting them. Creating lower thirds text can be time-consuming especially if you want them to be animated. […]
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One of the best ways to enhance any video is by adding effects to create a whole new concept and idea with the raw footage / photos that you have. After Effects Templates are perfect for helping with this because you don’t have to make everything from scratch! You can add your own content and […]
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There are a lot of great motion graphics video tutorials out there, but they can often be lacking in information as compared to what motion graphics eBooks can offer. We’ve gathered 8 of the absolute best eBooks on the subject that are totally free. Learn about visual design, animation, motion graphics, and much more. These […]
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You see them on Television and video all the time; Lower Thirds are text mixed with some type of graphic to create context for the video. They tend to be in the bottom left or right of the screen, hence the name. Lower thirds have been a part of video and television for decades. Often […]
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Digital marketing has taken the business world by storm. If you want to keep up with the competition, you’ll need to find better ways of promoting your products online in a sleek, attractive way to grab the attention of your customers. Did you know that in 2020, 92% of marketers say video is an important […]
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At some point or another, you’ve probably seen the VHS glitch effect. And, whether it be in a movie, on an image, or in a TV show the theme remains the same. VHS glitch effects are often composed of a warped electronic sound effect and a noticeable video resolution disruption. When done well, the final […]
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After Effects templates make it easier than ever to bring summer vibes to your next video project. Having to spend the time to get the perfect balance of color, light, and textures can be time-consuming. Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up some of the best Summer inspired After Effects templates that will make your videos […]
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Motion graphics, video, and animation are all growing in popularity in 2020. It’s important to stay sharp on the latest tools, techniques, and resources at your disposal. In this list we’ll be covering the top 10 After Effects blogs. Ranging from basic editing techniques to complex 3D rendering and composing, this guide features blogs at […]
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