Here is a new project file download from Video Copilot.  Please enjoy.  You will need Trapcode Particular 2 to take full advantage of the file. Till next...

I have recently been on hiatus trying to find a new job and haven’t had an internet connection to blog lately.  So I’m sitting here in a Panera Bread Company using their free Wifi.  Lovely… So this post is going to be geared around asking a question that I’ve had for After Effects for quite awhile.  How do you make 3d text in Adobe After Effects.  Making 3d text has always been something that I’ve always wanted to do.  So I set out to find out how to do it.  There are some free resources here that answer this question so hopefully you can use it. As a side note there...

From time to time I will put After Effects artists that I believe are the industry’s best. Though there are a lot of people that try to take up the After Effects mantle, there are few that can hold a fight round for round with this artist – Esteban Diacono. Below is a piece from Esteban Diacono called, “Let Yourself Feel.” This is done with Trapcode Particular 2 Plugin.  I have to say this was one of the most intricate After Effects projects I have ever seen.  But watch for yourself. As you can see, the music and the effects work together extremely well.  Words really...

This was the series that got me interested in After Effects.  This is a powerful program and in the world of motion graphics, this is the best. For years I was primarily a Photoshop nut,  I learned about layers, masks, brushes, and all kinds of other stuff.  Then I had a friend introduce me to Adobe After Effects, I kinda viewed it at first as an animated Photoshop, but when I ran into Andrew Kramer’s Video Copilot, and this training program was available. This is the perfect resource to get started with After Effects learning the basics of this great piece of software.  I would encourage...

Evolution from Video Copilot is now being offered at 40% off for the Christmas Season.  Andrew Kramer is also offering a free project file for the season as well.  Click here to view the article.  A coupon code is included in the blog post so you can save money on what I believe is the best design element package on the market. Who knows how long Video Copilot will keep this sale going, so get it for yourself or another After...

When I started on my journey of learning about After Effects I saw this author was truly impressed.  MaxAfter.com is definitely one of the best showcases of Adobe After Effects talents that exists today.  He also has a ton of tutorials to help you achieve your best as well.  So for everyone interested in checking it out.  Click Here. So the site of the month for December is an obvious choice....