February 16, 2009 by John Dickinson | 6,544 views | Comments (17)
In part 3 of this series learn how to use After Effects Shape Layers to add dynamic and organic, self-animating elements to the background.
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17 Responses to this post
February 16, 2009 at 8:24 pm |
this is great been waiting for this
February 16, 2009 at 8:48 pm |
Thanks for the tutorial
February 17, 2009 at 11:07 am |
Thanks JD, nice series. When I saw you in the upper corner it reminded me on this Devil-Angel sitting on your shoulder thing and giving you advices
Keep it rolling!
February 18, 2009 at 12:49 am |
Yup, it’s been a while, finally!
February 18, 2009 at 1:17 am |
Erickson, just a friendly reminder that these tutorials are free and it may surprise you know that I do have a full time job and a life outside Motionworks. JD
February 18, 2009 at 10:14 am |
This 3-part tutorial has really been helpful! Thanks a lot JD
The music got a bit annoying though, had to take a break to avoid getting insane xD
February 18, 2009 at 12:47 pm |
Even if you like the music it at the start of a project you are pretty much guaranteed to hate it by the end. That’s normal.
February 24, 2009 at 1:07 pm |
You make motion graphics designing really easy! thanks for these tutorials.
Greetings from Peru
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