Relatively new to the online training scene, Nick Campbell has quickly established himself in the After Effects world, with his popular site Greyscale Gorilla. In this episode of Unplugged we discuss how Nick got started in the industry, his view on the benefits of university, and the challenges in his early freelance career. We also discuss Read more…

Dosch Design has a superb collection of high resolution HDRI images, including the very handy Chrome & Studio Effects V2 series.

In this recorded e-seminar, learn how to create a stylish and moody, Sopranos–style 3D text look. Main tools covered include Adobe After Effects and Zaxwerks ProAnimator. Check out Making It Look Great for more Zaxwerks workflow training.

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A beautifully crafted and funny advertisement for Pure Blonde beer.

Nick Campbell (The Gorilla) has a new tutorial covering techniques for exporting your Cinema 4D scene into After Effects.

Dave Davidson over at max3d.org is offering a number of his 3D models, including many for Cinema 4D, for free (and perhaps a small donation). Check out Dave‘s site and grab models here too.

In this recording of a recent e-seminar, learn how to create a Sopranos–style text look, inspired by HBO. Main tools covered include Adobe After Effects and Zaxwerks ProAnimator.

Based in Israel, Eran Stern is well-known in the After Effects world, thanks largely to his tutorials and podcasts for Creative Cow.  In this episode of Unplugged learn how Eran balances his focus between a worldwide audience and his growing Hebrew-speaking fan base. Eran also gives his thoughts on the ever-growing quantity of online training and chats about Read more…

Some more creative uses for Trapcode Particular.

Design skills are important but good workflow is also critical when working with Adobe After Effects. In this tip learn how a seemingly simple technique can be simplified further, saving keyframes, expressions and, most importantly, time!   Watch tutorial (5mins, 15MB)

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In this Adobe After Effects: Effects A-Z tip, special guest host Topher Welsh demonstrates Bevel Alpha and Bevel Edges.

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If Harry Frank recommends these 5 Adobe After Effects expressions, then you know you need them!

Getting others turned-on about your ideas is critical to building your income.  This week we look at the five key skills that motivate people to want to buy from you, stick with you and recommend you to others.

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Aharon Rabinowitz is widely recognized in the world of motion graphics but how much do you actually know about him? In this up-close and funny chat, we discuss how Aharon started in the industry and his years working with Creative Cow and now Red Giant Software. Aharon also speaks openly about the online tutorial phenomenon, copying tutorials Read more…

Robert Redman has some useful Cinema 4D and After Effects tutorials including this one on global illumination and reflections in Cinema 4D.

In this Adobe After Effects: Effects A-Z tip, I  demonstrate Beam and share two more unusual ways to use this handy effect.

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Along with their must-see tutorial channel, PSYOP have an online portfolio in stunning HD.

As with all graphics on Fox Classics, the palette for this spot was restricted to orange, black and white. Being that this is Sunday “Night” at the Movies, it made the most sense to use black as the base color. Most of these movies are from the 60’s/70’s and when I heard the music (The Supremes) I thought of one of those old 70’s-style beaded door curtains and decided to use that as the basis of the design. Read more

PSYOP has posted a useful breakdown of one of their projects. The finished look is smokin’!

In this screen capture of a recent Adobe After Effects e-seminar learn how Adobe Illustrator and Maxon Cinema 4D were used, along with stock footage from Video Copilot’s Action Essentials 2, to create explosive TV promo graphics. Read more…

In this Adobe After Effects: Effects A-Z tip, special guest presenter Maltaannon demonstrates the Audio Spectrum effect.

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Nick Campbell (The Gorilla) demonstrates various tips for dealing with banding in Adobe After Effects.

In this screen capture of a recent Adobe After Effects E-seminar, learn how Trapcode Soundkeys was used to control the look and feel of a boxing promo. Other topics include a technique for using Trapcode Shine along with CC Glass to create a stylistic impact effect, and various real-world workflow techniques. Read more…

Mark Coleran is widely recognised in the motion graphics industry for his outstanding on-screen graphic design and production for numerous feature films including The Island, The Bourne Ultimatum and Alien Vs Predator. In this candid discussion Mark gives a revealing, behind-the-scenes insight into how he broke into the world of on-screen graphics, Read more…