Don’t Buy the Wrong Computer for After Effects! Specs Explained…
Thinking of buying a new computer for Adobe After Effects? In this video I break down exactly what to look for when shopping for a…
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Rolling Number Counter with Expressions – After Effects Tutorial
Learn how to create a spinning odometer-style counter in Adobe After Effects using expressions and precomps. There’s an easy method and a more complicated option,…
How to Import 3D Models into After Effects – OBJ, GLB, FBX
Directly inside After Effects you can import and animate 3D models in the timeline. Provided it is either an OBJ, GLB, and FBX file type.…
Cinematic Space Shots in After Effects – Bloom, Shake and Lens Tricks
In this video, I dive into how to create cinematic, documentary-style spacecraft shots in After Effects, inspired by Apollo 13, Europa Report, and For All…
COW Job Listing: Retime Compositor, AE Resolve Nuke
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CC Particle World Tutorial: Realistic Fireworks in After Effects – No Plugins Needed!
Learn how to create realistic fireworks in Adobe After Effects using only CC Particle World just using the included effects. I decided to see how…
How to Install After Effects Plugins & Presets on Mac & Windows
In this updated 2025 tutorial, I walk you through step-by-step installation for AEX ( plugin ) and FFX ( preset ) files. While most plugins…
Freelance Opportunity: Editor for High-Impact African Documentary
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Don’t Let Your Vertical Videos Get Cut Off! Safe Zones for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
If your text keeps getting cut off on Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts or Facebook, you’re not alone. In this video, I share my FFX…
Realistic Planetary Rings in After Effects – Sky Replacement Tutorial
Want to add a ring to your sci-fi scene? Or something else in orbit? This video covers the basics of sky replacement, but instead of…