Every way to export transparent videos from After Effects
In this video, I break down each way you can export a video with an alpha channel. Each format and codec has its own benefits…
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Rotating around an object or layer in After Effects
One of the most frequently asked questions on forums is: “how can I smoothly rotate around or orbit another layer?” And the answer is really…
Animate 3D Materials in After Effects
Swap textures on 3D models for animated precomps, with only a tiny element of Blender needed. In this tutorial, I build on the technique I…
Animate color changes of 3D Objects in After Effects
It is so cool these days that Adobe After Effects supports 3D objects directly. Being able to import GLB, GLFT and OBJ models makes animation…
I Tested Adobe’s New Firefly AI Video
A few months back I submitted a request to get access to the Adobe Firefly Generative Video beta and just yesterday, I recieved my invite.…
Step by step guide to using 3D Models in After Effects
Since 2024, Adobe After Effects has had native support for 3D models… but it is not always that simple. Did you know you can only…
Animating Starry Night using Curl Noise in After Effects
Create vortex like patterns with an old plugin. Follow along with my investigation into reproducing an amazing visual effect that does not seem possible in…
Flying through clouds with no plugins and AI images
I’ve long been wondering about the best way to create a cloud flythrough using Adobe After Effects. Thanks to 3D layers, you can get pretty…
Movie monsters: Better before CGI?
A look through some iconic movie creature effects. Less an investigation and more of a celebration as I explore how visual and practical effects artists…
How color film and analog color TV works with bluescreen / chromakey
A deep dive into VFX History looking at colour film and colour matting / color matting. When I made my video exploring Optical Printers and…