Retro Graphics Motion Graphics Tutorial (Plus free 3D preset!)
A nice tutorial on creating a retro look title which includes a free download of a 3D look preset for After Effects.
UV plugin to add or create 3D Textures in After Effects
![add texture to 3d objects in after effects[6]](http://www.motiongraphicstutorials.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/addtextureto3dobjectsinaftereffects6.jpg "add texture to 3d objects in after effects[6]")
This amazing plugin for After Effects let’s you add or change the texture of any 3D element that you have a Normal render pass of. You can change the lighting or add a texture or reflections to any footage rendered from a 3D package such as 3d Studio Max, Maxon Cinema 4D, Lightwave, etc. etc.
Yes I know, the rule around here is that usually only free plugins get mentioned, but this is quite a beauty and at only $30 it can be easily slipped into your next client invoice. Who knows, maybe maltaanon will give away a free Youveelizer license to one of you readers.
Free 3D Lighting Plug-in
Normality is a fantastic free plug-in for After Effects that enables you to re-light (and texture) an image rendered in 3D. You can even use 2D images to create a simulated 3D image. There’s a great tutorial here on how to use it as well. If you find it useful, please consider giving the author a donation.
Free Reflection Plug-in for After Effects
VC Reflect is a free reflection generator plug-in from Video Copilot. It comes with a tutorial on how to use it.
Free After Effects Christmas Plug-Ins
Fir tree and Christmas ornament creator plug-ins are available to download for free from Alpha-Plugins
Free After Effects Plug-In "Copy Image"
Simple but very useful plugin that you can download free from ObviousFX. There are often situatuons where you need to render out a still frame to email to your client, this plugin skips all the steps in between and allows you to copy and paste the image in your comp window and paste it directly into an email with two clicks. No more "rendering as still frame"
Free Earthquake Simulator Plugin
Download this free after effects Earthquake simulator plugin and about half a dozen others for free courtesy of Scott Frizzle