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24May/100

UV plugin to add or create 3D Textures in After Effects

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.

Plugin Link

17May/100

Random Binary Number Stream Tutorial

matrix style digital numbers tutorial

Random numbers are one thing, but how does one create the effect of a stream of random binary numbers? It’s not hard to do, but you have to know where to look. This tutorial will teach you a technique to create the effect in After Effects.

Tutorial Link

10May/100

RotoBrush Tool in After Effects CS5

Roto Brush Tool - Automatic rotoscoping tool

For anyone who does a lot of rotoscoping, this is an exciting new tool in Adobe After Effects CS5 The RotoBrush is a tool that helps automate the tedious task of rotoscoping or cutting out moving objects for your footage. While one will always have to intervene and do some manual labour, the tool will be a huge time-saver. Here’s a look at how powerful the tool can be.

Link

3May/100

Text Reveal (Write-on) Effect Tutorial

text write-on effect motion graphics tutorial

This tutorial teaches a method to create the ever popular write-on text effect. The tutorial uses After Effects, Illustrator, Trapcode 3D Stroke and Particular but it’s worth watching even if you don’t have all of them. 

Tutorial Link

26Apr/100

Smoke Trails Tutorial

after effects tutorial flares and smoke

Learn how to create smoke trails using Particular and After Effects in this motion graphics tutorial. The tutorial also uses Video Copilot’s excellent optical flares plugin but you could just as well use the standard After Effects lens flares instead.

Tutorial Link

19Apr/100

Using Expressions in After Effects

after effects expressions for beginners

This is a good motion graphics tutorial for anyone looking to learn how to use expressions in After Effects to speed up repetitive animation setups.

Tutorial Link (PDF)

12Apr/100

Nightclub Motion Graphics Tutorial

disco light motion graphics tutorial

Follow this tutorial to learn how to create this exciting rave night club using After Effects.

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