Compositing Motion Graphics Tutorials
Learn tips on masking, combining live elements and keying in this ‘fruit ninja’ compositing tutorial.
Free After Effects CS5.5 Stereoscopic 3D workshop
Signup to receive this free stereoscopic 3D workshop by Angie Taylor (usually $30) where you will learn how to composite in stereoscopic 3D using After Effects CS 5.5 3D tools.
Digital Billboard Tutorial
Particles, reflections, flares and more. This motion graphics tutorial delves into all this and more to produce the electronic billboard look seen above.
Creating a 3D look in After Effects
This tutorial by the very talented Chris Zwar, shows how one can create elaborate ‘3D’ scenes in After Effects using nothing but flat 2d images. Chris takes us through a lot of his process and shares many tips in this multi part tutorial, you can also Download the After Effects project files
Destroyed Planet Motion Graphics Tutorial
Great tutorial on creating a burning planet from 2D image maps using the CC Sphere plugin in After Effects
Colour Correction Compositing Tutorial
This quick video tutorial teaches a few tips and tricks to make your elements meld properly when compositing CG with live action by using color correction.
Puppet Tool Motion Graphics Tutorial
An often overlooked tool in After Effects is the Puppet tool. It’s not just for puppets. In this tutorial by Richard Harrington you will learn how to use it, including how to animate an element in real time while After Effects records your mouse movements. Also included are tips on modifying your motion using the smoother.
