Free Page Rip After Effects Project
Not exactly a tutorial, but a free project you can download to create your own page ripping animation. Simply modify the text and or image to whatever you want and render.
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.
Bonus Post – Knoll 3D Flare Preview
A preview of the exciting new FREE add-on for Knoll Light Factory Pro currently in Beta. Aharon Rabinowitz shows off the features including Edge flare-ups, color linking, Z-depth intensity, and full 3D obscuration.
Slow Motion Rain Drops in After Effects
This motion graphics tutorial by Alex Verlan will teach you how to create a dramatic scene with slow motion rain drops falling from the sky. This tutorial, unlike most on here, requires 3rd party plugins particular, Shine and Form from Trapcode.
8 Free plugins for AE, FCP and Motion
8 plug-ins created by to artists using Final Cut Pro, After Effects and Motion -- with no watermarks, no time limits, for free. Sorry, the plugins are Mac only.
Free After Effects Plugin
Motion grabber is a free plugin for After Effects that is a bit hard to explain. The tutorial on the site show how it can be used to have the spotlight in the above image follow the dancing character. Both Mac and PC versions are available while in pre-release.
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Harry Potter Style Title Sequence Tutorial
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This After Effects tutorial on how to create a Harry Potter style title sequence.