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Text Effects with Set Matte
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to use the Set Matte effect with other effects like Fractal Noise, Glow, and TriTone to can create some incredible text effects!
Want more variations? Check out the compilation in the After Effects Projects area.
Reverse Shatter
Learn how to use Illustrator to break up a layer into pieces. Use expressions to automatically make the pieces move randomly into place.
AE Expressions Lesson 1
Now watch the a full length copy of lesson 1 in the After Effects Expressions series! This lesson covers an introduction to expressions and quickly dives into useful examples of how to use them in your workflow.
Retro Style Graphics
Learn how to create a vintage retro style. Use the graymachine 3D preset to create 3D extruded text and apply the BadTV preset. Create lens flares using standard AE shape layers and effects.
Trapcode Form Design Techniques
Take the next step with Trapcode Form. Learn how to construct awesome looking design elements in a project setting. This is meant for users with some experience with Trapcode Form. If you need the basics, be sure to check out Trapcode Form Training course.
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Introduction to Trapcode Form
Learn the basics on Trapcode Form, including basic shapes, color control and audio reactors.
Trapcode Form Training
The quickest way to learn one of the coolest plug-ins out there! Trapcode Form can be used to create fluid, organic patterns, complex geometric structures and swirling stringy animations. But, it can be a bit difficult to understand at first. After this four part series, you’ll be spinning out gorgeous textures and eye candy in no time.
The video training includes four chapters:
- Basic Fractal Shape – Duration: 9:42
- Box – Strings – Duration: 11:18
- Audio React – Duration: 7:43
- Layer Maps – Duration: 6:02
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Reviving AE Lens Flares
Use Trapcode Shine and shape layers to revive tired old Lens Flares in After Effects
Expressions 101
Learn the very basic of expressions: how to copy and paste expressions and basic troubleshooting
Basic Audio Edits in After Effects
Learn how to do basic audio edits inside After Effects
Tracking and Replacing
Learn how to use motion tracking and masking to replace an object in a handheld shot
Particular Halftone Effect
Think outside of what we usually do with particle generators. Explore how to create a “Halftone effect” with Trapcode Particular
One of many tutorials from the DVD Complete Training for Trapcode Particular.
After Effects Expressions
Targeted at the designer, this series teaches you how to use expressions in every day projects. This series has quickly become the go-to place to efficiently learn After Effects Expressions! Includes all project files and a Quick Reference PDF to aid in learning.
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The Grunge Tutorial
Learn how to use Track Mattes to add texture to your text
Use an expression to trigger a camera wobble on the 2nd keyframe
Advanced Tracking and Replacing
Learn how to tackle a challenging shot that requires motion tracking, rotoscoping, and match moving.
Particular 4D Fractal
Learn how to create a smoky / plasma look with Particular. This is one of the many chapters from the training DVD: Complete Training for Trapcode Particular.
RGB to HSL Expressions
This was an area that I couldn’t find much reference on, so I researched it myself with the goal of making a lesson about it: the rgbToHsl and hslToRgb expressions. This After Effects tutorial uses Radio Waves to show the usefulness of these powerful expressions.
Pie Charts with Expressions
Pie Charts are tedious. Make them a lot easier with expressions!!
Basic Looping
Learn some basic techniques on looping footage as well as looping keyframes with expressions.
Expressions and External Documents
This tutorial explores how to set up an external text document to drive content for items like lower thirds and interstitials. Many many thanks to my friend Maltaannon for the idea to use the #include statement.
In the tutorial, the expression you see works great in CS3, but not in CS4. I wrote a follow up to this for CS4. Many thanks to Lloyd Alvarez for much help on this.
