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Super Awesome Presets

Super Awesome Presets

Here is a set of 17 presets that I’ve compiled over the years. I used these often and find...

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Nulls vs Light Emitters

Nulls vs Light Emitters

Some people like to use Nulls or Solids as emitters in Particular, and some like to use Lights. But...

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Using the toComp Expression

Using the toComp Expression

This is an old tip that I've never formally published as a tutorial. It demonstrates a couple tips on...

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Creating a Shooting Particle Effect

Creating a Shooting Particle Effect

In this episode, designer I show you how to create a cool motion graphics “shooters” effect with Trapcode Particular....

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Creating a “Draft Switch” for Form

Creating a “Draft Switch” for Form

When working with high particle counts in Trapcode Form, the only thing that will speed things up is a...

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Video Rock Overview

Video Rock Overview

Now that Video Rock is distributed exclusively through Red Giant Software, there have been some changes. There’s a few...

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Preserving Detail with the History Brush

Preserving Detail with the History Brush

Adding stylized color treatments can greatly enhance your photos. Sometimes, with all of the layered adjustments being used, details...

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Using Adjustment Lights

Using Adjustment Lights

In this QuickTip, I’ll show you how to manage lights with Trapcode products: how to light 3D layers and...

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Toon Drops in Cinema 4D

Toon Drops in Cinema 4D

Learn how to use Spline Wrap and Sketch and Toon to create flowing drop shapes. This is actually an...

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Drifting Title Sequence

Drifting Title Sequence

The long awaited follow up to my old “Grunge Tutorial”. Learn how to use multiple nulls and parenting to...

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3D Invigorator + Video Rock Title

3D Invigorator + Video Rock Title

This is a tutorial showing some trick I’ve been using lately, creating an edge glow effect on 3D surfaces....

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Fractal Noise Fade Effect

Fractal Noise Fade Effect

Learn how to use Fractal Noise to create a textured fade on a layer in After Effects. Then add...

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Retro Style Graphics

Retro Style Graphics

Learn how to create a vintage retro style.  Use the graymachine 3D preset to create 3D extruded text and...

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Text Effects with Set Matte

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,...

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Haunted Audio

Haunted Audio

In this tutorial, we both demonstrate techniques on creating backwards reverb. Aharon shows you some techniques common to most...

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