How to make a dynamic text box in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • November 2, 2023
  • 2 min read

In this After Effects tutorial, we create a responsive box behind text using just the text layer itself. No shape layers are needed. Perfect for quick and easy social media caption overlays. Step 1: Add a Fill effect Add a Generate > Fill effect and choose your box color. Step 2: Add a Shift Channels […]

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Baby sensory videos are a popular tool that parents and caregivers use to help infants develop their eye coordination. In this article, we’ll delve into what baby sensory videos are and how they can be useful for promoting infant eye coordination. Babies are born with an incredible capacity to learn and explore the world around […]

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Creating 3D Text in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 25, 2023
  • 5 min read

In this article we’ll look at creating 3D text inside After Effects using a variety of techniques and approaches. Text Guide | Video Guides Text Guide Creating real 3D text in After Effects involves using its built-in 3D capabilities and may require some knowledge of the software. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you achieve […]

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How to Replace Sky in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 25, 2023
  • 4 min read

Replacing a sky in After Effects is a powerful and creative technique that can completely transform the mood and atmosphere of your videos. Whether you want to replace a dull sky with a beautiful sunset or create a fantasy world in your footage, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it: Step 1: Prepare […]

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How to Export Transparent Video from After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 25, 2023
  • 2 min read

A quick After Effects basics video tutorial showing how to export video with a transparent background (alpha channel). Please note that not all video codecs support alpha channels. In this example we are exporting in Quicktime MOV format which is an uncompressed file type. Compressed video formats such as MP4 do not support transparency. Using […]

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How to Crop Footage in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 25, 2023
  • 1 min read

Sometimes you only want to show part of your footage, revealing the underlying layer or transparency, or to mask off specific areas. Here’s a short After Effects basics video tutorial showing two ways to crop footage (or image) layers. Cropping Footage Using a Layer Mask Cropping Footage Using the Linear Wipe effect For a free […]

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10 Free Snow Video Overlays and Backgrounds

  • Simon Brough
  • October 24, 2023
  • 3 min read

A selection of free winter backgrounds and snow overlay videos from Adobe Stock, many available in 4K resolution. In the realm of digital content creation, the use of free snow videos can be a game-changer, adding a touch of wintry magic to your projects. Whether you’re a video editor, a website designer, or a social […]

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Introduction Adobe After Effects is a powerful software that allows you to create stunning motion graphics, visual effects, and animations. However, for many, harnessing its full potential can be a daunting task. That’s where Adobe After Effects templates come into play. These pre-made project files simplify the creative process, enabling users to produce professional-quality videos […]

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Flipping 3D Text in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • October 10, 2023
  • 3 min read

In this Adobe After Effects tutorial, Avnish Parker guides us through the process of creating a captivating Flipped Text Animation. We’ve taken the time to list out the instructions in text format. So, let’s dive in and make your text come to life! Setting the Stage Creating the Background 3. Add a new solid layer […]

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15 Free Motion Graphics Templates for Premiere Pro

  • Simon Brough
  • December 20, 2022
  • 3 min read

Grab These Awesome Free MOGRT Templates A selection of 15 FREE motion graphics templates (MOGRTs) for Premiere Pro. All available to download from Adobe Stock. These are editable video projects so you can change text, colors and styles easily. Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs) are installable files for Premiere Pro which enable professional animated text and […]

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