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 Use Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)

  • Simon Brough
  • September 22, 2022
  • 5 min read

What are Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)? Motion Graphics Templates, or MOGRTs, are installable project files that enable quick and easy, yet professional video and text effects. You can use MOGRTs to create instant video titles, lower thirds, transitions, and overlay VFX effects. What’s more, the beauty of Motion Graphics Templates is that you can create […]

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How to Create Confetti Animations in After Effects

  • Simon Brough
  • April 13, 2022
  • 3 min read

Want to make confetti cannon video effects? Wondering how to add confetti explosion overlays onto video? Well, if you have Adobe After Effects look no further! We’ve got three simple video tutorials which will have you emitting colorful particles in minutes. These short video guides explain how to create amazing confetti particles using both the […]

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15 Essential After Effects Tutorials for Beginners

  • Simon Brough
  • April 13, 2022
  • 7 min read

Learn After Effects Today, For Free! 15 Essential After Effects Tutorials for Beginners Want to pick up Adobe After Effects basics quickly? There’s no better way of learning a new piece of software than by sitting back and watching some video tutorials from pro users revealing their secrets! So, grab a coffee and a notepad […]

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Using Video Blending Modes to Remove Black Backgrounds

  • Simon Brough
  • February 8, 2022
  • 3 min read

Need to remove black background from your VFX footage? Often with overlay video effects such as snow, fog, glitch and flash fx the files will have black backgrounds. This is due to pre-keyed video formats (which include transparency) having incredibly large file sizes and issues with software compatibility. Sometimes you might have green screen backgrounds, […]

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How to add video to PowerPoint slides

  • Simon Brough
  • February 12, 2020
  • 5 min read

Ever needed to spice up a dull slide presentation? Microsoft’s PowerPoint has long been the go-to app for quick and effective slideshow creation, but are you doing enough to keep the attention of your audience? What’s the quickest way to turn your tedious AGM data presentation into an engaging production for the whole office to […]

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How to create traditional 2D animations using Adobe Fresco

  • Simon Brough
  • October 8, 2019
  • 2 min read

Have You Tried Adobe Fresco yet? Fresco is a digital painting app from Adobe, specifically for tablets. It includes both pixel-based painting as well as vector drawing tools. We especially like the new Live Brushes which behave like real watercolor and oil, mixing and blending together as they would in the real world. In this […]

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How to Animate Text – After Effects Tutorials

  • Simon Brough
  • December 19, 2017
  • 4 min read

Let’s Create some animated text in Adobe After Effects! After Effects is universally accepted as the best software for motion graphics, and absolutely excels at animating text, though for the After Effects beginner its interface and multiple panels and settings can seem a little daunting. Fear not, help is at hand! With these handy, step-by-step […]

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What’s all the buzz about Motion Graphics Templates?

  • Simon Brough
  • September 29, 2017
  • 6 min read

Editable animations inside Premiere Pro – get excited about Motion Graphics Templates! Have you heard of Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTS)? Well, if you’re a video editor then things have just got very exciting inside Premiere Pro! Finally you can edit animations, created in Adobe After Effects, directly inside Premiere Pro – and you don’t even […]

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