Creating solid transitions is vital in motion graphics, and I often find myself using alpha mattes as way of introducing new elements in an interesting fashion. Today we’re going to rig a system that will let us quickly generate many variations of reveal mattes. I...
Math is fun! This time, we’re going to set up a sine function of time in After Effect and use its value in an “if” statement to toggle between different possible states for that object. In this case we’re just moving the x position of a layer aro...
I love After Effects. You love After Effects. This is motion graphics, dammit, and we all love After Effects. But we also love Cinema 4D, and sometimes we miss it when we’re getting our groove on in AE. If you ever wished that you could take advantage of some of C...
Introduction to After Effects Scripting from Dylan Winter on Vimeo. Scripting: the lost continent. Unlike expressions, scripts operate from the application level and are not locked down the a single parameter. They can be used to affect multiple properties of multiple l...
This is a little technique I developed for a project recently to use the classic “streak” effect in Particular with a custom terminal. Should be handy for anyone trying to create a ribbony look in their projects without too much fuss. I know, I know, I said ...
Continuing to get some of the basics out. Today we’re doing some baby steps in using C4D’s dynamics engine using rigid bodies. Also, we play Plinko. Guys. Plinko....