3D Extruder, from Ben Rollason at AE Scripts, is a script that makes it easy to create 3D extrusions in After Effects, automatically “using the time-honored method of stacking 2.5D layers. The benefit of this is your 3D extrusions are part of your real After Effects 3D space so they interact properly with other 3D […]
The After Effects: Effects A-Z tip series from Motionworks continues with guest host James Zwadlo demoing the Card Wipe transition effect in After Effects. Card Wipe (AE Help) and Matrix (from AE Scripts) are both easier to use than the Card Dance effect. By the way, there’s a list of all of the effects covered […]
Andrew Kramer shared some details about a new Video Copilot plug-in called Element (formerly Atom), a “3D geometry-based” particle system with array and material features integrated into AE 3D. Element was demoed at MGLA, with a demonstration planned soon for Video Copilot. […]
Philip had FCP X one week prior to release and answers my burning questions in this 30th episode of The Terence and Philip Show. What’s missing?What’s new?Who can use this?Who can’t?What was Apple thinking?Click below and join the conversation. […]
Well here we are into the first official evening of Final Cut Pro X’s release out into the world. It’s been a busy day and a Twitter search will show a good bunch of love, a whole lot of hate and a little bit in-between. There were a blessed few who got advance copies and […]
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3D Set Extensions by Andrew Kramer is a new tutorial that attempts to transform stock footage into a dark landscape with 3D fog and mountains. Kramer covers 3D matchmoving inside After Effects using the new Camera Tracker plug-in from The Foundry, as well as Trapcode Particular to create soft clouds. Video Copilot is now selling […]
The new Motion 5 has arrived – and here’s the funny thing: while it looks radically different, contains features that represent a completely new paradigm, and will change the way motion graphics are created – it is at the same time no different at all. How can that be? Read on for summary of what […]
As we mentioned earlier, we've been busy this year creating an extensive, multi-course video training series based on our popular beginner's book After Effects Apprentice. Each course has a selection of movies that are free for all to view; we're re-posting those videos here on PVC to make sure you don't miss them. This one […]
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Leica unveiled an updated design to the venerable M9 this morning in Paris. The new M9-P features a more discreet, classic design forgoing the “Red Dot” in favour of classic scripted Leica lettering engraver on the Magnesium top plate. They also revealed a new lightweight 21mm f3.4 lens that is a perfect match for architecture […]
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Here’s the latest 2 weeks or so of assorted After Effects tutorials, tips, and scripts & plug-ins new and old. Lester Banks took a First Look at AtomKraft 3D Environment for After Effects with a set of movies along with text that explain many of the features of this forthcoming comp renderer. Here’s just a […]
