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One of the stars of the Cycore FX set is CC Particle World, a 3D particle system that includes...

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The logo was rendered in a 3D program; the walls were created in After Effects. Both use the same...

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Finishing our tour of 3D lighting in After Effects, we’ll discuss gobos and gels. For those new to lighting,...

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