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Learn how to bend 2D layers along paths using Cinema 4D and After Effects in this 3 part tutorial by EJ Hassenfratz (@eyedsyn).
The Pixel Lab’s Garage Pack for Cinema 4D includes 30 garage and mechanic themed models.
It was my honour to be included as part of this talented group of After Effects creators and teachers at the 2013 Media Motion Ball in Las Vegas. Photo by Steve Oakley.
Maxon and Adobe have announced a strategic alliance. Looks like it’s going to get a whole lot easier to work between After Effects and Cinema 4D.
Vimeo has launched a new visual enhancer powered by Vivoom – a vast library of video looks created by myself, Angie Taylor (@theangietaylor) and Andrew Embury (@aembury).
Newton 2, the powerful physics simulator for After Effects has been updated. Check it out on aescripts.
Plexus for After Effects has been receiving some attention recently on air. Check it out on aescripts.

After Effects pioneer trainer Brian Maffitt (@bmaffitt) has created some stunning imagery by pointing a projector into a blizzard and recording the result. Not surprisingly the imagery is making waves online and reminds us all of how great it is to have Brian as part of our industry.

My latest collection of presets for GenArts Sapphire is all about colour, with a focus on the Quadtone, Gradient and Tint effects.
Greyscale Gorilla has released a big new HDRI collection for the popular HDRI Studio Pack.


















7 Responses to this post
April 11, 2011 at 3:19 pm |
Thanks for the great video and tips. Really like the effects using in your video. I’m a newbies in After effects but your video did gives me an idea.
Thanks again
April 12, 2011 at 3:50 am |
Thanks Sulaman, glad this tip could be of use! Let us know how you use it!
April 13, 2011 at 5:53 am |
Nice. More from this guy, please, John!
May 1, 2011 at 7:53 am |
Where in ‘The North’ are you from?
May 3, 2011 at 6:04 am |
Hi Cameron, I have lived in a small town called Huddersfield for most of my life (It is near Leeds) ““ I currently reside in London though!
June 18, 2011 at 7:25 am |
Haha I know Huddersfield well. I’m from Leeds. London eh? been there a few times on the megabus. Check my site camotion.net
June 17, 2011 at 2:12 am |
merci bcp
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