Word Spacing

August 19, 2012 by Eran Stern | 2,399 views | Comments (0)

In this Prosential tip, guest host Eran Stern demonstrates how to adjust word spacing in both Photoshop and After Effects. Eran will have some new training products on offer soon.

The Caustics Effect

October 5, 2011 by Eran Stern | 9,918 views | Comments (7)

Guest host Eran Stern dives deeper into Motionworks’ After Effects: Effects A-Z series, covering Caustics, the water surface simulation effect created by After Effects pioneer Brian Maffitt. Originally included in Atomic Power’s Evolution, along with Shatter, Card Wipe and others, the longevity of this effect is truly amazing. Watch Tip (flv) | Watch Tip (mp4)

After Effects A-Z: CC Blobbylize

May 1, 2011 by Eran Stern | 6,730 views | Comments (1)

Guest host, the legendary Eran Stern is back with another After Effects: Effects A-Z tip, this time diving deep into CCBlobbylize. So put on your googles and gloves, it’s gonna get messy!

Watch Tip (flv) | Watch Tip (mp4)

The Bilateral Blur Effect

November 2, 2009 by Eran Stern | 2,827 views | Comments (1)

In this Adobe After Effects: Effects A-Z tip, special guest host Eran Stern demonstrates Bilateral Blur.

Watch tip (6mins, 12MB)

Here’s a link to the example I’ll be breaking down in this morning’s live webinar.

Learn how to bend 2D layers along paths using Cinema 4D and After Effects in this 3 part tutorial by EJ Hassenfratz (@eyedsyn).

Tinka Tinka’s Render Booster can dramatically improve After Effects render speeds.

The Pixel Lab’s Backyard Pack for Cinema 4D includes 30 backyard themed models.

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.

The Pixel Lab’s new model pack for Cinema 4D includes 30 roof themed models.

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.