Learn and Earn?

March 5, 2013 by John Dickinson | 4,260 views | Comments (29)

I had this challenging and thought-provoking comment from Ian on my Oscar Month post today:

“How to use expensive filters, stock and not model something (which is what makes this special by the way)… What happened to learning how to do something by hand before relying on someone else.” Here’s my reply: Read more…

Flipping Objects

February 23, 2013 by John Dickinson | 3,735 views | Comments (5)

In this short Prosential tip, learn different methods for flipping an object in After Effects. Note: other possible methods include making the layer 3D and flipping it using Orientation or precomposing the flipped layer.

Oscar Month

February 7, 2013 by John Dickinson | 17,400 views | Comments (40)

This look was created using Cinema 4D with Greyscale Gorilla’s Texture Kit Pro, HDRI Light Kit Pro, HDRI Pro Studios and After Effects with plug-ins from Borisfx, GenArts, Video Copilot and Red Giant Software. Check out the breakdown below: Read more…

Model a Mask

January 17, 2013 by John Dickinson | 4,690 views | Comments (6)

Making It Look Great 10: Modelling Essentials for Cinema 4D is getting closer. MILG 10, the latest in the popular MILG series, is hosted by Cinema 4D expert Rob Redman, and will teach you how to model various day-to-day objects using a variety of essential modelling tools and techniques. Enjoy this second sample lesson where Rob demonstrates how to make a mask.

The Courier

January 11, 2013 by John Dickinson | 6,565 views | Comments (12)

The Courier promo look was created using Cinema 4D with Greyscale Gorilla’s City Kit, Texture Kit Pro, HDRI Light Kit Pro and After Effects with plug-ins from GenArts, Video Copilot and Red Giant Software. Check out the breakdown below which covers the key areas: Read more…

After Effects: Smokey Rays

December 24, 2012 by John Dickinson | 5,905 views | Comments (2)

This moody volumetric rays background is based on After Effects’ Fractal Noise and Optics Compensation effects, with some Curves, 4-Color Gradient and Mojo for the colour grade. I created it in full HD for your enjoyment. Download project (CS5.5)

Total Recall

December 21, 2012 by John Dickinson | 8,270 views | Comments (6)

For this Total Recall look I used Cinema 4D with Greyscale Gorilla’s City Kit and Texture Kit Pro, and After Effects with plug-ins from GenArts, Boris FX and Francois Tarlier. I also relied heavily on Digital Juice Motion Designer’s Toolkit, which saved me a bunch of time not having to build and animate user interface elements (UI) from scratch. Here’s my breakdown: Read more…

Cinema 4D: MovieType R14

December 7, 2012 by John Dickinson | 4,160 views | Comments (0)

MovieType for Cinema 4D is now fully R14 compatible.

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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.