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Topher Welsh

Topher Welsh is a post production artist working mainly in the fields of motion graphics and visual effects. He is a freelancer out of Tacoma, Washington, and also runs www.VisualFXtuts.com, which provides a daily fix of tutorials from any and all applications in the visual effects industry. His personal website is found here: www.Toe-Fur.com.
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The Massive End of 2010 Aetuts+ Tutorial Roundup

The Massive End of 2010 Aetuts+ Tutorial Roundup

It has been an amazing past year, we have seen some real genius come from the writers here on Aetuts+, and well… it’s been a great 2010. As we enter into a new year, I am going to be stepping back a little bit from my role as weekly roundup man, and instead just contribute from time to time when something merits a little “rounding up” :) I have loved writing for you guys every week, but with the new addition to my family, and life taking me by the armpits, 2011 is looking to be a bigger adventure than I could have imagined. I wish you all an amazing New Year, and I will see you around Aetuts+! In the meantime, enjoy the 90 top tutorials from the past year to recap on some of the goodness you may remember, and some you might have missed.

Quick Tips and Hints Inside of After Effects
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Quick Tips and Hints Inside of After Effects

    There are some things about After Effects that slip our minds every now and again. Little shortcuts that are able to shave off five seconds here, and a minute there, it can greatly incease your workflow and allow you to work smarter and faster. Some of these you might know, and you probably have some of your own to contribute, so let us know in the comments what your favorite tricks are in your workflow.

16 Awesome Toys to Make Your Life a Little Easier

16 Awesome Toys to Make Your Life a Little Easier

With the holidays approaching, you are probably looking for some items to put on your wish list. Here are some really cool and helpful gadgets to help make your life a little easier!

The Top Logo Reveal Projects From VideoHive

The Top Logo Reveal Projects From VideoHive

There are some absolutely amazing motion artists over on our sister site, VideoHive.net that sometimes just don’t get the recognition that they deserve. Well, we are going start showcasing some of the top projects available on the site, whether you want to use them for projects, or just buy them to learn from their techniques, there is something for everyone!

18 Impressive Freelancer Demo Reels

18 Impressive Freelancer Demo Reels

Were going to take a look today at some really impressive work by some not-so-well-known freelancers in our business. People just like these guys are the ones that keep our business fresh and keep setting the bar higher and higher for people like you and me, so check em out! If you want to be featured sometime… link yourself up in the comments!

33 Dandy Texture Packs All For You

33 Dandy Texture Packs All For You

The last texture pack roundup was such a huge hit, we decided sooner rather than later might be better to serve your texture appetite! Enjoy… and be careful, they’re filling! :)

25 Great Typography Pieces, Trailers and Overall Awesomeness

25 Great Typography Pieces, Trailers and Overall Awesomeness

Its been a while since we had a typography roundup, so I was able to pull together some sweet music videos, commercials, film trailers about the printing and typography business and some other goodies!

Blog Action Day 2010 Water Themed Roundup

Blog Action Day 2010 Water Themed Roundup

This year’s Blog Action Day theme is water, so I have found some of the best tutorials for creating water-like looks in After Effects, as well as some cool videos that might quench your inspirational thirst!

Who’s Who in the World of Design and VFX Studios II

Who’s Who in the World of Design and VFX Studios II

    It’s been a while since our last look at studios as a whole, and not just their demo reels. Look at their achievements, awards, how long they have been around, and you will learn quite a bit about who makes your films and television commercials.

    If you didn’t see a specific studio in this roundup, look at my other articles on this same subject! Thanks!

22 Truly Spectacular Network and Show Promos and Idents

22 Truly Spectacular Network and Show Promos and Idents

One of my favorite things to watch on television is the new branding that comes with the new season for a network. I like to see how they implement new shows, new trends, new ideas, and new animation techniques. It is always fun to see what the different agencies and studios come up with for different clients, so I decided to take a look this week at a few of my favorites that I have recently found posted around the web.

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