In this tutorial, we will be taking a look at how to build this 3D transforming text animation using Mettle’s ShapeShifter AE plug-in. We will also be enhancing some of the elements using 3rd party plug-ins such as Trapcode Shine (CC Light Burst alternative), Frischluft’s Out of Focus (Lens Blur alternative), and RE:Vision RSMB (CC Force Motion Blur alternative).
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We’ll be starting in Cinema 4d to create text fragments and use XPresso to export the Mograph positional data to After Effects. From there, we’ll jump over into After Effects and use expressions to connect 3d nulls to 2d data points… We’ll also be using a macro in Microsoft Word to edit multiple lines of expressions. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Cinema 4d user or strictly an After Effects user, today’s tutorial should be something helpful for everyone!
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Hello everyone! In this tutorial we’re gonna show you how you can create 3 awesome circle animations with a few simple steps and default plug-ins such as CC Circle and Radio Waves.
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In this tutorial we will be making a network tv style Venetian Blinds Transition Effect. This tutorial includes several expressions used to automate the movement of layers, control dozens of adjustment layers, and control rotation from a gradient layer!
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Continuing our Aetuts+ Hollywood Movie Title Series, today’s tutorial will explain how to make the The Three Musketeers flying logo. We will make the whole animation within After Effects, but first starting in Photoshop to break down each of the elements into layers to animate. We’ll be using two different particle systems and some custom lens flares to bring this simple animation to life. All for one… and one for all! 
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Today’s tutorial will show how to quickly and easily create a tunnel effect using Mettle’s FreeForm Pro. You’ll be able to deform it, stretch it, change its texture, and much, much more. The best part is that even with lots going on, you’ll still find the render time is surprisingly fast!
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In today’s tutorial we’ll be recreating the “Climbing the Billboard Charts” effect similar to the effect used at the beginning of “Get Him to the Greek”.
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In today’s Quick Tip you’ll learn how to make a “Type-On” preset using only Source Text expressions. After Effects comes with a default “Type-On” preset, but this method allows you to have a blinking cursor on screen while the text appears.
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In this tutorial we will be creating a really cool title effect suitable for epic title sequences. The tutorial will explain the steps in order to create a Time Trail effect, and then disintegrate the title to transition out.
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In this tutorial we’ll go behind the scenes of creating one of Videohive’s top selling projects – Space Odyssey. We’ll dive into Trapcode Particular and twist its settings in order to a create visually spectacular particle effect. We will then use the experience we gained to create a simple logo animation.
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