In today’s tutorial we’ll matchmove the footage and use basic 3D geometry to create a severed leg, which can then be used as a matte to remove the original leg. The camera data can also be used to create a floor plane with some ground texture to clean up the original leg shadow. This plane will also be used to add ambient occlusion and fake blood. Be it a war zone or a zombie apocalypse, you never know when you might need to take off a leg. 
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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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Using just a few video elements of torch flames, we composite a burning hand by using a series of null objects and expressions to drive a time lagged displacement effect to simulate fire burning from a moving source. We use the Puppet tool for the distortion and throw on some tracked lighting effects and a displacement map for the Heat. This principle can be used to add realistic, fluid motion to any tracked object.
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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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In this 3 part tutorial, we’ll take a look at compositing this “Sci-Fi Gas Refinery”. The shot is completely CG and contains no live footage elements. Using photographic layers, 3D renders and effects, we will explore the process of compositing the shot to read as live footage. Techniques include; color correction, blur effects, layer-blending, matting, RPF channel extraction, camera parallax and atmospherics, just to name a few…
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In this tutorial we’ll be creating a Time & Space Vortex (like that used in Doctor Who) completely inside of After Effects. We will be using Trapcode Particular and Trapcode Shine to create the vortex. I will then teach a vital Expression that drives the camera and completes the Effect. Once you have mastered the effect, you can personalize it to create whatever Time-Tunnel you desire! All of Time and Space awaits you…
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Today we have a Premium Pack of 19 pre-matted motion graphics elements recorded at 720HD. Just drop them into your next project and they’re ready to go. In the Premium download, you’ll find 7 Splatters, 3 Drips, and 9 Runs along with Vector and Photoshop brush files. Best part is there’s no need to clean up when you’re done!
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In this tutorial, we will be creating a futuristic transparent iPad using After Effects and some green screen footage. Don’t feel limited to creating a stationary tablet. If you want to create a promo for an app or a website, here is an awesome way to show it off! Enjoy!
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In this tutorial we’ll take a look at how to create some great looking 3d chrome text. I’ll demonstrate how to create gleaming edges, convincing shadows and my basic 3d workflow. Enjoy!
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In this 3 Part tutorial we’ll be creating a 3D title and guitars using AE and 3D Extruder (a script by Ben Rollason). We’ll start off in Illustrator to create our guitar mattes, use Photoshop to texture and color our guitars, then animate our entire design in After Effects. We’ll be diving deep into 3DX using multiple extrudes, linking expressions, streamlining the process and several other tips you won’t wanna miss.
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