download iExpressions at In this tutorial I show you a simple character rig using the inverse kindematics expressions of iExpressions. We animate a robot and instead of animating the rotation of the individual segments of each arms and legs, with the rig you just need to place a null layer where...
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download iExpressions at In this tutorial we add elastic deformation in After Effects to a shape layer such that it deforms automatically when we move it. As an example, we use a plant whose leaves and branches should swing when we move it. The expression analyzes the movement of the layer and...
download iExpressions at In this tutorial you learn how to connect a layer to a path such that it can travel along the path or stay connected to a specific point on the path even if the path is animated. The expression we use can also set the rotation of the layer such that it follows the direction...
download iExpressions at Learn how to turn any expression in After Effects into an iExpressions. This adds an intuitive to use interface to the expression such that you can modify it without touching the code. We also show how to store the expression in your user library such that you can reuse it...
download iExpressions at In this tutorial you learn how repeat any animation in After Effects easily at each marker. You first keyframe the animation and then you apply an expression that plays back those keyframes at each marker. It can even play back the keyframes faster or slower and a single...
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In this tutorial we use the wiggle expression, the elastic path expression and the trail expression to create an organic cartoon text animation in no time.
download iExpressions at Rigging a Carnivorous Plant is probably not the thing you need to do all the time, but of course you can use the same approach to built any other character rigs. One special thing about the IK expression that we are using is, that it supports ‚arms‘ with 3...
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In this tutorial we use the Snap2Grid iExpression to create a motion path along a grid and then use the Trail iExpression to create some shape layer based motion trail paths.
In this tutorial, Sergei will show you how to create a responsive title/lower third animation in After Effects to use and edit in Premiere Pro. We’re going to create the entire project from the very beginning. Let’s get to it! We’ll be covering the following topics: – How to set...
In this tutorial, we’re going to focus on how to create an animated Weekly Weather Forecast graphic similar to what we’d see on the Weather Channel. We’re also going to learn how to connect the data in the graphic to the data in the external JSON document file. What does that mean? It means the...
I built a very cheap hardware controller for Vmix based on Arduino Mega.
This video tutorial shows you how easy it is to intuitively switch on and off your iXm Recording Microphone to get started with professional high-quality voice recordings. A combination of buttons prevents you from accidently turning your iXm on and off. Yellowtec’s iXm Recording Mic comes as...
This video tutorial shows you how easy it is to make a professional voice recording with the iXm Recording Microphone. All you need to do is press the buttons. LED signals guide you through. Yellowtec’s iXm Recording Mic comes as an easy-to-use device for voice recordings in premium quality...
This video tutorial shows you how the iXm Recording Microphone helps you to get highest-quality voice recordings. Thanks to its unique LEA Level Energy Arbitration technology, it is a piece of cake for LEA to get you perfect levels by combining digital and analog ways to optimize your audio –...
Halloween is getting closer, and while we don’t have any candy to hand out, we do have a few tricks and a treat, in the form of a new tutorial and an insanely awesome project file from Red Giant’s own Lead Designer, Leo Hageman. Leo has created an easy-to-use project with 100 different eye presets...
This video will show you how to control your entire vMix production from the comfort of your smartphone or tablet using the vMix Web Controller!
Great news! While we’ve been releasing our Cheap Tricks Game of Thrones inspired VFX tutorials a few weeks apart, this week we’re going mad (like, Aerys II Targaryen a.k.a. Mad King mad) and we’re giving you a second helping of tutorial goodness. In the 4th and final chapter, Hashi will show you...
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In this episode of the Cheap Tricks Game of Thrones mini-series, Hashi covers creating a zombie horde battle scene! From ingenious ways to create your animated undead warriors, to using a bunch of professionally shot green screen footage – which we’re making available to you for FREE...
JOIN THE RG GREEN SCREEN CONTEST: Use the footage below in a creative way and win EVERYTHING WE MAKE! Full entry rules and details here: DOWNLOAD the free green screen warrior footage here: Special thanks to for hosting the files! Performers (part of the Independent Drama fight team): Marta Svetek...
