I don’t usually make AE tutorials, but this resources demands it! It’s a free script called MGFX by Saransh Sharma. You can get it here: https://saaart.xyz/free-after-effects… The script allows you in a handful of clicks to COMPLETELY organize your entire AE project into a neat folder structure. It’s SO useful, I just love it! P.S....Read More

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to use a plugin called Stardust to import and render VDB Volumes in After Effects! Huge thanks to Andrew Galloway for his help. Get Stardust here: https://aescripts.com/stardust. Get our VDBs here: www.thepixellab.net/vdb-bundleRead More

  Are Puzzle Mattes in C4D Redshift better than Cryptomattes? Maybe! We’ll go over it in this tutorial. I hope this, plus the Cryptomatte tutorial, will give you all the matte options you need. The scene in this tutorial is from Redshift Lighting Essentials. Check it out here.Read More

In this After Effects tutorial I’ll show you the absolute best and fastest way to add depth of field in post. It’s FREE too! This is the brand new Rowbyte plugin called Fast Bokeh and I’m pretty blown away by it honestly. Get it here: https://www.rowbyte.com/fast-bokeh The free helmet model can be found here. And...Read More

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make a creative transition with a simple technique. We’ll use a Z-Depth pass and a clay render to do it. I’ll show you how to set these up in C4D physical, Octane Render and then show you how to do the compositing in After Effects. Enjoy!Read More

This is a game changer for me. I’ll show you the brand new Cryptomatte feature in Otoy Octane 2018+. With it you can say goodbye to long set ups and long render times using object layer IDs (object buffers in Octane). Now, without expensive render additions, you can switch on a couple of check boxes...Read More

In this tutorial/overview I’ll show you my favorite piece of software for 2018. It’s free or choose your price from pureref.com. PureRef is a great way to lay out and navigate all of your design references and inspiration. A key part of starting a new project is gathering inspiration and references to guide you with...Read More

[embedyt]https://youtu.be/LiyJqeLO50E[/embedyt]   **Get the HUD Pack here: goo.gl/pWf8qA In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create some cool glassy tech graphics in Cinema 4D, After Effects and Octane Render. I will show you how to set up the Z-Depth pass and address a little gotcha that might frustrate you with Octane. Finally I’ll show...Read More

  Just a little coding hack to quickly open up two versions of AE in Windows 10. I love this workflow and use it all the time when I’m working on multiple projects. Hope it helps you out! Here is the tutorial if you’re on Mac: thepixellab.net/quick-tip-open-multiple-copies-of-adobe-after-effects-hackRead More