We got some new toys at work. Also, in unrelated news, I got nothing done today.

Some shots from the animated short that Micah Lanier and I are working on…

Working on a new tutorial…

Working on a new tutorial…

This was my life between 2003 and 2006. Just ask anyone who knew me. What happens in this episode is so true - when you’re depressed, you stop shaving and become super passionate about the most despondent activities. And you completely lose all objectivity - you may be a walking illustration of a dying star collapsing in on itself but you convince yourself that you’re totally pumped about it.

Preset - Bacon Happens
“You can’t just eat bacon in life.” - My dad, circa 1996. Trapcode Particular sizzling and smoke with some other tricks. Get it here.

Preset - Bacon Happens

“You can’t just eat bacon in life.” - My dad, circa 1996. Trapcode Particular sizzling and smoke with some other tricks. Get it here.

Presets - Tons!

HecknicolorA preset for Magic Bullet Looks. Technicolor. Ish.

The Plot SickensMore disgusting particles, for all your projects involving diseases.

Sandstorm - An onslaught of Trapcode particles.

Delta Vega - Trapcode Particular. Casually going.

Cartridge Fire Trapcode Particular blazing across 8 Bits.

Time Station - The exotic look of time travel.

Tutorial - First Issue Credits

Create a 2.5D comic book-style title sequence in After Effects, using stills from Romance Now.

My aunt and uncle also know how to give great gifts.

My aunt and uncle also know how to give great gifts.

My mom knows how to give great gifts.

My mom knows how to give great gifts.