Been playing around with Element 3D for the last few days. Where has this been all my life? It’s definitely not a replacement for Cinema 4D (or whatever 3D program you call home), but for fast and easy 3D, it’s beyond awesome.
Preset - You And Your DNA
A free AE comp for that educational film you’re working on. Available at Red Giant People.
Tutorial - Web-Line Escape
Learn how I simulated a Spiderman web-shooting effect for this year’s Fuge Camps opening video using Trapcode Particular.
Tutorial - Promethe-esque Security Sweeper
Throw futuristic technology around as if it bores you in this new tutorial, “Promethe-esque Security Sweeper.” Inspired by the sweet laser probes in the Prometheus trailer. Uses Trapcode Particular and Form, as well as a cheap camping tent light from WalMart.
A preview of an upcoming tutorial for Red Giant TV…
Diving into Cinema 4D. I’m definitely late to this party, but I should be crashing it in no time.
Tutorial - The Look Of VHS
Learn how to make your footage look like crap! Create the look of VHS in After Effects.
Some shots from the animated short that Micah Lanier and I are working on…
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.