Cool Things to Try in After Effects!
Today, we're unveiling some underrated, yet seriously cool tricks!
Ready to take your After Effects skills to the next level? Today, we're unraveling the coolest things you can do in After Effects. Buckle up for a ride through some seriously awesome features and tricks.
1. Puppet Pin Magic: Create Organic Movements
Import your character or object into After Effects.
Choose the puppet pin tool and add pins to strategic points.
Animate the pins over time to give your subject organic and fluid movement.
Experiment with the starch tool to control the rigidity of certain areas.
Marvel at the newfound lifelike quality of your animation.
2. Time Displacement: Warp Reality
Start a new composition and import your footage.
Apply the "Time Displacement" effect to the footage layer.
Connect the time displacement layer to a black and white source (like a fractal noise layer).
Adjust the settings to control the displacement amount and direction.
Watch as your footage warps and distorts in a mesmerizing way.
3. Echo Effect: Leave a Trail of Brilliance
Import your footage or animation into After Effects.
Apply the "Echo" effect to the desired layer.
Tweak the settings, adjusting the number of echoes and decay time.
Experiment with blending modes for unique visual effects.
Observe as your elements leave a captivating trail behind them.
4. CC Bend It: Twist and Turn with Ease
Import your image or shape layer.
Apply the "CC Bend It" effect to your layer.
Adjust the bend properties to twist and turn your layer in various directions.
Experiment with keyframes for dynamic and evolving transformations.
Watch as your elements take on a whole new dimension.
5. Audio to Keyframes: Sync Your Animation to Sound
Import your audio file and animation into After Effects.
Right-click on the audio layer and choose "Keyframe Assistant" > "Convert Audio to Keyframes."
Apply the generated keyframes to any property you want to sync with the audio.
Fine-tune the animation by adjusting the keyframes and expressions.
Experience the magic as your animation dances to the rhythm of the sound.
Our "Motion Magic" course is now open for enrollment, where you can master some After Effects tricks and more! Dive into detailed tutorials and become a motion design magician! Don't miss out – secure your spot today! The special intro price is ending soon!
Keep creating with passion, and stay creative!
Mike