In this tutorial I explain how to use aerender to render After Effects projects in the background so you can work on another project at the same time.
The code used in the script is posted below for reference. When Adobe makes a new version you'll have to update the file. But once it's executable, you can easily modify it without much effort. Also, I'm not sure how this would work in Windows. I know the directory structure is different (they use backslashes for example) and I'm not sure how you'd run it. Maybe a bat file through some emulated DOS? I don't know. I haven't used Windows in quite a while. If you know, leave info in the comments!
Another week, another delay. I've moved into our new space and dealt with an electrical issue all afternoon that has, thankfully been resolved! Unless something crazy happens, we'll be back on track next week!
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In this tutorial we go over a simple method to apply textures to elements in a flexible manner.
Sorry for the delay in posting. I edited this on Thursday thinking I'd have time to post on Friday, but I'm in the middle of a move to a new office and then I had to head to a mini-vacation. I should've set it up Thursday night. Sorry again but I hope it helps you!
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In this tutorial I explain a transition technique that breaks apart text or other images into radial lines and recombines them. I based this tutorial on a shot I found on dribbble by Alleaume Jeremy.
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In this tutorial I explain my workflow for processing time lapses—including file handling, color correction, and output.
Download the Sequence Rename service so that you can rename your files easily. Installation instructions are included in the zip. It's Mac only.
I also came across this nifty gem for Mac users last night. I've been looking for this for a bit. I don't use the Apple Photos app, but every time I format a card, it acts like I put a new camera in and launches Photos. I don't want it to open ever. And clicking on the checkbox in the app to turn off opening for that device doesn't work after reformat. So thankfully I found the following code in this article. Throw it into terminal and be happy.
defaults -currentHost write com.apple.ImageCapture disableHotPlug -bool NO
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In this tutorial I show how you can set After Effects to render to your project folder by default. Now there's no more searching for the same folder 80 times! My apologies for the intro. :)
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In this tutorial I will show you how to set up default tool states in Cinema 4D, so you can work the way you want to work.
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In this tutorial I explain an underused technique for the loopOut expression—continuing animation. Substitute LoopIn for LoopOut if you'd rather use this technique on the in point.
LoopOut('continue');
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In this tutorial I explain a expandable technique for setting up a 3D layered scene with an easily modifiable foreground, middle, and background composed of multiple separate layers.
And in case you're wondering why I use the Vegas Effect instead of layer styles, layer styles don't blur. They always have a hard edge.
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Combine this with FXConsole for true defaults for your effects!
In this tutorial, I demonstrate a quick way to set up some defaults for effects that you find yourself changing frequently. Perhaps you're like me and knew such functionality existed but maybe you didn't realize how you could actually use it enough to justify bothering with it. Well, here's an idea.
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