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Whether you are new to software or a software guru, you will find a wide range of amazing tutorials here.
Golden Gate Bridge shrouded in fog, viewed from a highway.
Dec 31, 2010

Camera mapper is a function in Adobe After Effects that lets you take a static, 2-D image and turn into a dynamic 3-D shot. Create a zoom feature and make it look like you have a camera panning throug ...

"How to Use the Aged Film plugin for After Effects to give an antique feel to film" cover image
Dec 31, 2010

You can take a piece of completely modern digital footage and give it an aged, antique feel! You will need the Aged Film plugin for Adobe After Effects, which lets you create the sepia tone and flicke ...

Alternative text for image: "Screenshot of Adobe After Effects interface with project panel and timeline view."
Dec 31, 2010

Upload your footage to Adobe After Effects (make sure it has been set to 3-D), and then apply the effects you want, such as fog. Then, you can use the Depth Cue setting to change the depth of your pic ...

"How to Make your film look like it was taken using a Super 8 in After Effects" cover image
Dec 31, 2010

Take a thoroughly modern clip of digital film, and then send it back in time! This tutorial shows you how to use the Aged Film plugin for Adobe After Effects to make your clip look like it comes strig ...

"How to Create a dynamic, 3-D moving filmstrip in Adobe After Effects" cover image
Dec 31, 2010

Love the look of animated 35mm film? It can be tricky to really replicate this effect, but it's nevertheless possible. This tutorial shows you how to use Adobe After Effects to create your own clip of ...

A flowing yellow ribbon against a blue sky background in a digital animation interface.
Dec 31, 2010

You can use the FreeForm plugin to create the look of cloth blowing in the wind - like an animated ribbon, or a banner waving in the wind. The key is in designing the displacement map to get a truly r ...

"How to Use the FreeForm plugin for Adobe After Effects to create a liquid pour effect" cover image
Dec 31, 2010

You can simulate the look of fluids using the FreeForm plugin for Adobe After Effects. Play around with the color, viscosity and opacity of your liquid, and animate a container filling up as well. Thi ...

Screenshot of a 3D rendering in Adobe After Effects showcasing camera perspective and layer adjustments.
Dec 31, 2010

This tutorial shows you how to take a 2-D image of a Persian rug and turn it into a fully 3-D staircase using the displacement mapper in Adobe After Effects. Displacement mapping is a versatile, helpf ...

A screenshot of Adobe After Effects displaying multiple project panels and a composition workspace.
Dec 31, 2010

This tutorial shows you first how to create some basic outdoor terrain in Adobe After Effects. Then, create a camera effect which makes it look like your camera is slowly flying over the terrain using ...

Audio editing software interface displaying a waveform.
Dec 31, 2010

This tutorial shows you how you can use two features of Sony Acid - loops and beatmapping. These can give you a good deal more versatility, especially when you are working on a remix. This tutorial sh ...