How I Went From Intern to Business Owner
-As I look back on this 7 year span of my life, I can’t help but think of the classic Anchorman quote, “Boy, that escalated quickly.” Life in the Silicon Valley has been somewhat of a roller coaster, including: community college, two internships, my dream job, freelancing for big name clients, marriage and starting a business. Before we start, I just want…
2013 After Effects Benchmark Results on Macs
-As our beloved 2009 MacPro slowly fades into a better life… a curiosity grew about how the current Mac lineup compares when rendering in After Effects. Now that we’ve gathered the data, we’re excited to share the results from this simple benchmark render test. First, I should let you know that this was not a controlled experiment. Some of the…
5 Most Essential After Effects Plugins in 2013
-There’s a lot of After Effects plugins out there. Which ones should you care about? Below is a list of the five plugins that should be a part of any serious motion designer’s tool kit. You’ll notice these being used by professionals across the industry! Click on an image to see the best available pricing at Toolfarm. 1.) Trapcode Particular…
How to Make After Effects Render Faster
-Want a performance boost in After Effects? I’ve been on a mission to optimize my system for the smoothest possible workflow. Below are important factors that will contribute to faster render times, RAM previews and overall performance. (more…)
Learn the Basics of After Effects for Free
-A series of free tutorials to help you get started using After Effects. Presented by Adrian Thompson, a motion graphic designer with over 7 years of professional experience. These tutorials are short, to the point and aimed to quickly build your confidence in After Effects. 01.) Compositions, New Layers & Effects https://vimeo.com/88931471 02.) Creating & Formatting Text https://vimeo.com/89045767 03.)…
5 Steps to Becoming a Freelance Motion Designer
-Have you noticed the increase in animated videos lately? It seems like they’ll be around for a while! Starting and evolving a career in the motion graphics industry is an exciting process. Below is a basic outline of topics to consider as you start your journey. 1.) Build Your Skill Set The most important tool for anyone interested in 2D…
How to Produce a Whiteboard Video
-Whiteboard videos are an excellent way to engage your audience and explain complex ideas or systems. The simple drawings and narration have a way of engaging people and evoking the feeling that it’s being drawn live just for them. This approach removes a lot of the extra noise involuntarily created through other mediums and allows the viewer to focus solely…
4 Easy Steps to Back Up Your After Effects Project Files
-You’ve created, rendered and delivered a final project out of After Effects. Now what? It’s a great idea to archive the project file so that you can have access to it down the road. By backing up your project correctly, you’ll be able to avoid the hassle of missing files, unlinked assets or even corrupt hard drives. Let’s explore the…
Element 3D Animation Tests in After Effects
-Here at Modio, we’re always trying to push our limits by learning something new. Below are a few examples of tests we’ve been working on to see how we can effectively add 3D to our motion graphics. The possibilities are just about endless! https://vimeo.com/48417039 https://vimeo.com/48264921 https://vimeo.com/51564289 https://vimeo.com/48580118
