News: After Effects – In-Depth with New Features in April 2017 Release
May 3, 2017
Adobe shares more details about how the new features work in After Effects v14.2 (released last month), including Lumetri Scopes, effect input layer options, the all-new Camera-Shake Deblur effect, and much more.
Freebie: Cinema 4d: Car Rig Helper Tool
April 28, 2017
Car Rig Helper is a 1-click-tool which automatically generates the individual components required for each car rig from a car model.
Freebie: Selection to Object Split for Cinema 4D
April 21, 2017
If you’re working with imported 3D models from places like Turbosquid, this tool is a must-have from Mat Niedoba.
Freebie: SiNi ForenSic 3ds Max Plug-in
April 14, 2017
SiNi ForenSic is free to use to easily check scene files and make quick repairs to scene problems in 3ds Max.
Freebie: Premiere Pro: Jarle’s Deadpool Handheld Camera Presets
March 24, 2017
Here are a couple of Free Handheld Camera shake presets that were created for the movie ‘Deadpool.’ Because these presets are made from actual shots with a real camera, they have a very organic feel.
Update: Joysticks ‘n Sliders v1.5 for After Effects – Now with BodyMovin’
March 23, 2017
This update to Joysticks ‘n Sliders adds several new features, including BodyMovin’ which allows you to export your rig to the web. This update is free to existing users.
Freebie: Premiere Pro: Free Split Screen Templates
March 17, 2017
The Premiere Gal is offering 8 free split screen templates for Premiere Pro, complete with a tutorial to show you how to use them.
Freebie: AT-AT Blender Model from FXHOME
March 10, 2017
Josh from FXHOME explains how to use a model from Blender in HitFilm Pro and has a link for an AT-AT model download.
Midweek Motivations: The Art of Directing & VFX: Jean-Marie Marbach
March 8, 2017
Jean-Marie Marbach, a French Director and VFX Supervisor talks about MODULAR’s “Fiebre en la Disco”, using Trapcode MIR in the project.
3D Freebie: Instant Meshes
March 3, 2017
Don’t you just love Freebie Friday? This is a freebie from Wensel Jakob and team, hosted on Github, called Instant Meshes. It’s a “Interactive field-aligned mesh generator”.
Freebie: After Effects: Eyes – AE Rig Preset
February 17, 2017
Easily create eyes for your After Effects animation with Eyes by OtherCubed.
Freebie: After Effects Templates from Motion Array
February 17, 2017
Motion Array has several free text animation templates for After Effects that are perfect for a wide range of projects.
Freebie Friday: 32 FREE After Effects Plug-ins
February 17, 2017
We did an article like this several years ago and it was super popular. Everyone loves free stuff! Some of these are really great tools too! Here are 32 free After Effects plug-ins for you to peruse, most of them are from our lovely vendors, too!
New: The Pixel Farm PFClean 2017 Now Available
February 7, 2017
The Pixel Farm has updated their PFClean film and video restoration software, building on over 10 years of improvements.
Update: Soundtoys 5.2 now includes the new EchoBoy Jr.
February 7, 2017
Soundtoys latest plug-in, EchoBoy Jr., is now a part of Soundtoys 5 and the Effect Rack. In addition, customers who own an individual license for EchoBoy 5 will also get EchoBoy Jr. as part of the 5.2 update. This is a free update for current product owners.