Laurence Grayson is a video producer and motion graphics designer with over 15 years' experience in delivering engaging digital media. He currently works as a full-time video producer for a global software development company.
In my last tutorial, I showed you how to create a simple torn cardboard texture. In this follow-up, I take it a step further, using track mattes to create a funky, text effect.
Here's a quick and easy method for creating a really useful torn corrugated cardboard texture using only the standard tools in After Effects (CS3, CS4 or CS5).
Here's a video with some of my favourite of the more obscure AE keyboard shortcuts - I'm not talking U, PG Down etc - and how they can be used to speed up your workflow.
Here's a little something I put together the other day with Trapcode Form. I haven't upgraded to the latest versions yet, so this is made with version 1 (point something).
Just replied to an email asking if I had any advice on how to get into video production and motion graphics, so I thought I'd post it here to see if anyone else had anything to add.
In this two-parter, I'll show you how to create a subtle underwater look, complete with light rays and bubbles, and selective lens blur using a depth map.
It's a medieval title sequence with a Knights Templar theme using animated calligraphic text, with a parchment background, floating dust motes and a wax seal.
Thanks a lot for this great tutorial. It's a true pleasure to follow your explanations as you are really clear
Jennifer Pone, YouTube Viewer
I love the fact that you are NOT using plug-ins like many people out there. That goes to show how much you know how to use the program and how creative you are. Thanks for the tutorial. I love it.
MiGenteUrbana, YouTube Viewer
I like how your videos always have not only the tutorial itself, but also various tips and tricks that are quite useful.