That was the single most informative and useful After Effects video I've ever watched! So many things to improve my workflow stuffed in such short time! THANK YOU!!!
I thought so too, especially in combo with bend it, but for some reason it is not working in my projects, although I exactly recreated what Ben showed. Any suggestions?
If you wanna do 5:36 for other aspect ratios or resolutions, just replace the *0.56 part with /(width/height). For example, 1920x1080 would be /(1920/1080).
Hi, You sir is a goldmine, I've been motion designing for 3 years now, but, up until last year, I wasn't trying to improve my work. I gotta admit, I have been learning now for a few months and in the process, I've found your channel, Well I found it a while ago but, didn't know you did motion tutorials because that fiver video got me here then, and I thought you were one of those clickbait guys. Anyway, For some effects I've found your videos then I clicked on your name and what did I find? A goldmine of things nobody wants to share, Here is thing, people share knowledge on youtube but, skilled people don't have time to do that so we don't get advanced effects or tutorials that much just basic ones. But, One thing is for certain you are a genuine helper, you shared something that a great motion designer or design studio wants to keep secret. Simple things that without great minds ordinary people like me wouldn't be able to do. So for that, I thank you. Another way I can tell you are a genuine helper is that you refer to good resources like the School of motion or anything that has great value even though you have your own course. Thank you again and keep sharing the knowledge and keep your skills sharp as always.
"Grow bounds" does not work for some effects especially plugins. Another solution to achieve the same result is to add repetile above the effect in question, and then set the tiling mode to NONE, then increse the edges as needed.
Ben, after a year, this is still a gem that every motion designer must know. You did a great job here and for many of us out there trying to master After Effects like you, Jake, Eran Stern etc. God bless, buddy.
thanks Ben for sharing all this tips to the community. This teach a lot: learning something new and don’t keep anything from yourself...ALWAYS SHARE AND GROW TOGETHER!
Can you teach us how you genuinely make or come up with those gradient shots in your other videos. Like you show us how to do the animation but you usually already have the pictures already made and it's very eye catching. Can you teach us how to make those first so we can move onto those beautiful animations. Personally I'm always intrigued by how you know what colors to use, where to put shadows or certain gradients.
I don't use any of Adobe and I have no interest in Adobe after effects but I still watched through that entirely wideo. Great job and I even tho I don't known what u did there I fell smarter in some way haha
Power Pin is so much better than the normal AE Corner Pin that I don't even know why they keep the inferior effect. In addition to being able to selectively grow or shrink the individual edges of the pinned layer, a huge advantage of Power Pin is that it can actually be affected by motion blur... so you're better off linking the corner pin export from Mocha to a Power Pin rather than using Mocha's weird attempt at cheating in motion blur where it adds transforms to a regular corner pin. Power Pin also works with continuous rasterization better than Corner Pin, allowing you to precomp something that goes outside the bounds of a composition and properly pin it. Very useful for a lot of stuff. My other favorite effect not mentioned here is Light Sweep. It's a bit more versatile than the typical gradient and great for everything from creating and "airbrushed metallic" effect on text to reflections on screens to selectively applying on edges to "re-light" things in comps. It's also great for plugging into a Lens Blur to get a tilt-shift focus effect.
Thank you for the CC Power Pin tip! I've never mapped a computer screen on an existing clip, but it was easy (just had to add keyframes as the perspective changed).
one thing id like to add, with timecode, i find it works better if u use the 'numbers' effect, the nu can control the font and stuff (it has bad crop options tho)
These are some of the more helpful videos on UA-cam. Creating generalist videos is a great way to just get a quick snippet of the capabilities of the program. Been working in AE for 8 years and still learned a lot. Thanks Ben and happy new year!
Super helpful vid! I didn't know about more than half of these effects to be honest. I will say though, and I'm sorry if it's been said before, but the video was a bit quiet for me. UA-cam's stats said it was around -13 db, which is a little quiet. It might could help to bump it up to about -4 db. Otherwise, perfect video! I loved the way you segued into each effect. Cheers!
Thanks for this! :) I've tried the grow bounds effect probably 50 times, always place it first in the fx stack, but can never get it to work for whatever reason.
The tip on linking the parameters on the Mosaic effect was just....... perfect.
GROW BOUNDS??? Where has this been my whole life. Thanks for growing my knowledge Ben!
The grow bounds effect is a lifesaver. Thanks a lot, Ben!
and for all super simple movements in animation: puppet tool
Especially for puppets :)
Holy thing
That was the single most informative and useful After Effects video I've ever watched! So many things to improve my workflow stuffed in such short time!
THANK YOU!!!
this was ridiculously useful
Your channel is a gold mine, Ben. I wish I knew about grow bounds much sooner
Imagine commenting on James Lee.
You are beautiful.
Oooh i didn't know about grow bounds, that's so helpful - thank you!
For when you need “mask expansion” but you’re not working on a mask
Me neither… this probably could’ve saved like 3 hours all total in my 10+ years of using After Effects. Thanks Ben!
Ya this is huge for me. So sick of comping shape layers with alpha
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I thought so too, especially in combo with bend it, but for some reason it is not working in my projects, although I exactly recreated what Ben showed. Any suggestions?
This video is really really good - great work!
whoa Animagician! I love your Dream SMP Videos!!!
Really appreciate the effort you put into teaching others. You don't have to, but you do. That sharing doesn't go unnoticed.
If you wanna do 5:36 for other aspect ratios or resolutions, just replace the *0.56 part with /(width/height). For example, 1920x1080 would be /(1920/1080).
Thanks ben. One of the most informative video on UA-cam
Thanks so much! That's high praise indeed :)
Hi, You sir is a goldmine, I've been motion designing for 3 years now, but, up until last year, I wasn't trying to improve my work. I gotta admit, I have been learning now for a few months and in the process, I've found your channel, Well I found it a while ago but, didn't know you did motion tutorials because that fiver video got me here then, and I thought you were one of those clickbait guys. Anyway, For some effects I've found your videos then I clicked on your name and what did I find?
A goldmine of things nobody wants to share, Here is thing, people share knowledge on youtube but, skilled people don't have time to do that so we don't get advanced effects or tutorials that much just basic ones. But, One thing is for certain you are a genuine helper, you shared something that a great motion designer or design studio wants to keep secret. Simple things that without great minds ordinary people like me wouldn't be able to do. So for that, I thank you. Another way I can tell you are a genuine helper is that you refer to good resources like the School of motion or anything that has great value even though you have your own course. Thank you again and keep sharing the knowledge and keep your skills sharp as always.
It's like Effects of After Effects at 100x speed. ⏩
Grow bounds changes....everything. lol I was just complaining about this to myself a few days ago.
I literally gasped with Transform. I've pre composed so many times for that!
"Grow bounds" does not work for some effects especially plugins. Another solution to achieve the same result is to add repetile above the effect in question, and then set the tiling mode to NONE, then increse the edges as needed.
you blew my mind! 7 years into after effects and this info is going to make me rethink layering all over again! thanks :)
that echo effect is so cool, i should try it on some footage for sure
My God this is an incredible video. I just discovered it today but I can tell I'm gonna refer back to it a lot. Thanks so much.
This is ridiculous how useful it is holy
Ben, after a year, this is still a gem that every motion designer must know. You did a great job here and for many of us out there trying to master After Effects like you, Jake, Eran Stern etc.
God bless, buddy.
I'm in love with how easy and understandable you all make Ben!
I was really needing that perspective guide, thank you
Already know almost half of these but the ones I didn't know seem extremely useful! Thank you
Favoriting simply for Grow Bounds. Amazing Ben, you have taught me so much. Thanks for everything!
By far the best after effects guru on YT! good job my man!
Mr. Marriott, you are an asset to mankind.
basically EVERYTHING i wanted to learn! all packed in one neat video! thank you!
Thank you so much!
thanks Ben for sharing all this tips to the community.
This teach a lot: learning something new and don’t keep anything from yourself...ALWAYS SHARE AND GROW TOGETHER!
u r severely underrated.
Adobe might have a ton of issues but at the end of the day I really enjoy using AE. It's a great piece of software
Are you also the chitus above this comment? Lol
This was soooo helpful! I was wondering what effect can be useful for my project. And now I know that it is Bezier Warp🙏🏻
Most informative video about after effects that I have seen till now.
Super helpful thank you! I didn't realize making a timecode was so easy
The most useful after effects tutorial channel ever
Super useful! Learn a lot of tips I never even heard of, really appreciate it!
That echo was Awesome!
Can you teach us how you genuinely make or come up with those gradient shots in your other videos. Like you show us how to do the animation but you usually already have the pictures already made and it's very eye catching. Can you teach us how to make those first so we can move onto those beautiful animations. Personally I'm always intrigued by how you know what colors to use, where to put shadows or certain gradients.
i’ve been looking for cc ball action for so long!
You can't give this stuff away for free Ben, now everyone knows. Thanks bud
these are the effects that i've been looking for, thank you!
So many good and useful effects, thank you for sharing these!!
The mesh ones and Bend It effect look perfect for some cartoony rubberhose antics
You are such a legend Ben
thank you!!!
Great speedy tutorials!
You are an angel, thank you!!
Ben, you are an absolute champion.
Superb as always, thank you!!
Literally I’m gonna need this for my Instagram edits
Such a great video! Thank you for sharing all the great tips💯
I like to use The GRid effect for quick TV scanlines… and the coolest thing in Transform is the ability to skew your objects.
I always love your videos so much. Keep the great content comin and thanks so much for all your hard work!
I don't use any of Adobe and I have no interest in Adobe after effects but I still watched through that entirely wideo. Great job and I even tho I don't known what u did there I fell smarter in some way haha
LEGEND! Thanks Ben
This was great! Happy New Year!
Power Pin is so much better than the normal AE Corner Pin that I don't even know why they keep the inferior effect. In addition to being able to selectively grow or shrink the individual edges of the pinned layer, a huge advantage of Power Pin is that it can actually be affected by motion blur... so you're better off linking the corner pin export from Mocha to a Power Pin rather than using Mocha's weird attempt at cheating in motion blur where it adds transforms to a regular corner pin. Power Pin also works with continuous rasterization better than Corner Pin, allowing you to precomp something that goes outside the bounds of a composition and properly pin it. Very useful for a lot of stuff.
My other favorite effect not mentioned here is Light Sweep. It's a bit more versatile than the typical gradient and great for everything from creating and "airbrushed metallic" effect on text to reflections on screens to selectively applying on edges to "re-light" things in comps. It's also great for plugging into a Lens Blur to get a tilt-shift focus effect.
Thank you for the CC Power Pin tip! I've never mapped a computer screen on an existing clip, but it was easy (just had to add keyframes as the perspective changed).
Graet tips for better work flow!! I enjoy all your videos...
grow bounds is so useful. thanks!
This channel needs more views!
What a bloody useful video, I'm gonna have this on loop while I work tomorrow haha!! Thanks Ben you legend!
So so so great, thank you!
Brilliant! Thanks, Ben!
Wow this video was SO GOOD!
Thank you so much
Great list! thank you
Surprisingly I didn't know some of these. Thanks for another great video!
i know i'm late for this video, but thank you for this, now i can become an even better animator!
great "back to basics" to create maaaany things about this content :D
So much useful information! thanks
Thanks For compiling these tips Ben! Always good to refresh our AE muscle memory
Ben, well Happy New Year to You Too!!! This was an all killa' no filla' tut. Useful, terrific and timely. Thanks.
one thing id like to add, with timecode, i find it works better if u use the 'numbers' effect, the nu can control the font and stuff (it has bad crop options tho)
These are some of the more helpful videos on UA-cam. Creating generalist videos is a great way to just get a quick snippet of the capabilities of the program. Been working in AE for 8 years and still learned a lot. Thanks Ben and happy new year!
this is amazingly very useful
great video Ben, thanks and happy holidays!
Thank you!
oh thank you!
GROW BOUNDS! Damn, wish I knew that sooner
Transform! Damn, Wish I knew that sooner
I wish I could hit the like button multiple times for this one 👌
So concise and valuable! Kudos to you, sir!
Transform 2:49 was awesome
thanks Ben, always the best quality!
Awesome tutorial!
so so sooo good you’re a king 👑
Outstanding information here.
Wow that was so informative! Thank you!
omg.. this is insane.. awesome work man.. tysm
thank you so much dude! it really helps me out!!
just what I needed right now
This video was amazing!! Please make more parts
Such a great video Ben, thank you!!
That was great, thank You Ben!!!✨
Super helpful vid! I didn't know about more than half of these effects to be honest.
I will say though, and I'm sorry if it's been said before, but the video was a bit quiet for me. UA-cam's stats said it was around -13 db, which is a little quiet. It might could help to bump it up to about -4 db. Otherwise, perfect video! I loved the way you segued into each effect. Cheers!
I love you Ben Marriott
Thanks for this! :) I've tried the grow bounds effect probably 50 times, always place it first in the fx stack, but can never get it to work for whatever reason.
very useful! Thanks Ben!
This is EPIC! Thank you Ben!
"animate album covers for your ska band" 😂 Seriously useful and smart stuff as always. Can wait to do some easy smears with the echo effect!
This is amazing video video really helpful.... I want more like this. Please