It is very difficult to make videos that are entertaining, educational, while also promoting yourself at the same time while being genuine. Your videos are not only a master class in animation, but also for how to run a good and honest UA-cam account. Thanks Ben!
Ben Marriot you are my salvation buddy. I signed up to your course and have been working extremely hard and will continue to work harder so I can take my skills to the next level and be able to escape a job that takes my soul. Just searched a video of yours to leave this comment. Can't wait fot whats on the other side. Let's gooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That sharpen technique is a game changer! It really cleans up my projects when I'm using different elements that don't naturally blend. You're a legend!
One of the most important pieces of wisdom to walk away with from this tutorial. "sometimes it's nice to step away from it all for a bit and remind yourself that your value is not confined to the work you produce, your productivity, or whether what you're doing makes sense to anyone."
I use blur / sharpen exactly the same way all the time. I've never seen anyone else talk about using it the like that until now! Such a useful trick, and you do great job explaining why it works so well. All your videos are great!
This Video has bluren my mind! I'll have to try these tricks on one of my next projects. Thank you for teaching and entertaining so much at the same time in such a short tutorial.
every time I see new videos I just hit save to playlist because these are so useful. I'm always trying to be creative wiht my content but I just don't know all the capabilities in AE. thanks!
This channel always sparks inspiration in myself. It's hard for me to get working on videos but everytime I see a new video you manage to turn the way I want to videos upside done in a good way. Wanted to leave a comment for years but you deserve the subs for these kind of tut videos. Keep it up.
The ad spot for your Master Motion Design course was very reminiscent of how Neytirix does hers, smooth and natural. Great video! Never knew blurring could be used for things other than blurring.
This is fantastic!! As a tutorial/tips-sharing, this is really something extra. Beautifully done! And thanks for the smart trix + down-to-earth reminders
wow!!! I would have never used the blur effect for any of this! how do you come up with all these little tricks with "basic" effects?? And that solution to blur the tunnel instead of changing each individual color to black / white was genius!!
Fantastic as always Ben, your tutorials help a ton. I've really been enjoying the music you've been using in your recent videos, what kind of music "genre" is that and/or where are you getting these synth beds?
Ok, your comment made my day. For the past year or so I normally use 80s Synthwave tracks, but in some of the more recent ones I've been using more Ambient style tracks. Ambient, Chillwave, Synthwave, Retrowave are the kind of genre titles that pop up, but they're all pretty loose, and even the folk that make the music & playlists can't seem to agree on a standard definition. I really love peppy rhythmic ambient synth music, that's not so droney and dour. But there's not a lot of that on stock music libraries, so for the past few months, I've been learning to make my own. This is the first video where I made all the music. The main track here is a cover of Blur's Girls & Boys because I couldn't resist another blur reference. My goal was to slip a track in without anyone noticing, so your comment left me smiling ear to ear.
@@BenMarriott okay, now THAT wasn’t the response I was expecting. What??! Wow, I’m super impressed at your ability to make your own custom music beds. So awesome! I really liked the one you picked for your ‘15 After Effects Tricks Most Pros Don’t Know’ video. Keep it up 👏🏻👏🏻
Awesome tutorial as always! ...also HELP! When I render my video, the background becomes black. What could I be doing wrong? 😰😰 When I put a solid background behind, the Effects Adjustment Layer doesn't work (it doesn't sharpen) anymore.
It is very difficult to make videos that are entertaining, educational, while also promoting yourself at the same time while being genuine. Your videos are not only a master class in animation, but also for how to run a good and honest UA-cam account. Thanks Ben!
This really warmed my heart, thank you.
This comment is the exact feeling I have when watching Ben's videos. He's so inspirational 🔥
That trick at 5:10 might be honestly my favorite thing I've seen this year from you. So simple but so creative!
Glad you like that one! I was doing a projects of a light going through a maze from the top down and came so close to doing the shadows manually.
@@BenMarriott I used that piece in a recent project to create sunbeams and shadows in clouds! No idea how I would have done it otherwise lol
does School of Motion have an email?
Thanks for the helpful info. You're a great teacher.
Ben Marriot you are my salvation buddy. I signed up to your course and have been working extremely hard and will continue to work harder so I can take my skills to the next level and be able to escape a job that takes my soul. Just searched a video of yours to leave this comment.
Can't wait fot whats on the other side. Let's gooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really appreciate the man who's calling for a noble reason in the middle of the tutorial.😊😊
hahaha, thanks dude!
5:05 that moment!
Great stuff Ben, as always.
That sharpen technique is a game changer! It really cleans up my projects when I'm using different elements that don't naturally blend. You're a legend!
I love the production of these videos! I would love to see a Ben Marriott-directed documentary. With his added humor it would be great.
haha, one day... one day hopefully! :)
It’s actually not a bad shout 👌
You are a genius person ngl.
Learned a lot from you.
One of the most important pieces of wisdom to walk away with from this tutorial. "sometimes it's nice to step away from it all for a bit and remind yourself that your value is not confined to the work you produce, your productivity, or whether what you're doing makes sense to anyone."
I use blur / sharpen exactly the same way all the time. I've never seen anyone else talk about using it the like that until now! Such a useful trick, and you do great job explaining why it works so well. All your videos are great!
Loved the message at the end! Thanks for everything, Ben. 🖤
Oh Ben is back, just in the right time before i start to work. Thanks man, I owe you my job as Motion Designer
First time an ad has put a smile on my face
THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL EVER
Without question the most adept motion tutorials on youtube
This Video has bluren my mind! I'll have to try these tricks on one of my next projects. Thank you for teaching and entertaining so much at the same time in such a short tutorial.
Love the chapter headings.
how can you teach and make me laugh at the same time? you're amazing.
haha, I'm really glad! Thank you :)
@@BenMarriott notice me senpai! hahaha ❤❤
Loving the Radial Fast Blur effect, I never think about combining effects like that but it's so helpful 🤩
Fantastic topic. Thanks for sharing this!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA the intro!!!!! you're a master Ben!!!!!
TNice tutorials is just the pick up I needed, thanks man
BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Your stuff is just so good. Been a source of inspiration, talent and ideas for so long now and I'm so grateful
rounded corners, that's ingenious. thanks for sharing
Great Sound design on this video!
every time I see new videos I just hit save to playlist because these are so useful. I'm always trying to be creative wiht my content but I just don't know all the capabilities in AE. thanks!
This is true creativity in the modern world 🌎
Fantastic as always! Love the blur map, definitely incorporating that!
Amazing! Another one I’ll be saving!
I can't express how much your videos have helped me. your illustrative style inspires me so much!
Cool! Love the way the position changes of one image moves the shadow of another.
Some genius ideas Ben, cheers.
coooool, you are the best as always!!😍
You're the best one!
THE BLURSUIT OF MAPPINESS! I'm just now appreciating this joke, having seen this video multiple times
Love it! I use compound blur all the time for mapping but never considered camera blur (mostly because it’s so slow). Great tip!
awesome tricks Ben! and thanks for the kind words
Wait a second! Thats Girls & Boys in the background! Watching Spicks & Specks has paid off. Nice touch!
Dude I always learn something that invariably comes in clutch on an upcoming project. Thanks so much for making these videos!! 🙌🏻
This channel always sparks inspiration in myself. It's hard for me to get working on videos but everytime I see a new video you manage to turn the way I want to videos upside done in a good way. Wanted to leave a comment for years but you deserve the subs for these kind of tut videos. Keep it up.
Actually mind-blowing
Genuinely love your videos, mate. So silly and yet so compelling!☝🏼Thanks.
Thanks Ben, great stuff !
Really excited to try this feature out! Amazing work !
Amazing tutorial as always, served 🍽
in love with the cut scenes! i demand a tutorial on the ones used here and on the ultimate motion graphic challenge video 🤩
well my mind got blown more then 5 times in this video!
Thank you, Ben, for all that you do. It’s invaluable.
The ad spot for your Master Motion Design course was very reminiscent of how Neytirix does hers, smooth and natural. Great video! Never knew blurring could be used for things other than blurring.
You really are a good teacher
Amazing as usual!
You’re the best ❤
I will never guess it! I will keep it in mind! Thanks!
すごくタメになる動画ですね。ありがとう！
best channel ever
new thing to learn🔥
This is fantastic!! As a tutorial/tips-sharing, this is really something extra. Beautifully done! And thanks for the smart trix + down-to-earth reminders
The Andrew Kramer of blurs hahaha 10/10!
Another great tutorial, thank you 😄
wow!!! I would have never used the blur effect for any of this! how do you come up with all these little tricks with "basic" effects?? And that solution to blur the tunnel instead of changing each individual color to black / white was genius!!
you are my inspiration
Amazing and clever :)
gaussian blur is honestly my favorite effect of them all
Really helpfull tutorials. Helped a lot
Love your videos! Thank you for sharing ❤
you are the best!
Just excellent techniques here. Thank you.
So good! Thanks!
The first one is sorcery!
Fantastic as always Ben, your tutorials help a ton. I've really been enjoying the music you've been using in your recent videos, what kind of music "genre" is that and/or where are you getting these synth beds?
Ok, your comment made my day. For the past year or so I normally use 80s Synthwave tracks, but in some of the more recent ones I've been using more Ambient style tracks. Ambient, Chillwave, Synthwave, Retrowave are the kind of genre titles that pop up, but they're all pretty loose, and even the folk that make the music & playlists can't seem to agree on a standard definition. I really love peppy rhythmic ambient synth music, that's not so droney and dour. But there's not a lot of that on stock music libraries, so for the past few months, I've been learning to make my own. This is the first video where I made all the music. The main track here is a cover of Blur's Girls & Boys because I couldn't resist another blur reference. My goal was to slip a track in without anyone noticing, so your comment left me smiling ear to ear.
@@BenMarriott okay, now THAT wasn’t the response I was expecting. What??! Wow, I’m super impressed at your ability to make your own custom music beds. So awesome! I really liked the one you picked for your ‘15 After Effects Tricks Most Pros Don’t Know’ video. Keep it up 👏🏻👏🏻
really cool!
Thank you so much!!
If only there was some kind of Master Motion Design course one could learn so much more...
Thank you sir🙏
so amazing
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOooooooo
I hope someone gets the reference.
Now you're talkin my language :)
We all feel a bit heavy metal sometimes, don't we? 😉🤘
you always amazing
Those transitions are straight out of a sci-fi movie
Insane good. R&D at Pixar want to know your location. :)
Awesomeness
Hey, Which Screen Recorder you used to record your screen? its Clean
@6:56 Hot Tip: If you want a blur map but tight on processing power compound blur has one too
Thank you sir
Great vid, thank you (:
videos on pretty much everytNice tutorialng. Feels like I can finally move forward with making soft.
Thank you
thanks for the tips and thanks for using a blur album cover
sos un capo te amo
Nice tutorial ... I've got a problem ... when I first used soft soft , there were so tutorial such as Slayer , wNice tutorialch disappeared after I
How long into the video you realized the background music is “Girls and boys” from Blur?
I think you might be the first! :D
@@BenMarriott Ha, I had to head down here to the comments to figure out why that easter egg hadn't been cracked yet, very nice.
Thanks to you
Since my family have a limited budget, what are the 5 courses u recommend in School of motion?
I wish I did not live in Turkey, I could give the money they deserve to the dozens of beauties on offer and push both myself and you to develop.
Ben i love you
Awesome tutorial as always!
...also HELP! When I render my video, the background becomes black. What could I be doing wrong? 😰😰
When I put a solid background behind, the Effects Adjustment Layer doesn't work (it doesn't sharpen) anymore.
What's the name of the font of those titles? example the word "Melting moments"?
2:48 - Any idea why levels works so much better than curves? I kind of expected them to be interchangeable. Just curious if anyone has an answer.
I think they’re pretty much interchangeable, I think the levels histogram is a bit more intuitive if you’ve never used either before.
Any tips? I’m a newbie learning