Render / Generate (245 Tutorials)
Create a Smoke Man with 3ds Max Using FumeFX & Krakatoa
March 5, 2014
Post by Vikrant Dalal at CGtuts+ – Create an smoky ghostlike character or object using Sitni Sati FumeFX for 3ds Max and Krakatoa. He finishes in After Effects. Project file with a sample character is included.
AE & C4D – AE & C4D – Abstract Particles Using Trapcode Form and OBJs
February 11, 2014
VinhSon Nguyen shows a cool, basic technique that you can use to create unique and interesting forms for titles, background elements and more.
Optimizing your scene to render faster in CINEMA 4D – GSG
October 4, 2013
Post by Nick Campbell / Greyscalegorilla. Some great tips on speeding up the render process regardless of machine.
How to optimize your scene to render faster in CINEMA 4D
October 4, 2013
Post by Nick Campbell / Greyscalegorilla: “An expensive new computer may make your renders 2-8X faster. But learn how to optimize your scene, and it can speed up your renders 10-100X. In this video, I show you some ways to optimize your scene in Cinema 4D for faster rendering so you can hit that deadline and still make it look great.”
Tutorial: Speed Up After Effects Rendering Tutorial
August 27, 2013
Welcome to Tutorial Tuesday. AE Tuts+ has a new tutorial on speeding up renders in After Effects.
Why AE Might Be Better Than Photoshop for Tileable Textures
August 12, 2013
Tutorial Tuesday is upon us once again. Frederik Steinmetz at AE Tuts+ explains how to use AE to create tileable textures, using non-destructive Adjustment Layers and Curves to get the correct lighting.
How to Set Up AE for Network Rendering on Multiple Machines
July 22, 2013
“In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to setup a network for multi-machine rendering in After Effects and how we can take advantage of watch folders to help automate the process.” – Post by James Whiffin of Aetuts+
Sparkler for Trapcode Particular with Motion Sketch Tutorial
July 3, 2013
Sticking with our July 4th Independence Day theme, check out this free preset from Greyscalegorilla’s Nick Campbell.
Character Animation in After Effects Using FreeForm Pro and Particular
June 26, 2013
Dan Gies describes how he created and animated his Rocket-Dees character using uses Mettle FreeForm Pro, Trapcode Particular, After Effects Expressions, and the After Effects Puppet Tool.
Using Shape Layers to Create a Vector Water Animation in After Effects
May 13, 2013
By Batuhan Türkay at AEtuts+: “In this tutorial we’ll take a look at the basic principles and behaviors of water in the case of forces being applied to it. We’ll be keyframing masks on solids to recreate a liquid movement.”
Creating a 3D Cloud Fly Through Scene With Horizon
May 8, 2013
By Felix Cremerius on AEtuts+ “This tutorial explains the steps you need to take to convert an HDRI in Photoshop into a usable file in Trapcode Horizon to create a Skydome and populate it with clouds. We’ll also explained how to mask clouds, create a camera move in AE, and add a complimentary lens flare to the scene.”
Paint Drips with Trapcode Particular + Free Preset
May 7, 2013
In this QuickTip, Harry Frank shows you how to create a spray paint effect with paint drips.
Tutorial: Greyscalegorilla: Setting up CityKit to Work as a Holographic Interface
March 11, 2013
In this quick tutorial, Chris shows you how to add some effectors to City Kit so you can focus in on just a few buildings, and then zoom around the city. A similar effect was used to make part of Iron Man’s heads up display. Keep an eye out in the future for a follow up where we push this effect even further!
Create a Valentine’s Day Themed Animation in Cinema 4D & After Effects
February 14, 2013
Post by Stefan Surmabojov at CGtuts+ : “In this tutorial we are going to create a Valentine’s Day themed animation in Cinema 4D and After Effects…. Use particles and forces in Cinema 4D, as well as MoDynamics and Effectors to put everything together to create our final animation. Finally we’ll add materials, light and render the scene before finishing it up in After Effects with some compositing and post effects.”
Tempo: Up in Flames – Realistic & Slow-Motion Fire Effects
December 18, 2012
In this episode of Red Giant TV, Aharon Rabinowitz walks you through the workflow used to create realistic fire for the film Tempo. He’ll be using a combination of real fire footage, Trapcode Particular, and some 3rd Party plug-ins from RE:Vision Effects.
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