Software (2026 Tutorials)
Independence Day VFX, But With Dinosaurs
July 14, 2020
Seth Worley shows you how to make an action scene like Independence Day, but with dinosaurs using AE, Red Giant plug-ins, and Cinema 4D.
In Depth: Gunfire and Muzzle Flash (Updated 10 July 2020)
July 10, 2020
An exhaustive resource on adding spectacular Gunfire and Muzzle Flash effects to your action and science fiction films in your host of choice.
LIVE Q&A with Daniel Hashimoto (Action Movie Dad)
July 8, 2020
Watch now for a chat with Daniel Hashimoto, aka Action Movie Dad. He’ll be talking with Puget Systems about his workflow, tips, tricks, the state of the industry and more!
Introduction to Particle Illusion + Free Standalone Particle Illusion
July 7, 2020
John Dickinson shows how to create a slick mograph look using the new free Particle Illusion Standalone application, together with the plugin version.
In Depth: Fireworks Extravaganza with Fun New Content
July 3, 2020
Each July 4 we update a collection of fun tutorials on making fireworks. Enjoy tutorials for Particular, Particle Illusion, X-Particles, more!
20 Cinema 4D Quick Tips For Beginners
June 25, 2020
Effect-A-Tron has 20 fantastic quick tips to help you get started with Cinema 4D. Get Cinema 4D S22 at 30% off. MSA Holders save 40%! Ends June 26, 2020.
U-RENDER Subsurface Scattering Overview
June 25, 2020
In the U-RENDER 2020.6.4 update, Uppercut introduced real-time subsurface scattering. Learn how to use and set up subsurface scattering.
Griddy Tutorials for Final Cut Pro #gettingstarted
June 23, 2020
Learn to create grids with Griddy in Final Cut Pro for YouTube End Cards, Video Wall Music Video, Zoom Videoconference, and a Skype Call.
Photofall Slideshow in Final Cut Pro #gettingstarted
June 23, 2020
Create elegant, fully customizable falling photos slideshows with Photofall Slideshow for Final Cut Pro. Try a free demo today.
Cinema 4D: Generate Realistic Random Tiles with Blemish Pro
June 23, 2020
Joren from the Pixel Lab and Alessandro Boncio from Renderking have a collaboration tutorial on how to use Blemish Pro in Cinema 4D to generate realistic random tiles.
How To Stabilize Video In DaVinci Resolve 16, Fast & Easy
June 23, 2020
Learn to stabilize your shaky footage in DaVinci Resolve with the built-in image stabilization tool. Analyze shots and stabilize quickly and easily.
Silhouette Paint – Quick Focus on Auto Paint
June 19, 2020
In this tutorial, learn about the Auto Paint workflow and how to run paintwork over time and on moving footage. Auto Paint is the engine that drives Silhouette Paint.
In The Biz w/ Jonathan Winbush (Motion Designer & 3D Artist)
June 16, 2020
Ben Eshagpoor of beMOTION.dESIGN interviewed Jonathan Winbush in episode 2 of his new streaming show, In the Biz. Watch the recast now!
Fractured Ice Surface Tutorial – What’s Kraken?
June 16, 2020
Hashi shows you how to create a Kraken coming through the ice on a frozen river. He talks about the new Red Giant VFX Lens Distortion Matcher plugin.
Boris Silhouette Paint: Getting Started Tutorial Series
June 16, 2020
Go deep into Silhouette Paint with this detailed 5 part getting started tutorial series. You will learn how to choose the right motion tracker, removing objects, clone tool tricks, and more.