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Motion design, AE scripting, AI workflows and the business of selling creative tools.

Tutorial
1 Apr 2025

How to Create a Liquid Glass Effect in After Effects

Step-by-step guide to building a glass morphism effect in After Effects — from scratch and with one click using automation.

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Tools
28 Mar 2025

The Best After Effects Scripts for Motion Designers in 2025

A practical list of After Effects scripts that save real time on motion design projects — covering glass effects, layer organisation, text animation and more.

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Tutorial
20 Mar 2025

How to Create SaaS UI Animations in After Effects

A guide to building the glass panel UI animations you see in premium SaaS product demos — including the glass morphism technique that makes them look expensive.

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ExtendScript
15 Mar 2025

Why Every AE Artist Should Learn Basic Scripting

You don't need to be a programmer. A handful of patterns can save you hours every week — and open doors that manual workflows never could.

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Motion Design
10 Mar 2025

Glass Morphism in Motion Design — Why It Still Works in 2025

Glass morphism is not just a UI trend — it has become a motion design staple. Here is why it works, where it fits, and how to use it without it looking dated.

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Tips
20 Feb 2025

After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts That Actually Save Time

The keyboard shortcuts that make the biggest difference in real After Effects workflows — not the full list, just the ones worth memorising.

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Tools
14 Feb 2025

FX Console — The Free After Effects Plugin That Changes How You Work

FX Console is a free plugin from Video Copilot that lets you search and apply effects instantly without touching the Effects & Presets panel. Here is how to get the most out of it.

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AI Workflow
8 Feb 2025

Using Kling 2.0 for Commercial Production — Honest Review

After generating a full cinematic car sequence for a real client using Kling 2.0, here's what actually worked, what broke, and whether I'd use it again.

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Tutorial
5 Feb 2025

After Effects for Beginners — What to Learn First

After Effects has a steep learning curve. This guide cuts through the noise and tells you exactly what to learn first to start producing real work quickly.

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ExtendScript
28 Jan 2025

After Effects Expressions for Beginners — 8 You Can Use Today

After Effects expressions sound intimidating but a handful of simple ones cover most use cases. Here are 8 expressions that solve real problems without requiring programming knowledge.

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Business
20 Jan 2025

How I Turned My AE Scripts into a Passive Income Stream

From zero sales to a growing Payhip store — the strategy, the mistakes, and what actually moved the needle.

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Tips
15 Jan 2025

How to Render Faster in After Effects — 8 Practical Tips

Slow After Effects renders kill productivity. These 8 settings and habits make a real difference to render times without upgrading hardware.

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Business
10 Jan 2025

Motion Design Freelance Rates — What to Charge in 2025

Pricing motion design work is one of the hardest parts of freelancing. Here is a practical framework based on real project types, not vague hourly rate advice.

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Tutorial
20 Dec 2024

The After Effects Graph Editor — A Practical Guide

The graph editor is where good animation becomes great animation. Most beginners avoid it. Here is how it works and how to use it to create smooth, professional motion.

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Business
10 Dec 2024

How to Build a Motion Design Portfolio That Gets You Hired

Most motion design portfolios show too much. Here is how to build a portfolio that positions you clearly, attracts the right clients, and actually converts.

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Tools
25 Nov 2024

After Effects vs Cinema 4D — Which One Should You Learn?

After Effects and Cinema 4D are both industry-standard tools for motion design. Here is when to use each and how they work together.

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ExtendScript
10 Nov 2024

ExtendScript in After Effects — A Practical Starting Point

ExtendScript is the scripting language built into After Effects. This guide explains what it can do, how to run your first script, and where to learn more.

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