If you create an expression in After Effects to automatically fade a layer in and out, it can be efficient in the long run. This is because you’ll be able to adjust the beginning and ending times of the layer without having to adjust keyframes. To get started, create an
If you want layers evenly spaced in a composition, there’s a handy After Effects expression for that. First, create a position expression and make a variable. The variable is going to equal the index of the layer, and then divided by the number of layers in the composition plus one.
If you want to incorporate a layer name into your composition, the name expression in After Effects makes it easy. This expression isn’t one of the more popular ones, but it can be useful in many instances. For example, if you are creating lower thirds, you can add this expression
If you want a text layer to be revealed, an easy method is to use a shape layer in After Effects. Create the shape layer so that it covers the area you want your text to fully appear. Then, go to your text layer’s Track Matte column. Set the matte
Wave Warp is a tool with many uses, and one such use is to make a flag appear to wave in the wind. First, I have a graphic from Envato Elements. In Photoshop, I’ve separated the flag from the background layer, although I’ve kept some of the rope from the
What are the Luxli Viola LED Panels? Can they help your photography or videography? About Luxli Viola lights Luxli Lights has two generations of lightweight yet effective lights. While the photos here are of the original Luxli Viola, the Luxli Viola² has similar features. About the Viola The original Viola
Can the HyperX Quadcast USB Microphone help photographers with streaming, YouTube podcasts, vlogging, gaming or communicating with clients? We have a look at this increasingly popular microphone so you can learn more about it and hear it in action. The HyperX Quadcast USB Microphone is an attractive condenser microphone which
What’s in a name? When I saw the name Magnus REX, I could not wait to see what it had to offer! After a through evaluation, let’s see if it lives up to its powerful name. The Magnus REX FBVH-500 is packed with features. Right out of the box you
Photographers, videographers, and vloggers are always looking to lighten the load when traveling. I do not do a lot of videos when I travel. My experience is with full-length videos. The video head I am using is, well, probably over 20 years old. It still works well, but when given
1SE or 1 Second Everyday is a video journaling app available on Apple and Android, which has one very simple premise: Record one second of video every day. The concept is well-executed and the result is slick. Short videos are a must on social media now. 1SE makes it easy
If you want to create an arrow that moves along a path on After Effects, especially a curved path, Trim Paths is useful. First, create a shape layer path. This is the path the arrow will travel. With the path defined, select Shape 1 in the “Contents” property of the
Want to sharpen your iPhone videos instantly? If you are using your default settings, here’s how to instantly create sharper videos! iPhone setting defaults Your iPhone video settings don’t offer the highest settings. But it could be sharper and more detailed. Apple sets your video at a lower setting to
