In this video learn how to speed up After Effects by using proxies. Proxies enable a smoother and more streamlined workflow when working with footage or stills.

In this video learn how to copy and paste property links. This feature can save you valuable time when working with layers that share similar properties.

In this video learn about the simple power of the wiggle expression. With this expression, illumination sources like lights and glows can be made to flicker.

In this video learn about the power of a simple distortion effect from Video Copilot. With this free effect you can easily add smoky atmosphere to any scene.

This is a simple solution for how to easily create an isometric camera view in After Effects. It only requires a single camera and a null to parent to.

Here's an easy way to create moving textures with still images in After Effects. This is a straight-forward and simplistic approach that gets awesome results.

Using the Set Matte Effect under the Channel Effects will eliminate unnecessary layers. This technique is powerful and can be used in place of track mattes.

When compositing fog or smoke elements don't use the Screen Transfer mode. Instead, make you're composite look more realistic by using two simple effects.

It's easy enough to make the After Effects camera move in and out and side to side. But, how do you make the camera move in more interesting ways like a spiral? Watch this to find out how.

In this short video, discover how easy it is to collapse transformations & minimize layers. Simplify your timeline while still maintaining full 3D capabilities.