Workflow Hacks Synchronizing Reference Videos in Google Earth Studio for Timing When animating in GES, an audio or visual reference may be needed for timing purposes. GES currently does not support the import of media to be used as reference. Let's explore some workarounds...
AE Grid Series AE Grid Series: Sliding Grids Dynamic sliding grid system in After Effects - where precomps can be organized in resizable rows and columns.
Stack AE Script: Batch Rename Render Queue Item Filenames Free script to batch append or prepend text to the output filename of QUEUED render items.
AE Rig Series AE Rig Series: Social Media Post Let's build a social media post template in After Effects for Instagram, Reddit, and Twitter, that can be easily setup as a MOGRT template to use within Premiere Pro - project files available for download, ready for use.
Workflow Hacks Download Videos from the Web Guide on using youtube-dl to download videos online from a wide range of sites, including: Youtube, Vimeo, and Instagram. Bonus section for Frame.io.
Autodesk Maya Versioning with Previews in Maya Free script to help you with versioning in Autodesk Maya. Takes a screenshot of the active viewport using the playblast feature and saves it next to the scene file.
AE Rig Series AE Rig Series: Countdown Timer Learn how to build a Countdown Timer rig in After Effects using expressions, or download our ready to run script.
Workflow Hacks Renaming Files by Date from Metadata Learn how to read, extract, and format metadata for file renaming in OSX.
Houdini Create Parameters in Houdini with Python Automate parameter creation in Houdini with Python. A faster alternative to using the Edit Parameter Interface to define multiple parameters at once.
Adobe After Effects AE Render Logs: Total Render Time Use this Python script to calculate the Total Render Time of your completed After Effects renders - based on AE's render logs.
Workflow Hacks Project Folder Templates in Finder Using Python (OSX) Automate folder creation on the Mac Finder. Use Python to help you generate a folder hierarchy for your next project based on templates.
Workflow Hacks Screenshot Shortcuts and Preferences (OSX) A quick guide to taking screenshots on your Mac, including custom keyboard shortcuts and changing default preferences - such as file type or saved location.
Autodesk Maya Driving nParticles in Maya with MASH Leverage the power of MASH to drive your nParticles. We'll use the MASH signal node to generate a seamless loop and drive the per particle position.
Adobe After Effects Reduce render times with Aerender Aerender allows you to batch render After Effects projects and comps simultaneously, while taking full advantage of your available computer power.
Adobe After Effects Animate Objects Along Paths In After Effects Animate objects along paths in After Effects using the Trace Path tool or build a quick setup using expressions to animate arrows.
AE Grid Series AE Grid Series: Responsive Grids Let's learn how to setup a responsive grid in After Effects, that dynamically adjusts to fill our comp based on it's size.
AE Grid Series AE Grid Series: Dynamic Number Grids Let's learn how to setup dynamic number and text grids in After Effects that you can instantly layout and resize using your custom expression controls.
Workflow Hacks Screenshot Workflow for After Effects (OSX) Sharing previews for feedback is often part of your daily life as a designer, especially if you are working remote. In this guide we'll look at an efficient way to take screenshots of your work in After Effects, then optimize them for sharing.
Workflow Hacks Automate File Renaming in Finder (OSX) Renaming files can be an incredibly tedious task, especially when faced with hundreds of items. This can prevent us from being organized, often impacting our time and resources elsewhere in our workflows. Automation is key to ensure we keep files organized without wasting time doing it.
Adobe After Effects Quick Setup for After Effects Scripting Learn how to quickly setup an Adobe After Effects scripting environment using your favorite code editor. Run scripts directly in AE with a simple command.
Adobe After Effects Anchor Point Expressions A quick tutorial on using the sourceRectAtTime function in After Effects to fix the anchor point of a layer to a specific point. Especially useful when working with text or shape layers. Lower thirds anyone?
Stack Moodboarder - Drag and Drop Utility to Display Your Images in a Grid Moodboarder allows you to drag and drop your images to your favorite browser, and display them in an adjustable grid. That's all. Everything is local so happens in an instant and stays private. Oh, and it's open source!
