On the rare occasions that we've got some free time in the No Magnolia studio, we like to create side projects. These can be technical tests, trying out new techniques...
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Recreating the Star Wars opening crawl – tutorial for After Effects We’ve all seen the movies – that iconic opening crawl at the start of Star Wars, which sets the…
Our Favourite Videos from 2016 2016 has been a year full of great videos showcasing new techniques and styles, with ever increasingly ambitious motion graphics and promos being released each…
After Effects Tools – #004 With the list of After Effects tools and plug-ins growing all the time, it's important to stay updated on what's available to help speed up...
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Storyboarding (ani)made… enjoyable? Storyboarding is an important part of the animation production process. Essential even. Over the years we’ve explored various methods of storyboard creation but when changes are required,…
In this After Effects tutorial, we'll look at a method for creating a dynamic iPad keyboard. You might use this in an app explainer video (like we did), or for...
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After Effects Tools – #003 The animation tools we use within After Effects vary with every project. Below is a reflection on the tools we’ve harnessed recently to create cartoon arms,...
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I’m writing this the morning after the first Glug Reading Creative Meet-Up and, as I’m sure many of the other attendees are doing this morning, trying to remember some of...
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3D Hair Experiments: Fuzzball, Inc. 3D hair can be a great tool to master to create unique effects for your next animation. Below is a short clip from a side project we created…
This month's post features a selection of After Effects tools covering animation, layer management and editing, helping to make your workflow more efficient. Take a look below to see what...
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