Sometimes you only want to show part of your footage, revealing the underlying layer or transparency, or to mask off specific areas. Here’s a short After Effects basics video tutorial showing two ways to crop footage (or image) layers. Cropping Footage Using a Layer Mask Cropping Footage Using the Linear Wipe effect For a free trial of Adobe After Effects use the link below. For more handy After Effects tips and templates subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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A selection of free winter backgrounds and snow overlay videos from Adobe Stock, many available in 4K resolution. In the realm of digital content creation, the use of free snow videos can be a game-changer, adding a touch of wintry magic to your projects. Whether you’re a video editor, a website designer, or a social media influencer, these snow videos can serve a multitude of purposes, elevating the aesthetics of your work and capturing the enchanting beauty of winter. Click on the thumbnails to take you to the Adobe Stock website. Here are a few ways you can incorporate these free snow videos into your projects: These free snow videos offer an array of creative possibilities, enabling you to infuse your projects with the charm and tranquility of a snowy winter’s day. With their versatility, they’re a valuable resource for any content creator looking to capture the essence of the… read more
Introduction Adobe After Effects is a powerful software that allows you to create stunning motion graphics, visual effects, and animations. However, for many, harnessing its full potential can be a daunting task. That’s where Adobe After Effects templates come into play. These pre-made project files simplify the creative process, enabling users to produce professional-quality videos with ease. In exciting news, Adobe has expanded its offerings by integrating After Effects templates into the Adobe Stock library. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what After Effects templates are, how to use them, and explore the benefits of their inclusion in Adobe Stock. What Are Adobe After Effects Templates? Adobe After Effects templates are pre-designed project files that can be customized to suit your specific needs. They are essentially pre-built compositions with placeholders for various elements like text, images, videos, and effects. These templates can range from simple text animations to complex… read more
In this Adobe After Effects tutorial, Avnish Parker guides us through the process of creating a captivating Flipped Text Animation. We’ve taken the time to list out the instructions in text format. So, let’s dive in and make your text come to life! Setting the Stage Creating the Background 3. Add a new solid layer and name it “background.” Adjust its size and choose your preferred background color. In this case, we’ve gone with a stylish dark grey. Working with Text 4. Select the text tool from the toolbox. The chosen font here is Bebas Neue. Animating the Text 10. Open the rotation by pressing ‘R’ on your keyboard. Adding Bounce Effect 15. Open the scale and unlink proportion scaling by clicking on the link icon. Fine-tuning and Motion Blur 22. Return to the main timeline and enable motion blur for the text layer. Duplication and Final Touches 24. Duplicate… read more
Grab These Awesome Free MOGRT Templates A selection of 15 FREE motion graphics templates (MOGRTs) for Premiere Pro. All available to download from Adobe Stock. These are editable video projects so you can change text, colors and styles easily. Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs) are installable files for Premiere Pro which enable professional animated text and video effects from a simple-to-use edit panel. Read more about how to use MOGRTs for Premiere Pro in our blog post How to Use Motion Graphics Templates. The following free Motion Graphics Templates are from the Adobe Stock library and have been thoroughly reviewed for usability and performance, by the Adobe Stock Motion team. Need Adobe Premiere? You can download a free trial version of Adobe Premiere Pro using the button below. 1. Clean Corporate Media Title The perfect template for business video presentations featuring three corporate styles, media replacement and custom fonts. 2. Crystal… read more
What are Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)? Motion Graphics Templates, or MOGRTs, are installable project files that enable quick and easy, yet professional video and text effects. You can use MOGRTs to create instant video titles, lower thirds, transitions, and overlay VFX effects. What’s more, the beauty of Motion Graphics Templates is that you can create multiple style variations from a single file. With one MOGRT file users can create countless animated video clips – changing text, colors and style for each. What Software is Needed to Use MOGRT Files? MOGRT files are native to Adobe Premiere Pro, so a Creative Cloud subscription is required to use them. Premiere Pro is industry-leading video editing software for film, broadcast and web – for beginners and professionals alike. You can read more about the editing power of Premiere Pro here. For a free trial of Premiere Pro use the link below. How to… read more
