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Wiggler.mov (3.5 MB)

Another project I created in After effects.

Transformer is one of the most popular 3D movies today. It is one of the most awaited movies in Cinema because of its realistic and cinematic visual effects.

 Transformers is a combination of computer animations with live action. It is based on Transformer toy line and in the early 90’s it is made a cartoon that I am usually watching and one of my favorite cartoons since I was in Elementary. Now, it is made a movie and directed by Michael Bay.

 So, it encouraged me to think and make an introduction to this kind of movie.

PRESETS USED:

·         SHATTER

·         MOTION TILE

·         CC PIXEL POLY

You must have all of these presets so that you can also make a shatter like text. I’ve also used Wiggler for camera shakes or for wiggling screen.

Hope you like it!

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lightning.avi (4 MB)

In this video,I have used and added the rain effects and changed its original cloud to dim like clouds. I have put some lighting bolts to make it more realistic.

I created another video with realistic smoke trails with Partcular particles. Randomize the look of a cloud texture with 3D turbulence. And putting optical lens flares and tracked it in smoke trails.

3^rd Party tools I have used:

·         Particular

·         Optical Flares         

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zooms.avi (7.99 MB)

Falling Asteroids at Kawa-kawa

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kadugtong2.avi (2.01 MB)

This is a video taken from Kawa kawa Ligao City. One of the favorite place in Albay for hang- outs  and bonding. We took this videos for project purposes when I am still a college student in Bicol University Polangui Campus.

This is a simple video with a simple visual effect.  A falling asteroids at Kawa-kawa. It is only a part of the full movie but I will post it soon so that you would see.  I have made some editions like putting some 3^rd party tools:

·         Action Essentials  or footage

·         Presets and

·         Texture

I have also used the Mocha, one of the components of After Effects used for tracking objects.  It is useful for moving objects especially in movies or films. Any object or element put on a video that are tracked by mocha will stay in its place.

You can see some tutorials how it is being used and the importance of Mocha in editing movies.

  The Power of After Effects

There are many image editing software. Most of us know about Adobe Photoshop because it is the commonly used image editing tool. It is a graphics editing software developed and published by Adobe Company same with the software AE.

Now, I will show you one of the best assets of After Effects. It’s not only good for cinematic visual effect but for editing images. I have here a simple Sky picture and when I edit it, it will look like an Ocean. It is only composed of one image but when I finish it, it looks a semi-realistic ocean.

This is the original image: 

The Edited Image in After Effects CS4:

So, what is the secret behind that image? It is only composed of one image but now it there is an ocean.

It is just a mirror or the reflection of the original image. But I used the Displacement Map which is one of the presets of After Effects. See, it is simple. Just be imaginative and creative to do unique images. I placed some text and logo above the water to make it look more impressive.

Then use the fractal noise so that the reflected image would appear like water.  Lastly, use key frames to make it 3D and a waving ocean.

I had a lot of fun learning from many tutorials especially the tutorials from Andrew Kramer and implement them for my personal and project purposes.

Watch or download the step by step tutorial so that you’ll also learn.

Watch the video I created. Click the link and you will see.

Graffiti Writing

Writing names on your  wall in 3D. That’s what I have created and Graffiti is the highest user- rated of all the top 50 biggest Facebook applications.

Graffiti writing is like a public painting in a form of written words to elaborate paintings on wall. It has existed since the ancient times. In the modern world, sprays and markers are the commonly used materials in paintings. It is artistic expressions or feelings in a form of spray paintings. In other countries, graffiti or painting on a public wall without the property owner consent is considered a crime.

But as we continue learning After Effects, we will be learning graffiti writing on wall in 3D using After Effects. I think is it easier to create than my past post which is How to create a Crumbling effect. In ancient times, it is difficult to do graffiti writings. You need to have the skills in lettering or sketching to do it beautifully. But now, we will be creating graffiti in After Effect. Easier, faster and the most important is it’s not illegal, so, we’re not creating a crime.

Requirements in Graffiti Writing:

·         First, you have to download or buy the preset which is TRAPCODE suite from red giant or wherever site. Just research to have free presets and download it.

·         Secondly, install it and when it asks for a location to save, go to a File called Operating System. Just locate where your Software is installed. It is either on Local Disk C: or Local Disk D:

Then go to Adobe After effects – support files – presets and install. Now you are ready to use it.

·         Lastly, you have the font style Graffiti. If you do not have it, download it here and install.

Watch the example that I created or you can download the tutorial here.

This technique is interesting. First the wall begins to crack followed by pieces falling out of the words, then it is mixed with dust elements and some particles. This method is great for creating disaster movies. Just like the 2012 movie.

One of the best projects I’ve made in After Effect. I used some third party plug-ins like Action Essentials. It looks very nice and realistic. Like pieces of rock falling off the screen.  

When making this video, I’ve encountered some difficulties but just have enough patience to make it well. Practicing is very important to those who want to learn. Be creative, unique and willingness to learn from mistakes. As you continue searching and practicing you will be able to make your animated film more professional and impressive.

Requirements in making a Crumbling effect I’ve made:

·         You must have the installed software (Adobe After Effects). Any CS3, CS4 and CS5 versions.

·         Must have the Action Essentials Plug-ins. Adds some Smoke and Dusts Footage to look more realistic.

·         Add the SHATTER EFFECT.  Just find the Effect and presets, type shatter  and drag it on your composition.

Shatter Effect is like a breaking or shattering glass. We can use these effect not just what you have seen on the tutorial but it depends on how creative you are. I used it already like a shattering body.

·         Watch the tutorial made by Andrew Kramer at Video Copilot or just download the tutorial here:

I posted it at Youtube.com and please click the link below to see and rate.

Watch the Video

Find the latest 3^rd party plug-ins from my blog site. For more effective and cinematic visual effects, add even more capability to your software which is Adobe After Effects.

Plug-ins are software that could enhance your projects. it will extend your creativity, and productivity from Adobe’s applications. To add professional visual effects, customize workflow or simply work easier and faster, just have the plug-ins.

Download hundreds of available plug-ins and just easy to install:

·         PRO PRESETS 2: This is a new collection of lens flare. These are made up of thousands of lens objects that allows you to build unique and creative combinations with flares. It install an array of light effects from your projects.

Download it here:

·         ACTION ESSENTIALS 2:  It is a collection of stock footage elements where you can buy or just  download it free on other websites. It is useful for motion graphics and cinematic visual effects.

Download here:

·         EVOLUTION: I s a collection of high quality decorative designs. It is used for advertisements and video films.

Download here:

·         DESIGNER SOUND EFFECTS:  A collection of hundreds of sound effects includes switches, explosions, different instrument sounds, nature and ambient tones. You can also download some of sound effects.

      Download here:

·         TWITCH: These are  plug-ins  that creates stylistic video effects that synchronizes your video. Applicable for motion graphics.

Download here:

·          RIOT GEAR: 3^rd party provider  that has  a hundreds of visual elements collections which includes ink grunge. It is like a paint with different colors. It is easy to use just go to so some tutorials in Youtube.

     Download here:

·         PRO SCORES: These are collections of professional composed music used for Trailers and films. It is nice to have these plug-ins for your project to make it more professional and impressive.

Download here:

Now,  try to make a video or trailers with different kind of unique plug-ins and impress all your friends and clients.

It doesn’t matter whether you are a developer, designer, professional in arts, an amateur or just like realistic visual effects.  Only you must have the heart and willingness to learn and improve your skills in editing or creating videos to have impressive and unique projects. Sometimes we saw a picture or a video and like to enhance, make it look better, more original and impressive. It may be for personal or for commercial purposes.  Some knows how to retouch pictures or photograph using our favorite editing software like Adobe Photoshop, Pixelmator, Inkscape and Fireworks but when it comes to videos, the ways and techniques is completely different in just editing a simple photo.

            After effects is just the right one and the best editing software for video and images. These software can create impressive videos which can be used for your projects, presentations and websites. Visual effects are used in integrating live action footage. We can manipulate and improve films just the way we usually do with the image editing tools. I suggest that we can use AE to create elements specifically for Photoshop designs and I think it’s a powerful exchange. Many of After Effects users are using image editing tools like Adobe Photoshop for editing or making Titles or logos then import it to AE. But it’s not just like that.

            Now, I’m working for some videos like crumbling effects, Logos, pictures and edit it using After Effects.  I will show you some of my creations after I finish doing them. Continuous learning and improving will make you a professional in the field of Multimedia.

Discover the Secret

Film making is always changing generation by generation. As we can observe, nowadays people are being engaged through visual effects. They love to watch with 2D or 3D effects. It’s always improving and will improve for these coming years. So, what’s the secret of films that are more presentable and easily catches the interest of people to watch those animated movies.

After Effects is a digital motion graphics cinematic visual effects and compositing   software, used in the post production  process of film making and television production Transform moving images for delivery to theaters, living rooms, personal computers, and mobile devices. It also allows users to animate, alter and composite media in 2D and 3D space with various built-in tools and third party plug-ins.

As you explore it, you can discover and learn more with these kinds of software. There are also requirements, add – ons or a third party provider to use it and make more presentable and exciting projects. Some of the third parties you must have are pro presets, action essentials, optical flares, pro scores, evolution, designer sound FX, twitch, riot gear and many more.

All animated films today are using it. Even the simple advertisements in television are also using it. After effects can do what natural filming cannot do. It is very useful to those film makers that they can have an excellent and exciting project.

It is one of the top secret why people like movies and are engaged to it. Discovering, exploring and learning it can make you professional on motion graphics and in cinematic visual effects. For you to learn basic knowledge of it, you can see after effect tutorials at Youtube and other websites that provides information about these software.

Jericho Barquez - After Effects

Why I chose to pursue a career in SEO?

Different people, different reasons….

Planning is very important to anyone. Choosing a career can be a real trial, and you want to be sure that you take the correct choice because your career can affect so many aspects of your life.

My deepest reason why should I pursue my career is to help my Family. Family is so important to me. It makes me complete because of its positive environment. It’s an honor for me to contribute with them with the very best I can do.

I will pursue my career to learn. Continual self improvement why I chose to work. To be a successful person is an honor for me that I could help myself, others and especially I could return the blessing to God who loves us more than we could ever be imagine. It’s a gift from Him and I cannot do anything without and far from Him.

It’s my passion to help others. Helping people is my way of life. I will pursue m y career to have a good customer service, efficiently and in a friendly manner, and being  able to help customers make the best choices for them. Contributing to other is a big privilege  that I could help other and love them as I love myself.

I also love challenge in life why I am pursuing my career. By struggles, obstacles and problems in life, makes my life going stronger.  It’s also serves as my rock, my protection, and security. What ever circumstances in life, I can faced it. Challenge serves as the molder of my personality.

Lastly, I want my future secured. I want to have a better family someday and that’s why I don’t want to waste my time!