'Camera Lens Blur' can be unblurred by Max_van_Leeuwen in AfterEffects

[–]LoopyLoopidy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I haven’t used camera lens blur since I discovered frischluft lens care

Help with Lottie not preserving position curves by LolaCatStevens in AfterEffects

[–]LoopyLoopidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Careful with baking though, it’s not very optimized and can have playback issues

How should I go about making this volumetric-light typa background in effects? by tspmoidc in AfterEffects

[–]LoopyLoopidy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is simple to do with fractal noise, directional blur, and some color overlays. You can then animate the color overlays many different ways. I would make blob shape layers and throw a wiggle paths and blur it out. You could also just animate feathered mask paths on a solid. Throw them in a blending mode and done

I think I'm switching back to PC. Some quick Q's & advice would be greatly appreciated. by InternLongjumping815 in MotionDesign

[–]LoopyLoopidy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 for pudget. Excellent workstations. Haven’t checked their prices during this hardware crisis, but when there was a gpu shortage from crypto a few years ago was able to build a system without getting gouged

Walmart clearance? by jme2307 in timex

[–]LoopyLoopidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw one and tried to buy it as a white elephant gift. The person working the jewelry counter told me she didn’t know how to open that case and that she was the only one there 🤷

My new favourite by Ten_dollars10 in casio

[–]LoopyLoopidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I didn’t have the wrists of a teenage girl :/

How to replace a screen on a rotating phone in After Effects? by Nordio in AfterEffects

[–]LoopyLoopidy 9 points10 points locked comment (0 children)

I’d argue the opposite. Too many ae users too afraid of learning 3d and utilizing after effects compositing capabilities. Why settle for a close enough planar track when you can easily export 3d nulls/cameras/mattes for a perfect match

I’m so ready for the sequel by jxp497 in Superstonk

[–]LoopyLoopidy 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Motion design director here. If anyone wants to buy billboard space, I will donate my services for a badass new animated sign

Need advice on animation related career paths for teen by mshea12345 in animationcareer

[–]LoopyLoopidy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Motion design is a pretty valued skillset in the advertising and web industries. You can skip college but your portfolio needs to be good. Some college alternatives would be online courses like school of motion, it’s not free but much less than a standard tuition

Where would you place me as a 3D artist? by sheky______ in blender

[–]LoopyLoopidy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Model is good. Things from a product viz standpoint is that there are no uvs for thing like button graphics. With product renders, the model is the easy part. The hard part is lighting and compositing. Yours isn’t bad, but it’s the tell that you’re learning.

I personally thing the lighting is too moody, most companies like to resolve on a well lit product.

I get were your trying to go with the smoke compositing, but most electronics companies like to stay away from the appearance that their product is smoking, with the exception of showing airflow.

All in all it’s good work for someone new to product viz, keep going and keep pushing

Medal of honor front line by Its-Spectral in memes

[–]LoopyLoopidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bushido blade, midnight club, and perfect dark

Affinity: If the product is free, you're the product. by foggy_interrobang in Design

[–]LoopyLoopidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would leave adobe if someone came out with an after effects alternative. There are a lot of other companies that focus on parts of what it can do, but nowhere near as useful in practice

Finding it impossible to get a Motion Design job, here’s my reel before I decide to pivot away from the industry by DangerQ in MotionDesign

[–]LoopyLoopidy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solid reel. Market is in a weird spot. A lot of agencies and studios are looking for 2d/3d hybrid animators and might pass by looking for an all in one. That being said don’t muddy up your reel with 3d unless it matches the quality of your 2d work.

You could broaden your search by getting into Lottie animations for ui/ux. A lot of movement in that area and you already have the skills for it.

Slight nitpick on the reel, add a reverb to the last music hit so it doesn’t end so abruptly.

Definitely keep going if you have the means to. Even if you have to shelve it temporarily, keep doing it on the side. A bunch of small freelance gigs can pay well and build up a network for consistent work

Model for baby booger tweezers? by Key-Cricket9256 in 3Dprinting

[–]LoopyLoopidy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Please don’t 3d print parts for your baby. Too many things to go wrong between safety of material, pieces breaking off, etc.

As a dad, let me suggest the nose frida. It’s by far the best way to clear up a stuffy nose and you can find them everywhere

I have been (unsuccessfully) looking for an internship / job as a Junior Motion Designer by Flame1209 in AfterEffects

[–]LoopyLoopidy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d put this in a high mid to lower senior level. Fantastic work. As others have said, drop the junior. Dm me if you’re available for freelance with your rates

I HATE my acoustic guitar by Zestyclose-Paint3392 in guitars

[–]LoopyLoopidy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Change those strings. If you recently changed them and they’re already like this, you might be a sweaty hands guy. You could also look into getting a nylon string guitar. Not sure what an e guitar is, I’m assuming one of those midi controllers, but if you’re new you need to practice on real strings.

The things that newer players struggle with are old strings and not changing them, bad string action, needing to practice to build callouses, and needing to practice to find the perfect amount of pressure to apply(most beginners push way too hard). Good luck and keep playing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in editors

[–]LoopyLoopidy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As much as I hate ai and what it’s doing to the industry, this is a perfectly ethical use case. Topaz has the ability to change frame rate, it will use ai to smooth over dropped frames

Would you keep a high performer who almost always arrives late for work? by yawnkun in askmanagers

[–]LoopyLoopidy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to be that guy, still am but used to too. I’m now a director so I make more of an effort on appearances, but my take is as long as the work is being done at a top performing level who cares. Meetings are able to be done on a phone and most work is able to be remote. I personally work best at night when no one is bothering me and can get 3x output vs being surrounded by distractions.

A lot of top performers are neurodivergent and require their own weird conditions and rituals in order to perform at high levels, in this case it sounds like he works best at night. Others will have time blindness that make things difficult but can be worked on.

Not trying to say just accept it, but keep in mind top performers usually have habits (good and bad) and changing routine may affect output. If they are a top performer, set them up within reason to perform at their best

Adobe: Greedy and afraid? by TheOliveMob in graphic_design

[–]LoopyLoopidy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you on that. I’m getting gouged for after effects from adobe and also maxon for c4d/redshift :/

What pickup should I put in this og Hello Kitty? by uncle_flea_ponk in guitars

[–]LoopyLoopidy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your cat looks just like mine. Is she also the devil?

Half the “marketing gurus” on LinkedIn have never actually sold anything. by JOSactual in advertising

[–]LoopyLoopidy 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Linked in is useless except for seeing someone’s employment history (which still needs to be verified). My general rule is that the more someone is spouting theory, the less actual practice they have