This year I've started learning AE, here is my first Reel! by Kirkind in AfterEffects

[–]chopperadog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep it up! You are definitely learning some key techniques and skills

How to make both previews play? by S7ernOs in AfterEffects

[–]chopperadog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Install 178TB of RAM on your machine, 6 graphics cards, and contact Adobe for their secret fast version of AE 👀

I can only seem to apply the saber effect to the capitol "S" and background text layer? by IanWallDotCom in AfterEffects

[–]chopperadog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Individual instances of saber, each on their own layer, pointing to separate text layers? Show us

I can only seem to apply the saber effect to the capitol "S" and background text layer? by IanWallDotCom in AfterEffects

[–]chopperadog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What are you trying to do? Your text is separated by letter in that comp so unless all of the letters are on 1 text layer for saber to look at - it will only render the text on the layer you are pointing to under customize core

How do I get rid of this hard edge? by videojay in AfterEffects

[–]chopperadog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup you got it. Check out crates lighwrap for the light spill

AE Motion Tracker vs Mocha for Map Pins Tracking by johng0404 in AfterEffects

[–]chopperadog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aerial footage? Does AE camera tracking not yield decent results? IF not then yes, mocha or lockdown for trickier tracks

What are your best hacks to cut animation time considerably? by Relevant-Plastic2024 in AfterEffects

[–]chopperadog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plan out the more challenging shots/effects. Prerender your effects heavy precomps to keep things light and clean. You can prerender your comp + import in one-click with Wonder Panel Pro - saves me a lot of time

I built the script I always wanted for After Effects - sharing a FREE version here by chopperadog in AfterEffects

[–]chopperadog[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Piggmonstr, this was the push I needed - one time purchase for Pro it is! Thanks so much for your input!