This is a custom preset that takes the basic After Effects ellipse tool a step further.

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Learn how to design and composite a combat Heads-Up-Display (HUD) with an automated tracking system using real ground targets in After Effects...

An introduction to the power of good composition and how it applies to graphics and imagery. Learn how to improve your composition by using the "Rule of Thirds". Learn how to create a handy template in After Effects to help you design stronger compositions.

Learn how to create a shaky, hand-held shot of a UFO sighting to fool all of your friends and workmates.You will learn how to stabilize footage in order to accurately add digital elements and graphics for animation.

The After Effects text animation system is very powerful. So why not use it for more than just text?

Create a futuristic sniper scope using After Effects expressions and null object animation.

Red Giant TV 15: Aharon Rabinowitz shows you a technique for placing layers inside the middle of a particle system - crucial to truly integrating your CGI effects with your live action footage or motion graphics.

Animated swirls are all the rage in the motion graphics world, and there are some pretty cool things that can be done with them.

Cast 3D shadows onto live action footage
Use shadow diffusion and special material options
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