A very useful expression to automatically fade in and out based on the layers length.

This expression will count from 0 to 100 over a 4-second interval.

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.

This script displays a palette with controls for sorting layers based on specific criteria.

Change your Gold into Cash in After Effects! Use gold bar as emitter to generate Dollar bills with Trapcode Particular

Learn how to use multiple nulls and parenting to simplify an otherwise complex camera move. Then use Particular and some additional effects to dress up the scene.

A preset to drop a text in from the capline in a swinging motion and then swing back and forth at the bottom as it loses 'momentum.' Like int the opener from the movie 'Stranger than fiction'

Generate particles in After Effects with Trapcode Form Plugin, Apply Trapcode Form Plugin to a real footage to generate 3d particles

In real world of film making tilt-shift effect is normally added by using special tilt-shift lenses. But when it comes to low budget film making Adobe After Effects software comes in handy.

Render differnt comp parts based on several guide layers in and out points. This is sort of like having multiple work area settings for a comp.