After Effects 2026 is here and yes, it’s a big one 👀 I break it all down in a new video, practical, fast, and focused on stuff you’ll actually use. youtu.be/8iTujvsD-yU

Here's the export workflow I use in After Effects, including:
 • Better export settings for different platforms • Hidden options worth knowing • GIFs and compressed video with alpha, no plugins Free. Practical. Slightly opinionated. youtu.be/DmVgmdJ8zYo

In this tutorial I break down a few obscure ways to bring footage to After Effects and show a free visual alternative that makes importing footage way less painful. What’s your your biggest import horror story? 😅 youtu.be/bwPUECt2F6M

Tracking warped surfaces, but make it free. No plugins.
No tracking.
Yes, it’s real. In this quick tip I’m using EbSynth (with After Effects) to stick graphics to deforming and organic surfaces. Not magic, not perfect, but very handy to have in your toolbox. youtu.be/E4qdPvkA-rw

Same image, different colours. If Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects do not agree, this quick tip will fix it. Match your colour settings, keep everything consistent and stay sane. youtu.be/goQldZfBtsg

Atom is like a tiny AI assistant hiding in your AE timeline. I am impressed by what it can do, but also a bit unsure about where all this is heading. Ignoring it will not make it disappear, so adjusting how we work feels like the smart move. What you think? youtu.be/ENaMIWvkqIg

New Variable Font tools are live in After Effects Beta. You can browse Adobe Fonts, adjust Weight, Width and Slant, and animate every axis with text animators. Quick tutorial is up now. Short, simple and packed with type tricks. youtu.be/cV7SUsOesko

🆕 Something big is coming to After Effects beta today: Variable Font Animation! community.adobe.com/t5/after-eff...

Boring titles? Not on my watch. In this tutorial, I turn flat text into a work of typographic art, starting in Illustrator, testing a few AI animation tools, and finishing strong with 3D extrusion in After Effects. Old fonts, new tricks. youtu.be/sQ8C-vmYp6U

The future of After Effects is here and it’s looking parametric! I tested the latest AE beta with Substance materials, parametric shapes, and the new vector upgrades, all packed inside a huge 3D scene (featuring four familiar faces). Watch here: youtu.be/ND4aKkPJCwA

What if a face could be built from pure numbers?
In this After Effects tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn digits into a 3D human head using nothing but AE’s own tools, no plugins needed. youtu.be/BuwRR_SVIPQ

Ever dropped a 3D model in After Effects and thought: “Why does this look so flat?”
I’ll show you how to make it look cinematic:
 ✨ Match colors with IBL
 ✨ Fix non-reflective models
 ✨ Add DOF, motion blur & bokeh youtu.be/Vt5mKUsIo34

New After Effects template: 3D Logo Ripple ✨ It’s a clean, extruded logo animation with a ripple effect you can fully customize. 👉 Grab it here: bit.ly/460Z1Ii
 🎬 Watch the tutorial: youtu.be/bFg_5vPInhA

After Effects Beta now gives you daily fortune cookies… but for motion design. 🍪✨ Quick tips, hidden tricks, and shortcuts you’ll actually use. Example below 👇

🎥 After Effects in 3D doesn’t have to break your brain. Watch me build a full scene, fix the flicker, and make it shine ✨ youtu.be/0jRNH9BLdRk

Quick Offset layers, Smarter Dynamic Text from Photoshop, Effects Info Buttons, and duplicating shapes. All packed into a quick, caffeine-friendly tour of the August 2025 release. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxMa...

Zooming in AE just got... smoother.
Learn how to master the new Smooth Zoom feature in After Effects from legacy shortcuts to silky trackpad gestures.
Spoiler: it works exactly how you wish it always did.
 Watch now → youtu.be/TlQxzWRpOKA 🔍 Leave a magnifying glass emoji if you’re loving it!

It's all optional, you know... Unlock the full potential of the humble Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows) key in After Effects. Whether you’ve been using After Effects for 6 months or 16 years, I promise there’s at least one trick in here you didn’t know. youtu.be/JpLNk99EonQ

✨ The AI Creative Summit is back! ✨ Join me July 29–30 for two days packed with workshops, certifications, and creative breakthroughs, all powered by AI. 👉 www.aicreativesummit.com 👈

🆕 Super excited about a feature that just went live in After Effects beta: Quick Offset. Stagger and retime layers and keyframes just by dragging! community.adobe.com/t5/after-eff...

Did you know you can use expressions to clone not just the text content—but the font, size, leading, tracking, and even alignment from another layer? This is perfect for anyone building templates, title systems, or just sick of matching fonts manually. youtu.be/okG7OhRhGtA

Think your machine can handle the heat? Put it to the test with syntactic layers, parametric effects, and heavy-duty 3D comps – all designed to push After Effects (and your setup) to the limit. Watch & Download: youtu.be/bCgnAoJLVHc

AI for VFX? Yes, please. Say goodbye to rotoscoping pain, blurry upscales, and midnight masking sessions. I tested a bunch of AI-powered After Effects plugins and they actually work. ✨ Faster workflows. Cleaner comps. More time for coffee @aescripts.com youtu.be/dNwaFfxK33w

Shadows in After Effects' Advanced 3D renderer just leveled up! In this tutorial you'll discover how to easily create realistic and moody shadows using Parallel and Spot lights. youtu.be/buRjOsBebsE

Ever wanted graffiti to animate itself? Me neither. But AI makes it possible anyway! In this tutorial, I'll reveal how to effortlessly animate graffiti with AI magic, nail precise planar tracking and flawless rotoscoping and seamlessly composite everything together. youtu.be/mWYD2VUMlcU

Can you believe it? This is my 23rd NAB in a row—obviously, I started attending when I was around 10. Kicked things off this morning with an epic AI for VFX workshop (absolutely unrelated to whatever weirdness is happening in this image). Tomorrow, the fun continues bright and early at 8am

🎉 It's Festivus for the AE-rest of us! After Effects 25.2 is here 🎬 Discover all the juicy new features with these snappy tutorials. Your eyeballs (and workflows) will thank you! youtu.be/tXAb6eqiXHc youtu.be/tVz-dRFVoaw

Ready to shine in your video creations? 💡✨ Unlock the secret sauce of light manipulation with these expert techniques! Prepare to see your projects in a whole new light — literally! 🌟 youtu.be/WWXGIpTHYM0

Want to hear me sing? Of course you do! My instruments of choice: Illustrator, Cinema 4D, and After Effects harmonizing together to revolutionize your vector workflow. @NABShow @FMC_Conferences Tutorial: youtu.be/P8JptbIZx9Q My 2025 NAB sessions: bit.ly/4i6XhAL

The After Effects beta just got some exciting 3D updates, including FBX support, enhanced lighting, and new workflow shortcuts. In this video, I’ll show you how to use these tools to level up your 3D game. Here's a quick summary: youtu.be/tVz-dRFVoaw