Archive for the 'Text' Category

12
Dec
12

Glittermania

Glittermania

This is an exploration of a technique to produce glittery/ sparkly effects using standard effects. The package contains all projects shown in the images and video, including the Christmas baubles that respond to camera motion by ways of expressions. You will need Element 3D and Shapeshifter to open the respective files.

Christmas Baubles with Glitter

Glittery Text with Element 3D

Note: Refer to the included PDF file for more detailed instructions in case you need to modify the main expression for your purposes. Otherwise the structure should be self-explanatory based on the names of the items and their usage.

Glittermania

07
Oct
12

Welcome!

Welcome to my resources for After Effects, Cinema 4D and whatever I come up with and what you think might be useful. Please note that all the stuff provided here is meant for learning and experimentation. You may use it for commercial projects as well, but if you do so, do the decent thing and donate a few bucks. You can do so by clicking on the button below to make a donation.

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Be aware that I cannot offer any form of guaranteed support if you can’t figure out things. You can ask me questions on forums or shoot me a mail, but accept that the stuff being free, you are not entitled to demand anything. Likewise, I reserve the right to withdraw, rework and modify stuff as I see fit. As they say "Availability may be subject to change.".

Note:Though some content may be listed, you will not find it for immediate download. This is due to bandwidth and file size constraints. You will also encounter situations, where only parts of the content are provided instantly or none at all. Such content can be made available and adapted to your needs, but this will need to be on a paid basis via different methods.

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11
Oct
11

DNA Base Pairs

DNA Base Pair Sequence

This is a simple expression project that draws two lines of text with matching DNA sequence pairs. By modifying and expanding the code, you can of course draw other patterns as well – from binary code to matching groups of words.

DNA Base Pair Sequence

14
Feb
09

Streaky Text

Streaky Text

This simple setup allows you to extend text vertically or generate streaks protruding from letters. By combining multiple such setups and masking out parts you can create transitional effects such as seen in the opening sequence of the movie Laws of Attraction (2004)

Streaky Text

14
Feb
09

Text on Fire

Text on Fire

Contrary to what most people believe, good-looking fire is often not created using elaborate simulations, but rather simple tricks. This project is just that.

Note: Since type face properties cannot be linked with expressions, you will have to select all layers manually and open any pre-comps if you want to use a different font.

Text on Fire

14
Feb
09

Covered with Snow

Covered with Snow

A thick layer of snow covers up the top of the text and icicles hang from it.

Note: Since type face properties cannot be linked with expressions, you will have to select all layers manually and open any pre-comps if you want to use a different font.

Covered with Snow

14
Feb
09

Reflective Plastic

Reflective Plastic

This simulates the later Mac OS X style that looks like grey plastic or reflective metal. with adjustments, pure chrome and otehr looks can also be created.

Note: Since type face properties cannot be linked with expressions, you will have to select all layers manually and open any pre-comps if you want to use a different font.

Reflective Plastic

14
Feb
09

Inner Shadow

Inner Shadow

Straightforward remake of the layer style from Adobe Photoshop just using standard techniques and effects in After Effects.

Note: Since type face properties cannot be linked with expressions, you will have to select all layers manually and open any pre-comps if you want to use a different font.

Inner Shadow

14
Feb
09

Inner Glow

Inner Glow

Straightforward remake of the layer style from Adobe Photoshop just using standard techniques and effects in After Effects.

Note: Since type face properties cannot be linked with expressions, you will have to select all layers manually and open any pre-comps if you want to use a different font.

Inner Glow

14
Feb
09

Imperium Romanum

Bubbly Text

A common problem on type with sharp serifs is making it look good when using beveling and embossing on it to mimic a chiseled appearance. Conventional algorithms will often be too unflexible to compensate for fine lines, sharp corners or creating real sharp ridges. Therefore a manual approach can be used to circumvent these problems.

Note: Since type face properties cannot be linked with expressions, you will have to select all layers manually and open any pre-comps if you want to use a different font.

Imperium Romanum




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