This tutorial explains a concise magic routine designed for close-up performance. It focuses on controlled pacing, deliberate gesture work, and clear presentation to maintain audience attention. The ...

Learn how to create a paper outline mixed media effect in After Effects. This tutorial guides you through adding hand-drawn outlines and textured layers for a unique, artistic look. #AfterEffects ...

Fifty years ago, director George Lucas started a visual-effects company that became known as Industrial Light & Magic. It transformed how the storytellers of the screen approach their craft. If you ...

Best Visual Effects commentary (Updated Feb. 26, 2025): The best visual effects category has long been where the Academy honors the boundary-pushing work of digital artists, practical effects wizards, ...

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The loony 1992 comedy’s visual effects broke new ground (along with Meryl Streep’s neck). With the film’s Broadway musical adaptation, a look at its enduring legacy. By Leah Greenblatt A tagline for ...

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1982 was a spectacular year for film in general, and a landmark year for science fiction and cinematic visual effects, with classics like Blade Runner, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and Star Trek II: ...

One way to animate text to appear in After Effects is to create a flicker-on effect. With your text layer selected, choose the Animate button by your text property and select Opacity. Set a keyframe ...