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Screen showing cropping a composition in After Effects workspace
Tips Aug 18, 2026

How to crop a composition in after effects

You can crop a composition in After Effects by either (1) using the Region of Interest to define a smaller…

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Example of 2.5D isometric motion graphics created in After Effects with layered shapes and camera movement
Tips Aug 16, 2026

How to create 2.5d isometric motion graphics in after effects

To create 2.5D isometric motion graphics in After Effects, you build (or import) flat artwork, arrange it in a controlled…

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Screenshot of Mocha AE interface showing planar motion tracking with spline overlays
Tips Aug 10, 2026

How to use mocha ae for motion tracking

To use Mocha AE for motion tracking, you draw one or more splines around a planar surface (like a sign,…

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Auto resizing text boxes setup in After Effects showing text layer linked to shape layer background
Tips Aug 6, 2026

How to build auto resizing text boxes in after effects

Auto resizing text boxes in After Effects are built by linking a background shape’s size (and often its position) to…

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Screenshot of rotoscoping process in After Effects showing background removal and matte refinement
Tips Jul 29, 2026

How to remove backgrounds with rotoscoping in after effects

To remove backgrounds with rotoscoping in After Effects, you isolate your subject by creating a moving matte-either by painting a…

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Comparison of After Effects presets and templates in motion design workflow
Tips Jul 19, 2026

After effects presets vs templates

After Effects presets and templates are not the same thing: presets are reusable effect/animation settings you apply to specific properties…

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Organized After Effects project interface showing layers and compositions for smooth handoff
Tips Jul 17, 2026

How to make after effects projects easier to hand off

To make After Effects projects easier to hand off, you need to design the project as if a stranger (smart,…

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Example of a motion graphics storyboard with panels showing animated sequences and client notes
Tips Jul 13, 2026

How to storyboard motion graphics for client projects

Storyboarding motion graphics for client projects means turning a client’s goals, script, and brand rules into a clear, frame-by-frame plan…

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Illustration comparing After Effects and Premiere Pro interfaces for motion graphics
Tips Jul 5, 2026

After effects vs premiere pro for motion graphics

If your goal is motion graphics, After Effects is the better tool-it’s built for animation, compositing, and procedural control in…

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Illustration of optimizing After Effects template customization workflow
Tips Jun 29, 2026

How to speed up template customization in after effects

To speed up template customization in After Effects, you need to reduce what the project asks your computer to calculate,…

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Illustration comparing motion design subscription and one-time purchase options
Tips Jun 19, 2026

Motion design subscription vs one-time purchase

If you’re choosing between a motion design subscription and a one-time purchase, the clearest answer is this: a subscription is…

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Comparison of After Effects MOGRT and AEP templates user interfaces and workflow
Tips Jun 3, 2026

After effects mogrt vs aep templates

If you’re deciding between an After Effects MOGRT and an AEP template, here’s the clean answer: choose MOGRT when you…

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