{"id":87099,"date":"2017-02-27T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=87099"},"modified":"2017-02-24T14:11:01","modified_gmt":"2017-02-24T20:11:01","slug":"best-after-effects-tutorials-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-after-effects-tutorials-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite After Effects Tutorials of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"looking-to-improve-your-after-effects-game-check-out-these-ae-tutorials-to-level-up-your-skills\">Looking to improve\u00a0your After Effects game? Check out these AE tutorials to level up\u00a0your skills.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cover image via <a href=\"https:\/\/premier.shutterstock.com\/image\/detail-555611431\/office-wood-table-with-notepad-laptop-mock-up-and-teapot\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it. Adobe\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/aftereffects.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">After Effects<\/a> has cemented itself as an<strong> industry mainstay for motion graphics and visual effects<\/strong>. With its focus on <strong>animation and creative compositing features<\/strong>, After Effects is shaping up for\u00a0another kick-butt year in terms of <strong>cross-platform integration and user\u00a0satisfaction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to up your game and<strong> learn some more skills and tricks<\/strong>, we have a great <strong>collection of tutorials<\/strong> to share with you. Let\u2019s check some out.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-crop-in-after-effects\">How to Crop in After Effects<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tmh-EzItAnY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with something simple. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/blog\/author\/calebward\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Caleb Ward<\/a> over at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">RocketStock<\/a>, offers a<strong> quick and simple lesson<\/strong> (or a reminder for some) in this tutorial on how to crop in After Effects. You can read more about the<strong>\u00a0three easy steps<\/strong> in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/blog\/how-to-crop-in-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to<strong> touch up your skills<\/strong>, getting a glimpse of another editor&#8217;s workflow can be a great warm up \u2014 especially before we dive into<strong> some heavier tutorials<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"colorful-text-and-logo-reveal\">Colorful Text and Logo Reveal<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7mZAfIQthyE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this tutorial from\u00a0<a class=\"g-hovercard yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC5DmsBrVi62DWBASLK5gMEw\" data-ytid=\"UC5DmsBrVi62DWBASLK5gMEw\" data-sessionlink=\"itct=CDIQ4TkiEwjvy-aem5XSAhXULa4KHb7FAMso-B0\">SonduckFilm<\/a>, we learn how to make a <strong>colorful logo animation\u00a0reveal<\/strong>. The tutorial is great if you&#8217;re looking to <strong>spruce up your next project<\/strong> with a little more life. Sonduck explains the technique quite simply, which you can also <strong>use for outros<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sonduckfilm.com\/tutorials\/after-effects-tutorial-colorful-text-and-logo-reveal\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">full post at SonduckFilm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"create-animated-icons\">Create Animated Icons<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mfzQkVVdqus?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this video tutorial by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">PremiumBeat&#8217;s<\/a> own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/author\/joshuanoel\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Josh Noel<\/a>, we take a look into <strong>the world of\u00a0iconography<\/strong> and how to create <strong>animated icons in After Effects<\/strong>. The tutorial also includes <strong>free\u00a0project files<\/strong> along with links for assets and music to fill out your next video. You can read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-animated-icons-for-explainer-videos-in-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">the full write-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"elegant-slideshow\">Elegant Slideshow<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9woDYG3E2vk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Feel like your <strong>photo slideshow projects<\/strong> are lacking flash and style? Check out this tutorial from\u00a0<a class=\"g-hovercard yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCyRuaqZbDG3PknmX5pwPOjA\" data-sessionlink=\"itct=CDIQ4TkiEwj16IPyoZXSAhUXRa4KHeN3AQEo-B0\" data-ytid=\"UCyRuaqZbDG3PknmX5pwPOjA\">GFXfarm<\/a>\u00a0to give your photos a <strong>full array of motion and substance<\/strong>. The tricks are great for<strong> customizing your slideshows<\/strong> with unique effects. You can check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gfxfarm.com\/2017\/01\/26\/elegant-slideshow-project-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">the full post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"power-rangers-zordon-effect\">Power Rangers Zordon Effect<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Je9Tw5FvG8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a fan of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0106064\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">classic kids&#8217; show<\/a> or excited about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3717490\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">new blockbuster reboot<\/a>, any <strong>creative visual effects fan<\/strong> would love the opportunity to explore the effects in the new feature. In this video, <strong>also from RocketStock<\/strong>, Caleb Ward breaks down how to work with\u00a0<strong>masks, 3D cameras, and point lights<\/strong> to create the effect. For the<strong> full project files and a look behind-the-scenes<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/blog\/power-rangers-inspired-zordon-effect-in-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">check out the post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gambit-card-throw\">Gambit Card Throw<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MzXM5GUZaLI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Adrian at\u00a0<a class=\"g-hovercard yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCtl5VdRFeerk0-xAGBpMbdw\" data-ytid=\"UCtl5VdRFeerk0-xAGBpMbdw\" data-sessionlink=\"itct=CDIQ4TkiEwjfguGipZXSAhVOLa4KHVWuB1Yo-B0\">ProductionCrate<\/a>\u00a0gives you <strong>inspiration and tips<\/strong>\u00a0on how to create your very own <strong>X-Men-inspired Gambit card-throw trick<\/strong>, which we all know and love.\u00a0All you need is a camera, a friend to rack\u00a0focus, and a short video of yourself pantomiming the throw before you <strong>dive into the edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"split-inspired-movie-titles\">&#8220;Split&#8221; Inspired Movie Titles<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o8POSOF_4Zk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a tutorial by one\u00a0of our own<strong>\u00a0here at PremiumBeat<\/strong>, Joshua Noel takes inspiration from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0796117\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">M.\u00a0Night Shyamalan&#8217;s<\/a> latest indie-blockbuster hit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt4972582\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Split<\/em><\/a>\u00a0to show you how to create your very own <strong>replicable title sequence<\/strong>. You can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-horror-titles-in-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">full write-up for the tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s your favorite After Effects tutorial of 2017?<\/strong>\u00a0Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to improve your After Effects game? 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