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Easy Tunnel Loops in Cinema 4D

Learn how to create an infinite looping VJ tunnel effect in Cinema 4D with David Rickels, complete with lighting, texturing, and glowing mograph animations, then refine your visuals in After Effects.

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Adobe Rival's HUGE Move, Photoshop Gets Supercharged | Motion Mondays

Affinity takes aim at Adobe with a 6-month free trial, Duolingo acquires Hobbs for animation boost, and Magnific's Photoshop plugin revolutionizes upscaling. We'll also explore Camp MoGraph's Elastic opener, discover Pixel Composer and look into the "Cartoon Network is dead" campaign.

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From Red Giant to Unreal Engine: Aharon Rabinowitz on the State of Mograph

In this week's School of Motion Podcast, Joey sits down with our very own Aharon Rabinowitz, who looks back on his journey into the world of motion graphics and animation — and the potential future ahead.

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Blender MoGraph Tools, Secret After Effects Features, and Half-Rez Returns

Kyle Webster joins Procreate, Blender gains new MoGraph tools, Half-Rez 2024 is announced, and we explore viral VFX tactics and new 3D and animation tools.

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Create Realistic Fire in Unreal Engine

Create jaw-dropping fire effects in Unreal Engine with Aharon Rabinowitz's fun and easy tutorial, perfect for motion graphics and VFX.

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Competition Takes Aim at After Effects, Hollywood Goes Totally Unreal, and Image Relighting Magic

Discover the latest in animation, filmmaking innovations, and AI in this week's Motion Mondays, featuring Fable's compositing tools, Robert Zemeckis' groundbreaking techniques, and Magnific's Image Relighting Magic.

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Beeple on NFTs, AI, and the Future of Digital Art

We were stoked to have design trailblazer and animator Beeple join us on the SOM podcast. He shares insights on the NFT boom, how AI augments artistic work, and offers valuable advice for up-and-coming designers.

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Big Update to Cinema 4D Ascent!

Elevate your 3D skills with the updated Cinema 4D Ascent course—now an 8-week intensive covering dynamics, Mograph tools, advanced materials, and more. Classes start July 7th at a new, lower price!

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After Effects Levels Up, Mr. Beasts 3D Hunt, and Adobe’s Big Oops

Discover After Effects' latest features, MrBeast's search for a 3D wizard, Adobe's controversies, Houdini’s new release, and much more in this week's sizzling Motion Mondays.

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Easy 2D to 3D In After Effects

Go from a flat-shaded 2D look into a dynamic fully 3D design using the newest tools in After Effects.

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Luma's AI Video Dream Machine, Unreal UI Magic in a Car, & Adobe's TOS Saga Part 2

Explore Luma Labs’ Dream Machine, a text-to-video AI model that jumps ahead of the queue with (mostly) stable FAST motion, discover how Unreal Engine is revolutionizing automotive interfaces in the Rivian R1, and dive deeper into the ongoing Adobe Terms of Service saga.

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Designing the Super Bowl in Unreal Engine: In the Trenches with Marcos Vaz

Find how designer and art director Marcos Vaz found himself leading the team that worked on Super Bowl LVIII using Unreal Engine!

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Adobe's TOS Turmoil, Maxon's New Tool, & Cara Breaks the Internet

In this jam-packed episode of Motion Mondays, we dive into the controversy surrounding Adobe's terms of service, explore the rapid growth of Cara, the AI-free artist platform, and discover how Maxon Studio might just revolutionize your After Effects workflow.

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Do This to Your 3D Renders RIGHT NOW!

Boost your 3D renders with essential tips from Luis Miranda. Learn how compositing in Adobe After Effects can transform your work from good to amazing. Free project files included!

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Beeple’s AI Secret, Rive UI Wizardry, and Canva's Viral Rap - You Have to See This!

Discover how Beeple uses AI, a Rive expert redefines UI animation, and Canva's viral rap shakes up the motion design world in our latest episode!

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Summer 2024 Registration is HAPPENING NOW!

Summer registration is open at School of Motion—level up your motion design skills now!

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Designing the Future: A Deep Dive with John LePore on Motion and Design Trends

Join us as we chat with creative legend John LePore about his work on Marvel films, the Hummer EV, and more. Discover insights on client relationships, leveraging your skillset, and staying ahead in motion design.

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3D Models from Any Image, the Fastest PCs Ever, & Autodesk Makes a Big Acquisition

Explore AI modeling, lightning-fast PCs, and Autodesk’s latest acquisition in this week’s Motion Mondays!

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Insanely Easy Character Animation in After Effects

Learn how to animate characters in After Effects with this step-by-step tutorial by Mike Labrow, featuring Duik plugin tips, character design insights, and a stop motion look.

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After Effects May 2024 Release, Packshot AI, Veo and more

In this week's episode of Motion Mondays, we look at some great new quality-of-life features in After Effects' May 2024 release, and see how the Packshot AI tool can turn simple photos into production-ready HDRIs. Plus, get a sneak peek at Google's revolutionary Veo video model, which transforms text prompts into stunningly high-quality video clips.

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From Pixels to Parallel Universes: Oscar Mar on Blending Business, Design, and Creative Exploration

Oscar Mar joins us on the School of Motion Podcast, where he shares his journey from designer to founder, blending business savvy with creative exploration in sci-fi entertainment.

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Texture a 3D Model with Adobe Substance Painter

3D motion designer Luis Miranda as he shows you the ins and outs of Adobe Substance Painter

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Design That Sells: Unpacking the Magic of Web + Motion with Ran Segall

Dive into web design with full-stack designer turned founder Ran Segall, as he dishes out his approach to blending aesthetics, functionality, and business strategy to skyrocket design effectiveness.

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Animate in Unreal Engine With No Keyframes!

Discover Unreal Engine 5.4's latest tools—effortlessly create looping, repetitive, and random animations and sync them with audio, all in just a few clicks.

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The Secret to Creating Dynamic Bends in After Effects

Unlock the power of After Effects expressions with our latest video, where Sky demystifies the if/else expression to automate your animations and achieve intricate results with minimal effort.

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Collin Leix from Gunner on the Intersection of Artistry and VR Innovation

Join us as Collin Leix shares her journey blending art and VR at Gunner, now part of Duolingo, offering practical insights for creatives looking to innovate their craft.

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Chris Do on Creative Work

We dive deep with Emmy award-winning designer Chris Do, as he unveils game-changing insights for creative professionals.

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