"effects" videos at 5min

Learn how to animate a 3D camera by using null object in Adobe After Effects 7.

Learn how to animate a camera by 360 degrees in Adobe After Effects 7.

Learn how to animate a camera from side by side in Adobe After Effects 7.

Learn how to use the auto-orientation options in in Adobe After Effects 7.

Learn how to add a 3D camera to your scene in Adobe After Effects 7.

In this After Effects CS3 tutorial, learn how after footage has been imported and a composition has been created, you will need to add or place that footage onto the composition.

In this After Effects CS3 tutorial, learn how to change the size of a footage object or image, for example if it is too big for the current composition.

For the 2nd build of the Final Destination special, Erik shows you how to recreate an impalement effect for cheap!

Star Trek is famous for the transporter effect and Erik shows you how to recreate it using two methods: cheap and super-cheap.  You can definitely reproduce the transportation effect using fancy software programs in post-production, but in true DIY fashion, Erik utilizes the practical method used in the original series.

Learn how to use masks and precomposing effects in Adobe After Effects 7.

Learn how to view and move objects on an axis in 3D space in Adobe After Effects 7.

Learn how to apply range selector advanced shape options in Adobe After Effects 7.

How to Create a Realistic Knife Throw Effect: BFX. This week Erik shows you how to create the awesome effect of throwing a knife into a person's head! This effect is used in big budget movies like the "Matrix" and we're going to show you how to do it for less then $20 dollars!