Getting Started with Spotlight FX for After Effects
Everything you need to know to start using Spotlight FX in After Effects. From installation to importing items, editing them, using the Toolbox, and finding exactly what you need with Collections and search.
After Effects Tutorials & Articles
Master Adobe After Effects with our tutorials, tips, and techniques for motion graphics and visual effects.
Video Editing5 Best Free After Effects Transitions (That Actually Look Good)
Free After Effects transitions sound great until you actually try to use them. Most packs are watermarked, outdated, or so overused they make your edit look like everyone else's. This post cuts through the noise and lists the 5 best free options available in 2026.
After EffectsGetting Started with Spotlight FX for After Effects
Everything you need to know to start using Spotlight FX in After Effects. From installation to importing items, editing them, using the Toolbox, and finding exactly what you need with Collections and search.
After EffectsHow to Change Language in Premiere Pro and After Effects (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to change the language in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects using the built-in developer console. Follow our simple step-by-step guide and find all supported language codes in one place. Premiere Pro users can also do it in one click with our free script.
After Effects20 Best After Effects Plugins for Video Editors and Motion Designers
Looking for the best After Effects plugins in 2026? This list covers 20 must-have tools for motion designers and video editors, from all-in-one asset libraries and glitch effects to AI-powered masking, character rigging, and easing tools that will cut your editing time in half.
After Effects15 Best After Effects Resources Every Motion Designer Should Bookmark (2026)
After Effects has one of the deepest creative communities in motion design, but the resources that actually move the needle are scattered across GitHub repos, niche YouTube channels, and community docs most designers never find. This list cuts through the noise with 15 hand-picked resources covering expressions, scripting, plugin discovery, extension development, and creative inspiration, all free or with a solid free tier.
After Effects7 Best After Effects Courses for Motion Designers
Most After Effects courses are either too shallow or too bloated to finish. This list cuts through the noise and covers the 7 courses actually worth your time in 2026, from motion principles to expressions, styleframes, and full production pipelines.
After EffectsHow to Preserve Your UI Layout When Opening a New Project in After Effects
A quick step-by-step guide on how to use the new "Maintain Current Workspace When Opening Projects" preference in After Effects 2026 to stop your panel layout from changing every time you open a project from a teammate, client, or downloaded template.
After EffectsHow to Make a Lyric Video in After Effects (5 Steps)
Want to create a lyric video in After Effects? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through the 5 essential steps, from setting up your comp to syncing text with audio. Perfect for musicians, editors, or anyone making music videos with animated lyrics.
After EffectsHow to Make 3D Text in After Effects (No Plugins Needed)
Want your text to pop off the screen? This guide shows you how to make 3D text in After Effects using built-in options like Classic 3D and Cinema 4D renderers. No plugins needed, just a few simple steps.
After EffectsHow to Use Adobe After Effects (Beginner Guide)
New to motion graphics? This guide breaks down how to use Adobe After Effects in a simple, beginner-friendly way. Learn the basics of the interface, key tools, and how to start your first animation project without feeling overwhelmed.
After EffectsHow to Stabilize Video in After Effects (3 Simple Steps)
Shaky footage? No problem. This guide shows you how to stabilize video in After Effects using the Warp Stabilizer effect. It’s quick, beginner-friendly, and helps make your clips look way smoother without reshooting anything.
After EffectsHow to Add an Expression in After Effects (3 Easy Steps)
Want to automate animations or link properties in After Effects? This guide shows you how to add an expression, paste code, and apply formulas using simple steps.
After EffectsHow to Add Fonts to After Effects (Works with Any Font)
Want to use custom fonts in your After Effects project? Here's how to install fonts on your computer so they show up in After Effects automatically. Super simple, and it works with any font you download.
After EffectsHow to Precompose in After Effects (2 Easy Steps)
Precomposing in After Effects helps you stay organized and manage complex animations more easily. This guide walks you through how to precompose a layer, when to use it, and why it matters for your workflow.
After EffectsHow to Add Motion Blur in After Effects (3 Easy Steps)
Want your animations to feel more natural? Here's how to add motion blur in After Effects in just 3 steps. This guide walks you through enabling and adjusting blur for smoother, more realistic movement.
After EffectsHow to Change the Color of a Solid in After Effects (2 Easy Ways)
Need to update a solid color in After Effects? Whether you’re tweaking a background or fixing a design choice, here’s how to change the color of a solid layer quickly and easily.
After EffectsHow to Copy and Paste Keyframes in After Effects (2 Simple Steps)
Need to reuse an animation or duplicate motion between layers? This guide shows how to copy and paste keyframes in After Effects, whether you're working on one layer or multiple. Perfect for speeding up your workflow and keeping things consistent.
After EffectsHow to Add a Marker in After Effects (2 Easy Methods)
Want to keep your After Effects timeline organized? Learn how to add markers to layers or the timeline itself. This quick guide shows you the easiest ways to create, label, and use markers while editing.
After EffectsHow to Center Text in After Effects (3 Easy Steps)
Trying to center your text in After Effects? This quick guide shows you how to align text perfectly in the middle of your composition or text box using built-in tools and shortcuts.
After EffectsHow to Clear After Effects Cache (Step-by-Step)
Clearing your After Effects cache can fix lag, free up disk space, and keep things running smoothly. This guide walks you through exactly how to clear both memory and disk cache in just a few clicks.
After EffectsHow to Track in After Effects (3 Simple Methods)
Want to track motion or objects in After Effects? This guide walks you through how to use the Tracker panel and Mocha AE for scene and surface tracking without getting overwhelmed.
After EffectsHow to Remove Background in After Effects (3 Easy Methods)
Want to remove a background in After Effects? This guide walks you through three simple methods using Keylight, Roto Brush, and masking. Whether it's green screen or a regular video, you'll learn how to make your subject stand out with a transparent background.
After EffectsHow to Export GIF from After Effects (2 Easy Methods)
Want to export a GIF from After Effects? This guide shows two easy methods: one using Adobe Media Encoder and another with Photoshop for more control over color, size, and transparency.
After EffectsHow to Make After Effects Run Faster (7 Simple Fixes)
Want smoother previews and faster renders in After Effects? This guide covers practical ways to speed up After Effects, reduce lag, and improve performance on any project.