How to Fix Blurry Shapes in After Effects: Troubleshooting Out-of-Focus Shape Layers
Nearly every animator and motion graphics designer runs into blurry shapes in After Effects at some point. The fuzziness might pop up on shapes you created directly in the software or imported Illustrator files. Fortunately, this annoying issue has a…
How to Animate Text in After Effects (Step-by-Step Guide)
Ever wanted to make your videos pop but found After Effects too intimidating? Figuring out text animation can feel like a lot—especially if you’re just starting out. Don’t stress, though. This guide walks you through adding text animations step by…
How to Export in After Effects 2025 (and Save as MP4)
Exporting videos directly from After Effects is straightforward, and I’ll walk you through saving your project as an MP4, creating a custom render preset, and even breaking down Adobe Media Encoder—plus why it’s a total lifesaver for busy workflows. Step…
6 Free After Effects Scripts That’ll Cut Hours of Work From Your Daily Routine
Ever feel like you’re wasting hours clicking through the same tedious tasks in After Effects? Yeah, same here—AE is powerful, but let’s be real, some parts of it feel like a total slog. This isn’t a post about flashy effects…
How to Cut a Clip in After Effects (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
If you’ve ever stared at After Effects trying to cut or trim a clip—only to scratch your head because it doesn’t work like Premiere Pro or other timeline editors—you’re in good company. After Effects skips the familiar razor tool, has…
How to Crop in After Effects (4 Simple Methods)
If you’re trying to crop a video, image, or clip in Adobe After Effects, you might be wondering where the crop tool is. You’re not alone—many editors coming from Premiere Pro or photo editing software are surprised to find there’s…
How to Reposition the Anchor Point in After Effects (3 Easy Steps)
Ever tried to rotate or scale a layer in After Effects, only to have it spin or resize from an awkward spot? That’s all down to the anchor point. Think of the anchor point as the layer’s pivot—the central spot…
How to Mask in After Effects (In Just 4 Steps)
Want to isolate part of your clip or apply an effect to a specific area? Masking is the answer. With masks, you can reveal, hide, or restrict effects to certain parts of a layer—whether it’s video, text, or an image.Here’s…
How to Rotoscope in Adobe After Effects (Step-by-Step)
Need to cut out a moving person or object from a complex background? Rotoscoping is the technique for you. It allows you to carefully isolate elements in your video—even when they’re in motion. In Adobe After Effects, the easiest way…
