Learn about Motion Graphics

Make your videos more engaging by using dynamic motion graphics. Learn all the secrets of working with motion graphics, and find the best templates to save you time.

All Motion Graphics content:

  1. How To Create a Dr. Who Time And Space Vortex

    How To Create a Dr. Who Time And Space Vortex

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we’ll be creating a Time & Space Vortex (like that used in Doctor Who) completely inside of After Effects.

  2. Light A Simulated Flickering Candle Flame

    Light A Simulated Flickering Candle Flame

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial we will see how to create and animate a candle flame inside After Effects using simple expressions and a few easy steps.

  3. How To Track Footage That Is Out Of Focus

    How To Track Footage That Is Out Of Focus

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we are going to take a look at a simple, but interesting idea. The main point will be to show you how to work with footage that is out of...

  4. Freebie: Epic 3D Character Model Of Pyro From Team Fortress 2

    Freebie: Epic 3D Character Model Of Pyro From Team Fortress 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we're super excited to bring you this amazingly detailed character model from Cgtuts+ regular Shaun Keenan. Shaun has re-created "Pyro" from Valve's...

  5. Join the Cgtuts+ Community on Google+

    Join the Cgtuts+ Community on Google+

    Tutorial Beginner

    We're excited to let you know that now, in addition to Twitter and Facebook, you can get involved with the Cgtuts+ community over at Google+! We'll be using...

  6. Regenerate Like A "Time Lord" From Dr. Who

    Regenerate Like A "Time Lord" From Dr. Who

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, we'll be creating a regeneration effect, inspired by the Doctor Who TV show. I say inspired by, because it's not screen-accurate, but we'll...

  7. Tuts+ Poll: Choose A Tutorial - Hollywood Movie Title v3

    Tuts+ Poll: Choose A Tutorial - Hollywood Movie Title v3

    Tutorial Beginner

    In May of this year we put out our second Hollywood Movie Title Poll to see which title animations you'd love to learn how to create in our Hollywood Movie...

  8. How To Create And Rig A Realistic Puppet Overview

    How To Create And Rig A Realistic Puppet Overview

    Tutorial Beginner

    This is a quick overview of Aetuts+'s "How To Create And Rig A Realistic Puppet" Series. We will be posting a new chapter every day or so for the entire...

  9. Simulate Falling From The Top Of A Building

    Simulate Falling From The Top Of A Building

    Tutorial Beginner

    A brief walk-through of how my "Happy New Year!" greeting was made. I'll explain how to create the illusion of a camera falling from a high building by using...

  10. News: Awesome Free Camera Rig by Renato Polimeno!

    News: Awesome Free Camera Rig by Renato Polimeno!

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hey Guys! As you know we don't typically publish off site news, but this fantastic camera rig created by Renato Polimeno is just too awesome not to mention!...

  11. Create an Old TV Footage Effect

    Create an Old TV Footage Effect

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Twice a month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from back in the archives of Aetuts+. Today we’ll look at a tutorial from Greg DiGenti that was...

  12. Aetuts+ Movie Title Series

    Aetuts+ Movie Title Series

    Tutorial Beginner

    So movies...you love'em, we love'em, even your mom loves them! But have you ever wondered how those awesome movie title animations are made? Of course you...