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Artbeats recruits top experts in the design industry to create these educational video tutorials for you. Whether you're a novice wanting step-by-step instruction, or a veteran just looking to expand your creative possibilities, Artbeats video tutorials will help you build your own masterpiece using stock footage. Be sure to check back often for new videos.

Lights_shadows_action

software: After Effects

length: 31:07

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Lights, shadows, action!

by Steve Holmes of Energi Design (www.clickenergi.com)

Break the boundaries of 3D work in After Effects. Learn from award-winning designer Steve Holmes how to take your textured Photoshop images and layer them with Ribbit Films footage from the Artbeats FootageHub, along with Magic Bullet Looks plug-in from Red Giant Software to create the impression of true 3D space.

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Mind_trip_part_2

software: After Effects

length: 10:38

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Mind Trip - Part 2

by Eran Stern (www.sternfx.com)

In the final piece of this 2-part video tutorial, Eran reveals the secrets found in a woman's mind. Learn how to use radial blur, caustics, glow, and other tricks in After Effects to reveal a dream-like scene at the end of your tunnel vision effect. This stunning technique can also be used on its own or in conjunction with Part 1.

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