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[20 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 221 views]
My AE Nudge Keyframes Script Featured in Motion Graphics Exchange Website

My popular AE Script – Nudge Keyframes to Nearest Frame, is featured here
Download the latest version of my script here: download script

2D, After Effects, Featured »

[8 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 135 views]
Motion Graphics Tests (2007)

Here is another set of Motion Graphics samples that I created back in 2007. Software used: After Effects (apart from first clip that uses some 3D elements rendered in Maya). Most of these were created as placeholder / test assets for DVD productions; so not for a final product.

After Effects, Featured, Maya »

[7 May 2009 | No Comment | 95 views]
Test: Integrating Maya Camera in After Effects

Tonight I have learned how to import a Maya exported .ma file into After Effects; and then use the Maya camera as a new composition. Further; I learned to create a Null object in Maya; that can then be used as a reference to replace with a layer in After Effects; in this case my …

2D, 3D, After Effects, Featured, Maya, Photoshop »

[24 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 212 views]
Motion Graphics Reel

I have decided to release a motion graphics reel; showing some previous work done in After Effects with some elements of 3D (clouds & building structures in Maya). All elements created from original designs and some photography. Most of the sequences designed to work as sample background video sequences; so I basically worked to come …

2D, 3D, After Effects, Featured, Maya, Photoshop »

[24 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 78 views]

I have decided to release a motion graphics reel; showing some previous work done in After Effects with some elements of 3D (clouds & building structures in Maya). All elements created by myself. Most of the sequences designed to work as sample background video sequences; so I basically worked to come up with some assets …

2D, 3D, After Effects, Featured, Miscellaneous »

[2 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 68 views]
After Effects CS4 – 1st Impression

Installed a trial version of AE CS4 tonight. After playing around and making a little comp with a sharks fine gliding through some water; with added particle systems for water foam etc.
I notice that the main interface is very similar to CS3, although I am sure there’s some news to explore once I get time …

2D, After Effects, Drawing, Featured, Miscellaneous, Photoshop »

[26 Aug 2008 | No Comment | 123 views]
Underwater – An AE Motion Graphics Sample (2D)

Credits: Concept, Graphics & Animation by Anders Sundstedt. Dolphin drawn in Photoshop. Sky and boat based on my own photographs. Other design elements made in various 2D Paint packages. Compositing & animation in After Effects CS2. Note that I am aware the dolphin movements are not realistic, the entire piece done in about 1-2 days. …

After Effects, Resources »

[13 Aug 2008 | No Comment | 87 views]

In this Free Video Training Series from Video Copilot.net, you will learn everything you need to know to start using After Effects today. This is not an overview of the software, this is a real training series that covers advanced techniques for Motion Tracking, Color Keying and even 3D; Title Design. But they also cover …

AE Scripting, After Effects, Featured, Miscellaneous, PS Scripting, Photoshop »

[26 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 65 views]
ZOOtech: Published Games I Worked On

Some of the games that I worked on while working at ZOOtech Ltd as an Application Engineer – 3D Specialist (2004-2008):

Me at my workstation developing games and other interactive projects.
Clifford Phonics

8 activities and games. One of the games I’ve worked on. “Everyone in my family loves playing the Clifford Phonics game!” Angie Beyer (Mother of …

After Effects, Miscellaneous »

[7 Jun 2008 | No Comment | 66 views]

I am a Motion Graphics Artist / CG Generalist / Video-Editor, with extensive motion graphics experience; able to conceptualize, design, develop, execute and animate broadcast design projects and can meet deadlines without supervision. Develop on-air motion design for promo campaigns, original movies, opening titles, special events and all network and branding initiatives.
About me:

I possess a …

3D, After Effects, Featured, Maya, Photoshop »

[3 May 2008 | No Comment | 83 views]
3d reel (selected work from 2004-2006)

This is a 3d reel of a few projects I worked on up until 2006. As soon as I have time and enough material to put together a new 3d reel for more recent work ; I will post it here.

2D, After Effects, Featured, Miscellaneous »

[20 Dec 2007 | One Comment | 74 views]
Anders Awarded After Effects Certification

The other week I finally got around to get certified in Adobe After Effects by successfully completing the ExpertRating Certification. I have now received a mountable certificate from ExpertRating in the post and I have the rights to use the ExpertRating Certified Logo to showcase my knowledge and ability, so I have added the logo …

After Effects, Resources »

[13 Dec 2007 | No Comment | 71 views]

After Effects CS3 Professional Beyond the Basics shows how to take After Effects to the next level. Instructor Chad Perkins shares his best tips and tricks for mastering After Effects CS3 Professional, and takes viewers through each of the program’s advanced features.
I completed the study of this 9.5 hours of video training on Lynda.com today. …

After Effects, Miscellaneous, Photoshop »

[22 Nov 2007 | No Comment | 70 views]

Today it was finally time for a full day of Adobe seminars on the new Adobe CS3 Creative Suite. This event took place in Sheffield on the 22nd of November 2007 at the Odeon Cinema. Most interesting was the sessions that focused on After Effects CS3 and Photoshop CS3, but it was also interesting to …

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[14 Nov 2007 | No Comment | 174 views]

This is the CS3 version of the BG Renderer. It now runs as an embedable panel that is saved as part of your workspace. It also utilizes the built in multiprocessing support that was added in CS3. This script takes whatever items are queued and ready in the render queue and sends them to render …