An in-depth 8 part series to create a highly automated rig to animate 2D characters for cartoons in After Effects. The rig is based on iExpressions 2 and the puppet tool. It features an automated walk cycle, automatically rotating wheels, secondary animations and much more.

In bonus part 8 you learn how to create a parallax effect for the 2D scrolling background.
Depending on the distance, the different parts of the background move with a different speed. With the iExpressions rig shown in this part, you only need to move one background layer manually and all other elements follow automatically with a speed that depends on their distance.

Fantastic title sequence that used ft-Toolbar and Zorro for workflow by Imaginary Forces. UPDATE: They won an Emmy for this!

Super cool 360º music video created using SkyBox Studio. We suspect this might become a trend!

Awesome fake documentary showing some very realistic comps of twisted carnival rides

Superb FUI design using Plexus, Explode Shape Layers and many other aescripts tools by the super talented Duncan Elms at Animal Logic VFX.

Another excellent spot from the super talented Tony Zagoraios that includes a free project download that includes his custom created typeface animation:  Space, Be Inspired

Incredible photo-realism on the 3D pigs by the Mill. Includes behind-the-scenes breakdown.

The impeccable GMUNK delivers this fantastic short that proves that you can have pretty pictures and a good story as well! Includes an in-depth behind the scenes case study.

Nice little test using Position Matte and Element 3D by Matthieu Fremeaux

Not only is this hilarious but the VFX and compositing are very well done.

Nice opener using Plexus, Data Glitch and more aescripts tools by Method Studios

Fabulous fan created title sequence using malty: Simple Camera Rig, pt_Multiplane, AutoSway and many more aescripts tools from Alex Silver

Great VFX breakdown from El Ranchito Imagen Digital

Totally bad-ass cel character animation on tracked live footage by The Line

Very well done recap of the most important VFX advancements made in the last few decades.

Stunning design and execution on this commercial for greek spirits by Tony Zagoraios

Fantastic show packaging using Plexus and tons of aescripts tools by Syndrome Studio.

Demo reel from most excellent designer and Plexus power user Simon Bronson.

Fantastic branding film using MochaImport+ and many other tools by Bonfire Labs

Learn how to use a GPX track in GEOlayers to quickly create an animated map with waypoints.