Chris Zwar shares some great insight over on Pro Video Coalition on how to dramatically improve After Effects render times 

Learn how to make video appear as if it was illustrated using Lockdown in After Effects.

Learn how to set up Automatic Whiteboard with a large layout that you can pan across inside a smaller comp in After Effects

Check out this interview with Lockdown and Composite Brush creator Chris Vranos on the Mograph Podcast

Fantastic animation demo reel using Joysticks 'n Sliders and more by Chris Koelsch