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Thoughts on motion design, tools, and the creative process.

After Effects Expressions for Beginners: A Practical Guide

A practical intro to AE expressions - what they are, when to use them, and 5 starter expressions every motion designer should know.

How I approach motion design projects in 2026 - from script timing and Figma storyboards to After Effects animation and AI tools.

The scripts and tools I actually use daily - free and paid options that save measurable time on real projects.

Collins, Browser Company, Teenage Engineering, Spike Jonze, Perplexity, Jitter - the talks that stood out.

A simple expression to vertically center text layers in After Effects, no matter the font or size.

Introducing the Render Time Calculator - estimate render durations based on frames, resolution, and workstation count.

Available for product videos, animation systems, creative direction, and workshops.