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After Effects 26 Drops and The Motion Designer DNA Test - Motion Mondays

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Explore the latest developments in motion design through this weekly video update covering After Effects 26.0's groundbreaking native 3D capabilities, industry predictions for 2026, and innovative AI-integrated workflows. Discover major updates including new material support and tools motion designers have long requested, while examining three interconnected articles about the generalist mindset, Buck's industry predictions, and Vucko's Motion DNA Test that challenges viewers to identify brands through motion alone. Learn about Frame studio's luxury brand advertisement, Adobe's Project Neo evolution, and free plugins for After Effects and Blender including a cosmic Black Hole plugin and Quad Adder mesh flow helper. Witness artists integrating AI with traditional animation tools in unexpected ways, celebrate outstanding student work from Cinema 4D Basecamp, and get updates on the Making Midwest Motion conference in Columbus. Gain insights into portfolio reviews, All Access training programs, and the future of motion design through expert analysis and community highlights.

Syllabus

Coming Up
Motion Designer Reacts - Breaking Down Title Sequences
Free Black Hole Plugin - After Effects Gets Cosmic
Quad Adder for Blender - Free Mesh Flow Helper
School of Motion News - Portfolio Reviews and All Access
Three Articles You Should Read - The Generalist's Advantage
Artist Highlights - Distinctive Motion in Action
Project Neo Gets Motion - Adobe's 3D Tool Evolves
AI Meets Traditional Tools - New Hybrid Workflows
Student Spotlight - Gavin Feiritéar's 3D Journey
Making Midwest Motion - One-Day Conference in Columbus
After Effects 26.0 Drops - Big Updates Finally Here
That's A Wrap!

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School of Motion

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