Make ANYTHING Retro in After Effects

[@Cliquetis]

I just got in a motion design school, and you are definitely part of why I was accepted there ! Thank you so much for all your tutorials

[@BenMarriott]

That's amazing news! good luck Camille :D

[@Zengane]

So was I!

[@en2336]

Which school?

[@junebyh]

Hi what encouraged you to go for it?

[@serious_about_men]

the dropshadow really CELLS the fact that it’s vintage.

[@BenMarriott]

Where were you when I was writing this?! XD

[@kotakuk6533]

😅

[@by.alejandria]

😜

[@jjaycallejas]

The balance between clear instruction, insight, and entertainment value here is chefs kiss.

[@TheTWSChannel]

Hey Ben, just enrolled in your master motion design course to give my videos a much needed upgrade - I'm already learning tons, and I'm glad to see that you're still pumping out videos. Never stop, and thanks for taking the time out of your day to make these ❤

[@BenMarriott]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the course! Not planning on stopping anytime soon :D

[@svenhegenmusic]

instead of using the paid plugin you can also use a bunch of AE glow instances and connect them via expressions. Set the radius of instance 2 to be 2 times the radius of isntance 1 and so on. Or for even more flexibility, considering the blooming and brightening of the image, use a simple blur on a second adjustment layer and either lower the opacity or set the blend mode to Screen, Add or even Lighten and lower the opacity. For the chromatic aberration of the plugin you can use a combination of blurs, transforms and channel mixers aswell.

[@Hanschepu]

This is great, what Id like to add is maybe a random wiggle shake, like a small two frames position error or solething to every separate layer or "cell" as the position of each cell sometimes moves or shakes a bit, you can see it in old disney movies. Something that occurred to me while watching the tut!

[@BenMarriott]

Oooo that's a good idea! I love that

[@sihargreaves]

Ben Marriott...... I got my first job as a video content creator and a large part of why I got the job is because of the Motion Design skills I picked up (largely from you!). What a guy. Any way just wanted to express my gratitude and say thank you.

[@BenMarriott]

oh my, thank you so much. It makes me so happy to hear that. This comment made my day. :D You're so welcome

[@mbpaiva]

Man, I really love your animation style and your attention to detail, for me it's really what stands out the most in your work, those little details! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks so much! So much time is spent on tiny things wondering if anyone else notices. Glad that's appreciated :)

[@MSMotions]

This is probably one of the best After Effects tutorials I've ever seen. You're a hero man.

[@Point_n_Shoot]

Excited every time you post! Thanks for putting these tutorials out

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks my friend! Hope this is some welcomed doom and gloom for you :)

[@gingerbreadzak]

00:00 🎨 Embrace limitations to achieve a warm vintage feel in animations, focusing on restricted palettes and brush textures. 01:22 🚪 Frame-by-frame animation in Calipeg app for iPad is used for convincing door opening, emphasizing anticipation and easing into the final position. 02:43 🌌 Authentic vintage feel achieved by using real space images from NASA, avoiding artificial renders. 03:37 🔲 Adding subtle drop shadows to animated elements replicates the traditional animation process done on transparent celluloid sheets. 04:30 🔄 Looping texture with darkened curves and screen blending creates film-like damage effects for a vintage vibe. 06:14 🌟 Combining gaussian blur and sharpen effects, along with Deep Glow plugin, adds soft diffused blooming look, reminiscent of old screens. 08:08 🎨 Chromatic aberration and subtle adjustments in curves enhance vintage aesthetics without overwhelming the image. 09:31 🔄 Adding a subtle shake effect using the wiggle expression mimics a loose film reel or VCR playhead, further removing digital sheen. 10:23 🎞 Adding film grain with noise HLS Auto effect provides a final touch to simulate vintage film texture. 11:50 🎶 Suitable audio enhances the vintage mood, completing the retro animation experience.

[@maylizzle614]

I love your channel so much! It has helped me immensely, and you're one of the only KZbinrs that always provide the file! I have been able to learn so much more from seeing the skeleton of it all.

[@TheDJkarsy]

This is incredible, you are incredible, Ben. Seriously, you're probably the best animator I've seen on KZbin and for sure you're up there as one of the most talented artists I've witnessed. Will be using this for my space scene I had in mind, perfect timing :)

[@ayushijain9045]

Just magical, Love the effect.❤

[@BenMarriott]

Thank you! Always chasing that magic :)

[@fredolandaveri2193]

This was like ASMR to my eyes. Thank you, so relaxing and inspiring 💀

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

Another great one Ben! I love me some retro vintage!

[@unknownguy2680]

This channel should have millions of subscribers. Thanks a lot brother. I appreciate your work ❤️

[@SouthernShotty]

Wow, lots of clever tricks in here, thanks for sharing

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks Shotty!

[@cinemariachi_official]

​@@BenMarriott please can you make a video in how to use callipeg?

[@nahrky]

Damn, was not expecting the Minilogue jumpscare! Synths and animation, my two great loves. Great tutorial, definitely going to give this a whirl.

[@chrisdesouza8034]

Just came here to say how much I appreciate the excellent use of the Predator handshake

[@MarcoVisuals]

should be a crime how fast i clicked

[@BenMarriott]

Consider yourself on house arrest for the next 12 minutes and 30 seconds. Maybe 10 minutes with good behaviour.

[@xXJunnaXx]

So fast that your comment was made “22 minutes ago” while the video itself was uploaded “17 minutes ago”

[@BenMarriott]

@UCMZxbvf_Kgb9ieZWFtcBnvA Those minutes will be added to your sentence!

[@PotassiumKnight]

Fastest hands in the west

[@trillernight]

✊💥🚪 FBI ! OPEN UP !

[@Zenzuke]

Great that you gave a shout-out to Callipeg, it's absolutely the best, and very unknown still.

[@SillyTigerAnimations]

i can't stop watching your videos Ben. Too good!

[@BonytoBeastly]

Dude, your animations are so cool!

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks my beast!

[@TheRabidmilkman]

I like the frequency and amplitude of your jokes in this video.

[@BenMarriott]

Ayyyyye! Amplitude will be increased every video from here :D

[@Whenuknow]

love the minilogue cameo at the end!

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks mate! Just starting my synth journey, but don't be surprised if there are some more cameos in the future :D

[@Whenuknow]

@@BenMarriott do it! Would LOVE a cool synth animation at some point haha

[@asclepias]

Thrilled with your channel. I was looking for a tutorial like this earlier and came up with nothing. Luckily persistence got me here! Every tutorial of yours is a win.

[@freudijpg]

omg you are doing the music as well 🤯

[@jamesjamey8596]

Every time I watch one of your videos I am truly amazed. You are truly talented.

[@jamesheller9185]

this was so well done that it still tricks me intro thinking its actually vintage whenever it comes up to my youtube homepage

[@asmundboe]

That blur & sharpness gag caught me off guard :D well done!

[@anotherjacob]

i dont even have the ability to try any of these techniques, but the vibe is so incredible i just had to keep watching!

[@_P3_]

Amazing tricks, as always! One of my resolutions for 2023 is to redo all your Master Motion design course assignments. Thank you so much for sharing :) And yes! I was right. You have a minilogue! (nerd🧡) I saw it in the background of your new studio.

[@BenMarriott]

Thanks P3! That's such great exercise, and always great to see how much your skills have progressed. I'm planning on doing a video like that on the channel for a while, redoing one of my animation from years ago and seeing how I could improve it.

[@BenMarriott]

Oh and very well spotted! 1 hour into getting the minilogue I was already planning my euro-rack, the addition sets in quick XD

[@_P3_]

@@BenMarriott Eurorack

[@_P3_]

@@BenMarriott Absolutely great idea!

[@iainb4683]

This was lovely. I'm an illustrator and have zero experience in AE, but this is incredibly inspiring might have to start messing around. Thanks!

[@BenMarriott]

You definitely should! AE can be intimidating with all the panels and timelines, but it's so worth it once you realize it's not that scary and see your work coming to life :)

[@imoxsh]

Best youtuber i ever seen before 💕💕

[@StopmotionStudios13]

Wow doing blur and sharpen together. never wouldve thought of that

[@ArthurTully]

Deep glow, flow, fxconsole, saber and reposition anchor are must have

[@mrdirector2863]

The best lesson I took from this is that effects should be felt and not "seen" by the viewer. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@Skrenja]

Looks great, but I have a couple nitpicks: 1. The skull should be covered in shadow before it rises from the fridge. The shadows should dynamically change on the skull. 2. I think some line boil/jitter on the skull might help sell the retro look better. Some more jitter and subtle, gradual color shifting (from damaged film) on the entire frame would also amp up the retro feel.

[@EliasVisualProductions]

Bro! That was incredible, I've never even thought about blurring and then sharpening. It seems so obvious when you think about it, but yeah this is definitely going to be something I take with me in my everyday carry. Thank you!

[@thedinardi]

"1 frame of shadow can make or break a freezer animation....so doooo be careful" lmao this is gold

[@the.holyfountain]

Hi Ben, Ive used this tutorial for a couple projects already, and had so much fun! thank you!

[@Bubblestheghost]

I’m so excited to learn AE, I love vintage style animation so much, this is amazing.

[@ivanmoreno]

Amazing content as always! And thank you for discovering me Callipeg!

[@jordanfiction]

The skull and the music at 2:21 was a jumpscare for me ngl 💀

[@liam.motion]

One of your best videos yet, and that’s saying something! Thanks Ben

[@Rorb]

i love these tutorials so much man but god they really fuel the perfectionist in me

[@benjaminaguilera8097]

You're definitely the GOAT when it comes to motion design. Where did you get that synth from? did you also make that yourself?

[@Youafstalky]

YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER I LOVE YOU!!!!! 😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖

[@eikodo8432]

Amazing , as always ! I'm back to motion design after loong time and your tutorial is an unlimited source of help and motivation to step up ! Soon i can, i'll follow your lesson of Master motion Design ! Thx dude !

[@xaska104]

This is my new favorite youtube video, right now! WELL DONE

[@MrCalfv]

Wow that is too nice, this like the universe plug!

[@sirajatega]

thank you mr.Ben Marriott for the tutorial, really helpful

[@HelenaPapageorgiou]

Absolute gems here, and that synth track *chefs kiss! Amazing as always!

[@shanefolden4784]

This is incredible, I feel like I’m watching Saturday morning cartoons again

[@01234fida]

One of the best simple tutorials I have ever seen. I wish this quality of conecnt was here when I was learning AF years ago :/

[@damiandeamicis]

You’re the best, man. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@lazerboomerang]

This is absolutely amazing! Kinda got some "last unicorn" vibes off this animation to be honest, no idea why. ❤

[@alittlesincerity_111]

Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge. 💖 Your videos are always so informative and inspiring.

[@brayanmiranda9158]

im gonna start using this on literally everything i do. thank you.

[@fachelru]

KING! love this Ben!

[@SUIHART]

OMG, you work is so beautiful, my senses are grateful. ♥♥♥

[@Dreadlabs]

Awesome tutorial!

[@Callipeg]

Awesome work and explanations! And glad to see Callipeg used in your workflow. 🙂🙏

[@EposVox]

This was amazing

[@Youafstalky]

YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUU!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@MotionHatch]

Love this animation Ben! Pretty chill. 😅

[@ElzLandeLV]

Nice! This will be very useful to give animation a cell traditional look.

[@Backstax]

Deep Glow is an outstanding effect, biggest issue is the registration errors that are constant. Nothing like sitting through an hour render only to see the huge Red X randomly flashing through frames..

[@dagrial]

Wonderful Ben! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@elleisgae]

I just got into motion or animation (not sure if I'm correct ) and to tell u this makes me feel so dizzy 'coz I've never been this so eager to learn about something that really piqued my interest. I'm still on the process of learning the basics and I'm just using Alight Motion haha. I can't wait to buy a laptop so I can finally try Ae. Thanks for the video tho this really helps a lot!♥️

[@GrantMFletcher]

It's like you are inside my brain... AND THEN THE SOUNDTRACK!? I'm flabbergasted.

[@mahmadarafiqmulla9473]

It’s okay to feel that why. I felt like that sowhat at the beginning. Just use the love you have for making soft to overpower that feeling

[@Rockberries]

You're the best mate, please keep enlighting us

[@13headphones]

for those interested, there`s a free plugin for chromatic aberration "QCA3 in Plugin Everything", good option for those who are looking for this effect

[@BenMarriott]

Ooo I didn't know about this one! Thanks for the heads up :D

[@lorenzomoneta17]

simply amazing. details are everything.

[@NickKhoo]

The animation app is called Callipeg on the ipad

[@ahmedislam9508]

Probably the best app from you..

[@hihihing7302]

Pretty beautiful!!😭😭

[@prawnyb]

Analogue synth. Nice.

[@insektAnimation]

Really nice tutorial. Fun to see your process.

[@guriyab614]

Worked for me thank you!❤️

[@goncharov_motion]

that music is so good

[@rufustangen]

Loved this tutorial, also would love to see a more detailed tutorial on the callipeg software

[@QmanProductions]

You are awesome man keep it up with these tutorials. I might use this in a video one day

[@umrkhayam]

1:18 words to live by

[@hey-zel]

Always wanted to edit but my laptop from 2012 was just so slow on running after effects. Finally got a mac book pro and it runs so fast! Finally going to be able to edit videos and animate but I’ve been watching your tutorials for about 2 years lol

[@dolphonnn]

I love u, Ben Marriott

[@TenzDelek]

this guy splitting all the editing hacks in one video

[@aemux]

Thanks

[@BenMarriott]

You're welcome!

[@DawnByte.gaming]

Your video was very helpful, I'm still learning and getting the hang of it still. I'm into House and EDM. I look forward to seeing more of your

[@MrQuentini]

Amazing mate, so helpful! Thank you for sharing

[@nick_graphics]

yoooo its the queen

[@hieuvudesign]

Beautiful set!

[@eshan309]

Make it 4:3 or 5:4...and its perfect!!

[@moracamila]

Genio!! siempre tengo en cuenta tus trucos para darle vida a mis animaciones !!!! 😀😀😀

[@digitalbrap]

Great tut. I actually have problems when I upload videos with nosie fx because the youtube compression drastically degrades the video if it has noise added to it. so think twice before you add noise. just an advice.

[@Hotaru_art]

Even if we didn't have the chance to use after effects, your methods in this video were very helpful 😃

[@TrustyTurkey]

Where are you getting your music? The sound design in these tutorials really cells 'em

[@TheBoogeymanStories]

As a beginner motion graphics designer, who never drew, what is your opinion, does it worth to start learning how to draw and easily start to learn how to do frame by frame animations? Or it's time consuming and can easily skip this part? I'm more into the 2d motion graphics, and I would like to do frame by frame, but i really suck at drwaing, and I'm scared to loose time, so I'm very interested what do you think