Our Favorite Plugins for Cyber Monday || November 27, 2023

Monday Meeting

In this episode, join us for an insightful discussion on the ever-evolving world of motion design, where plugins and tools take the center stage. Host Jen Van Horn kicks off the meeting, navigating through some initial technical hitches, and leads us into a conversation about the latest and most favored motion plugins in the industry. From the launch of Rubber Hose 3 and Penpal 2 to Marker Mover and Loopy scripts, discover tools that are transforming the efficiency and creativity of motion designers.

The team delves into various tools and plugins crucial for enhancing workflows, like Overlord for After Effects and Astute Graphics for Illustrator, along with 3D rendering software like Octane. They share their experiences with responsive support on Discord channels and compare different software plugins for rendering. The conversation also ventures into the realms of character animation and rigging, discussing tools like Accu Rig and Cascadeur.

Animation tools are further dissected, highlighting both their challenges and benefits. Team members share insights on utilizing pre-rigged animations from stores and the shift towards tools like Real Illusion plugins for intuitive character work. After Effects enthusiasts are in for a treat as the team discusses a plethora of plugins and tools that enhance their After Effects projects, touching upon everything from Newton 3 to Joysticks and Sliders.

Finally, the episode addresses the broader aspects of tool performance, future improvements, and the essential consideration of purchases and subscription costs in the creative industry. Join us for an episode packed with expert opinions, personal experiences, and a wealth of information that can help any motion designer navigate the complex landscape of software and tools in the industry.

SHOW NOTES:

• Black Friday / Cyber Monday Motion Deals
• BorisFX
• Overlord
• Timelord
• Astute Graphics
• Rubber Hose 3
• Substance Painter Bridge
• Extrudalizer
• Skew
• DuME
• Anubis
• iClone
• Newton 4
• Keystone
• Ease Copy
• Kbar
• Autofill
• True Comp Duplicator
• Flow
• Text Exploder
• Labels
• Keysmith
• Loopy
• Marker Mover
• Nudge
• Procreate Dreams Tutorial
• GifGun
• ODshelf Tools for Houdini
• AEC4D Pro