Make something in AE. Then strip away every layer that screams “look at me.” Leave only what serves the story. That’s not boring. That’s brave .
You discover a new plugin (RSMB? Deep Glow?) and apply it to everything . Text, logos, even your coffee mug in a stock clip. You feel like a god. after effects normality
You spend 12 hours tweaking a 3-second transition. You add motion blur, chromatic aberration, and a perfectly timed ease-in-out curve. It looks flawless. Make something in AE
The most powerful keyframe is the one you delete. The most creative choice? Leaving something still. Sharp. Quiet. after effects normality
True mastery in After Effects isn’t knowing every effect. It’s knowing when not to use them.