You NEED to be using Null Objects in After Effects

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  • čas přidán 13. 03. 2018
  • What the heck is a null object? Well let me tell ya! In this tutorial I'm going to show you some of my favorite ways of using null objects in After Effects.
    Feel free to ask questions or leave feedback in the comments! And if you have any ideas for other tutorials, I'm all ears!
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Komentáře • 158

  • @BilalAhmad-fu1zh
    @BilalAhmad-fu1zh Před 5 lety +63

    Please do more tutorials on After effect. I have already watched your courses on Skillshare. You are great.

  • @markpiper9946
    @markpiper9946 Před 4 lety +6

    Your tuts are articulate, concise, and engaging. Well done Jake, you get my subscription!

  • @jamestaylor2958
    @jamestaylor2958 Před 2 lety +2

    Jake all your tuts are great, training new juniors and was literally about to make a video covering exactly this and now I can just link to you're channel instead. Thanks so much man!

  • @evancooksey531
    @evancooksey531 Před 2 lety +1

    Mannnn. I have got in the habit of watching your videos even if I think I know something about the subject. Global controls on a null! I was using solids, this changes everything. Thanks Jake!

  • @krishnamoorthyrkm
    @krishnamoorthyrkm Před 6 lety +2

    "Copy with Property Links" this is really helpful. Was wondering there would be a way to do this and now I got it. This is why I watch your videos even though I know the concept very well (Null Object in this context)! You are insane, Jake. Keep helping us!!

  • @veranazarenko8514
    @veranazarenko8514 Před 6 lety +3

    Jake, thank you so much for these cool tuts. You are a really great teacher!

  • @Awakenbeing
    @Awakenbeing Před 5 lety +2

    Ur style of teaching are so good, you take things from mere basics to advance in no time.

  • @isukwithnames1811
    @isukwithnames1811 Před 5 lety +2

    Great tutorial. Just heard about the multiple null tricks (I've been using one null and doing it all manually). Thankfully you've made an amazing tutorial.
    Ps. I love your skillshare classes too

  • @Boyz92izer
    @Boyz92izer Před 5 lety +2

    Excellent I love the way you explain things, keep going !

  • @O2-studios
    @O2-studios Před rokem +1

    You are the best out there! Keep them coming!

  • @jeremyandrus7520
    @jeremyandrus7520 Před 6 lety

    Daaaang, Jake! So glad you started these mini videos. Especially this one. I had a vague idea what Null Objects were previously. This video was perfect in helping me understand them much more. I'm jazzed to find a way to start using them.

  • @andressuaza-art2424
    @andressuaza-art2424 Před 5 lety

    I have followed you since Skillshare, thanks for the useful content!
    Keep on going

  • @weiner-kervenspierre19

    Your works are really helpful. Keep up with the good work. And thank you very much to share all these useful contents.

  • @nseriously2704
    @nseriously2704 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank u! I love your tutorials, u explain the principals of each after effects buttons)!

  • @javierbaman7765
    @javierbaman7765 Před 6 lety

    THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO! I had some doubts about null objects, but you cleared them up... you're the man. Keep the good content. Subscribed! :D Greetings from Mexico ;)

  • @shivangirathi6799
    @shivangirathi6799 Před 6 lety +1

    hey Jake!! this was amazing helpful tutorial. Can you also do a tutorial of shape morphing? Like a cartoon game console changes, transforms to a rocket sort of?

  • @aluckyshot
    @aluckyshot Před 5 lety +1

    Nice share, thanks! First time opening AE and I just wanted to bring one video/object in to scene with the motion of a different video layer and I stumbled on some skater dudes video with literally millions of subs. This guy taught less in 24 minutes than you accomplished clearly and concisely in the first 2 minutes. Thanks again, I will sub and check out your other content and videos.

  • @mamunsiju3595
    @mamunsiju3595 Před 2 lety +1

    Jack your teaching strategy just mind bowing.

  • @JoshuaPerlson2010
    @JoshuaPerlson2010 Před 6 lety

    Excellent tutorial, dude. Keep 'em coming!

  • @EvanSykes
    @EvanSykes Před rokem

    Thanks, Jake! You are always super thorough and easy to understand. I am trying to do this same sort of animation with a pill-shaped object. Would you use null objects the same way for it to roll on the pill edge or is there a different technique?

  • @aimaljawaid
    @aimaljawaid Před 2 lety

    great tutorial!! helped a lot since i’ve been wanting to learn about null objects more :)

  • @ivana3597
    @ivana3597 Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much. I really enjoy your (skillshare and youtube) classes.

  • @KarenAJS
    @KarenAJS Před 2 lety

    A few years ago this video helped me SOO much! I just watched it again. Very helpful!

  • @wingchunelsner
    @wingchunelsner Před 4 lety

    Subscribed! Well done - that was great and I learned quite a deal. Keep it up Jake

  • @bingyuh.5486
    @bingyuh.5486 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks! Nice and clear tutorial! And I have a question, how could you add the Noise HLS around the box? When I added the noise HLS effect, the noises are everywhere inside the box and ground. Thanks a lot!

  • @kenechukwuuzongwa6786
    @kenechukwuuzongwa6786 Před 2 lety

    very beautiful tutorial and information. thanks alot

  • @abhishekmaity1749
    @abhishekmaity1749 Před 6 lety

    Jake do not stop making those awesome tutorials

  • @festivalojosrojos4079
    @festivalojosrojos4079 Před 4 lety

    Really great! Simple, effective and well explained. Thanx!

  • @monkeyflyers
    @monkeyflyers Před 4 lety

    Thanks, I learn a lot of new stuff! Great tutorial!

  • @marcidukes15
    @marcidukes15 Před 2 lety +2

    this is great thanks but just still curious -- couldnt we do the same animation with just the redbox layer? instead of null? or will there be a slight difference?

  • @milagro2300
    @milagro2300 Před 6 lety

    Jake you are the man. First time I see using Null as a slide. Thank you.

  • @obv_design9310
    @obv_design9310 Před 2 lety

    "It's good!" :) Priceless tutorial, thank you so much, Jake!

  • @raytwilight
    @raytwilight Před 4 lety

    Really great explaining this.Thanks for the tip!

  • @itshungle
    @itshungle Před 3 lety

    Useful video! Pls make more like this!

  • @laynebatt4790
    @laynebatt4790 Před 5 lety

    Thank you Jake - great tutorial !

  • @electron2601
    @electron2601 Před 2 lety

    Such useful and important things to know. Thank you!

  • @sameernautiyal
    @sameernautiyal Před 6 lety +2

    I love this one ! I have a question how to create squash and strech with expressions ?

    • @JakeInMotion
      @JakeInMotion  Před 6 lety +1

      That's a great question! I've actually created a tutorial on how to make an advanced squash and stretch rig over at School of Motion: czcams.com/video/aSaN4yEbp7I/video.html

  • @Foghcrn
    @Foghcrn Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful, thanks

  • @nimphal3123
    @nimphal3123 Před rokem

    Really Really Great for Sharing Thanks sir!

  • @thegreathambino
    @thegreathambino Před 5 lety +1

    This was fantastic, thanks.

  • @kunalalva
    @kunalalva Před 6 lety

    Genius Jake! Love you

  • @rheingoldlounge
    @rheingoldlounge Před 5 lety

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Jake! ps-I found you through the Ukramedia podcast.

  • @michixgaming2153
    @michixgaming2153 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! Now I understand after many videos of explanations, time and patience of understanding null effects. :))

  • @kdrprb
    @kdrprb Před 4 lety

    You need more subs bruh, the video was very informative ♥️

  • @nilimohseni5702
    @nilimohseni5702 Před 3 lety

    It was awesome. Thank u

  • @sawwintun9117
    @sawwintun9117 Před 4 lety

    REally Great.Thank alot

  • @andreafranco6857
    @andreafranco6857 Před 6 lety

    Why didn't I think about using Null objects to control effects on mutliple layers before!!!
    So useful thank you.

  • @jamalal-sallami6569
    @jamalal-sallami6569 Před 4 lety

    Keep going bro, waiting more from you :)

  • @dhenion
    @dhenion Před 2 lety

    Well done. Do you know why nulls look different between creating a new null vs. dragging a previously created null from the project panel in to a comp? I realize creating new nulls is very little overhead, but I like to reuse things when I can - and dragging a null from the project panel shows solid, set opacity to 0 to match a created null but the box doesn't show?

  • @JGON7
    @JGON7 Před 6 lety

    Hey Jake, just subscribed. Do you think you could make a future tutorial on Track Mattes. I got the basic understanding of what they are but I still find them a bit confusing and not knowing when/ how to properly use them. Thanks.

  • @angshumanburagohain1151

    superb. Thanks for explaining it!

  • @EmanDeMoan
    @EmanDeMoan Před 3 lety

    Amazing tutorial!! Thanks

  • @athenakaterina8545
    @athenakaterina8545 Před 4 lety

    Thank you! this was great!

  • @3DAnimationen
    @3DAnimationen Před 3 lety

    Great krate-throwing ;-) Is there a tutorial about using null-objects to create a simple arm rig? I have 3 layers (upper arm + forearm + hand) and would like to make sort of an ik-rig without duik bassel or rubberhose. Just like a jumping jack?

  • @bernhagen93
    @bernhagen93 Před 4 lety

    really cool, if you hold ctrl while moving the null it snaps to the edges of the cube

  • @3kafalgergedan909
    @3kafalgergedan909 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the Tutorial, I have a question I saw a artwork But i didnt understand how they did test. End Of the artwork the shape goes left and slowly be imvisible, it was similar to 3d. Can I send the artwork to you ? You can look and say to me.

  • @ludoviajante2
    @ludoviajante2 Před 5 lety

    the best teacher on youtube

  • @mluckphoto
    @mluckphoto Před 3 lety

    outstanding tutorial!

  • @Lenny_Herman
    @Lenny_Herman Před 5 lety

    Very nice, especially the part where a null can globally control effects, I had no idea! Thanks.

  • @Andrew_Mulligan
    @Andrew_Mulligan Před 5 lety

    Subbed. Helpful video :) thanks mate

  • @cuisined
    @cuisined Před 5 lety

    FANTASTIC TEACHER.

  • @1988cooky
    @1988cooky Před 5 lety

    Great video! thanks

  • @daniinkidar99
    @daniinkidar99 Před 7 měsíci

    Great tut

  • @Trumpumpumpum
    @Trumpumpumpum Před 6 lety

    Great! Thank you!

  • @abhishekmaity1749
    @abhishekmaity1749 Před 6 lety +2

    Jake can you DEMYSTIFY animation curves in AE (DEEP DIVE) video
    I'm so curious about it

    • @JakeInMotion
      @JakeInMotion  Před 6 lety +2

      I actually have a Skillshare class on that topic exactly: skl.sh/2EMugXE

  • @herrremo
    @herrremo Před 5 lety +1

    for a second i was only listening and tought that your voice tone sounds very similar to Andrew Kramer from VideoCopilot. Great tut BTW.

  • @evan0316
    @evan0316 Před 6 lety

    How did you get the grain to go along the edge of the square so well? I tried adding a radial gradient fill, but it is still circular and doesn't exactly match the edge as well as yours. These are great tutorials btw!

    • @JakeInMotion
      @JakeInMotion  Před 6 lety +2

      I used an inner shadow layer style. Then I added the noise HLS to add grain, levels to add contrast, and a tint to control the color.

  • @JMGauthier
    @JMGauthier Před 6 lety +3

    This was fantastic.

  • @JenniferBogartz
    @JenniferBogartz Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @rubenfesm
    @rubenfesm Před 4 lety

    Very good one. Made 15 minutes look like 5! What would happen if I haven´t separated dimensions whilst animating?

  • @drppgs
    @drppgs Před 6 lety +1

    skillshare and youtube channel awesome

  • @nseriously2704
    @nseriously2704 Před 5 lety

    Thanks, Jake!

  • @artscotthoch
    @artscotthoch Před 6 lety

    I can't believe I didn't know about copy property links. actually I totally believe that, I learn something new about After Effects everyday. Still, this tutorial is invaluable and you are great.

  • @bastianrivero
    @bastianrivero Před 8 měsíci

    Super helpful

  • @maya95983
    @maya95983 Před 5 lety

    Can you suggest me about installing element on after effects cc 2015. I tried but failed. Getting error messages.

  • @nirajfilms1040
    @nirajfilms1040 Před 4 lety

    Amazing explanation about null objects...

  • @TRK-up2zw
    @TRK-up2zw Před 2 měsíci

    Jake, I find the tool "Link Focus Distance To Layer" useful, but it's only available for two-node cameras. Since I'd like to stick with one-node cameras, is there a workaround to achieve this basically auto-fous tool? Thanks.

  • @gregmwheeler
    @gregmwheeler Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this-sheesh-I thought the basic mechanics of the rolling/bouncing box, as you show here, would be the simplest built-in thing in AE. It ain't-but at least I can do it now. Cheers!

  • @mgardner70
    @mgardner70 Před 5 lety

    Great work Jake and no thumbs down as of 11-5-18!

  • @126productions8
    @126productions8 Před 4 lety

    This must be the clearest tutorial I have watched.

  • @SocratesAlexander
    @SocratesAlexander Před 3 lety

    How do we know which null to parent with which? I'm asking about the parenting direction.

  • @rizkgerges9286
    @rizkgerges9286 Před 2 měsíci

    Please can you do video about a rectangle move in a arc there is a video about 12 principles and one of that is arc ... so can you demonstrate how can you make a rectangle move as arc way ?? Thank you

  • @timgriffiths2391
    @timgriffiths2391 Před 4 lety

    Hey Jake. Forgive the dumb question, but how did you achieve the ground effect?

  • @TechFusionGuy
    @TechFusionGuy Před 4 lety

    Man if you make video about expression that would be lot's helpful for us , specially for me!🧡❤😀

  • @Agency-1001
    @Agency-1001 Před 2 lety

    This Video Is the most perfect one about understanding Null Objects

  • @adegbengaojoyido550
    @adegbengaojoyido550 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this tutorial Please am very new in graphics generally please i need some to tutor me all through graphics journey please i need more of you sir thanks.

  • @liz-nn4oo
    @liz-nn4oo Před 3 lety

    Help so when I try to do a zoom transition I press s on my Mac for scale and when I do it just says "scale” and it doesn’t show the numbers so basically I can’t zoom in

  • @natangrobler7752
    @natangrobler7752 Před 5 lety

    What if you wanted to add squash and stretch as the box hits either side? How would you approach that?

    • @JakeInMotion
      @JakeInMotion  Před 5 lety

      In the same way. You can just use each null to squash and stretch from those points, or add more nulls wherever you need the squash and stretch to happen.

  • @rizzo-films
    @rizzo-films Před 2 lety

    Awesome! Does anyone know if there is some keyboard shortcut or some way to temporarily move a null object without moving everything that is pick whipped to it? When I google this I get nothing but intro courses on using null objects, but I just want to know this one thing. I've been working on an animation and want to reposition a null before continuing my work. There are tons of layers pick whipped to it, but not all. So instead of going through and selecting individual layers, un-parenting, moving the null, re-selecting individual layers and re-parenting, I just want to +BOOP+ move the null and that's it. Thanks in advance!

    • @JakeInMotion
      @JakeInMotion  Před 2 lety

      Not that I know of, but it would probably be quicker to just make a new null in the new position and then parent the original null to it.

  • @al7osane
    @al7osane Před 2 lety

    Thanks

  • @haritatikonda5193
    @haritatikonda5193 Před 3 lety

    tq bro
    ..

  • @arminmotion2741
    @arminmotion2741 Před 3 lety

    thankyou! please do keep sharing such stuffs. thanks

  • @adamkatz2003
    @adamkatz2003 Před 4 lety

    why my null object efect my color of my text and why i can't pug glow on the text after it is on the null

  • @dianag.arango4191
    @dianag.arango4191 Před 5 lety

    Halloo! Urgent questionnnnn, can i use the null objects to place an effect like wiggle in many layers to make them move as one? i've been trying to do it but i can't and haven't seen a video where someone does it.

    • @JakeInMotion
      @JakeInMotion  Před 5 lety

      If you want all the layers to move as if they were one, yes. Just parent all of the layers to the null object and put your wiggle expression on the null's position property.

  • @alexandrevillard7605
    @alexandrevillard7605 Před rokem

    Hello everybody,
    I have question about null object.
    I need to move different layers in my composition.
    But some layers are previously connected with a null objet.
    When i create a new null object for the same layers, the old link is break.
    Question : Can I use two nulls for on layers. Of cours if it's not possible, how can i get around the problem ?
    Thanks

  • @jaysonfontela5761
    @jaysonfontela5761 Před rokem

    This video is change my editing in ae 💖💖💖💖🔥🔥

  • @KAMIKAZEE3421
    @KAMIKAZEE3421 Před 6 lety

    This will make my job easier thanks!

  • @KingMillsy
    @KingMillsy Před 5 lety

    I have a question whenever I try to do my null object I cant find the red box in the middle it disappeared mind telling me how to fix that?

    • @JakeInMotion
      @JakeInMotion  Před 5 lety

      What do you mean by the red box? The null object outline?

  • @krystelmaldonado4535
    @krystelmaldonado4535 Před 3 lety

    best tutorial ever at 0:33 seconds of the video find the answer!!! where are the null object? thank you

  • @thedailyhappening416
    @thedailyhappening416 Před 3 lety

    Here is a Badge called "Respect" from me. :D I thought I knew how to use null objects until I saw this video. I watched it at 1.25 Speed because I'm not an absolute beginner. So, Thank you. I subbed you.