Monday, January 30, 2012

MAYA: Snap Align

If multiple objects need to be aligned on a certain axis, MAGNETIC SNAP keyboard modifiers (X,V, or C) will help align the items, with the pivot as your alignment point.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

After Effects: Inverse Scale Percentage

Want to find out what the inverse scale would be for an object? Scale a parent object from 100% to say, 135%. Then parent a different object that was originally at 100% under the 135% scaled object, and BAM. Insta-Inverse percentage.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Adobe After Effects CS5 No-Sound Fix (RealTek HD audio)

Turns out After Effects CS5 defaults to the HD-Audio output, rather than the standard speaker output. Go under Preferences > Audio Hardware > and change it back to regular speakers. BAM.