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  1. 0119 Aug 2026JSON-Driven After Effects: I Made It Work, and It's Still Painfully SlowI build JSON-driven AE toolkits for platform demos. They work. They also grind the viewport to a halt, and nothing I've tried fixes it.19 Aug 2026 · Workflow · 8 min readWorkflow8 min read
  2. 0219 Aug 2026The Render Passes I Actually UseMy real Cinema 4D and Octane pass list for After Effects compositing, why it's short, and what each pass buys you when the notes come in.19 Aug 2026 · Workflow · 9 min readWorkflow9 min read
  3. 0319 Aug 2026The Last Creative in the RoomTen years of arguing with other creatives, then a job where I'm the only one holding the craft side. What that trade actually costs.19 Aug 2026 · Essay · 6 min readEssay6 min read
  4. 04Featured08 Jan 2025Creating Smooth Easing Curves in After EffectsA comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing professional easing curves that bring life and polish to your motion design work.08 Jan 2025 · Tutorial · 10 min readTutorial10 min read
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