Battle AxeThe simplest way to rig and animate a character in After Effects with more power than anyone could have imagined. The trilogy is complete. Rubberhose 3 has arrived. Stay flexible.
[NEW] Rubberhose 3 - Rig DangerouslyBattle Axe2023-05-22 | The simplest way to rig and animate a character in After Effects with more power than anyone could have imagined. The trilogy is complete. Rubberhose 3 has arrived. Stay flexible.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordOverlord 2.4.0 - FigmaBattle Axe2024-11-11 | At long last, Overlord and Figma are joined. The eldritch horror of the unknown (whether Figma art could be transferred to Ae) has been dispelled. Be at peace with your place in the UX cosmos.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordOverlord 2.3.0 - Illustrator image exportBattle Axe2024-09-23 | Overlord now supports images from Ai to Ae. Push/pull layers like normal and images on disk will be imported quickly, while pasted and unlinked images will be exported from Illustrator and imported with the rest of the layers.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordOverlord 2.2.0 - Per-character text stylingBattle Axe2024-08-26 | Overlord brought editable text to the Ai → Ae workflow, and now it's possible in 2.2.0 to transfer kerning, multiple fonts, weights, sizes, colors and any other text style attribute you can think of.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordOverlord 2.1.0 - Import Ai fileBattle Axe2024-08-13 | Overlord's Ai → Ae is designed for Shape Layers, but that won't always cut it. In 2.1.0, it is now possible to quickly import the open Illustrator file as layers.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordOverlord 2 - InstallationBattle Axe2024-07-30 | Overlord starts as a desktop app and handles all the extension installing without needing to download additional plugins.
Connect to the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordOverlord 2 - Bonus ActionsBattle Axe2024-07-30 | While the transfer actions probably get the most use in Overlord, the bonus actions are available for additional support when working between apps.
00:00 - Show hidden actions 00:19 - New comp 00:29 - New artboard 00:34 - Swatches 01:02 - Ray Dynamic Color swatches (aescripts.com/ray-dynamic-color) 01:29 - Guides 01:45 - Ae → Ai
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordOverlord 2 - GroupsBattle Axe2024-07-30 | Grouping is a new addition to working with layers in Ae. Whether creating group parents with Overlord 2's split shapes or tidying up a timeline, Overlord's Precomp and Decomp are a clean new way to work.
00:00 - Group layers as controller 00:19 - Precomp 00:32 - Decomp 00:52 - Works with all layers 01:19 - Toggle group layers 01:29 - Delete group layers
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordOverlord 2 - Transfer ActionsBattle Axe2024-07-30 | Overlord 2 builds on the simplicity of it's revolutionary workflow to make moving elements between creative apps faster and easier.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordTimelord - frame based animation workflowBattle Axe2024-04-17 | Timelord is a connection system and a love letter to animating the hard way. Lets look at the cel/drawn/frame-by-frame workflow inside of Timelord.
00:15 - Create new timeline in Ps/An 00:57 - Frame duration 01:05 - Roll frame out-point 01:21 - Add new frame 01:28 - Delete selected frames 01:35 - Split frame and clear frame 01:44 - Create new layer 01:54 - Duplicate blank layer 02:08 - Ps toggle onionskin 02:16 - Ps show onionskin settings 02:24 - Ps set frame color 02:29 - Customize visible buttons 02:47 - New Ae comp from timeline 02:54 - Import PSD/FLA 03:13 - Duplicate frame 03:24 - Ps create video layer 03:36 - Double size canvas 03:49 - Solo layer
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Check out the rest of the freebie updates: youtu.be/hIsAmpgygQY?si=1vAFZVaiPiMom7giFreebie Updates :: VoidBattle Axe2023-11-16 | Void 1.2.0 An alternative to Null layers in After Effects, and a lot more. For free. 😃
Check out the rest of the freebie updates: youtu.be/hIsAmpgygQY?si=1vAFZVaiPiMom7giFreebie Updates :: HylianBattle Axe2023-11-16 | Hylian 1.1.0 Duplicate layers in After Effects with a property link back to the source. For free. 😃
Check out the rest of the freebie updates: youtu.be/hIsAmpgygQY?si=1vAFZVaiPiMom7giRubberhose 3 - hose basicsBattle Axe2023-08-09 | Rubberhose 3 is a complete redesign while retaining the core: simplicity. Now with more speed and flexibility. Version 2 inspired every modern rigging system and v3 takes it all to a new place of intuitive animation.
00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Hose properties 01:41 - Multiple bends 02:08 - Creating a limb 03:05 - Path to hose 05:02 - RubberRig 07:33 - RubberPin (new in v3.1.0)
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordRubberhose 3 - powerBattle Axe2023-05-22 | Bake keyframes to speed up render time and unlock endless possibilities by creating reusable rigs that utilize the Essential Properties. Take control of elements within a precomp using Rubberhose, another rigging solution, or any element with a position property.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordRubberhose 3 - SettingsBattle Axe2023-05-22 | Usually considered the most boring part of a tool (set-and-forget), Settings in Rubberhose 3 may be used to shape characters more effectively by getting and applying hose settings.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordRubberhose 3 - styleBattle Axe2023-05-22 | Styling transforms a basic hose from a plain bendy line into something with real character. A set of styles is included and customization is encouraged. Reuse styles and share with your team.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordRubberhose 3 - managementBattle Axe2023-05-22 | No one who set out to be an animator asked to be a manager too, but Rubberhose 3 comes with a few extra tools that will make rigging and working with hoses a lot easier.
00:00 - Duplicate 00:35 - Rename 00:51 - Add bend 01:16 - Parent to hose 01:32 - Add bones 02:05 - Autoflop 02:50 - Toggle controllers 03:32 - Toggle style 03:42 - Select group + Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordRubberhose 3 - bonesBattle Axe2023-05-22 | Designed as a part of RubberRig to stretch layers along segments of a hose, Bones act as scaffolding for additional layers to stretch and deform and open up a whole new area of limb customization.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordRubberhose 3 - bend systemBattle Axe2023-05-22 | New in v3, the multi-bend system is a revolutionary new way to work with characters and limbs. Add bends points as needed and adjust each bend’s characteristics to create a unique look for your animation.
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordRubberhose 3 - parent to hoseBattle Axe2023-05-22 | New in v3, any layer may now be attached to any part of a hose. This new system replaces controller auto-rotation and opens up far more flexibility. Useful for elements that do not stretch like watches, jewelry, kneecaps, and decorations.
00:00 - Parent to hose 00:47 - Disconnecting 00:53 - Options 01:52 - Auto-rotate 02:49 - Snap to bend
+ Connect with the infinite Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordInstalling Adobe extensions from Battle AxeBattle Axe2023-04-27 | Adobe extensions are installed with an installer, and the best one is from aescripts + aeplugins.
Connect to the infinite: Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordAnubis 1.1 - Ae/Ps/An/Pr MP4 compressionBattle Axe2022-05-12 | MP4 compression faster than opening Media Encoder. With v1.1, customize how your files are generated and moved between apps while still being unbelievably simple.
00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Batch export (Ae) 01:15 - File name 01:34 - Export path 01:48 - Naming tokens 02:02 - Output module and Render Settings (Ae) 02:30 - Background Render (Ae) 02:42 - MP4 quality 03:02 - Resize 03:09 - Delete original render 03:16 - Open render folder 03:29 - Drag and drop 03:42 - Send to app
Connect to the infinite: Instagram: instagram.com/battleaxedotco Twitter: twitter.com/battleaxedotcoAnubis naming tokens - Automatic render file and folder namingBattle Axe2022-05-12 | New in v1.1, Anubis can now create folders and name files dynamically based on the date or project info. Can you imagine not having to name your files anymore?
Connect to the infinite: Instagram: link.battleaxe.co/instagram Discord: link.battleaxe.co/discordRubberHose - Adding depth to simple charactersBattle Axe2021-09-07 | In this quick (no talking) tutorial we walk through adding depth to a flat, noodley character with some hose styling and alpha matting. Techniques will work for anything type of stroke animation.
RubberHose is the fastest and simplest way to rig and animate a character in After Effects.
MP4 compression faster than opening Media Encoder. Take a look at a small feature set that will make a big difference in your day if you share videos with clients and collaborators.
00:20 - Basic process 01:00 - Optional options 01:05 - File name 01:20 - Export path 01:32 - Relative path (Ae only) 01:38 - Output module (Ae only) 01:54 - Quality settings 02:12 - Delete original render 02:20 - Open render folder 02:30 - Drag and drop
Connect to the infinite: Instagram: instagram.com/battleaxedotco Twitter: twitter.com/battleaxedotcoAnubis - MP4s quicker than opening Media EncoderBattle Axe2021-04-21 | Anubis does one thing and does it well. Export and compress quick MP4s from Adobe apps with zero concern for bitrates.
Connect to the infinite: Instagram: instagram.com/battleaxedotco Twitter: twitter.com/battleaxedotcoHylian - A keyframed property link to the pastBattle Axe2020-12-21 | Hylian is a single button click to duplicate layers in After Effects, but each keyframed property will have an expression added to property link back to the original. It's simple but great for mattes, or anything that works better driven by a single layer.
Connect to the infinite: Twitter: twitter.com/battleaxedotco Instagram: instagram.com/battleaxedotcoTimelord - cel animation and render pipelineBattle Axe2020-11-06 | Timelord is a connection system and a love letter to animating the hard way. Take control of frames in Photoshop and Animate and render layers directly into After Effects.
Learn the power of controlling fragments of time youtu.be/rNkUD5dboJs Learn the alchemy of rendering and Overlording in Photoshop youtu.be/M5gfNqKMQlkOverlord 1.2 - OverviewBattle Axe2019-07-13 | Overlord 1.2 is full of little things to help you work faster and more naturally.
00:00 - Native guides 00:35 - Break symbols 01:06 - Only one panel required 01:27 - Layer vs comp updating (youtu.be/4FVAeOMRtME) 01:56 - Changelog (battleaxe.co/overlord-changelog) 02:08 - Updating (license.battleaxe.co)Overlord 1.2 - Shape UpdatingBattle Axe2019-07-13 | The previous video shape updating video was way too fast to take a slower look at how to update shapes.
00:00 - Basics 00:36 - Targeting properties 01:13 - Layer vs comp updating (1.2) 01:56 - Gotchas: groups 02:39 - Gotchas: available properties 04:28 - Gotchas: keyframesOverlord v1.1 - OverviewBattle Axe2018-02-27 | Overlord is moving from v1.03 all the way up to v1.1 because of some major updates.
00:03 - Illustrator gradients 00:16 - Fill/stroke color updating 00:32 - Clipping masks 00:49 - Text alignment and leading 01:00 - Ae layer position back to Ai 01:15 - How to updateOverlord v1.1 - Illustrator GradientsBattle Axe2018-02-27 | New to Overlord v1.1 (and for the first time EVER in After Effects) is the ability to transfer gradients from Illustrator.
00:05 - Standard import :( 00:12 - Overlord transfer 00:32 - LimitationsOverlord v1.1 - Shape UpdatingBattle Axe2018-02-27 | Take a closer look at how to update shapes from Illustrator without creating new layers. Animating paths frame-by-frame, and updating colors in v1.1
Learn how to transfer shapes from Illustrator to After Effects and (for the first time) edit shape layers in Illustrator with tools built for vectors (new video on shape updating youtu.be/8-HrJmfgjZU)
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
When transferring shapes from Illustrator to After Effects, it's possible to split each shape out to it's own layer.
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
Animating rectangles and circles as parametric shapes can be a lot easier than working directly with points. With Overlord, can these shapes can be automatically detected.
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
A layer's anchor point defaults to comp center –just like the standard Illustrator import. This modifier switch will automatically shift the anchor point of each new layer to the object center.
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
Quickly create new artboards and documents to match your animation comp.
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
Switch back and forth between After Effects and Illustrator with its own dedicated button.
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
Move all shapes to the center of comp regardless of their position in Illustrator.
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
For the first time transfer swatches directly to After Effects as a guide layer or a Ray Dynamic Color palette (aescripts.com/ray-dynamic-color).
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
For the first time transfer guides directly to After Effects.
With Overlord, you can move shapes between Illustrator and After Effects as animatable shape layers without prepping, importing, converting, exploding or redrawing.
Overlord is a set of two panels that, when both open, create a portal between Illustrator and After Effects. This mystical Stargate allows the transfer of shapes as you need them, while animating, without the need for file organization, importing, converting to shape layers or redrawing. This is the vector workflow you imagined when working with apps created by the same company.
Ae shape layers may also be transferred back to Illustrator for editing with more robust drawing tools. Think of it as Illustrator becoming a plugin for After Effects.
With support for editable text, swatches (as a guide or Ray Dynamic Color) and guides.Overlord TeaserBattle Axe2017-10-09 | The beginning of all things. Our hope for the future. Overlord.
For as long as we can remember, a war has waged. Peace has remained an impossible dream. We feel it in our hearts. We hope for what our world could be. Bringer of balance and order. Overlord.
Coming soon. It's probably not what you think, but it is your deepest desire. Prepare your soul. Prepare for Overlord.
battleaxe.coRubberHose 2Battle Axe2017-10-08 | The fastest and simplest way to rig a character in AE is back. Everything there was to love about v1.0 but faster, smarter, and more open. Work with externally created art layers and style hoses to fit your project.
Negative comments and requests for free downloads will be deleted.RubberHose v1.0 Training - Advanced featuresBattle Axe2015-09-02 | Get your hands dirty with some of the more advanced features of RubberHose. RubberHose is the first animation rigging tool for After Effects base entirely on shape layers. Take a break from IK and try RubberHose. Available now at battleaxe.co/rubberhose
00:00 - Hose and controller naming 00:34 - Manual bend direction change 00:56 - AutoFlop 01:42 - Rotation freeze 02:33 - Realism and dashed strokes 03:06 - Linked hose 03:56 - Duplicating Hoses 04:45 - Parenting 06:20 - Controller naming pairs 06:44 - Icon color
Negative comments and requests for free downloads will be deleted.RubberHose v1.0 Training - Hose stylingBattle Axe2015-09-02 | One of the main features that sets RubberHose apart from other rigging solutions is that you can redesign characters in the middle of animation without fear of breaking the rig. Shape layer modifiers and shape property stacking allow for near infinite customization –all resolution independent. RubberHose is the first animation rigging tool for After Effects base entirely on shape layers. Take a break from IK and try RubberHose. Available now at battleaxe.co/rubberhose
00:00 - Hoses are shape layers 00:23 - Shape groups 01:41 - Abstract stacking 02:38 - Offset paths and fills 03:43 - Copy/Paste style