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Learn how to unlock all the new features in the updated Network tutorial. Great news for motion designers! Creation Effects just released a big update to the popular Network After Effects template. If you’ve ever wanted the look of complex particle animations without shelling out for expensive plugins, Network gives you that power right inside After Effects — for only $25. More Control, More Creativity This update takes customization to a whole new level. You can use shape la

You’ve seen it before. Turn on a screen, and you’re bound to come across mixed media animation—whether it’s in commercials, music videos, title sequences, or social media content. The combination of hand-drawn markings, paint strokes, paper cutouts, and other physical elements layered over live-action footage is everywhere. And for good reason. It grabs attention, adds personality, and makes any video feel more dynamic. Now, you can create that same expressive, handcrafted ae