In Depth Look at AfterEffects 3D

On November 13, 2025, 6 pm Central, Jon Merrifield will present an in-depth look at the new 3D assets and environment tools in the recent release of Adobe After Effects 25.5. This release marks a significant step forward for motion design—introducing native 3D models, environment maps, materials, lighting, and real-time rendering improvements that bring fullContinue reading “In Depth Look at AfterEffects 3D”

Animating with Photoshop and Illustrator files in After Effects

Jon Merrifield will review the implementation, layer conversions, and best uses for importing and utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator files and paths in After Effects animations, maintaining vector shapes, and the differences. We’ll examine when and why there may be a preference for one or the other as source files for After Effects. Meeting Date isContinue reading “Animating with Photoshop and Illustrator files in After Effects”

Adobe Firefly Overview

San Diego User Group is hosting an informative session regarding Adobe Firefly. Meeting Date is May 24th, 2023, at 7:30pm CST Check out this event here: https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-premiere-pro-user-group/events/293516412/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Creating MOGRT templates for Adobe Premiere Pro

During this presentation, Jon Merrifield will review the creation and implementation of graphics and lower-third titles in Premiere Pro utilizing the essential graphics panel. He will cover and specifically review creation of MOGRT (motion graphic template) files in Premiere Pro, as well as details for team sharing. A couple of tricks for social media graphicContinue reading “Creating MOGRT templates for Adobe Premiere Pro”