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		<title>Tudor &#8220;Ted&#8221; Jelescu, After Effects Guru, Looks Beyond the Obvious</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 20:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tudor &#8220;Ted&#8221; Jelescu has done it again. He&#8217;s always looking for new ways to use software, with great results. Here&#8217;s a recent sequence that he created in After Effects, using mettle&#8217;s ShapeShifter AE. Ted also created one of the winning entries for mettle&#8217;s Superman Design Challenge. The concept for this piece links the logo with another... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/tudor-ted-jelescu-after-effects-guru-looks-beyond-the-obvious/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FreeForm Pro Generates Great Effects</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UDA sent us a video that they prepared, using FreeForm Pro. It&#8217;s a great example of creative work done entirely within After Effects, using single imported images from PhotoShop. FreeForm Pro has a built-in particle system called The Generator. It lets you replicate or clone your 3D layer many times. The whole set of clones... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/freeform-pro-generates-great-effects/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Character Animation with FreeForm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:31:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have received many requests for info about character animation in After Effects, using FreeForm Pro. Well, we also wanted to let you know that basic character animation is also possible with FreeForm. Digieffects FreeForm, (bundled with CS5), and FreeForm V2 (CS6+) can both be used for character animation. FreeForm was created by Chris Bobotis,... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/character-animation-with-freeform/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gear Box by asART</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:39:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;All I had to do was create simple shapes and animate them inside a PreComp.&#8221; &#8211; Abdy Shamloo, asART, Switzerland We&#8217;re always happy to see what customers create with our products. Abdy liked working with ShapeShifter AE so much that he sent us this video with the following description: &#8220;I decided to start using ShapeShifter... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/gear-box-by-asart/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tutorial Series by Trevor Coates: Part 3, 4 and 5</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We continue with Trevor&#8217;s great tutorial series, currently being hosted by aetuts+. We&#8217;ll see how Trevor uses ShapeShifter AE for his 3D logo design and animation in After Effects. This includes 2D filters, transitions, compositing, grading, and how to cast shadows. Thanks Trevor &#8211; awesome job! Part 3: Trevor shows us how he created his 3D... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/tutorial-series-by-trevor-coates-part-3-4-and-5-2/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tutorial Series by Trevor Coates: Intro and Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a great tutorial series from Trevor Coates, being hosted on aetuts+. In it, Trevor explains how to create and animate a 3D logo in After Effects. The logo just happens to be his version of the Superman logo, inspired by our Superman Design Challenge! Introduction to the 5-Part Series Nancy presents the intro to... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/tutorial-series-by-trevor-coates-intro-and-part-2/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bundle Up and Save!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:31:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now available! Mettle product bundles, with savings up to 30%. We&#8217;re very pleased to introduce our bundles. We&#8217;ve created them based on customer preferences and demand. So go ahead, buy a bundle and &#8211; Don&#8217;t Wait&#8230; Create! Share Tweet]]></description>
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		<title>Mettle Interviews Gary Bird &#8211; Winner of the Superman Design Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-interviews-gary-bird-winner-of-the-superman-design-challenge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kenya. Seychelles. England. Australia&#8230; A father whose artwork was gifted to the Queen of England&#8230; An advertising apprenticeship in Cyprus&#8230; These are just some of the surprising influences in the life of Gary Bird. For the full scoop, read on! The Winning Entry Nancy: Congrats again on winning the Superman Design Challenge. You did a great... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/mettle-interviews-gary-bird-winner-of-the-superman-design-challenge/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Best Wishes for a Happy New Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of everyone at Mettle, we&#8217;d like to send our best wishes to all for a terrific 2013. Thanks to our customers, for all the terrific work that you have created, and for your confidence in our products. We really enjoy seeing the work that you do with our plug-ins. Heads up &#8211; we... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/best-wishes-for-a-happy-new-year/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dan Gies Tutorial Series: Making of Flight of the “Rocket-Dees”</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/dan-gies-tutorial-series-making-of-flight-of-the-rocket-dees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dan Gies has put together a great tutorial series, which is being hosted on aetuts+. The series explains how to do a character animation entirely in After Effects. Dan uses FreeForm Pro, Trapcode Particular, Expressions, and the After Effects Puppet Tool to animate his Rocket-Dees bird character. The wing animation is done using FreeForm Pro.... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/dan-gies-tutorial-series-making-of-flight-of-the-rocket-dees/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FreeForm V2 Covers Ground for American Express</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andrew Embury has created a terrific animation for American Express using FreeForm V2. The terrain distortion is done using FreeForm V2, which can easily transform a flat layer into a 3D grid with control points; perfect for terrain. Each control point on the grid can be independently controlled over time and 3D space. Entirely in... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/freeform-v2-american-express/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Man of Steel &amp; Style Design Challenge: Winners!</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/man-of-steel-style-design-challenge-winners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce the winners of the Design Challenge. They were selected by popular vote on aetuts+. Thanks to all who participated! We had a great variety of design and concepts. Here is a tally of the votes, as well as the winning videos. #1 Gary Bird #2 Tudor “Ted” Jelescu #3 Patrick... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/man-of-steel-style-design-challenge-winners/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Superman Design Challenge: Winners to Be Announced Soon</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/superman-design-challenge-winners-to-be-announced-soon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Superman Design Challenge is wrapping up, and we&#8217;ve got some great entries from all over the globe! From Singapore, Germany, England, the US and Canada, to name a few. The Superman logo is one of the most recognized logos in the world, and this demonstrates it&#8217;s universal appeal. Thanks to everyone who participated. It... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/superman-design-challenge-winners-to-be-announced-soon/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kevin Schires Tutorial: Elementary for AE</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/kevin-schires-tutorial-elementary-for-ae/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To go along with our Man of Steel and Style Design Challenge, Nancy introduces a tutorial by Kevin Schires, the creator of Elementary. Elementary allows 3D plug-ins to cast shadows and create reflections on After Effects layers. Very cool! Kevin also shows us how to use Colorama to pull a matte. So what is the Superman Design... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/kevin-schires-tutorial-elementary-for-ae/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Superman Design Challenge is Flying High</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Superman 3D Logo Design Challenge is well under way! We have already received quite a few great submissions. For more info on the Challenge, see the previous post. We&#8217;ve set up a Vimeo Channel for submissions. Here are some samples: Courtesy: Tudor &#8216;Ted&#8217; Jelescu, Norway Courtesy: nonme2change Courtesy: Gary Bird, Perth Australia. Don&#8217;t Wait&#8230;... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/superman-design-challenge-is-flying-high/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Man of Steel &amp; Style – Superman 3D Logo Design Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/man-of-steel-style-superman-3d-logo-design-challenge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/man-of-steel-style-superman-3d-logo-design-challenge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce a design challenge for the After Effects community. Redesign the Superman logo using ShapeShifter AE in After Effects. We have project files available to get you started. You can work in CS5 or CS6. We are partnering with the folowing companies and developers. Prizes from: Artbeats, AE Scripts, Envato, Kevin... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/man-of-steel-style-superman-3d-logo-design-challenge/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Contorsione e Rotazione #1 by Davide Pepe</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/contorsione-e-rotazione-1-by-davide-pepe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/contorsione-e-rotazione-1-by-davide-pepe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2012 08:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This experimental piece by Davide Pepe uses ShapeShifter AE to great effect. Davide works and lives in Bologna, Italy. Has been developing, filming, and producing artistic short films, music and dance videos since 1995. He also works as an editor, compositor and sound designer. Contorsione e Rotazione #1 Davide Pepe with his sister Lucia, at... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/contorsione-e-rotazione-1-by-davide-pepe/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>ShapeShifter AE and FreeForm Pro available for CS6: Mac &amp; WIN</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/shapeshifter-ae-and-freeform-pro-available-for-cs6-mac-win/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/shapeshifter-ae-and-freeform-pro-available-for-cs6-mac-win/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:34:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ShapeShifter AE and FreeForm Pro have been available for Windows for quite some time. Now they are also available for Mac. Technical specs: Mac: NVIDIA equipped Macs with 1 GB of VRAM or higher. PC: NVIDIA and ATI/AMD systems with 1 GB of VRAM or higher.     ShapeShifter AE Generate Organic 3D Effects. Also... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/shapeshifter-ae-and-freeform-pro-available-for-cs6-mac-win/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FreeForm Pro and Evolution of Style 2</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/freeform-pro-and-evolution-of-style-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/freeform-pro-and-evolution-of-style-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lady&#8217;s turn! Here it is: the female version of Evolution of Style. You may recognize this as part of an ad series done for Garnier. We did an earlier blog posting for Evolution of Style, which showcases the men&#8217;s hair products. All visual effects for this sequence were created entirely in After Effects, by Morgan... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/freeform-pro-and-evolution-of-style-2/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mettle revamps Musa Machina brand</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-revamps-musa-machina-brand/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-revamps-musa-machina-brand/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mettle is in the process of redoing the brand identity for musa machina. This still is part of an ad series that showcases the new logo design. Musa machina is a sound design studio that Mettle often collaborates with. They have offices in Paris, Hong Kong, and Bankok. They have produced work for Bulgari, Chanel,... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/mettle-revamps-musa-machina-brand/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mettle and The Montreal Canadiens</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-and-the-montreal-canadiens/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-and-the-montreal-canadiens/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Mettle, we not only develop software plug-ins, but work on motion graphics projects as well. Our plug-in ideas are often drawn from our real-world experience working on projects, such as this one for The Montreal Canadiens. Mettle is currently working on a sports motion graphics project for our hometown NHL hockey team, The Montreal... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/mettle-and-the-montreal-canadiens/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Mettle Interviews VinhSon Nguyen, CreativeDojo</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-interviews-vinhson-nguyen-creativedojo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-interviews-vinhson-nguyen-creativedojo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abstract Transforming Text Using ShapeShifter for After Effects by VinhSon Nguyen Important info: ShapeShifter AE (Mac version) for CS6 is currently in Beta. ShapeShifter AE  (Windows version) is currently available. Any purchase of ShapeShifter AE for CS5 and CS5.5 will be given an free upgrade to ShapeShifter AE for CS6 when it is launched. Share... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/mettle-interviews-vinhson-nguyen-creativedojo/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Expandables 2 Title Sequence: Tutorial Using After Effects CS6 + ShapeShifter AE</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/expandables-2-title-sequence-tutorial-using-after-effects-cs6-shapeshifter-ae/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/expandables-2-title-sequence-tutorial-using-after-effects-cs6-shapeshifter-ae/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nancy at mettle gives a quick rundown on how to create this parody of The Expendables 2 film title sequence, using CS6 Master Collection (After Effects + PhotoShop) and mettle&#8217;s ShapeShifter AE plug-in. You&#8217;ll handle guns, knives, and over 10 million polygons, all within the safe confines of After Effects.  Free project file available for... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/expandables-2-title-sequence-tutorial-using-after-effects-cs6-shapeshifter-ae/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Jean Piché Creates &#8220;FreeBirds&#8221; Using FreeForm Pro</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/jean-piche-creates-freebirds-using-freeform-pro/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/jean-piche-creates-freebirds-using-freeform-pro/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jean is a composer and video artist living and teaching in Montreal. He created FreeBirds with Mettle&#8217;s FreeForm Pro. He likes the creative freedom that After Effects allows him, rather than working in a dedicated 3D program like Cinema 4D or Maya. &#8220;Freefrom Pro was an unexpected treasure trove. The ability to manipulate arbitrary forms... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/jean-piche-creates-freebirds-using-freeform-pro/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dan Gies Free Puppet Download for FreeForm V2 + FreeForm Pro</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/dan_gies_free_puppet_download/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/dan_gies_free_puppet_download/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dan Gies has created a fully rigged 3D puppet, based on his CO2 character (see below), available now for free download! There is a project file for both FreeForm V2 and FreeForm Pro. Thanks Dan! You may already be familiar with Dan’s work as a digital puppeteer. The video above serves as an overview and... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/dan_gies_free_puppet_download/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eran Stern’s Latest Tutorial: Reality Show Teaser Using ShapeShifter AE, Trapcode and GenArts Products</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/eran-sterns-latest-tutorial-reality-show-teaser-using-shapeshifter-ae-particular-and-genarts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/eran-sterns-latest-tutorial-reality-show-teaser-using-shapeshifter-ae-particular-and-genarts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eran Stern has a new After Effects tutorial posted on his site. It&#8217;s a teaser for an upcoming reality show created with stock footage from artbeats.com. It incorporates plug ins from Mettle, GenArts and Red Giant, with some tricks in After Effects, to create a fun, fresh piece. Great job Eran! Don&#8217;t Wait, Create! Share Tweet]]></description>
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		<title>Sexy Radio Likes Experimettle</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/sexy-radio-likes-experimettle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/sexy-radio-likes-experimettle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 17:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We really like a site called Sexy Radio, and the feeling seems to be mutual! Sexy Radio is a music and lifestyle site based in Paris. We&#8217;d like to thank them for posting some of our Experimettle work. Merci mille fois! This clip was created with FreeForm Pro, using the Generator feature. Visual by Chris... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/sexy-radio-likes-experimettle/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FreeForm V2 for CS6: Fast, Flexible and Ferocious!</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/freeform-v2-for-cs6-fast-flexible-and-ferocious/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/freeform-v2-for-cs6-fast-flexible-and-ferocious/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 19:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you may have noticed, FreeForm is no longer bundled in CS6. Luckily, a much faster version, FreeForm V2, is available for CS5 and CS6, at mettle.com.    Of course, all projects created with the version of FreeForm that came bundled with CS5 can be opened with FreeForm V2. FreeForm V2 is a must-have 3D... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/freeform-v2-for-cs6-fast-flexible-and-ferocious/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FreeForm V2 Used for 3D Morphing in Evolution of Style</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/freeform-v2-used-for-3d-morphing-in-evolution-of-style/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/freeform-v2-used-for-3d-morphing-in-evolution-of-style/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 03:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This sequence was created entirely in After Effects, by Morgan Préleur at noside.fr, using the FreeForm V2 plug-in. Here at mettle, we are often asked how FreeForm was used in this sequence. Here is what Morgan Préleur has to say: Re:Flex was used for the body alignments and face morphing while mettle&#8217;s Freeform V2 handled all... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/freeform-v2-used-for-3d-morphing-in-evolution-of-style/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ancient Journeys Blazing Fast / FreeForm V2</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/ancient-journeys-blazing-fast-freeform-v2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/ancient-journeys-blazing-fast-freeform-v2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 17:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gary Bird of Perth Australia created this in After Effects, as part of a sting for a kids&#8217; history program. He uses Mettle&#8217;s FreeForm V2 to add relief to the map and create the fluttering flag, amongst other things. The free project file is also available for download below. FreeForm V2 is blazing fast, with... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/ancient-journeys-blazing-fast-freeform-v2/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>French Flair Shows in Film Title Sequence by Sonia Rechaux</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/french-film-title-sequence-uses-shapeshifter-ae/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The French have a certain &#8220;je ne sais quoi&#8221; when it comes to style. This really shows in the film title sequence for the movie Praschan Requiem, created by Sonia Rechaux. Sonia Rechaux is a 2D/3D animator based in Bretagne, France. She also happens to use ShapeShifter AE, and makes great use of the Generator. Bravo et... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/french-film-title-sequence-uses-shapeshifter-ae/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Bevel Made Me Do It</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/the-bevel-made-me-do-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lots of variety in our latest FREE After Effects Project File: Bevels and Styles. There are 14 different Bevels, 11 different Styles, and 1 animated Bevel. Wow. Very dynamic. Chris at Mettle has created this great-looking and very handy project file using our ShapeShifter AE plug-in. Great work Chris!    Share Tweet]]></description>
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		<title>mettle + mamoworld = Amazing New Products!</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-mamoworld-amazing-new-products/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mettle.com/mettle-mamoworld-amazing-new-products/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mettle, creators of Next-Gen 3D plug-ins for After Effects, and mamoworld, developers of MochaImport+ and iExpressions, are pleased to announce they’re joining forces. An agreement has been reached between both companies, to co-develop new products for After Effects, and other hosts. While each company will continue to sell and develop their own products, they will... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/mettle-mamoworld-amazing-new-products/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Captain America</title>
		<link>http://www.mettle.com/captain-america/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Eperjesy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ShapeShifter Ae and FreeForm Pro work together to save the world! Captain America&#8217;s shield can be made entirely in After Effects, leaving you more time to don that superhero outfit and race off to save the world. You don&#8217;t have to sit in front of your computer, wrestling with your 3D program, waiting for render... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/captain-america/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome to the Mettle Blog</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mettle is a company that produces Next-Gen 3D plug-ins for Adobe After Effects. We are an independent third-party developer. That means we develop and sell our own software products; plug-ins that we think will help After Effects users create more cool stuff, faster and easier. We also give away many free project files and presets,... <a href="http://www.mettle.com/welcome/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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