AEJuice Retro Style is a two‑hour online course that teaches intermediate After Effects users how to create 80’s retro‑style animations. Led by Cameron Pierron, it guides you through recreating four scenes using After Effects 2020 and several optional plugins.
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About AEJuice Retro Style
AEJuice Retro Style is an introductory, roughly two‑hour training course for Adobe After Effects that focuses on creating 80’s retro‑style animations. Instructor Cameron Pierron walks learners through the full workflow for four distinct scenes, covering reference gathering, animation techniques, and professional workflow tips. The course material, including project files and step‑by‑step guidance, is delivered via the Teachable platform, allowing progress tracking and playback on any device. While the core lessons run on Adobe After Effects 2020 or newer, several optional plugins—such as Plugin Everything Deep Glow, Red Giant Universe: AV Club, Zaebects Signal, and Boris FX Sapphire S_LensFlare—are used to enhance the visual style. The class is rated intermediate but is structured to be accessible to users with limited prior experience.
Features
- Recreate four retro-style animations in After Effects from start to finish
- Techniques for achieving the 80’s retro vibe
- Guidance on searching for references and getting inspired
- Tips for improving your professional workflow
- Follow instructor Cameron Pierron step by step, with all course materials included
- Uses plugins such as Plugin Everything Deep Glow, Red Giant Universe: AV Club, Zaebects Signal, and Boris FX Sapphire S_LensFlare to enhance the look
Best for
Intermediate After Effects users who want a guided, project‑based introduction to 80’s retro‑style animation techniques.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects version does AEJuice Retro Style need?
The course is built around Adobe After Effects 2020, and the developer lists 2020 or newer as the required version.
What plugins does AEJuice Retro Style use?
The course references Plugin Everything Deep Glow, Red Giant Universe: AV Club, Zaebects Signal, and Boris FX Sapphire S_LensFlare; Yanobox Nodes 3 is optional and macOS‑only.
How do I access AEJuice Retro Style after purchasing?
After enrolling, you receive an email invitation to the Teachable platform where the lessons can be streamed and progress tracked on any device.
Do I need prior experience to take AEJuice Retro Style?
The material is rated intermediate, but the instructor provides step‑by‑step guidance so that limited prior experience is not a barrier.
Is AEJuice Retro Style free?
The catalog lists the course as free, but access is described as requiring a purchase, indicating a potential pricing conflict.
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