Cool for the Summer AMV — free drop breakdown
a lighter summer edit — full project file, free to grab and pick apart. use it to learn.
"cool for the summer" is a lighter, warmer edit — and it's completely free.
why i made it free
wanted a project file that anyone just getting into editing could open up and learn from without dropping a dollar. this one's simpler than my other AMVs — fewer layers, cleaner structure, easier to follow.
if you've never opened an after effects project before, start here. seriously.
the vibe
summer, sunset, warm tones. i pulled from lighter anime scenes — nothing too heavy or fight-heavy. wanted it to feel like a warm sunday afternoon instead of a fight scene.
what you'll learn opening it
- how to layer LUTs properly
- how to time cuts to lyrics (not just the beat)
- how to use overlays without them looking cheesy
- basic SFX placement
how to get the most out of it
don't just watch the finished video. open the .aep, mute one layer at a time, and see what each element is actually doing. that's how you actually learn — by breaking it down.
why free tho
honestly the best editors in the community share their process. i learned from people who did that for me. this is me passing it forward. if you make something cool with it tag me.