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Adobe After Effects
Promo BreakdownPromo Breakdown

In this video tutorial, CreativeCOW leader, Eran Stern discusses the development process for the DVD. Eran also demonstrates his design methods using Boris Continuum Complete 6.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   07/03/2009
Author: Eran Stern
CalDigit
New VR Mini from CalDigitNew VR Mini from CalDigit

CreativeCOW leader Jerry Hofmann takes a look at CalDigit's new VR mini -- serious storage small enough for your pocket.

Review   07/01/2009
Author: Jerry Hofmann
Autodesk 3ds Max
Introduction to 3ds Max 2010 Particle Paint HelperIntroduction to 3ds Max 2010 Particle Paint Helper

In this 3ds Max 2010 tutorial, Michael Hurwicz Michael Hurwicz looks at the new Particle Paint feature, which allows you to spray particle seeds on any object. You then use new operators in the Particle Flow system to convert these seeds to particles. The tutorial demonstrates freehand painting and uses the new Birth Paint operator to convert the seeds to particles.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/30/2009
Author: Michael Hurwicz
Business & Marketing
Free video and demo reel hosting comes to Creative COWFree video and demo reel hosting comes to Creative COW

CreativeCOW.net has added free hosting for demo reels, music videos, commercials, short films, trailers and other media files that our members want to use to promote their businesses or just show their work. We support up to 900 pixels wide, up to 100MB in size, with AAC audio encoding.

Review, Editorial, Feature, Business   06/28/2009
Author: Ron Lindeboom
Autodesk 3ds Max
Introduction to 3ds Max 2010 Graphite Modeling ToolsIntroduction to 3ds Max 2010 Graphite Modeling Tools

In this 3ds Max 2010 tutorial, Michael Hurwicz introduces the new Graphite Modeling Tools, and in particular the Generate Topology feature, which allows you to quickly change the underlying structure of an editable poly to resemble bricks, tiles, diamond shapes, and a number of other options. The tutorial uses bricks as a demonstration of this capability.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/26/2009
Author: Michael Hurwicz
Cinematography
The Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle for the Canon 5D MKIIThe Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle for the Canon 5D MKII

If you are using the Canon 5D MKII or Nikon D90 for their gorgeous HD video, or even thinking about it, you need to read this. Creative COW Contributing Editor Jim Harvey shows how the Redrock Micro DSLR Bundle makes these cameras even more useful for video shooters, then shows how he and other pros are using it, in the field and in the studio. Jim is enthusiastic about the possiblities it opens up, and thinks you will be too.

Review   06/23/2009
Author: Jim Harvey
Red Giant plug-ins
Creating a Summer Blockbuster Film LookCreating a Summer Blockbuster Film Look

In this action packed episode of Red Giant TV, Sin City's Visual Effects Supervisor - and the new Creative Director of Red Giant Software - Stu Maschwitz, shows you how to get the Summer Blockbuster look seen in Transformers 2, Terminator: Salvation, and The Taking of Pelham 123. Stu shares valuable techniques for enhancing your footage with Magic Bullet Looks and Colorista - the technologies he invented for his own use on feature films.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/23/2009
Author: Stu Maschwitz
Autodesk 3ds Max
Introduction to 3ds Max 2010 Viewport Label MenusIntroduction to 3ds Max 2010 Viewport Label Menus

In this 3ds Max 2010 tutorial, Michael Hurwicz looks at the new viewport label menus, which provide quicker access to some of the most common viewport-related functions, such as showing statistics, showing and hiding the grid, changing the view (e.g. front, back, perspective), and changing the shading mode (e.g. smooth and highlights, wireframe, edged faces)..

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/22/2009
Author: Michael Hurwicz
Adobe After Effects
AE Quicktips #8: Camera Raw SequencesAE Quicktips #8: Camera Raw Sequences

In this video tutorial, Creative COW contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to import a .jpeg or .tiff sequence into Adobe After Effects with Adobe Camera Raw development settings applied.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/19/2009
Author: Carl Larsen
particle Illusion
Star Trek Transport Effect Part 2Star Trek Transport Effect Part 2

In this video tutorial, Creative COW leader Alan Lorence of Wondertouch shows how to create the transporter effect from the new Star Trek movie using particleIllusion 3.0. This is part 2 of 2.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/11/2009
Author: Alan Lorence
particle Illusion
Star Trek Transport Effect Part 1Star Trek Transport Effect Part 1

In this video tutorial, Creative COW leader Alan Lorence of Wondertouch shows how to create the transporter effect from the new Star Trek movie using particleIllusion 3.0. This is part 1 of 2.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/11/2009
Author: Alan Lorence
Red Giant plug-ins
Creating a Text to Sand TransitionCreating a Text to Sand Transition

In this episode of Red Giant TV, Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to create the effect of text (or a logo) dissolving to sand and blowing away. You'll also learn how to reverse the transition, so that sand forms into text.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/10/2009
Author: Aharon Rabinowitz
Trapcode
Creating a 3D picture Montage with Trapcode ParticularCreating a 3D picture Montage with Trapcode Particular

In this Episode, Rob Birnholz shows you a great technique for quickly creating a 3D picture montage with Trapcode Particular. It takes just minutes to set up, but can save you hours of work.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/10/2009
Author: Rob Birnholz
Boris FX
Using After Effects Masks with Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE Extruded TextUsing After Effects Masks with Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE Extruded Text

In this Boris FX video tutorial we show you how to use an After Effects mask to define custom extrusion curves as well as the baseline for text characters in Boris Continuum Complete's Extruded Text filter.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/05/2009
Author: Dirk de Jong
Adobe After Effects
Paint Stroke MorphPaint Stroke Morph

In this video tutorial, CreativeCOW leader, Eran Stern demonstrates using paint strokes brushes to automatically morph between path shapes.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   06/05/2009
Author: Eran Stern
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
Storytelling, Reality, and Utopians of the ImageStorytelling, Reality, and Utopians of the Image

An Introduction to the Stereoscopic 3D Creative COW Magazine Issue - From the time we first heard stories as humans, we have wanted to be persuaded by illusions. When we are, we never say, That could never happen, because it just did.

Editorial   06/02/2009
Author: Tim Wilson
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
Perception and The Art of 3D StorytellingPerception and The Art of 3D Storytelling

By working in the area between what you see, and what you can see, Brian Gardner is helping re-write the rules of 3D filmmaking - right before your very eyes.

Tutorial, Feature, People / Interview   06/02/2009
Author: Brian Gardner
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
Tiny Stereoscopic Rigs - Big PicturesTiny Stereoscopic Rigs - Big Pictures

In this article from the Stereoscopic 3D issue of The Creative COW Magazine, Bernie Laramie, co-founder of Stereoscope, discusses rigs and stereoscopic hardware used in creating high-end 3D movies.

Tutorial, Feature, People / Interview   06/02/2009
Author: Bernie Laramie
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
All In - Dreamworks Animation Goes All 3DAll In - Dreamworks Animation Goes All 3D

DreamWorks wasn't the first to make a modern-day 3D animated movie. But they were the first to commit to do nothing else, and to commit to start-to-finish 3D authoring for all of it.

Feature, People / Interview   06/02/2009
Author: Jim Mainard
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
IMAX - The Biggest Name in 3DIMAX - The Biggest Name in 3D

IMAX talks about what they look for in bringing 3D to their screens. IMAX has made a big commitment to 3D exhibition: 200 new screens coming on line as quickly as possible, with IMAX producing all of their documentaries in stereoscopic 3D.

Feature, People / Interview   06/02/2009
Author: Greg Foster
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
The 3D Zone: Its Past & Its FutureThe 3D Zone: Its Past & Its Future

The world expert in the history of 3D imaging looks at its past to see into its future. Along the way, he looks at the role of comics in the evolution of 3D storytelling, the importance of anaglyph even today, and why 3D is going to stick around this time.

Feature   06/02/2009
Author: Ray Zone
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
FotoKem: 3D DIFotoKem: 3D DI

FotoKem opened as a film lab in 1963, and has continued to evolve and expand. Here are some of the tools they're using as the industry, and their business, now adds another dimension.

Tutorial, Feature, People / Interview   06/02/2009
Author: John Daro
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
The 3DVXThe 3DVX

Stereoscopic, uncompressed 10-bit HD RAW - from a pair of modded DVX100s!

Feature, People / Interview   06/02/2009
Author: Jason Goodman
Adobe After Effects
Nosferatu becomes Orlok the Vampire in 3D!Nosferatu becomes Orlok the Vampire in 3D!

Nosferatu, the first vampire movie, and some say still the best, rises again in 3D! Chris Heuer used desktop tools including AE and Mocha to breathe new life into this classic of world cinema.

Feature   06/02/2009
Author: Chris Heuer
Business & Marketing
Taking the Lay of the Land in 2009Taking the Lay of the Land in 2009

In this article from Creative COW Magazine, Ron Lindeboom looks at some ideas that can help your business grow when markets are weak.

Business   06/02/2009
Author: Ron Lindeboom
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