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Adobe After Effects basics | Creating an Ocean
In this basic tutorial, Omar Alkattan demonstrates how to create an ocean with After Effects and only After Effects. We'll touch on 3D layers, Fractal Noise Effects, and CC toner fx.
Tutorial 11/25/2009
Author: Omar Alkattan |
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Red Giant plug-ins | Creating a 3D Thunderstorm Scene from Still Images
In this tutorial, Freelance Designer Robert Hranitzky shows you how to create a realistic 3D Thunderstorm scene - using just 2 still images. He'll use Photopshop Vanishing Point for the building, After Effects 3D to light it, Trapocode Particular for the rain, and Trapcode Horizon to create an infinite sky background.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/24/2009
Author: Robert Hranitzky |
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RE:Vision Effects | Twixtor Speed Ramp in FCP
This video tutorial gives an overview of how to use Twixtor within Final Cut Pro. You will see an example using both the Frame number and the Speed option to do a speed ramp in Twixtor.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/23/2009
Author: Lori Freitag |
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Boris FX | Boris Continuum Complete 3D Objects in Apple Motion
This video tutorial from Dirk de Jong shows Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug's Extruded Text filter running in Apple Motion to demonstrate how BCC 3D Objects can integrate into a Motion 3D scene by making use of Motion's 3D camera.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/20/2009
Author: Dirk de Jong |
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Convergent Design | nano takes EX3 to new level
In today's High Definition video production world, digital acquisition is now the mainstream workflow for a wide spectrum of production levels. In this article, CreativeCOW leader Michael Palmer takes a look at Convergent Design's new nanoFlash SDI/HDMI digital recorder.
Review, Editorial 11/20/2009
Author: Michael Palmer |
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CoreMelt Plugins New ! | CoreMelt - Sky Replace in Final Cut Pro
Apple Pro Video Trainer Mikey Bouchereau demonstrates how to instantly replace an over exposed or blown out sky straight on the timeline in Final Cut Pro. By using the Sky Replace tool in the Pigment set of color correction tools, you can avoid a time consuming trip to After Effects or Motion.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/19/2009
Author: Mikey Bouchereau |
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RE:Vision Effects | Twixtor Fit-to-Fill in FCP
Overview of how to use Twixtor within Final Cut Pro to lengthen or shorten a sequence to fit into a specified gap using the frame number option in Twixtor.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/16/2009
Author: Lori Freitag |
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Adobe After Effects | The Pen Tool
Useful tips for working with the pen tool, controlling masks and rotoscoping with After Effects.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/16/2009
Author: Eran Stern |
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Red Giant plug-ins | Creating an Apparition Effect with Trapcode Particular
In this tutorial, Michael Park shows you how to create an Apparition effect with Trapcode particular, as seen in a film that shall not be named. You'll learn how to create realistic shadows with Red Giant Warp. Also, you'll be introduced to color correction techniques using the After Effects standard toolset, as well as Magic Bullet Looks. In addition, you'll get a sneak peak at Michael Park's upcoming Creative Cow Master Series DVD: Practical Particles.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/16/2009
Author: Michael Park |
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Boris FX | Flicker and Shake with BCC 6 FxPlug
Flicker and Shake is an auto-animating filter which uses bursts of synchronized Exposure, Glow, Blur, X or Y displacement, and RGB channel offset to create a flicker effect for video or graphics elements. The flicker effect has been made popular by recent television commercials and film trailers.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/13/2009
Author: Dirk de Jong |
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Autodesk 3ds Max | Three Books on 3ds Max
Creative Cow Leader Michael Hurwicz looks at three books on 3ds Max (two new ones based on 3ds Max 2010, and one based on 3ds Max 2009) and finds each useful in its own way.
Review 11/13/2009
Author: Michael Hurwicz |
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Zaxwerks | Controlling Zaxwerks ProAnimator Pivot-Point
Controlling ProAnimator's pivot point has always been a daunting task! In this video tutorial, Creative COW leader, Serge Hamad will share with you a simple but very effective trick to gain ABSOLUTE control over the Pivot-Point and consequently greatly enhance your ProAnimator animations.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 11/10/2009
Author: Serge Hamad |
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Adobe After Effects basics | Creating a Sunset View
In this simple tutorial, Omar Alkattan demonstrates how to create a sunset view with After Effects and only After Effects. We'll touch on 3D layers, Fractal Noise Effects, simple masks and reflections.
Tutorial 11/05/2009
Author: Omar Alkattan |
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Adobe After Effects | The Pusher
In this video tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Eran Stern creates a watery liquid push effect and color corrects the shot using the bundled Color Finesse plug-in.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 10/30/2009
Author: Eran Stern |
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Genarts Sapphire | Boombox Sonic Wave Effect
Learn to make the most requested effect shot in the GenArts Demo Reel. In this tutorial, Todd Prives will take you through the steps to create a series of sonic waves emitting from a boombox using Sapphire plug-ins and Adobe After Effects as seen in the GenArts Demo Reel.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 10/27/2009
Author: Todd Prives |
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Adobe Encore DVD | Encore: Frameserving From Adobe Premiere Pro
In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Jeff Bellune guides you on a trip from Adobe Premiere Pro to Adobe Encore using the Debugmode Frameserver plug-in. Adobe Encore CS4 added a new feature that allowed a live Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 sequence to be added to an Encore DVD or Blu-ray project. But what about Encore version CS3 or earlier? The Debugmode Frameserver lets you send a Premiere sequence to older versions of Encore without having to first render an intermediate file from Premiere.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 10/22/2009
Author: Jeff Bellune |
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Red Giant plug-ins | Creating a Motion Graphics Film Title Treatment
In this tutorial, Motion graphics designer and director Chad Bonanno helps you recreate the titles he designed for the feature film Dreamgirls. You'll learn how to create a cool shimmering confetti effect with Trapcode Particular, as well as how to reveal text with Knoll Light Factory Pro.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 10/21/2009
Author: Chad Bonanno |
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Cinema 4D | Spooky Wall Tracking
In this video tutorial, Chris Martin shows you how to create a hole in a wall and track it using Syntheyes and Cinema 4D.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 10/20/2009
Author: Chris Martin |
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Business & Marketing | Business as Unusual as Possible
Sitting tight through changing times isn't a solution. It's the opposite of a solution. Great ideas are a dime a dozen. The challenge is finding a way to earn more than a dime from them. As encouragement, here are some insights for success that I've come across lately.
Business 10/15/2009
Author: Tim Wilson |
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Art of the Edit | Making Big Plans
Today, South Africa. Tomorrow, the world. Eugen and his colleagues at 3DTree carefully plan every job, plan how to extend their creativity - and yes, their expansion into Hollywood.
Feature, People / Interview 10/15/2009
Author: Eugen Olsen |
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DaVinci - NEW ! | DaVinci - Rebuilding the Brand for the 21st Century
How's this for chutzpah? The DaVinci customers at Blackmagic Design buy the company, to set it back on the right path - making big investments, expanding service while slashing fees, accelerating development, and rebuilding Da Vinci from their own experience as its customers.
Feature, People / Interview 10/15/2009
Author: Grant Petty |
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Art of the Edit | Molecule Fueled Imagination
Film? Television? Production? Post? Visual effects? Animation? Stereoscopic 3D? Interactive design? By answering Yes, all of the above, The Molecule keeps its eyes beyond the horizon.
Feature, People / Interview 10/15/2009
Author: Chris Healer |
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