http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge Serge Hamad's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/pa_pivot_point.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/pa_pivot_point.php 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. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:42:07 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/invig_training.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/invig_training.php Need 3D modeling inside Adobe After Effects? Then you need this DVD! Creative COW Leader and Contributing Editor Serge Hamad shares his award-winning motion graphic expertise to unlock the power of the Zaxwerks Invigorator AE plug-in. Even if you've got no 3D modeling experience whatsoever, Serge will show you how easy it can be, and how great it can look. And even advanced AE and Zaxwerks users will find plenty of tips and tricks to work more effectively. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/custom_edges.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/custom_edges.php In this tutorial, Creative Cow leader Serge Hamad demonstrates everything you need to know about creating a Custom Edge in Zaxwerks Invigorator and ProAnimator. Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/filmstrip.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/filmstrip.php In this quick tutorial, Serge Hamad uses Zaxwerks Invigorator to create a 3D Filmstrip. This method is also useful for creating those flying ribbons that are so popular in the commercials now. You'll need Invigorator classic for this. Tue, 15 Mar 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi5.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi5.php Many of you have seen Serge Hamad's various animations in the After Effects forum at CreativeCOW. In this 5-part tutorial, Serge demonstrates the steps involved in re-creating his "Golden COW." In this tutorial you will be creating the egg. This is the final step in this animation. Mon, 23 Aug 2004 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi4.php Many of you have seen Serge Hamad's various animations in the After Effects forum at CreativeCOW. In this 5-part tutorial, Serge demonstrates the steps involved in re-creating his "Golden COW." In this tutorial you will be creating the cage around the planet. You will need 3D Stroke from Trapcode as well as Invigorator Pro or Classic for this one. Note that with Invigorator Classic you won't be able to open the provided AEP though. The emphasis in this tutorial is on the use of the transparency mapping technique. Wed, 18 Aug 2004 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi3.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi3.php Many of you have seen Serge Hamad's various animations in the After Effects forum at CreativeCOW. In this 5-part tutorial, Serge demonstrates the steps involved in re-creating his "Golden COW." In part two, we create the Aura and the Planet. You'll need Image Lounge and Knoll's Light Factory from Red Giant Software and Zaxwerk's Invigorator. If you don't have these plug-ins, download the demos to follow along. Mon, 26 Jul 2004 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi2.php Many of you have seen Serge Hamads various animations in the After Effects forum at CreativeCOW. In this 5-part tutorial, Serge demonstrates the steps involved in re-creating his Golden COW. In part two, we create the Aura and the Planet. Youll need Image Lounge and Knolls Light Factory from Red Giant Software and Zaxwerks Invigorator. If you dont have these plug-ins, download the demos to follow along. Fri, 23 Jul 2004 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi1.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/sci_fi1.php Many of you have seen Serge Hamad's various animations in the After Effects forum at CreativeCOW. In this 5-part tutorial, Serge demonstrates the steps invoved in re-creating his "Golden COW." In part one, we create the nebula. You'll need Image Lounge from Red Giant Software. If you don't have it, download the demo. Tue, 08 Jun 2004 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/messenger.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/messenger.php Serge Hamad demonstrates the technique of layer mapping in Zaxwerks Invigorator. This tutorial assumes that you have some previous exposure to the plug-in. If you don't have the plug-in, download the demo so that you can follow along. Serge uses the Pro Version, but you can accomplish the technique with the Classic Version as well. Sat, 27 Jul 2002 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/parenting.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/parenting.php An easy way to make any number of layers follow the movements of a single layer is to use the Parenting feature in After Effects 5.5. In this article, Serge Hamad demonstrates the power of parenting in some of the different situations you may encounter in your production studio instead of the usual robotic animation exercises that you may have seen elsewhere. Mon, 15 Jul 2002 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/proxies.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/proxies.php One of the best ways of speeding your work in AE is to use low- resolutions proxies to substitute your original footage. This will increase the speed while previewing or rendering your work tremendously, especially if you are working with 3D. A proxy can be a lower resolution still or movie and you can replace it by the original footage at any time just by clicking on the respective proxy button on your footage window. In this article, Serge Hamad explains the procedure while creating a 3d ride through a corridor. Fri, 07 Jun 2002 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/ring.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/ring.php Serge Hamad uses Zaxwerks Invigorator to create 'Lord of the COW Ring' in response to a question in the Zaxwerks COW. Everyone wanted to know how to recreate the ring in that much talked about movie, 'Lord of the Ring. Fri, 18 Jan 2002 08:00:00 GMT