Andrew Kramer : Creative COW Library http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew Andrew Kramer's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net Set Extensions http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/Set_Extensions.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/Set_Extensions.php In this video tutorial from Creative COW you will learn how to extend a virtual set with custom Matte Painting and how to link several Motion Trackers into one null object. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT Demon Face Warp http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/Demon_Face_Warp.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/Demon_Face_Warp.php In this After Effects video tutorial from Creative COW you will how to create a Demon Face Warp effect using a real actor. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT Day to Night http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/Day_to_Night.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/Day_to_Night.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn how to turn day into night using Adobe After Effects. The Day to Night effect is used in many movies to easily change shots taken into the day time to look like they happened at night. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT Cool 3D Room http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/3D_Room.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/3D_Room.php In this video tutorial from Creative COW you will learn how to create a 3D room entirely in Adobe After Effects. Where once it was thought this could only be done using a 3D program like 3ds Max, it can now be done completely in AE. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT Freezing Time http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/timeFreezeCow.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/timeFreezeCow.php In this video tutorial from Creative COW you will learn how to create Time Freeze in Adobe After Effects. This effect is currently being used in Heros and other popular TV shows. Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT Creating a Light Saber http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/lightsaber.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/lightsaber.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn how to create a light saber. Surprisingly enough, this is something that is still being asked about in the Adobe After Effects forum. Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT Frame Rate Conversion http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/fps.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/fps.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn about the frame rate converter in Adobe After Effects. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT After Effects Expressions Simplified http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/magazine_ae_expressions.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/magazine_ae_expressions.php In this After Effects tutorial from The Creative COW Magazine, see through the confusion of After Effects Expressions with just a few simple steps. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:14:01 GMT Simulated Lighting http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/lighting.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/lighting.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn how to add simulated light to a scene using Adobe After Effects. Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT Fun with Ink http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/ink.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/ink.php In this video tutorial from Creative COW.net you will learn how to create ink splotches in After Effects. This effect is something people are always asking how to do in the AE forum. Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT Creating Light Streaks http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/nano.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/nano.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn how to create light streaks as seen in the new Nano iPod commercial using Adobe After Effects. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMT Create 3D Reflections http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/reflections.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/reflections.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn how to create ray traced light reflections inside of Adobe After Effects. Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMT After Effects Flip Book Effect http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/flipbook.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/flipbook.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net, you will learn about the flip book effect in Adobe After Effects and other techniques. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMT Simple Bleach Bypass http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/bleach.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/bleach.php In this video tutorial, Creative COW leader Andrew Kramer demonstrates a very fast bleach bypass effect that you can do in Adobe After Effects. Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMT After Effects Depth of Field http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/dof.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/dof.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn how to create the depth of field effect (dof) in After Effects and other professional techniques. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMT Render Tips and HD Proxies http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/proxies.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/proxies.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn how to use proxies inside of After Effects 7.0. Thu, 11 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT HDR Imagery and 32 BPC http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/hdr.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/hdr.php In this video tutorial, Creative COW leader Andrew Kramer gives us a practical look at HDR Imagery and 32 bits per channel inside of After Effects 7.0. Fri, 21 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT Basic Color Keying Techniques http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/colorkey.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/colorkey.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn the basics of green-screening using Keylight. This is a sample of the training found in the Creative Cow Master Series DVD: Serious Effects and Compositing - Advanced Techniques for After Effects 7, is now available. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT Creating a Slideshow http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/slideshows.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/slideshows.php In this video tutorial, Creative COW Leader Andrew Kramer shows you how to create a slideshow with some cool effects and timesaving methods in After Effects. Wed, 12 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT Text Blur http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/text_blur.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/text_blur.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Andrew Kramer shows you how to use the Per-Character Text Blur effect, a new feature in After Effects 7. Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT Blemish Removal http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/blemish_removal.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/blemish_removal.php They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. Recently Andrew Kramer explained this technique in answer to a question in the AE forum at Creativecow, but then felt he could better show the technique in a video tutorial. So, heres CreativeCOWs Andrew Kramer demonstrating blemish removal in After Effects 7. Sat, 04 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT 3D Compositing http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/3dcompositing.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/3dcompositing.php In this video tutorial, Andrew Kramer demonstrates 3D Compositing in After Effects 6.5. Youll create 3D Camera Depth of Field, Move Layers in 3D Space and Animate the Camera, adding Effects. Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMT Sky Replacement http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/sky_replacement.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/sky_replacement.php In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW.net you will learn a basic sky replacement using a linear wipe and motion tracking in Adobe After Effects. The tutorial project will finish with a simple color correction using an adjustment layer and curves. Mon, 12 Sep 2005 07:00:00 GMT After Effects 101 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/aftereffects101.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/aftereffects101.php Just bought and installed After Effects? Not sure what to do next? In this video tutorial, Andrew Kramer gives you a quick start -- going through the basics of After Effects. You will also cover most of the features of the user Interface and how to import video, some simple effects, keyframes & rendering. Fri, 29 Jul 2005 07:00:00 GMT Deinterlace http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/deinterlace.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/deinterlace.php In this video tutorial from Creative COW you will learn a quick and easy way to deinterlace your video and also learn about track mattes and how to properly intrepret footage settings. Fri, 15 Jul 2005 07:00:00 GMT