http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl Carl Larsen'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 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/red-giant-motion-graphics.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/red-giant-motion-graphics.php In this tutorial, Telescope Media Group's Carl Larsen shows you how to create a motion graphics logo using an array of 3D particles, built with Trapcode Form. He'll show you how you can do in After Effects what, under most circumstances, must be done in a 3D application. Get ready to learn the true power of 3D particle systems in AE. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:44:39 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/filemanagement.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/filemanagement.php In this video tutorial, Creative COW contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to archive a project with shared assets using the consolidate footage and collect Files commands. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:30:26 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/camera_raw_sequence.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/camera_raw_sequence.php 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. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:55:33 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/simulating_whip_pans.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/simulating_whip_pans.php In this video tutorial, Creative COW contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to create a whip pan (swish pan) effect using Adobe After Effects built in tools. Sun, 24 May 2009 20:01:09 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/child_tracking2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/child_tracking2.php In this video tutorial, Creative COW contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to use the track a child expression to create an interesting title sequence in Adobe After Effects. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:25:17 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/child_tracking.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/child_tracking.php In this video tutorial, Creative COW contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to track the position of a parented layer using expressions in Adobe After Effects. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:31:17 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/removing_chromatic_aberration.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/removing_chromatic_aberration.php In this tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to remove chromatic aberration from your footage using Adobe After Effects. If you are wondering what chromatic aberration is, don't worry he explains that too. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:15:51 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/simple25d_rig_removal.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/simple25d_rig_removal.php In this tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to approach a 2.5D rig removal shot using Photoshop, After Effects and the Mocha AE tracker. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:22:52 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/vehicle_rig.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/vehicle_rig.php In this tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to build an expression-based vehicle rig that automatically calculates the rotation of its wheels based on the movement of the vehicle chassis. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:18:56 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/droste_effect.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/droste_effect.php In this tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to use the Pixel Bender Toolkit to create a recursive image set in Adobe After Effects CS4. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:29:09 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/analyzing_motion.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/analyzing_motion.php In this tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Carl Larsen will show you how to use offset tracking to analyze the motion of an object over time. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/cube_world4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/cube_world4.php In this tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Carl Larsen shows you how to track a lens flare onto a 360 degree camera-aware environment using Trapcode Horizon. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/cube_world3.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/cube_world3.php In this tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Carl Larsen shows you how to track a lens flare onto the surface of a 360 degree camera-aware environment without the use of a third-party plug-in. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/Cow_Magazine_Workflow3-0_fix_it_in_pre.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/Cow_Magazine_Workflow3-0_fix_it_in_pre.php Looking for smooth shoots even on extreme locations? Want a pain-free post? 24P, film look, Depth of Field converter, advanced compositing and sound design -- its all here. In this Creative Cow Magazine extra from the Workflow 3.0 issue, Carl Larsen shows you how to avoid problems through planning, along with invaluable tips for cinematic storytelling on a tight schedule. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/cube_world2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/cube_world2.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Carl Larsen shows you how to build a title sequence within the 360 degree environment created in part one of this tutorial series. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/cube_world1.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/cube_world1.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Carl Larsen shows you how to create a 360 degree camera-aware environment in After Effects without the use of third-party plug-ins. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT