http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran Eran Stern'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/stern_eran/the-pen-tool.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/the-pen-tool.php Useful tips for working with the pen tool, controlling masks and rotoscoping with After Effects. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:07:59 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/The_Pusher.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/The_Pusher.php 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. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:09:44 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/autumn_movies.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/autumn_movies.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Eran Stern designs a high impact motion graphics promo using Zaxwerks 3d serpentine plug-in. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:04:58 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/color_link.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/color_link.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Eran Stern creates a colorful disco tunnel using shape layers and matching the look to a video footage using the color link effect. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:14:26 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MarkersLeaks.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MarkersLeaks.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Eran Stern gives an introduction to custom effects which trigger actions using layer markers inside of Adobe After Effects. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:03:28 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Promo_Breakdown_BCC.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Promo_Breakdown_BCC.php 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. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:48:57 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Paint_Strokes_Morph.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Paint_Strokes_Morph.php In this video tutorial, CreativeCOW leader, Eran Stern demonstrates using paint strokes brushes to automatically morph between path shapes. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:19:01 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/red_giant_transporter.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/red_giant_transporter.php In this episode, Chief Engineer Eran Stern works furiously to get his Starship's transporters back on-line to rescue a fellow crew member trapped on a hostile planet. But time is running out. Will Eran be able to build the transporter in After Effects in time? Tue, 19 May 2009 19:19:37 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Blowing_Flowers.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Blowing_Flowers.php In this video tutorial, CreativeCOW leader, Eran Stern demonstrates how to create flower trails using Trapcode Particular in this special holiday episode. You'll also work with the light emitter and use 3D layer to obscure particles. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:48:55 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Adjustment_Lights.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Adjustment_Lights.php In this After Effects tutorial, Eran Stern teaches you how to control the scattering of light in a composition using adjustment light. Eran creates a 3D world of dancing actors with realistic lights and shadows for a fictional show called 'Born to Dance'. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:48:14 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Sci-Fi_02.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Sci-Fi_02.php In this video tutorial, CreativeCOW leader, Eran Stern takes the next step in the science fiction classic and finalizes the promo by projecting graphics in space from a flying saucer. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:59:06 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Sci-Fi_01.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Sci-Fi_01.php In this video tutorial, Eran Stern shows you the first step to create a retro design title animation for a fictional sci-fi movie. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:18:06 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Text_Trick2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Text_Trick2.php In this video tutorial, Eran Stern explains how to design a Counting Circle Animation with the After Effects Text Tool. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:28:11 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Text_Trick1.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Text_Trick1.php In this video tutorial, Eran Stern reveals the first text trick in his series and shows how to design an audio waves animation with the After Effects Text Tool. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:23:11 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/03_RG_CornerPin.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/03_RG_CornerPin.php In this video tutorial, Eran Stern shows you a technique to enhance your tracking and compositing results by using Mocha AE and RG Warp Corner Pin plug-in. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/02_RG_Shadow.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/02_RG_Shadow.php In this video tutorial, Eran Stern demonstrate the creation of 3D shadows with After Effects built-in filters and compares it to the functions of RG shadow plug-in. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:06:21 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/01_RG_Reflection.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/01_RG_Reflection.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Eran Stern will demonstrate building a reflection using After Effects built-in filters. He will also explore the RG Reflection plug-in. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Simple_Morph.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Simple_Morph.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Eran Stern will show you how to create a simple morph effect using time remapping and pixel motion. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Laser_Eyes.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Laser_Eyes.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Eran Stern will show you how to create a fiery iris animation which has laser beams shooting from a girls eyes. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Digits_Man_Revisited.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/Digits_Man_Revisited.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Eran Stern will show you a different technique to create the Running Numbers Effect using Trapcode Form plug-in. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/adobe_cs4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/adobe_cs4.php The Cows Eran Stern, one of the worlds most respected After Effects artists, was able to take a sneak peek at the Adobe Creative Suite, CS 4. He saw a lot to like: deeper integration across the Adobe family, new animation tools and effects, speech recognition and metadata features, and much more. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MOTS_Part_5.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MOTS_Part_5.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Eran Stern shows you how to duplicate elements in After Effects using Trapcode Echospace plug-in. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MOTS_Part_4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MOTS_Part_4.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Eran Stern shows you how to duplicate elements in After Effects using the Clone Stamp Tool. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MOTS_Part_3.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MOTS_Part_3.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Eran Stern shows you how to duplicate elements in After Effects using the CC RepeTile Effect. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MOTS_Part_2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/stern_eran/MOTS_Part_2.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Contributing Editor Eran Stern shows you how a neat way to duplicate elements in After Effects using the Puppet Tool. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT