http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin Kevin P. McAuliffe's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/AECS6-Extruded-Logos.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/AECS6-Extruded-Logos.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how, using the great new "Create Shapes from Vector Layers" command in After Effects CS6, you can create 3D extruded client logos in minutes, as opposed to having to wait hours for a 3D application to render it out. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:36:22 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_5.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_5.php In part two at our look at Bins inside of Media Composer/Symphony, Kevin P McAuliffe gets more in-depth with organization, and shows you some great quick tips to not only better organize your projects, but also help speed up that organizational process to get you editing a lot quicker. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:19:37 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_4.php In part one of this two part look at Bins, Kevin P McAuliffe talks about creating not only customized bin views, but also shows some great hidden gems to really organize your projects so all of your edit sessions go as smoothly as possible. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:18 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_3.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_3.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe begins at the top of the Settings window by looking at the Audio and Audio Project settings, and how a commonly overlooked setting can really get you into trouble, if you don't know what you're looking for. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:59:28 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_2.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe introduces you to the Media Composer interface, talks about Bins and the important part they play in your workflow, and begins his talk about Settings, and how you will use them to not only help your workflow, but help you out of problems when you run into them. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:58:40 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/AECS6-Extruded-text.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/AECS6-Extruded-text.php In this introductory tutorial to the new 3D capabilities of After Effects CS6, Kevin P McAuliffe shows the basics of how to extrude text and shapes inside of After Effects CS6, and also shows how tight integration with Adobe's Illustrator will have you creating powerful client logos in minutes, inst Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:22 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_1.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_1.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe gets you started in Avid's Media Composer 6, and talks about some important concepts that you need to understand before you start editing. This tutorial series will teach you everything you need to know about not only Avid's Media Composer, but Avid's Symphony as Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:34:32 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/AE-3D-models.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/AE-3D-models.php Most people think that the only way to work with real extruded 3D elements or 3D models inside of After Effects, is by purchasing a 3rd-Party Plug-in. Well, that's just not the case. In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe show's you how, with a little help from Adobe's Photoshop, you can import and wor Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:14:42 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_Multicam-Editing.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_Multicam-Editing.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how easy it is to edit multicam footage with no timecode reference in Avid's Media Composer 6 and Symphony 6. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:39:47 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_Motion-PSD-files.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_Motion-PSD-files.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how easy it is to get up and running with PSD files in Motion 5, and also shows you why using Behaviors is a better way of working than working with keyframes. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:28:49 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_Multicam.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_Multicam.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer's question about the best way to multicam edit in FCPX when your main audio source is recorded as an audio only file. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:51:11 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_FCPX-PSD-1.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_FCPX-PSD-1.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you the great new "Import PSD files" feature inside of FCPX, and answers a viewers question about extending still images the length of your timelines. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:06:52 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Boris_lights.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Boris_lights.php In this video tutorial, Kevin P. McAuliffe creates an end page for a commercial focused on tennis rackets. A tennis ball is thrown in the air, and once it is struck by the tennis racket, it turns into a flaming ball with particles shooting out behind it, creating a powerful message for the racket ma Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:46:30 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/FCPX-Multicam-Editing.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/FCPX-Multicam-Editing.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how, with the newest update to FCPX, to edit multicam inside of FCPX. See how to set up your clips into angles, and then quickly and easily edit them together to create a seamless edit in no time flat. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:16:15 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/BCC_8_Stage-Light-Effects.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/BCC_8_Stage-Light-Effects.php In this Boris video tutorial, Kevin P. McAuliffe creates an end tag with Boris Continuum Complete 8 AE's new Stage Light effect. BCC Stage Light lets you create volumetric lighting from any light that you add to your After Effects composition. What would normally take a high-end 3D application to cr Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:19:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_Track-Mattes-AE.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_Track-Mattes-AE.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe takes a look at doing the same viewer requested track matting technique he showed in Motion 5, but the time he demonstrates the technique inside of Adobe After Effects. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:30 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_Track-Mattes-1.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/You-Ask-I-Answer_Track-Mattes-1.php In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer's question about masking in Apple's Motion, and shows that sometimes the best way to mask something, is not to mask it at all! Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:23:09 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/BCC_AE_3D-volumetric-lighting-effect.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/BCC_AE_3D-volumetric-lighting-effect.php Kevin P. McAuliffe uses BCC 8 AE's new Stage Light filter to create a 3D volumetric lighting effect with a logo - similar to what you might see on "American Idol" or "The X Factor". Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:20:40 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/BCC_8-Stay-Legal.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/BCC_8-Stay-Legal.php Motion graphics designers have traditionally been at the mercy of video editors when it comes to making sure video levels in a shot are broadcast safe. Boris Continuum Complete 8 AE's new Videoscope tool changes the game. In this Boris TV episode, Kevin P. McAuliffe shows you how to ensure broadcast Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:00:18 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Motion-5_2-2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Motion-5_2-2.php In our next lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to create not only 3D extruded text using the replicator, but also gives you a sneak peak at how to extrude and animate logos to add to your productions. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:15:26 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Adobe-After-Effects-or-Apple-Motion.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Adobe-After-Effects-or-Apple-Motion.php You've heard the best and the worst about the compositing applications out there, and if you've struggled with the decision of which one is best for you, take a look at some of the advantages of both to assist you with your choice. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:40:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Motion-5_2-1.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Motion-5_2-1.php In the next Chapter of our ongoing "On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5" tutorial series, we are going to look at what goes into creating a 3D extruded animation in Motion 5 using only built in tools to create it. Kevin P McAuliffe will look at using the Replicator for creating the ext Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:35:02 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/BCC_Stage-Light.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/BCC_Stage-Light.php In this Boris TV episode, Kevin P. McAuliffe uses BCC 8 AE's new Stage Light filter to improve upon the original clip by making it appear as though beams of light are emanating from the car's headlights. He then turns to BCC's Film Process and Film Glow filters to add a stylized Michael Bay-style fi Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:13:42 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Motion-5_1-7.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Motion-5_1-7.php In our wrap up of Chapter 1, we learn that "Exporting" is a way of the past in Motion 5. Now, it's all about Sharing. Users of FCP7 will be familiar with Sharing, a great way to not only export your work, but do it in the background, so you can keep working. In this tutorial, Kevin P McAul Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:22:51 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Mac_OSX-Lion-QT-Locating-Files.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Mac_OSX-Lion-QT-Locating-Files.php In this quick tip, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you a great quick tip to locate recently used files on your hard drive. This quick tip also works for all you Snow Leopard users out there as well. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:24:52 GMT