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 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_80.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_80.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer's question about how to create client approval Quick Time files in MC/Symphony. To take things to the next level, Kevin also shows you how to create HD YouTube files ready to upload to show your work to the masses. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_8.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_8.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe continues his look at the canvas, and talks about the most important tool in your Motion 5 work, and that is the HUD (Heads Up Display). He also discusses Camera basics, and how to get the best positioning in your scenes by using Motion's viewports. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:57 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_7.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_7.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe continues his tour of the canvas by looking at the transport controls inside of Motion 5, and the tutorial takes a turn to look at keyframing with the introduction of the "Record Keyframes" button that is tucked in right beside the Play button. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:39:05 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_79.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_79.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe continues his talk about Power User keyboard settings and you'll quickly see that you don't need to remap the entire keyboard to speed up your workflow. In most cases, it's simply about choosing the right tools to have at the tip of your fingers to get the job done Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_78.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_78.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe uses a Linkedin forum discussion about what keyboard settings are useful for an editor to not only show you his settings in depth, but also explain in detail what each customized setting does, and why you're going to want to add it to your editing workflow. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:10:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_77.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_77.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you another real-world example of how to create "Hollywood-Style" effects right from within your timeline, by creating the "24" commercial break bumper. With some very simple title work, and a little forward thinking with the 3D Warp Tool, Fri, 10 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/GenArts-Sapphire_7.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/GenArts-Sapphire_7.php Frequent COW Contributing Editor Kevin P. McAuliffe reviews the latest version of GenArts Sapphire plug-in effects filters for both Adobe After Effects and Avid AVX versions, with ratings for current and new Sapphire users. Kevin also observes Sapphire's ability to plug into other NLEs and finishing Thu, 09 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_76.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_76.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you the basics of tracking a background plate, and applying that information to a title you create in your timeline. Then he shows you, with the power of the fantastic Animatte effect, how to create a realistic effect of a car driving in front of a title. Adva Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_75.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_75.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer's question about creating a video viewfinder effect. There are different plug-in packages that you can purchase that have this effect, but why spend your hard earned money, when the effect is something that is easily buildable inside of Media Compos Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:13:53 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_74.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_74.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers another viewer e-mail from someone who's having quality issues when importing into Media Composer. Kevin goes over some importing tips, and shows you how to make sure you're monitoring the highest possible quality in the NLE application, and then he discusse Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:33:29 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_73.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_73.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer's e-mail about creating a countdown inside of Media Composer and Symphony. Most people would think a plug-in is required, but with a little forethought, this is something that can be created in no time flat! Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:24:42 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_72.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_72.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how simple it is to create the effect made famous by film's like Schindler's List and Pleasantville, but he doesn't do the effect as a color correction effect. Instead, he gives you a great introduction to an included Rotoscoping effect called Animatte. On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:21:24 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_6.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_6.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe talks about the canvas, and all the drop down menus you find along the top of the window. Understanding these drop downs, and the parameters inside will not only give you a better understanding of the application, but it will speed up your overall workflow as well. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:21:50 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_5.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_5.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe talks about the Media tab and Audio tabs, and with the help of a couple of "out of the box" mini lessons, you'll learn not only how to import layered PSD files into Motion, but you'll also learn of a fantastic FREE online stock music library, just waiting Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:30:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_4.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe walks you through all the tools in the toolbar, talks about their ins and outs, and gives you a firm understanding of the basics you need to know to get your job done as quick as possible. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:45:40 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_3.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_3.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe talks about the layers tab, but more specifically he talks about groups, which is how you will organize and animated your elements inside of Motion 5. Thinking through how you do things before you get started is exceptionally important, and Kevin walks you though cr Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:10:25 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_71.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_71.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer's question about creating a tennis scoreboard, like you would see in a professional tennis broadcast. Most people immediately think they need Photoshop or a compositing application to create this element, but the easiest way to build is with the too Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:44:25 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_70.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_70.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to create the Ken Burns effect, known more commonly as a "Pan & Zoom" effect. This effect, which people will normally create in a compositing application, can be easily created right from within your MC/Symphony timeline with no 3rd party plu Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:48:40 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_69.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_69.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to take a green screen shot with a lot of compression, and create a great looking key right from within your MC/Symphony timeline. Most editors choose to use the RGB keyer, but after seeing this tutorial, SpectraMatte will be your new "go to" Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:50:36 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_2.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe goes into depth about the File Browser, Library and the Inspector, and shows you a great, almost hidden tool called the HUD, that you are going to be using probably more than the Inspector itself! Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:49:24 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_1.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Apple-Motion_1.php In this first lesson in a new series on Apple's Motion 5, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to set up your Motion 5 project properly, so your projects parameters match the main clip you will be working with. This step of your compositing is critical, as a misstep here, will lead to disaster down the r Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:21:01 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_68.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_68.php Advanced Compositing TWO: Network Promo Effect. In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you another great promo technique that you would see during primetime on one of the major networks. These Advanced Compositing tutorials are hugely important to take your work to the next level! Not only are they Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:44:53 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_67.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_67.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to re-create the commercial bumper from The Bachelor, right from within the MC/Symphony timeline. Seeing how easy it is to recreate this look will have you scoping out other "looks" from shows, and finding unique ways to include them in your Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:50:54 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_66.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_66.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to take an fire element with no matte, and not only create a matte from nothing, but also how to take that matte, and use it to reveal text for a lower third animation. When your client sees that this is something you can do right inside your timeline, Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:41:57 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_65.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_65.php In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you a technique that he uses in corporate video work, and that is how to not only slow your footage down, but create highlights that you can use to focus on certain areas of a shot. With a little forward thought, and the Marquee Title Tool, this technique is s Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:31:32 GMT