http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen Stephen Smith's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/fcp-quick-tips.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/fcp-quick-tips.php Learn how to get things done in Apple's Final Cut Pro faster with CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Stephen Smith. In this video tutorial he'll show you how to find un-used clips fast and easy. Plus, cut down your render time and learn how to play un-rendered clips in real time. If that's not enou Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:56:47 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/Apple-Motion_Kinetic-Typography.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/Apple-Motion_Kinetic-Typography.php In this Apple Motion video tutorial, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Stephen Smith shows you how to get your text noticed. This tutorial shows you the ins and outs of kinetic typography, otherwise known as moving text. Plus, Stephen will take you beyond just learning how to use Motion and show y Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:43:19 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/particle_party.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/particle_party.php Particles can save you a lot of time and are worth understanding how to utilize them. In this Motion video tutorial you will understand the fundamentals of particles. You will know the difference between an emitter and a cell. Plus you will learn how to modify and manipulate particles with behaviors Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:23:17 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/reflection_4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/reflection_4.php Text and objects with a reflection create a cool look. In this Motion 4 video tutorial Creative COW Contributing Editor Stephen Smith will show you how to utilize the new reflections feature in Motion 4. Plus, he will show you a short cut to creating a reflection in no time. In addition to reflectio Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:19:46 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/reflection_3.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/reflection_3.php Text and objects with a reflection create a cool look. In this Motion 3 video tutorial Creative COW Contributing Editor Stephen Smith will show you how to create a reflection from scratch. Plus, he will show you a short cut to creating a reflection in no time. In addition to reflections, you will le Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:56:24 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/designer_sound_fx.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/designer_sound_fx.php In need of high end, Hollywood sounding swishes, impacts and other great sounds? You know, the same sound effects traditionally found in high end movie trailers and promos? Let Creative COW Contributing Editor Stephen Smith point you towards a must have sound effects album, Designer Sound FX. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:21:15 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/motion_templates.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/motion_templates.php Motion templates are a great feature that can get you great results in no time. This video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader, Stephen Smith will go over the fundamentals so working with templates is easy. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:23:35 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/free_assets2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/free_assets2.php Love the words free, freebie and no cost? In Free Elements 2, Stephen Smith will show you where to find high quality freebies, such as free video and photo stock footage and free design help aids. Elevate your next project without breaking the bank. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/abaltat_muse.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/abaltat_muse.php Would you love to have artificial intelligence compose the music for your next edit? Creative COW Contributing Editor Stephen Smiths review of Abaltat Muse 2.0 shows you how this program can compose and arrange a score for your next project. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/motion_hologram.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/motion_hologram.php Looking to create your own holographic effect? Let CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith show you how. This Apple Motion video tutorial will teach you what you need to know to create a hologram effect. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/stack_traxx.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/stack_traxx.php In need of some high-end royalty free music that can fit any media professionals budget? Creative Cow Contributing Editor Stephen Smith explains why Digital Juices StackTraxx layered music library can be the perfect solution for your next project. Tue, 20 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/expanding_assets.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/expanding_assets.php Who doesn't love high quality free stuff? Let Creative COW Contributing Editor Stephen Smith be your maitre d'. He'll provide a menu that will show you some of the best places to get free video, photo and audio assets that will benefit every media professional. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/custom_motion_templ.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/custom_motion_templ.php If you thought the pre-built templates that came with Motion were cool, how about building your own? This Apple Motion video tutorial by CreativeCow.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith will show you what you need to know to create your own custom Motion templates. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/fcp_time_savers.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/fcp_time_savers.php Want to save time while using Final Cut Pro? CreativeCow.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith will show you how. His video tutorial has five must use tips: Motion Templates, Swap Edit, Audio Levels, Ripple Delete and Transitions Time Saver. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/fcp_custom_settings.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/fcp_custom_settings.php Final Cut Studios Compressor has many pre-existing settings that allow you to start compressing your project immediately. If you find yourself making the same alterations this tutorial can save you time. CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith will show you how to: create custom settings, Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/pageturns.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/pageturns.php Creative Cow contributing editor Stephen Smith examines the classic tale of how a page peel can be transformed into a realistic player in the video effects world. With a little extra work, your results can go from fake to fabulous in no time. As a Page Turns not only includes how to maximize a page Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/free.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/free.php If you love plug-ins for Final Cut Pro, youll love free plug-ins even more. CreativeCow.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith highlights his five favorite free plug-ins for FCP, everything from eye candy to the ones that save your bacon. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/badTV.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/badTV.php Creating that bad TV look has never been easier with Final Cut Pro. CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smiths Bad TV tutorial will show you how to create this spectacular effect using tools already provided by FCP. Learn how to make your video transition in from noise, animate a TV roll and Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/mmg.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/mmg.php The Creative Cow Master Series of DVD training presents a closer look at the finer points of graphics and animation inside Final Cut. Hosted by Creative COW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith, this disk contains over 3 hours of energentic, informative lessons. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/CSI.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/CSI.php Theres nothing like glass panes moving randomly on a screen. In this Final Cut Pro tutorial learn to create the stunning bars like the ones in the show open to CSI: Miami. Follow along with Stephen Smith, the Final Cut sleuth, to learn how easy this effect really is. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/paint.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/paint.php Painting in Final Cut can be a lot of fun without the mess. This tutorial by Contributing Editor Stephen Smith showcases the new paint feature of Apple Motion. Learn how it can be used to create a brush stroke across your video. So enjoy the great tips in this video tutorial, Painting with Motion. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/FCS2_film.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/FCS2_film.php Taking advantage of new features in Apple Final Cut Studio 2, CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith offers a fresh approach to an old effect. Project files are included so you can follow along, and customize the vintage scratches, flickers and dust galore that make up the classic old fil Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/bad_tv.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/bad_tv.php Do you want to create that 'bad TV' look that is becoming more and more popular? Stephen Smith's Bad TV tutorial will show you how to create this spectacle effect using tools already provided by Final Cut Pro. Wed, 08 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/film_look.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/smith_stephen/film_look.php Do you want to create that old film look with out purchasing expensive plug-ins? Unfortunately, Quick Time's special effects settings create phony looking scratches. This article by Stephen Smith explores how to add that extra bit of pizzazz without breaking the bank. Mon, 02 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT