http://library.creativecow.net/video_tutorials.php View Creative COW's collection of free video tutorials. Both Flash and Quicktime video tutorials from CreativeCOW.net en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/de_jong_dirk/motion3d.php This video tutorial from Dirk de Jong shows Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug's Extruded Text filter running in Apple Motion to demonstrate how BCC 3D Objects can integrate into a Motion 3D scene by making use of Motion's 3D camera. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:57:08 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/bouchereau_mikey/coremelt-sky-replacement.php Apple Pro Video Trainer Mikey Bouchereau demonstrates how to instantly replace an over exposed or blown out sky straight on the timeline in Final Cut Pro. By using the Sky Replace tool in the Pigment set of color correction tools, you can avoid a time consuming trip to After Effects or Motion. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:37:35 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/park_michael/red-giant-apparition-effect.php In this tutorial, Michael Park shows you how to create an Apparition effect with Trapcode particular, as seen in a film that shall not be named. You'll learn how to create realistic shadows with Red Giant Warp. Also, you'll be introduced to color correction techniques using the After Effects standard toolset, as well as Magic Bullet Looks. In addition, you'll get a sneak peak at Michael Park's upcoming Creative Cow Master Series DVD: Practical Particles. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:37:54 GMT 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/freitag_lori/twixtor-fit-to-fill.php Overview of how to use Twixtor within Final Cut Pro to lengthen or shorten a sequence to fit into a specified gap using the frame number option in Twixtor. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:49:58 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/de_jong_dirk/flicker_and_shake.php Flicker and Shake is an auto-animating filter which uses bursts of synchronized Exposure, Glow, Blur, X or Y displacement, and RGB channel offset to create a flicker effect for video or graphics elements. The flicker effect has been made popular by recent television commercials and film trailers. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:01:58 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hamad_serge/pa_pivot_point.php Controlling ProAnimator's pivot point has always been a daunting task! In this video tutorial, Creative COW leader, Serge Hamad will share with you a simple but very effective trick to gain ABSOLUTE control over the Pivot-Point and consequently greatly enhance your ProAnimator animations. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:42:07 GMT 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/martin_chris/crush_cow.php In this video tutorial, Creative COW leader Chris Martin takes a look at MoDynamics in Cinema 4D 11.5. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:33:35 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/prives_todd/sapphire-sonic-wave-effect.php Learn to make the most requested effect shot in the GenArts Demo Reel. In this tutorial, Todd Prives will take you through the steps to create a series of sonic waves emitting from a boombox using Sapphire plug-ins and Adobe After Effects as seen in the GenArts Demo Reel. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:42:47 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/bellune_jeff/DFS_Pr2En.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Jeff Bellune guides you on a trip from Adobe Premiere Pro to Adobe Encore using the Debugmode Frameserver plug-in. Adobe Encore CS4 added a new feature that allowed a live Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 sequence to be added to an Encore DVD or Blu-ray project. But what about Encore version CS3 or earlier? The Debugmode Frameserver lets you send a Premiere sequence to older versions of Encore without having to first render an intermediate file from Premiere. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:26:12 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/bonanno_chad/red-giant-confetti-effect.php In this tutorial, Motion graphics designer and director Chad Bonanno helps you recreate the titles he designed for the feature film Dreamgirls. You'll learn how to create a cool shimmering confetti effect with Trapcode Particular, as well as how to reveal text with Knoll Light Factory Pro. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:29:13 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/martin_chris/spooky_halloween_tracking.php In this video tutorial, Chris Martin shows you how to create a hole in a wall and track it using Syntheyes and Cinema 4D. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:46:37 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/freitag_lori/twixtor-fcp-overview.php This video tutorial gives an overview of how to use Twixtor within Final Cut Pro, including how to apply Twixtor, how to speed up and slow down footage using Twixtor , and special considerations needed. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:10:04 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/ezzy_paul/fec_text_effects.php Are you tired of solid stroke and soft shadows on your text styles? Do you need something unique and catchy for your project? Final Effects Complete 5 from Boris FX may offer a fresh treatment for your old title or lower third. FEC packs a wealth of eye-catching visual effects. Most of the effects are designed to work on full color images, but some can be used on alpha channel bitmaps such as text slates. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:51:41 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/martin_chris/tracking_3d_object.php In this video, Chris Martin shows you how to track a 3D object onto a live action video shot using Syntheyes and Cinema 4D. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:45:42 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/perkins_chad/red-giant-science-fiction.php In this episode of Red Giant TV, Chad Perkins shows you how he built the various elements he used to re-create of the opening sequence from the classic sci-fi TV series, the Twilight Zone. In the tutorial Chad gives you tons of valuable hints and techniques for use in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Maxon Cinema 4D. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:35:07 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/brown_jason/fractured_text_breaking_news_open.php In this tutorial, Broadcast Designer Jason Brown will show you how to use the fracture object feature in Maxon's Cinema 4d to make a quick Breaking News open when you are pressed for time. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:09:50 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/szilard_gyorfi/workflow_tips2.php In this video tutorial series, Creative Cow leader Gyorfi Szilard demonstrates a few tips for better workflow. This video will cover navigation tips. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:08:35 GMT 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/martin_chris/liquid_logo.php In this first video with Creative Cow, Chris Martin goes over how to create a fluid logo using Realflow and Cinema 4D. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:31:23 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/park_michael/Bessie_Potter.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow contributing editor Michael Park demonstrates how to make a dark, cloudy Title reveal similar to the one seen in the Movie Which Must Not Be Named. All textures and fonts are available in the project download as well as the final CS4 project file. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:22:15 GMT 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/ezzy_paul/witness_protection.php In this video tutorial, we use the BCC Witness Protection filter in Apple Final Cut Pro to obscure the face of a surfer who is surfing a wave at great speed, moving across the frame from the center to exit on the right. We will use BCC Witness Protection's built-in motion tracker to automate this process. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:22:20 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/peric_zak/text_flyin.php In this video tutorial series, Creative Cow leader Zak Peric demonstrates creating a 3D text fly in using Apple Motion. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:20:37 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/park_michael/waterfall.php In this video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Michael Park demonstrates how to create a waterfall using After Effects and Trapcode Particular. This tutorial is in response to a couple of posts on the Trapcode Forum of CreativeCOW.net looking for this type of effect. This tutorial uses Particular 2.0, but the work flow and settings should work equally will with previous versions of Particular. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:07:13 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/szilard_gyorfi/workflow_tips1.php In this video tutorial series, Creative Cow leader Gyorfi Szilard demonstrates a few tips for better workflow. This video will cover editing and working with keyframes. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:03:31 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/peters_floh/voiceover.php In this video tutorial, Floh Peters takes a look at Media 100 Suite's new VoiceOver Tool. The VoiceOver Tool allows direct-to-timeline audio recording while playing back timeline audio and video. Primarily designed for recording narration, the VoiceOver Tool leverages Media 100 Suite's new MultiClip architecture to allow for multiple takes nested inside a single audio clip in the timeline. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:57:41 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/clapham_tim/red-giant-3d-text-trapcode-form.php In this Episode of Red Giant TV, Hypa TV's Tim Clapham shows you how to build and animate 3D text with Trapcode Form. He's also show you techniques for animating the text on and off - and while they're deceptively simple, they deliver in a really big way. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:11:55 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/freitag_lori/twixtor-unwanted-warping.php This Tutorial explains how to use the Motion Sensitivity control to avoid unwanted warping in your re-timed shot. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:58:53 GMT 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/ezzy_paul/cartoon_look.php Boris Continuum Complete's Cartoon Look filter lets you easily convert images and clips into cartoon-style roto animations. The result is a look that has been popularized in films such as Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly. The look can also be seen in broadcast TV commercials for The Charles Schwab Corporation. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:37:55 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/freitag_lori/twixtor-smart-blend.php Things that come in and out of the frame can cause difficulties to any motion estimator. This Tutorial explains when it is appropriate to use Smart Blend and shows Twixtor and Twixtor Pro with Smart Blend and compares a panning shot slowed down 10x with and without Smart Blend. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:37:25 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mohl_mathias/building-an-airport-scene-compositing.php In this episode of Red Giant TV, Mathias Möhl continues his airport building project, and shows you how to motion track your footage with Mocha For After Effects. Then he'll use that data along with MochaImport (his own script) to easily rotoscope and create a solid composite. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:36:43 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/ezzy_paul/optical_flow_filter.php The BCC Optical Stabilizer filter enables you to stabilize shaky video footage. The filter uses optical flow technology to determine the movement of the camera and then adjusts the clip's position to compensate. Depending upon filter parameter settings, the motion in the clip will either be smoothed or completely locked down. Unlike many other image stabilization tools, the BCC Optical Stabilizer does not require you to set user-defined tracking points. This is useful for images where tracking data is unreliable. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:20:30 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/freitag_lori/twixtor-frame-rate-conversion.php Often times you need to make your edit in Premiere, Final Cut Pro or Avid and then import in After Effects to finish it or simply to do the final render, using tools such as Automatic Duck to import the project. This Tutorial demonstrates how to quickly setup large edits to do frame rate conversion with Twixtor in After Effects. In particular, we use footage from the Canon 5D Mark II that can only shoot 30 FPS and convert our edit for a 24P delivery, but this method can be applied to any frame rate conversion. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:37:07 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/mohl_mathias/building-an-airport-scene-backplate.php In this episode of Red Giant TV, Mathias Möhl shows you how to take footage of a parking lot, and turn it into the backplate for an Airport Scene. You'll pick up several great tips for Photoshop and some expressions to help you animate a still image of an airplane. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:58:49 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/lauritzen_lester/water-matting.php In this After Effects video tutorial, Lester Lauritzen shows you a technique that uses the CC Threshold RGB effect to create a luminance matte and mask out water in a swimming pool. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/peters_floh/m100_multiclip_edit.php In this new video tutorial, Floh Peters of Magic Eye takes a look at Media 100 Suite's new MultiClip Editing feature. Ideal for music videos, studio and on-location television, concerts, and live events, MultiClip Editing facilitates real-time editing of multiple video and audio sources in a familiar, easy-to-use interface. A camera can be added to an existing MultiClip as its source media becomes available, allowing you to begin cutting a multicam shoot faster than ever before. Cameras can be synced via timecode, sync marks, or in-points. When syncing via timecode, additional footage can even be assigned to an existing camera - extremely helpful in situations where a camera has been stopped to change tapes or batteries. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:56:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/freitag_lori/twixtor-mark-segments.php Optical Flow retiming might not work well when you work with footage that has cuts in it (i.e the gloopyness effect might not be what you want). If the footage was preedited elsewhere or you precomposed a set of layers, you might see some warping artifacts as you cross a scene cut point (or even a transition like a dissolve). In this tutorial we show you how to mark such segments in Twixtor so your retiming is not affected by such issue. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:24:38 GMT 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/de_jong_dirk/text_jitter.php This video tutorial from Dirk de Jong gives you an in-depth look at the Jitter feature of Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE's Extruded Text filter. Basic functionality of the Jitter feature is explained and demonstrated. Then, the Jitter feature is shown in the context of a more developed effect involving audio and After Effects Camera and Lights. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:04:54 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/freitag_lori/twixtor-lip-synch.php Key framed alignment of video to audio. In this tutorial from RE: Vision Effects, Lori Freitag covers the basic concept of aligning a video track to a different audio track using Twixtor. As an example we lip-synch an outdoor shoot to a studio recording. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:27:55 GMT 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/freitag_lori/twixtor-speed-ramping.php This RE: Vision Effects tutorial by Lori Freitag covers the basics on how to do a simple Speed Ramp effect using Twixtor in After Effects. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:03:59 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/freitag_lori/twixtor-overview.php RE:Vision Effects intelligently slows down, speed-up or frame rate convert your image sequence. This tutorial by Lori Freitag provides an overview of how to use Twixtor within After Effects, including how to apply Twixtor, how to speed up and slow down footage using Twixtor. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:35:09 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/de_jong_dirk/BCC6_AE_Animated_AE_to_Avid.php Boris Continuum Complete 6's new Custom Animated Presets feature lets you save and re-use every parameter animation in every BCC filter - even across host applications and platforms. For the first time, you can animate BCC filters in Adobe After Effects and transfer the animation to the Avid timeline while preserving After Effects keyframes. BCC 6 AVX includes hundreds of factory-installed animated presets. Animated presets are now saved in industry-standard XML format and can be edited by any XML-compliant text editor. Watch this video tutorial and learn more. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:02:21 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/rabinowitz_aharon/red-giant-vortex-transition.php In this episode of Red Giant TV, Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to create an insanely cool transition for text and other elements using Trapcode Form and other effects in After Effects. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:42:34 GMT 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/hurwicz_michael/particle_paint_helper.php In this 3ds Max 2010 tutorial, Michael Hurwicz Michael Hurwicz looks at the new Particle Paint feature, which allows you to spray particle seeds on any object. You then use new operators in the Particle Flow system to convert these seeds to particles. The tutorial demonstrates freehand painting and uses the new Birth Paint operator to convert the seeds to particles. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT