| | | | Re: HD to DVD - Hardware Downconvert Workflow
by Dave LaRonde on Nov 20, 2009 at 11:20:24 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
14 STEPS?
_________
Good grief, where's the step where you wave a dead chicken over your head in the light of the full moon? Why don't you try this, and save yourself a lot of grief:
1) Export HD FCP timeline as self-contained.
2) Import sel | | | | |
| | | | Conflict between Avid Liquid and Adobe AE
by Derek Langford on Nov 19, 2009 at 9:54:47 am
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
There appears to be a conflict between Liquid and Adobe After Effects(AE).
When I open the two programmes in the same session dependant on which programme I open first it appears to effect the operation of the other programme.
The conflict ta | | | | |
| | | | Re: forced transcoding
by Frank Wylie on Nov 17, 2009 at 10:15:42 pm
in the Adobe Encore DVD Forum
Yeah, I'd say its pretty darn finicky, because it even forces a re-encode from Adobe After Effects MPEG-2 Blu-ray rendered files.
Its almost criminal in Encore's inability to function in a straightforward, predictable manner.
Adobe should be as | | | | |
| | | | KTVU Design Director
by Jeff Holub on Nov 17, 2009 at 7:12:57 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Design Director
KTVU Fox 2 – Oakland/San Francisco/San Jose
KTVU Fox 2 (COX Media Group), one of the most respected television stations in the country is looking for a Design Director. We’re looking for someone who has all the creative and tec | | | | |
| | | | The Pen Tool
by Eran Stern on Nov 16, 2009 at 10:07:59 am
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
Useful tips for working with the pen tool, controlling masks and rotoscoping with After Effects. | | | | |
| | | | Creating an Apparition Effect with Trapcode Particular
by Michael Park on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:37:54 am
in the Forum
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 cor | | | | |
| | | | Need Feedback on Trailer Effects Done in AE
by Preston Fosback on Nov 14, 2009 at 12:31:50 am
in the COW - Now Playing... Forum
I made this trailer for my school's annual penny drive. Until November 23, it is in a contest for views against the three other videos on its channel (so if you like it, please pass it around).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhhJBCLJX7E
A | | | | |
| | | | Re: Video editor/colourist position, Birmingham, UK
by Robert Douglas on Nov 12, 2009 at 7:06:13 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Hello Lee Kemp,
I am a freelance Colorist and Editor with over 20 years experience in color correction, online/offline editing, and visual effects including feature films, commercials, music videos, concerts, and documentaries. I work with Assimi | | | | |
| | | | Visual Effects Compositer Job Needed For Me
by Balachandra Chakrasali on Nov 12, 2009 at 5:18:23 am
in the JOBS Wanted Forum
RESUME
For VISUAL EFFECTS COMPOSITOR
BALACHANDRA.S.C
Mobile:-09019657449
Email ID: bschakrasali@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
• To be part of an organization where process of learning never end and every day is a challenge to l | | | | |
| | | | Why is my camera's Z-position changing randomly?
by Dorian Francisco on Nov 11, 2009 at 3:31:34 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
Hello!
So basically I'm trying to have a camera zoom up from under my 3D logo and then flip 90 degrees when it's just underneath the logo at the same time as it zooms out and the whole logo becomes visible from a Front angle.
Okey, so the issue | | | | |
| | | | Re: Bad quality of graphics after corner pinning
by Greg DiGenti on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:53:54 pm
in the Imagineer Systems Forum
Thanks again Ross! I created an AppleScript to do the tedious find/replacing (with a bit of help from the guys on Apple's AppleScript forum).
I'm posting my script for anyone who has this same issue. Just save the Mocha corner pin info to your cli | | | | |
| | | | Re: Visual Effects & Compositing Post Production
by Balachandra Chakrasali on Nov 9, 2009 at 1:47:05 pm
in the JOBS Wanted Forum
RESUME
For VISUAL EFFECTS COMPOSITOR
BALACHANDRA.S.C
Mobile:-09019657449
Email ID: bschakrasali@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
• To be part of an organization where process of learning never end and every day is a challenge to l | | | | |
| | | | Re: vfx job
by Balachandra Chakrasali on Nov 9, 2009 at 1:42:34 pm
in the JOBS Wanted Forum
RESUME
For VISUAL EFFECTS COMPOSITOR
BALACHANDRA.S.C
Mobile:-09019657449
Email ID: bschakrasali@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
• To be part of an organization where process of learning never end and every day is a challenge to l | | | | |
| | | | Re: a preset from the effects menu is missing
by Todd Kopriva on Nov 8, 2009 at 5:13:33 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
Color Finesse isn't a "preset". It's an effect. This isn't picking nits. The distinction matters a lot when you're trying to determine if the right files are in the right places.
Was Color Finesse working for you before? Are you not able to apply | | | | |
| | | | Creating a Fireball
by Christian Griffin on Nov 7, 2009 at 3:31:30 am
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
I am fairly new to Adobe After Effects, I've used a few tutorials on here to make the Harry Potter opening title and the 'conjuring fire using your hands' using particle playground. I'm now undertaking a new challenge: I want to create the effect tha | | | | |
| | | | Canon XL1 - Need help fixing image
by Ramon Montes on Nov 6, 2009 at 4:06:10 pm
in the Canon Cameras Forum
I filmed a video with a green screen in the background and when I downloaded to view the film, the quality of the video came out awful. A home camcorder has better quality. Not sure what to do. I've also tried filming it with a white background, b | | | | |
| | | | Creating a Sunset View
by Omar Alkattan on Nov 5, 2009 at 11:36:41 am
in the Adobe After Effects basics Forum
In this simple tutorial, Omar Alkattan demonstrates how to create a sunset view with After Effects and only After Effects. We'll touch on 3D layers, Fractal Noise Effects, simple masks and reflections. | | | | |
| | | | News: GenArts, Inc. Acquires wondertouch
by Cow News Droid on Nov 4, 2009 at 7:39:41 pm
in the News & Press Releases Forum
Acquisition Underscores Company’s Aggressive Growth Strategy and Broadens GenArts’ Product Offering to Include Particles Engine
(Cambridge, Massachusetts--November 4, 2009) GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software | | | | |
| | | | Re: First film with dvx-100
by Maxime Michaud on Nov 3, 2009 at 1:07:43 am
in the Panasonic DVX100 - HMC150 Forum
My problem is still not resolved...
I only found instructions about removing 3:2 pulldown for Adobe After Effects, which I do not have...nobody is answering my questions... if i knew i'd shot in 24p advanced, or just in 30p... | | | | |
| | | | Descriptions
by Chris Bové on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:48:29 pm
in the COWmunications feedback Forum
Hi all! Just a quick message. I've been Moo-ing for years. Promoting this site to everyone I find. Bumped into a producer on an old project yesterday. Asked him if he uses the COW at all. He said barely. Said "It's a place for NAB-based tekkies and n | | | | |
| | | | The Pusher
by Eran Stern on Oct 30, 2009 at 12:09:44 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
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. | | | | |
| | | | MAC PRO QUAD for final cut 3
by Darin Miyashiro on Oct 29, 2009 at 9:08:45 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Do you think the following system is ok
for Final Cut Studio 3 and Adobe After Effects CS4?
Mac Pro 2.66 quad nehalem
8gigs ram
ati 4870 graphics card
I'm concerned about the rendering time.
Currently, I'm using a DELL PC intel quad core w | | | | |
| | | | Re: Best CPU??
by John Rofrano on Oct 29, 2009 at 2:53:09 pm
in the Sony Vegas Forum
> My 2.6ghz 920 runs happily at 3.6ghz just by taking the multiplier to 21 x
What are you cooling it with? The Intel stock heat sink or a 3rd party one?
> what's faster to run CS4-AE... Also what is the best graphics card within reasonalbe pri | | | | |
| | | | Re: Dust eliminator?
by Mike Gondek on Oct 28, 2009 at 5:08:22 am
in the Adobe Photoshop Forum
You can actually do this VERY quickly in Adobe After Effects using the clone stamp. It has been awhile since I did this, but worked great over a series of frames, even if the dust moves over time. | | | | |
| | | | Boombox Sonic Wave Effect - GenArts Sapphire Tutorial
by Creative COW on Oct 27, 2009 at 9:45:04 pm
in the Genarts Sapphire Forum
Genarts SapphireBoombox Sonic Wave EffectLearn 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 plu | | | | |
| | | | Boombox Sonic Wave Effect
by Todd Prives on Oct 27, 2009 at 1:42:47 pm
in the Genarts Sapphire Forum
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 | | | | |
| | | | Re: After Effects import problem
by Robbie Howard on Oct 27, 2009 at 4:02:26 am
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
I have a mac, but i am only currently running on the trial version for Adobe After Effects, but i have the same problem, if i try to import a file the program becomes unresponsive. I'm just wondering if you have any solutions. Thank You. | | | | |
| | | | Floating Camera Effect
by Linda O'Connell on Oct 26, 2009 at 1:45:37 am
in the Sony Vegas Forum
I saw a demo today of a wedding. They did a technique of doing a 360 deg around a cake table. They also "floated" up the church aisle. Every shot look so smooth.
How did they do this?
I thought it was done by some camera technique but then | | | | |
| | | | Lost in the Orbing and Beaming Effect COW tutorial
by Gerard Zarate on Oct 25, 2009 at 7:51:30 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
I couldn't find any help so I thought I'd just post to see if anyone could help me. Well I have Particle Illusion and Adobe After Effects and problem is that I was following the Orbing and Beaming Effects from a Creative Cow tutorial and I got stuck | | | | |
| | | | Brady Bunch Effect
by Esther Valmadre on Oct 25, 2009 at 6:36:57 am
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
Hi,
Does anyone know how to create a Brady Bunch style video where there are multiple pieces of footage playing on the one screen.
I think they use it in Mean Girls as well, where the characters are on the phone to like 4 diffferent people at once | | | | |
| | | | Re: Video Editor Needed
by Alan Johnson on Oct 23, 2009 at 2:01:56 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Hello!
My name is Alan. I am a post production vendor operating out of DFW TX Curently I am here offering my remote services and location team to provide some great skill sets to help your projects get done with speed, style and high quality pro | | | | |
| | | | Re: Upgrade to OSX 10.6.1? Upgrade to Kona3 Control Panel 7?
by Jeremy Garchow on Oct 22, 2009 at 6:19:38 pm
in the AJA Kona Forum
[Brian DeViteri] "do you need to install the Kona3 control panel for your useage? "
I install the FCP drivers which does install the Kona control panel, yes.
[Brian DeViteri] "Adobe After Effects CS3 media importer from "Quicktime" (or similar) | | | | |
| | | | Genarts Sapphire | Boombox Sonic Wave Effect
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Todd Prives |
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| | | | Zaxwerks | Controlling Zaxwerks ProAnimator Pivot-Point
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Serge Hamad |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | The Pusher
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Eran Stern |
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| | | | Red Giant plug-ins | Recreating a Classic 1950's Science Fiction Show Opening
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Chad Perkins |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Rick Gerard reviews Adobe After Effects 6.0
Rick Gerard takes a close look the new release of Adobe After Effects 6.0. Powerful new features, OpenGL, advanced keying, a new text engine, paint, motion tracking and scripting support make this release of After Effects a must-have for any motion graphics or visual effects artist that needs to 'get the job done.'
Review
Author: Rick Gerard |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Precomposing in Adobe After Effects
Bryan Preston explores the process of precomposing in Adobe After Effects. He looks at the use, strategy and inner workings of precomps in After Effects. He also adds some secrets hes learned in using precomps to manage both files and projects more efficiently. This is an article that is well worth reading to understand why, when and where and how to use precomps in your own AE projects.
Tutorial
Author: Bryan Preston |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Markers Leaks
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Eran Stern |
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| | | | Red Giant plug-ins | Creating an Apparition Effect with Trapcode Particular
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Michael Park |
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| | | | Boris FX | Text Effects with Final Effects Complete
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Paul Ezzy |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Color Link
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Eran Stern |
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| | | | Trapcode | Creating a Waterfall
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.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Michael Park |
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Podcasts | | | | adobe after effects tutorials podcast
The Pen Tool
Useful tips for working with the pen tool, controlling masks and rotoscoping with After Effects. | | | | |
| | | | adobe after effects tutorials podcast
Ramping Up With Adobe After Effects
In this tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to create simple and complex multicolored gradient ramps in AE. | | | | |
| | | | adobe after effects tutorials podcast
Child Tracking Part 2
In this video tutorial, Creative COW contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to use the track a child expression to create an interesting title sequence in Adobe After Effects. | | | | |
| | | | adobe after effects tutorials podcast
Child Tracking Part 1
In this After Effects tutorial podcast, Creative COW contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to track the position of a parented layer using expressions in Adobe After Effects. | | | | |
| | | | adobe after effects tutorials podcast
File Management in After Effects
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. | | | | |
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