| | | | new reel- 1st in a looong time
by robert crandall on Aug 23, 2009 at 10:26:30 pm
in the Demo Reels Forum
Hi all.
http://www.youtube.com/rgba32bit
This is my 1st new reel in a looong time. It's a broadcast design reel. The things I feel most insecure about are the choice of music and the edit to it. Thanks ahead of time for any critiques or suggest | | | | |
| | | | MAXON’s SIGGRAPH 2009 Presence
by Diana Lee on Aug 3, 2009 at 5:24:48 pm
in the Cinema 4D Forum
If you’re headed to SIGGRAPH 2009 in New Orleans be sure to stop by MAXON’s Booth # 3219, check out “The Studio”, the “Computer Animation Festival” and be sure to say “Thank You” to all those hard working Student Volunteers. There something for ever | | | | |
| | | | jerky picture
by firas hammash on Jul 22, 2009 at 1:52:18 pm
in the Autodesk 3ds Max Forum
i am working in broadcast design, usually when i render 3D animation and trying to composit it in after effect i have jerky picture seen only on crt monitor screen, but on computer lcd its ok, iam using PAL D-1, 720*576 25FPS. usually i renderd the 3 | | | | |
| | | | jerky picture
by firas hammash on Jul 22, 2009 at 1:51:29 pm
in the Motion Graphics Forum
i am working in broadcast design, usually when i render 3D animation and trying to composit it in after effect i have jerky picture seen only on crt monitor screen, but on computer lcd its ok, iam using PAL D-1, 720*576 25FPS. usually i renderd the 3 | | | | |
| | | | jerky picture
by firas hammash on Jul 22, 2009 at 1:50:41 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
i am working in broadcast design, usually when i render 3D animation and trying to composit it in after effect i have jerky picture seen only on crt monitor screen, but on computer lcd its ok, iam using PAL D-1, 720*576 25FPS. usually i renderd the 3 | | | | |
| | | | Sales Rep
by Robert Smith on Jul 21, 2009 at 6:49:01 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Low/No Pay Forum
We’re a Small high-end design, animation and interactive boutique in need of an experienced representative to focus on broadcast design, animation and interactive sales. We have a very talented multiple Emmy and award winning staff. We are looking fo | | | | |
| | | | OT: Self Promotion
by Eli Mavros on Jun 25, 2009 at 12:50:44 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
This is a little off topic, but seeing that it pertains to my editing career and there are some great and successful editors here, I feel like it is an appropriate place to post.
I've recently won a Broadcast Design Association award for the edi | | | | |
| | | | Blackmagic Multibridge Extreme - FOR SALE
by Andrew Fraser on Jun 5, 2009 at 5:57:00 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
I have a lightly used Blackmagic Design Multibridge Extreme for sale. It needs a good home.
I am asking $800.
Shipped in original box with all components (including rack-mounting brackets)
From the User manual:
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"Multibridge Extreme s | | | | |
| | | | Re: Import File Dialogue Box
by Dave LaRonde on May 28, 2009 at 4:18:38 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
True. But if you want to work efficiently in AE, you'd better get used to the concept of storing one image sequence per folder.
All I know is that big broadcast design outfits -- who have access to Smokes, Flames, Infernos and all the highly-ex | | | | |
| | | | Re: Import File Dialogue Box
by Dave LaRonde on May 28, 2009 at 3:35:00 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
[erin patrick] "...I'm just tired of looking at 3000 files and trying to find the right sequence in AE.."
You have three THOUSAND different image sequences, displayed as three THOUSAND image sequence icons, in a single AE Project? That's a whole | | | | |
| | | | growing vectors and type animation
by Eugene Constable on May 21, 2009 at 2:09:27 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
Hi,
I keep seeing aftereffects work that uses vectors that seem to grow and develop, such as lines or type that evolve taking you seamlessly from one 'space to another'. often using 3d cameras to create fly through effects and changes of scale.
O | | | | |
| | | | rates
by johnsabbath d'urzo on May 10, 2009 at 10:42:26 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
A local tv station is hiring for a full time video editor for a one year contract in Toronto, Canada. I also have my own broadcast design and post production company with my own suite at home. The station does half hour segments. I'm not sure what th | | | | |
| | | | C4D Animator / Designer
by Rey Rodriguez on May 6, 2009 at 6:06:48 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Giant Octopus is a broadcast design company providing design, animation, and branding services to networks and local television stations though out the world.
Looking to hire a mid to high level C4D animator / designer. This is a full time position | | | | |
| | | | Re: Design/look on TV channel
by scott novasic on Apr 29, 2009 at 6:19:14 pm
in the Motion Graphics Forum
I would second Giant Octopus, Ive done some design work for them, they do a ton of broadcast design packages.
SuperNova
Animation & Visual Effects
Scott Novasic
Los Angeles Ca
web:http://web.mac.com/finaleffects | | | | |
| | | | Re: Design/look on TV channel
by Dave LaRonde on Apr 27, 2009 at 5:59:28 pm
in the Motion Graphics Forum
Google "Hothaus" and "Giant Octopus" to find two good broadcast design outfits. Or just google "broadcast design" and reap the harvest.
Dave LaRonde
Sr. Promotion Producer
KCRG-TV (ABC) Cedar Rapids, IA | | | | |
| | | | Motion Graphics/Broadcast Design
by Joseph Suttles on Mar 26, 2009 at 1:17:00 am
in the JOBS Wanted Forum
I am a freelance designer specializing in motion graphics and broadcast design. I have worked for clients like UPS, Subway and the Weather Channel as an art director and animator. My portfolio and showreel is available at:
www.JosephSuttles.com
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| | | | Video Editor/Motion (Broadcast) Design
by Christie Brown on Mar 23, 2009 at 8:58:43 pm
in the JOBS Wanted Forum
I'm seeking employment in post-production specifically dealing with the following software:
After Effects
Final Cut Pro
DVD Studio Pro
Photoshop
Illustrator
Motion
I've worked professionally in New York for just under 5 years and can pinch-hi | | | | |
| | | | News: Click 3X Launches Click 3X Entertainment
by Cow News Droid on Mar 17, 2009 at 7:24:49 pm
in the News & Press Releases Forum
(New York--March 17, 2009) Bob English, Tony Kadillak, David Edelstein, and Rob Meyers - all from the award-winning creative team at NY-based broadcast design firm Nth Degree have recently joined forces with Click 3X to create a new broadcast design | | | | |
| | | | just trying to learn...
by Matthew McNulty on Mar 9, 2009 at 6:20:17 pm
in the Cinema 4D Forum
i am interested in learning the techniques I see in today's broadcast design and branding... the motion stuff is outrageous... how the!
i like the affliate work i see from companies like giant octopus or hot haus creative... of course i assume they | | | | |
| | | | Re: Motion Graphics - Video Editing
by Josh Mackey on Mar 3, 2009 at 7:43:43 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Good Day,
My name is Josh Mackey. I would enjoy resolving your problems, giving you a wonderfully creative product. Graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Ga, I have a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Art in Broadcast Design a minor | | | | |
| | | | Re: Motion Graphics Designer
by Bill Wade on Jan 14, 2009 at 9:06:07 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Higher Pay Forum
Link to design reel is : www.bw3design.com/R1_320x.mpg
• 11 years experience in broadcast design. animation, production
• Refined typography, composition, color harmony, and design skills.
• Able to articulate from concept through completion interp | | | | |
| | | | Tutorials on broadcast design station ident?
by Mark Frost on Jan 9, 2009 at 9:58:22 am
in the Motion Graphics Forum
Hi,
I am looking for some good tutorials on how to make a station ident/ programme intro, broadcast design style.
(Something like the start of a US news programme, or US sports programme, where the logo of the programme flies out all glossy and shin | | | | |
| | | | Re: Live sports graphics package
by Howard Zryb on Jan 7, 2009 at 12:00:53 am
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
Not sure what piece of equipment does BBC's graphics, but I can tell you from experience the major pieces of equipment that is used in the U.S. ('cause that's my buisness!)
The Chyron Duet and Avid Deko are two of the character generators that handl | | | | |
| | | | AEPro Volume02 - NOW AVAILABLE
by Roland R. Kahlenberg on Jan 2, 2009 at 5:33:08 pm
in the BroadcastGEMs Forum
broadcastGEMs Volume02 AEPro Series broadcastGEMs introduces it's second volume of highly customizable Adobe After Effects project files. These project files are uniquely designed by producers and designers to ensure that you get stuff that works in | | | | |
| | | | Surgical Video: The Cutting Edge
by Mike Cohen on Dec 30, 2008 at 11:50:22 am
in the Art of the Edit Forum
Creative Cow leader Mike Cohen has been working on the cutting edge of surgical video for years. In this expanded version of his article in the Cow Magazines Non-Broadcast Production Issue, Mike answers some of the most frequently asked questions abo | | | | |
| | | | Where does the following question belong?
by Sam Carleton on Dec 28, 2008 at 11:21:59 pm
in the COWmunications feedback Forum
I am working on building my editing station. Coming from still photography I understand how important it is to have the correct setup to check color and cropping. So I am trying to determine the correct video I/O card and the correct SD broadcast m | | | | |
| | | | HD spec in AE for UK TV
by Stuart Dorrian on Dec 11, 2008 at 3:45:30 pm
in the Motion Graphics Forum
Hi, Im using the HD preset in After Effects for a broadcast design job on UK television. The preset is 24fps but should this really be 25fps for UK TV?
thanks! | | | | |
| | | | Re: Can I use my Kona3 with PremierePro CS3 or CS4?
by Tim McLaughlin on Dec 4, 2008 at 7:52:09 pm
in the AJA Kona Forum
Gary smacked Tim with:
Where did you get that rubbish?
Tim rubs back of head and replies:
From the rubbish bin?
Seriously, on the AJA site, if you look at the Kona 3 page - Final Cut Studio 2 is mentioned everywhere.
(Snip)
Most users run multipl | | | | |
| | | | Improvising Visual Effects
by Cowdog on Dec 3, 2008 at 10:15:26 am
in the Broadcast Video Forum
On-set circumstances changing fast? Improvise! In this Creative COW Magazine article Mark Allen discusses how he overcame the complications in a recent short film production by improvising the visual effects. | | | | |
| | | | Re: monitor recommendations?
by scott novasic on Nov 7, 2008 at 6:39:18 am
in the Motion Graphics Forum
very few of us will have actually worked on all of those different monitors. I use 2 30" monitors. A dell and an Apple. I love the Dell.
(dont tell my apple friends) better color and is designed MUCH better as far as flexibility goes.
It was chea | | | | |
| | | | Unexpected...
by Howard Zryb on Nov 3, 2008 at 5:38:19 pm
in the Chyron Forum
I haven't noticed this forum here on the Cow before... and I'm probably reasonably certain that many other Chyron users do not know about it either...
Kurt... perhaps post a message on the Yahoo groups board letting people know about this.
In respo | | | | |
| | | | DaVinci - NEW ! | Blackmagic Design Buys the Power of daVinci: Part 2
In this article, Tim Wilson continues his series with his Part Two look at the big news leaking from IBC 2009. Blackmagic Design has acquired da Vinci Systems and with that acquisition comes what Tim refers to as The Power of da Vinci. And for the many that have used da Vinci over the years, they know full well the power of which Tim writes. And for those who might need an introduction to this power, Tim offers these words...
Editorial, Feature, People / Interview
Author: Tim Wilson |
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| | | | DaVinci - NEW ! | Blackmagic Design Buys DaVinci: Part 1
In this article, Tim Wilson begins his series on the big news already beginning to leak from IBC 2009. Blackmagic Design has acquired da Vinci Systems and yes, you read that right. BMD owns and will be developing and marketing da Vinci's award-winning colorgrading technology. What's in store? Here's Part One of Tim's look at the fast-breaking news...
Editorial, Feature, People / Interview
Author: Tim Wilson |
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| | | | DaVinci - NEW ! | Cinefilm's Ron Anderson: da Vinci User Since 1986
In this article, Tim Wilson talks with da Vinci user Ron Anderson in his Part Three look at Blackmagic Design's acquisition of da Vinci Systems. Ron Anderson’s relationship with da Vinci has also taken places over several decades, starting as a customer, and evolving into demo artistry even while he continues working with da Vinci systems at Atlanta’s Cinefilm.
Editorial, Feature, People / Interview
Author: Tim Wilson |
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| | | | Broadcast Design | Preparing a News Open: Arc Highlight & Arc Flare
Join noted broadcast designer Kurt Murphy as he outlines the steps he used to re-create the on-air identity of KVEW television, an ABC affiliate in Washington state. In this on-going series, Kurt explores design issues as well as set-up short-cuts and tricks. In part four of the series, Kurt adds some highlights to his design components. Join in, you will enjoy this great series.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Broadcast Design | Preparing a News Open: Adding WOW to the Logo
In Part Two of the series, noted broadcast designer Kurt Murphy expands on the logo that the client chose in Part One. Here, Kurt takes the EPS files into After Effects and uses the 3D powers of Zaxwerks Invigorator to bring the Wow! to the on-air identity Kurt creates for KVEW. Even if you do not have the Invigorator, this is a great article for AE and other users as it shows the process used by a respected artist in action.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Broadcast Design | Preparing a News Open: Creating the Background
Join noted broadcast designer Kurt Murphy as he outlines the steps he used to re-create the on-air identity of KVEW television, an ABC affiliate in Washington state. In this on-going series, Kurt explores design issues as well as set-up short-cuts and tricks. In Part One, he introduces the subject and then sets out to create it. Join in, you will enjoy this great series.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Broadcast Design | Preparing a News Open: Logo Touches
Join noted broadcast designer Kurt Murphy as he continues his exploration of the process of re-creating the on-air identity of a local broadcast affiliate in the Pacific Northwest area of the United States. In part seven of the series, Kurt adds a few touches to the logo - a blur, a lens flare, a drop shadow - little touches added to fine tune the look.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Broadcast Design | Preparing a News Open: Basic and Path Text
Join noted broadcast designer Kurt Murphy as he continues his exploration of the process of re-creating the on-air identity of a local broadcast affiliate in the Pacific Northwest area of the United States. At the end of the animation, Kurt Murphy adds the titling for each heading (Local News, Morning News, etc.) using Basic Text. In this lesson, Kurt shows you some tricks to using Basic Text and follows with Path Text. And then... Finishes with the Arc Reflection. This is the completion of the series.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Adobe Photoshop | Quick Clean Composite Images in Adobe Photoshop
In this matte painting tutorial noted broadcast designer Kurt Murphy explores some basic compositing and image enhancement techniques using Adobe Photoshop. He focuses on ways to avoid the obvious paste up look of a shoddy compositing cut-job. He also points readers to some of the productivity short-cuts that will enable you to create your images in the shortest amount of time possible.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Broadcast Design | Preparing a News Open: Open Beauty Shot
Join noted broadcast designer Kurt Murphy as he continues his exploration of the process of re-creating the on-air identity of a local broadcast affiliate in the Pacific Northwest area of the United States. In part six of the series, Kurt integrates the beauty shots into the design.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Broadcast Design | Preparing a News Open: Choosing the Logo
Join noted broadcast designer Kurt Murphy as he outlines the steps he used to re-create the on-air identity of KVEW television, an ABC affiliate in Washington state. In this on-going series, Kurt explores design issues as well as set-up short-cuts and tricks. In Part One, he introduces the subject and then sets out to create it. Join in, you will enjoy this great series.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Creating a Glass Globe
When broadcast designer Kurt Murphy received a glass globe as a gift, it inspired him to see if he could create one in After Effects. In this tutorial, Kurt demonstrates creating and animating a glass globe totally in After Effects using Solids and Effects. This project is totally self-contained, needing no outside footage, but you will need the production bundle to complete it. Also nice but not necessary is the Trapcode Starglow plug-in.
Tutorial
Author: Kurt Murphy |
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| | | | Broadcast Video | Improvising Visual Effects
On-set circumstances changing fast? Improvise! In this Creative COW Magazine article Mark Allen discusses how he overcame the complications in a recent short film production by improvising the visual effects.
Feature, People / Interview
Author: Mark Allen |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Behind the Scenes from Behind Oasis
When one of the worlds biggest rock and roll bands, Oasis, celebrated a careers worth of achievement, the film playing behind Rock-n-Roll Star was created by Creative Cow author Nel Johnson and the team at Studio Skylab. Learn the After Effects techniques that helped them complete the project under a ridiculous deadline, while wowing Oasis and a worldwide audience. As Nel puts it, We locked ourselves away, cranked up the music, and went nuts. In this Creative Cow Magazine Extra, we take a closer look at the story, starting with the creation of the films unique look.
Feature
Author: Nel Johnson |
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| | | | Art of the Edit | Surgical Video: The Cutting Edge
Creative Cow leader Mike Cohen has been working on the cutting edge of surgical video for years. In this expanded version of his article in the Cow Magazines Non-Broadcast Production Issue, Mike answers some of the most frequently asked questions about these techniques from the Cow forums. Its fascinating stuff, but seriously, maybe have some breakfast before you take a look.
Feature
Author: Mike Cohen |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | New AE DVDs for the Cow Master Series. Save Now!
The 3 newest DVDs in the Creative Cow Master Series, training even artists can afford. Learn secrets of advanced rotoscoping and compositing, real-world motion graphics that you can start using right away, and the CS3 tutorials you need to take your work to the next level from true masters from the craft.
Feature
Author: Cowdog |
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Podcasts | | | | multimedia 101 podcast
What are Safe Areas?
In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about broadcast design and working within the title safe and action safe areas. | | | | |
| | | | creative cow podcast
Episode #016 - January 05, 2006
Episode 016 - Adobe After Effects with Broadcast Designer John Dickinson, CES Consumer Electronics Show Update, Bill Gates Microsoft Keynote, After Effects Plug-ins, Magic Bullet, Trapcode Shine, Zaxwerks, Apple's Motion 2, Vongo, Ulead Media Studio Pro and more creative tech news, interviews and reports - www.creativecow.net | | | | |
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