Category: Tutorials
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How to Transform Fire Footage into 3D Shapes
In this After Effects tutorial, Nancy Eperjesy from mettle.com shows us how to transform fire footage into 3D shapes. The new Render options available in FreeForm Pro make this super-fast and easy. Follow along as Nancy demonstrates how to set up the file and transform footage into an array of icosahedron primitives (20-sided geometric solids with congruent faces). […]
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Basic Setups for Shooting Green Screen
The foundational elements for shooting all green screen setups are the materials used and the lighting of the background and the foreground subjects, including how these elements are positioned in relation to each other. Using the right combination of background materials, lighting, and positioning will save you hours of time during the keying or matte […]
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Audio Reactive 3D Shape Morphing in After Effects
In Audio Reactive 3D Shape Morphing in After Effects, Nancy Eperjesy from mettle, shows us how to use mettle ShapeShifter AE and Trapcode Soundkeys to generate this Audioreactive animation in After Effects. This complex-looking animation is actually quite simple to create using ShapeShifter in combination with basic tools in Ae. The animation uses a Displacement Map created with the shape tools […]
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After Effects 3D Shape Morphing Tutorial
Learn how to create a 3D shape morph animation using the shape tools in After Effects and ShapeShifter AE. In this After Effects 3D Shape Morphing tutorial, Nancy Eperjesy builds a simple animation with the shape tool and layer masks. Using the same animation as a Displacement Map with ShapeShifter AE, Nancy creates an awesome 3D animation […]
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The Art of Going Boom: The Proper Use of Boom Mics
No matter what kind of mic and pole you use, the basic concept is simple. Hold things so the mic is above the actor, slightly in front of and pointed towards the mouth. Make it as close as physically possible without being in the frame. Thirty inches from the actor can be too far away, […]
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CINEMA 4D Import
CINEMA 4D Import – is a chapter from Chris Meyer’s lynda.com course: After Effects: Creative Cloud Updates. In this brief tutorial, Chris will discuss the Cinema 4D Workflow. After Effects: Creative Cloud Updates description: Veteran After Effects user Chris Meyer shares real-world production and workflow advice as he demonstrates the newest features in Adobe After Effects CC. […]
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Understanding the Cinema 4D Workflow
Understanding the Cinema 4D Workflow – is a chapter from Ian Robinson’s lynda.com course: CINEMA 4D R16 Essential Training. In this brief tutorial, Ian will discuss the Cinema 4D Workflow. CINEMA 4D R16 Essential Training description: CINEMA 4D R16 (C4D) is a vital tool for motion graphics artists, visual effects (VFX) artists, and animators alike. Whether you’re just starting out […]
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Tracking Masks in Premiere Pro
Tracking Masks in Premiere Pro – is a chapter from Ashley Kennedy’s lynda.com course: Video Post Tips Weekly. In this brief tutorial, Ashley will demonstrate tracking masks in Adobe Premiere Pro. Video Post Tips Weekly description: Video Post Tips Weekly provides a new, targeted tip every Wednesday, focusing on specific tools and techniques in platforms such as Premiere Pro, […]
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Tutorial: Drawing in Adobe After Effects
Drawing in Adobe After Effects – is a chapter from George Maestri’s lynda.com course: Creating Animated Characters in After Effects. In this brief tutorial, George will demonstrate drawing in After Effects. Watch the full course online on lynda.com. Drawing in Adobe After Effects Course description: Learn to create and animate highly controllable characters using After Effects. […]