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AE Basics 35: The Character Panel Updated: 2012-02-15 11:33:49 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 35: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis shows all the options in the character panel and how to use them to create good looking text....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You Ask I Answer : Working with PSD files Part 1: FCPX Updated: 2012-02-10 06:06:52 Description: In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you the great new "Import PSD files" feature inside of FCPX, and answers a viewers question about extending still images the length of your timelines....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Create Powerful Messaging with Lights and Particles Updated: 2012-02-09 22:46:30 Description: In this video tutorial, Kevin P. McAuliffe creates an end page for a commercial focused on tennis rackets....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Particular Basic Training Session FOUR: Sticky Snow Updated: 2012-02-08 20:25:05 Description: In this fourth tutorial in the Particular Basic training series, Michael Park answers a user's forum question on how to accumulate particles on 2d footage using Particular....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 34: Font Selection and Faux Options Updated: 2012-02-08 11:33:04 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 34: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis shows how to quickly select and change your font selection and modify its look and feel with the Faux options in the character panel....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twixtor: When and How to use Tracking Points Updated: 2012-02-08 00:14:12 Description: This Tutorial shows how to get better results using Tracking Points for more complex shots and to help get rid of warping or ghosting. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 33: Options for Creating Text Updated: 2012-02-01 11:33:29 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 33: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis starts to look at text creation and animation in After Effects starting with the different ways to create text in the composition panel....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Multicam Editing in Final Cut Pro X Updated: 2012-02-01 07:16:15 Description: In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how, with the newest update to FCPX, to edit multicam inside of FCPX. See how to set up your clips into angles, and then quickly and easily edit them together to create a seamless edit in no time flat....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX INs and OUTs - Multicam Part ONE Updated: 2012-01-31 18:55:30 Description: Finally it's here! FCP X has included a multi-camera workflow in its 10.0.3 update. Andy Neil will take you through the INs and OUTs of this amazing new feature in a two-part tutorial (there's THAT much to show)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX INs and OUTs - Multicam Part TWO Updated: 2012-01-31 18:55:00 Description: This is part two of a two-part tutorial on the new multicam feature added to the 10.0.3 update for Final Cut Pro X. In this part, Andy Neil shows off the custom sync controls, syncing using meta-data and how FCPX handles non-pro sources....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Advanced Tips for FCP X: Editing During Playback Updated: 2012-01-27 22:05:26 Description: One of the features of FCP X that goes largely unmentioned (and is mostly undocumented) is the ability to edit during playback. In this tutorial I'll teach you the fundamentals of editing without stopping playback....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Virtual 3D Sets with After Effects Updated: 2012-01-24 11:09:38 Description: Rob Mize demonstrates techniques for creating a virtual set in 3D space. He shows how you can build sophisticated, detailed environments, where your actors appear to interact with their 3 dimensional surroundings. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lite Bite for After Effects: The Tilt Shift Effect Updated: 2012-01-23 11:24:28 Description: In this tutorial, Martin Ainsworth will demonstrate the "Tilt Shift" effect also known as "Toy Town Look" using Abobe After Effect. This simple yet very power technique can add an extra dimension to an opening introduction....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lite Bite for Apple Motion: The Tilt Shift Effect Updated: 2012-01-20 11:15:18 Description: The "Tilt Shift Effect" or "Town Town Look" is fantastic fun to play with. Using Final Cut and Motion you can quickly create the effect and give an amazing intro to any promotion. The tutorial requires no additional Plug-ins....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Multiple Split Screen in Sony Vegas Updated: 2012-01-18 11:08:08 Description: In this tutorial, Roy van der Westen will demonstrate how to make a multiple split screen in Sony Vegas, and saving the presets in the "Trackmotion tool....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Create a Realistic 3D End Tag in Adobe After Effects Updated: 2012-01-17 21:19:00 Description: In this Boris video tutorial, Kevin P. McAuliffe creates an end tag with Boris Continuum Complete 8 AE's new Stage Light effect. BCC Stage Light lets you create volumetric lighting from any light that you add to your After Effects composition. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lite Bite for After Effects: How do I use 8 or 16 bpc effects on 16 or 32 pbc projects? Updated: 2012-01-17 17:34:39 Description: "Lite Bites" are short no-frills tutorials giving quick answers for busy people. In this next AE Lite Bite tutorial, Andrew Devis shows how to use 8 or 16 bpc effects safely on 16 or 32 bpc projects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX INs and OUTs - Roles Updated: 2012-01-16 22:38:42 Description: In this tutorial, I'll show you the INs and OUTs of the Roles feature. How they work when exporting projects as well as tricks on their use in editing and during import....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lite Bite for Photoshop: Using Masks on Folders Updated: 2012-01-12 02:00:32 Description: Using masks to speed up web design can help you show multiple graphic ideas with the least amount of effort for best effect. In this tutorial, Martin Ainsworth willl show you how to add a mask to a folder and add content to it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lite Bite for After Effects: How do I animate Text on a Path? Updated: 2012-01-10 11:33:53 Description: "Lite Bites" are short no-frills tutorials giving quick answers for busy people. In this next AE Lite Bite tutorial, Andrew Devis shows how to quickly and easily animate text on a path....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You Ask....I Answer: Masking vs Track Matting Part 2: Adobe After Effects Updated: 2012-01-10 07:00:30 Description: In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe takes a look at doing the same viewer requested track matting technique he showed in Motion 5, but the time he demonstrates the technique inside of Adobe After Effects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Advanced Tips for FCP X: Custom Resolution Timelines Updated: 2012-01-10 01:25:38 Description: FCP X can't create a custom resolution timeline... or can it? I'll show you how to create custom resolution timelines quickly in Final Cut Pro X....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD You Ask...I Answer: Masking in Apple's Motion Part ONE Updated: 2012-01-09 20:23:09 Description: In this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer's question about masking in Apple's Motion, and shows that sometimes the best way to mask something, is not to mask it at all!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Better Retiming using a Matte Updated: 2012-01-09 18:22:57 Description: This Tutorial shows how to get better tracking using a matte to separate your footage into multiple layers. Multiple layers are available in Twixtor Pro for AE, FCP, Premiere Pro....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fastest Ever Promo - iMovie Updated: 2012-01-06 11:34:56 Description: I know iMovie is not the sharpest tool in the box but sometimes we need to use a quick way of making a little promo on a budget. With Apple computer shipping with iMovie 11, it's becoming used more and more. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lite Bite for Photoshop: Creating Custom Actions Updated: 2012-01-04 17:40:26 Description: In this "Lite Bite" tutorial, quickly setup custom actions to speed up your photography workflow in Adobe Photoshop to rotate and add adjustment layers for 'Cross Processing' and 'Black & White.' This is a valuable time-saving tutorial....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Lite Bite: How do I create a simple Light Wrap? Updated: 2012-01-02 17:54:04 Description: "Lite Bites" are short no-frills tutorials giving quick answers for busy people....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Particular Basic Training Session THREE: The 3D Starfield Updated: 2011-12-30 17:35:48 Description: In this third installment of the Particular Basic Training series, Michael Park will show how to use Particular to create a realistic 3d star field for all of your animation needs. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 32: Creating a Motion Background with Shapes Layers Updated: 2011-12-30 14:15:53 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 32...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 31: Brainstorm & Shape Layers Updated: 2011-12-28 14:13:36 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 31: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis demonstrates the "Brainstorm" function with shape layers. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Film Fading to Black : Creative COW Magazine Updated: 2011-12-22 21:34:22 Description: Within the last year, ARRI, Panavision and Aaton have all ceased production of their film cameras to focus exclusively on the design and manufacture of digital cameras. Somewhere in the world, right now, someone is holding the last movie film camera ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Using the Scribble & Stroke Effects Updated: 2011-12-22 18:16:50 Description: The "Scribble" and the "Stroke" effects are often overlooked due to the fact that it isn't immediately obvious how they work as they won't work unless applied in a very particular way. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD HP Supplemental Edition : Creative COW Magazine Updated: 2011-12-21 17:50:29 Description: Creative COW Magazine Special Edition, 'Free Your Mind: How Mac Users are Using the HPZ800 For Power and Profit.'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 30: The Write-on Effect Updated: 2011-12-21 14:13:33 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 30: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis demonstrates the "Write-on" Effect in After Effects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Create an American Idol-style 3D Volumetric Lighting Effect Updated: 2011-12-20 14:20:40 Description: Kevin P. McAuliffe uses BCC 8 AE's new Stage Light filter to create a 3D volumetric lighting effect with a watermark similar to what you might see on "American Idol" or "The X Factor"....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 29: Shape Layers Part 13 - Creating a True Spiral Using Illustrator Paths Updated: 2011-12-19 17:37:05 Description: Lesson 29: In this thirteenth tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis looks at the problem of creating and animating a true spiral in After Effects and how it can be done by using paths copied from Illustrator....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twixtor in Avid MC: Frame Rate Conversions Updated: 2011-12-17 18:22:47 Description: This tutorial shows how how to do a Frame rate conversion if the Input and the Output are both Interlaced or both Progressive and also how to do a Frame Rate Conversion from Progressive Footage to Interlaced Footage in Avid Media Composer....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Character Design and Animation in AE: Part Two Updated: 2011-12-13 21:28:08 Description: In part 2, Rob Mize presents the After Effects work flow he uses to bring to life the character created in part 1. By keyframing shape paths, Rob demonstrates how we can not only animate the character's features, but her speech as well....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stay Legal with Boris Continuum Complete 8 AE Updated: 2011-12-09 23:00:18 Description: Motion graphics designers have traditionally been at the mercy of video editors when it comes to making sure video levels in a shot are broadcast safe. Boris Continuum Complete 8 AE's new Videoscope tool changes the game....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5 Chapter 2 Lesson 1: The Replicator - Part 2 Updated: 2011-12-08 14:15:26 Description: In our next lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to create not only 3D extruded text using the replicator, but also gives you a sneak peak at how to extrude and animate logos to add to your productions....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5 Chapter 2 Lesson 1: The Replicator - Part 1 Updated: 2011-12-07 02:35:02 Description: In the next Chapter of our ongoing "On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5" tutorial series, we are going to look at what goes into creating a 3D extruded animation in Motion 5 using only built in tools to create it. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twixtor in Avid MC: Progressive to Interlaced and Vice Versa Updated: 2011-12-05 03:18:06 Description: This tutorial shows how shows what to do if your footage is interlaced and your timeline is progressive and vice versa in Avid Media Composer....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Character Design and Animation in AE: Part One Updated: 2011-12-02 21:47:55 Description: Rob Mize demonstrates the process of designing, creating and animating a character entirely in After Effects. Part 1 focuses on the design and creation of the character using nothing more than AE shapes....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Enhance Time-Lapse Shots with Boris Continuum Complete 8 AE Updated: 2011-12-02 19:03:04 Description: In this Boris TV episode, Kevin P. McAuliffe uses BCC 8 AE's new Stage Light filter to improve upon the original clip by making it appear as though beams of light are emanating from the car's headlights. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 28: Shape Layers Part 12 - The Zig Zag Operand Updated: 2011-11-30 11:15:49 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 28: In the twelfth tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis explains the Zig Zag operand....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5 Chapter 1 Lesson 7: Sharing Updated: 2011-11-29 00:22:51 Description: In our wrap up of Chapter 1, we learn that "Exporting" is a way of the past in Motion 5. Now, it's all about Sharing. Users of FCP7 will be familiar with Sharing, a great way to not only export your work, but do it in the background, so you...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD OS X Lion Quick Tip - Locating Recently Used Files Updated: 2011-11-28 20:07:16 Description: In this quick tip, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you a great quick tip to locate recently used files on your hard drive. This quick tip also works for all you Snow Leopard users out there as well....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 27: Shape Layers Part 11 - Wiggle Transform Updated: 2011-11-25 11:15:18 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 27: In the eleventh tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis demonstrates the Wiggle Transform operand....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Using GPU Acceleration in Sony Vegas Pro 11 Updated: 2011-11-23 03:04:23 Description: GPU Acceleration is the most important enhancement in Sony Vegas Pro 11 for most users. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5 Chapter 1 Lesson 6: Creating the Lower Third Updated: 2011-11-22 18:51:29 Description: In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe goes through all the techniques taught so far to show you how to create a basic lower third....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5 Chapter 1 Lesson 5: Text Part Two Updated: 2011-11-22 18:43:18 Description: In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe looks at the Layout tab in the text tool, and shows you why this tab will be an integral part of your text workflow from creating text on a path to scrolling and crawling text....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making the Sun (and controlling it using Xpresso) in Cinema4D Updated: 2011-11-21 20:34:49 Description: In this tutorial, you will see a simple method for creating a star that is more than just a lens flare. Graham goes on to show you some basic Xpresso methods to make animating easier....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD OFX (Open FX) Plug-Ins in Sony Vegas Pro 11 (Multiple Parameter Curves) Updated: 2011-11-21 19:17:17 Description: In this tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz demonstrates the major advantage of OFX Plug-Ins, namely, the ability to manipulate a separate curve for each parameter in the plug-in....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating Text in Sony Vegas Pro 11 Updated: 2011-11-21 18:16:56 Description: In this tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz devotes a couple of minutes to each of these, giving you a quick overview of text options - old and new - in Vegas 11....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 25: Shape Layers Part 9 - Trim Paths Updated: 2011-11-18 11:15:05 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 25: In the ninth tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis surveys the Trim Paths operand....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twixtor Basics in Avid Media Composer Updated: 2011-11-17 18:08:24 Description: This tutorial shows how to do a simple slow-down and speed up using Twixtor in Avid Media Composer....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5: Chapter 1 Lesson 5: Text Part One Updated: 2011-11-16 22:32:52 Description: In part one of the two part look at Text, Kevin P McAuliffe gives you an overview of all the great things that you can do with Text inside of Apple's Motion....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 24: Shape Layers Part 8 - Round Corner & Stroke Updated: 2011-11-16 11:15:31 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 24: In the eighth tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis investigates the Round Corners operand and how to add an additional Stroke to your shape....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flying Paint - Simulating liquids with AE particles Part 3 Updated: 2011-11-14 17:57:59 Description: In this final part of the "Simulating Liquids with AE Particles" tutorial, I demonstrate the Time Remapping function within After Effects to help further slow down the animation. This will allow for further cosmetic touches....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX INs and OUTs - Using Storylines, Connected and Compound Clips Part 1 Updated: 2011-11-12 18:33:21 Description: In this two part tutorial, Andy Neil will show you when it's best to use a storyline, connected clip, or a compound clip in your project. He goes in depth with some tricks to get moving quickly in FCPX....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX INs and OUTs - Using Storylines, Connected and Compound Clips Part 2 Updated: 2011-11-12 18:33:20 Description: In part two of this tutorial, Andy Neil continues to explain secondary storylines, connected clips, and compound clips and how they are best used in your project. Along with it are some tricks to keep organized and move quickly when you're editing....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flying Paint - Simulating liquids with AE particles Part 1 Updated: 2011-11-11 18:29:58 Description: Exploring CC Particle World and CC Vector blur and setting up the initial simulation of liquid particles within After Effects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flying Paint - Simulating liquids with AE particles Part 2 Updated: 2011-11-11 17:00:50 Description: Exploring CC Particle World and CC Vector blur and setting up the initial simulation of liquid particles within After Effects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 23: Shape Layers Part 7 - The Repeater Operand Updated: 2011-11-11 11:15:04 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 23: In the seventh tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis takes us through the powerful "Repeater" operand....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 22: Shape Layers Part 6 - Pucker & Bloat Updated: 2011-11-09 11:15:09 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 22: In the sixth tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis guides new users through the Pucker & Bloat operand....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD OS X Lion Quick Tip - Creating a Lion Boot Disc Updated: 2011-11-09 01:06:26 Description: With digital download becoming the norm for getting applications from Apple, downloading OS X Lion onto three machines that you own, and want to install it on, doesn't make sense, especially at 3.5 GB per download. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Beauty of AE Shapes: Top 10 Features Countdown Updated: 2011-11-07 18:56:02 Description: Rob Mize offers his Top 10 Countdown of the features that make AE shapes such a versatile compositing tool. Rob highlights the functionality of these features and demonstrates just how practical shapes can be in your production efforts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 21: Shape Layers Part 5 - Offset Paths Updated: 2011-11-04 10:15:43 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 21: In the fifth tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis looks at the Offset Paths function....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 20: Shape Layers Part 4 - Merge Paths Updated: 2011-11-02 10:15:52 Description: AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 20: In the fourth tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis starts to look at the operands or FX that can be applied to shape layers in After Effects...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rotoscoping with Mocha for AE Part 3: Creating & Linking Shapes to Tracks Updated: 2011-10-28 21:50:29 Description: In this third and final tutorial on Rotoscoping with Mocha for AE, Andrew Devis shows how to draw the final shapes needed to rotoscope the person and also how to add a feather to specific points in the matte created. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rotoscoping with Mocha for AE Part 2: Tracking & Adjusting Tracks Updated: 2011-10-28 21:48:16 Description: In this second of three tutorials on Rotoscoping with Mocha for AE, Andrew Devis looks at tracking elements on different planes and then adjusting those tracks with a couple of different methods....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rotoscoping with Mocha for AE Part 1: Tools to create and export shapes Updated: 2011-10-28 21:43:48 Description: In this first of 3 tutorials on Rotoscoping with Mocha for AE, Andrew Devis introduces the tools needed to work quickly and efficiently in Mocha to create shapes and output those shapes to AE. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twixtor - Working with Edits in Sony Vegas Updated: 2011-10-28 19:30:03 Description: This Tutorial explains when it is appropriate to use VideoFX and when to use MediaFX for Twixtor and how to deal with different re-timing scenarios such as Speeding up, slowing down and fit-to-fill....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD In The Loop - A Killer Expression Updated: 2011-10-27 14:00:42 Description: A detailed explanation and demonstration of the uses of the loop expression in After Effects. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Quick Tip - Encoding Clips in OSX Lion Updated: 2011-10-27 03:45:22 Description: With Apple's new OS, there are many "hidden" features that aren't apparent at first glance. This first Lion quick tip is perfect anyone looking to take video file, and quickly stream it for an iPod, iPhone, iPad, or even for FCPX....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 18: Shape Layers Part 3 - Text & The Pen Tool Updated: 2011-10-26 10:15:00 Description: AE Basics: A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 19: In the third tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis shows how to use both the Text tool and the Pen tool to create shapes in After Effects. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating & Using Masks in After Effects Updated: 2011-10-26 03:16:22 Description: This tutorial was made as a direct request from a former user of Final Cut Pro who wanted to know how to mask in an efficient way in After Effects. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX INs and OUTs - Replace Edit Updated: 2011-10-23 11:35:48 Description: In this In and Out tutorial, Andy Neil shows off FCPX's Replace Edit feature: one that's quite a bit different from previous versions....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Controlling Final Cut X with an iPad Updated: 2011-10-21 16:29:44 Description: Need to make a quick edit while on the road or export a project from a remote location? Using an iPad, Skype, SoundFlower, LogMeIn.com, and your primary Final Cut station you can edit from anywhere you have network connection. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion 5: Chapter 1 Lesson 4: Keyframes and Behaviors Updated: 2011-10-21 04:47:24 Description: In the next lesson in our introductory look at Apple's Motion 5, Kevin P McAuliffe goes through how to keyframe, and then shows you how Behaviors will make your animating life a lot easier....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Advanced Workflow Tips and Tricks - Element Replacement Updated: 2011-10-20 19:15:45 Description: Introducing two essential workflow keyboard shortcuts enabling the After Effect's user to quickly replace layer items or elements with another whilst also retaining and inheriting all of its keyframes, effects and transform data....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Beauty of Shapes: Vector Art Updated: 2011-10-20 01:55:36 Description: Rob Mize demonstrates how to use shapes to change low resolution raster art into sharp, clean, high quality vector images. This is a quick and easy technique to improve the appearance and versatility of your logos and other graphic images....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 18: Shape Layers Part 2 - Gradients & Properties Updated: 2011-10-19 10:15:00 Description: In the second tutorial looking at Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis starts to look a little more in depth at some of the fill and stroke options for shapes layers and in particular at how to create custom gradients....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Particular Basic Training Session TWO: The Stargate Wormhole Updated: 2011-10-18 14:15:53 Description: In this second Particular basic training tutorial, Michael Park will demonstrate how to recreate a portion of the wormhole sequence from the movie "Stargate" using Trapcode Particular and Adobe After Effects. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD RGB Split Effect in After Effects Updated: 2011-10-17 08:06:51 Description: In this tutorial, Designer Sean Mullen shows us how to create the well-known RGB split effect in After Effects without the use of any third party plugins....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Particular Basic Training 01 - The Fountain Updated: 2011-10-13 21:32:45 Description: In this tutorial, Michael Park will teach some basic skills for using Trapcode Particular by creating jets of water using particles to enhance a still image of a fountain. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 17: Shape Layers Part 1 Updated: 2011-10-12 10:15:00 Description: In this first tutorial on Shape Layers in After Effects, Andrew Devis starts by showing the difference between masks created on a layer and shape layers and then goes on to show how to create multiple shapes on a single layer....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Easily Create Stereo Animations in After Effects Updated: 2011-10-11 00:44:23 Description: How to Create Stereoscopic animations in After Effects using the Rampant Stereo Suite from the Creative COW Master Tools....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating Fire Using CC Particle World Updated: 2011-10-10 02:51:16 Description: In this video tutorial with Steve Lidrbauch, you will learn how to build fire using just the built-in tools inside of After Effects, using CC Particle World, Turbulent Displace, Colorama, luma & alpha channels, and more. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX INs and OUTs - Trim Tool Updated: 2011-10-06 16:20:13 Description: In this tutorial, Andy Neil shows off the new trim tool from FCPX, and explains the differences from how trimming is accomplished in FCP 7....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative COW Podcasts: Bringing The Whale to the Big Screen - Part 3 Updated: 2011-10-05 20:46:26 Description: In Part 3 of my interview with producer Suzanne Chisholm and writer/editor Michael Parfit, creators of the new documentary motion picture, "The Whale," we discuss the filmmaker's stylistic approach to the material. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative COW Podcasts: Bringing The Whale to the Big Screen - Part 2 Updated: 2011-10-05 20:35:05 Description: In Part 2 of my interview with producer Suzanne Chisholm and writer/editor Michael Parfit, creators of the new documentary motion picture, "The Whale," we discuss the many technical challenges Michael and Suzanne faced....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 16: Parenting Updated: 2011-10-05 10:15:33 Description: AE Basics, A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. 16: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis introduces parenting in After Effects and shows how complex animations can be created with very few keyframes by using parenting....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative COW Podcasts: Two - Bringing The Whale to the Big Screen - Part 1 Updated: 2011-10-05 03:00:34 Description: Our guests on this Creative Cow podcast are the talented husband and wife filmmaking team from Canada, producer Suzanne Chisholm and writer/editor Michael Parfit, creators of the new documentary motion picture, "The Whale."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating the AE Cosmos: The Atom, Part 2 Updated: 2011-10-04 17:21:01 Description: In Part 2 of creating the atom, Rob Mize shows how to use expressions and a null to consolidate and unify control of the separate particle layers' cameras. Rob uses the layer's stretch to adjust the speed of the electrons orbiting the nucleus....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating the AE Cosmos: The Atom, Part 1 Updated: 2011-10-03 17:16:37 Description: In this edition of Creating the AE Cosmos, Rob Mize turns his attentions to the quantum universe. Rob demonstrates how to create a dynamic 3D model of an atom using only nulls, expressions and CC Particle World. Part 2 of this tutorial will focus on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating a Run Cycle in After Effects Part 1 Updated: 2011-10-01 06:05:55 Description: In the first part of this two part tutorial, Andrew Devis goes through the basic things that you will need to have in mind when creating a run (or walk) cycle for a character you may be animating in After Effects. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating a Run Cycle in After Effects Part 2 Updated: 2011-10-01 06:00:00 Description: In the second part of this two part tutorial on creating a basic run cycle (or walk cycle) in After Effects, Andrew Devis continues where he left off in the first tutorial....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Advanced Titler & Feathering a Track Matte as a Mask using Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 Updated: 2011-09-30 19:49:59 Description: This video tutorial presented by Jon Barrie details some of the uncommon knowledge about the Titler Tools and how to simulate a feathered mask using a Track Matter technique using Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5.5.1....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 15: Motion Paths Part 3 - Masks & Paths Updated: 2011-09-28 10:15:33 Description: In this last tutorial on motion paths, Andrew Devis demonstrates how to use masks and paths created in other applications or in other ways in After Effects to drive both the creation of items and the animation of items....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Frame Edge Issues and Twixtor Updated: 2011-09-28 03:02:50 Description: This Tutorial explains when it is appropriate to use Smart Blend and shows regular Twixtor with Inverse and with Forward Warping and compares a panning shot slowed down 10x with and without Smart Blend....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Motion 5 Chapter 1 Lesson 3 - The HUD, Generators and Masking Updated: 2011-09-27 16:55:40 Description: In the next part at our introductory look at Apple's Motion 5, we take a look at a great "not so hidden" feature in Motion 5, and that's the Heads Up Display (HUD)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Custom Transitions in Grass Valley EDIUS 6 Updated: 2011-09-23 18:04:54 Description: Learn how to create custom transitions using Boris RED 5 in Grass Valley EDIUS 6....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wiggling a Single Dimension Updated: 2011-09-23 01:36:53 Description: In this short tutorial, Andrew Devis demonstrates how to 'wiggle' a single dimension with the wiggle expression. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Multi-layer Keying in After Effects Part 4 - Creating Variable Width Edge Feather With Mocha For AE Updated: 2011-09-22 10:15:45 Description: In this tutorial (which is included as the last part of his series on multi-layer keying) Andrew Devis demonstrated a really nice feature in Mocha for AE (a free program that ships with After Effects)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: 3-D Models Updated: 2011-09-21 23:19:04 Description: In this episode of Video Adrenaline for Photoshop and After Effects, Richard Harrington explores the interaction between Photoshop and AE when creating 3D models. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Multi-layer Keying in After Effects Part 3 - Dealing with Edge Issues Updated: 2011-09-21 10:15:49 Description: In this third tutorial in a set of four on basic multi-layered keying in Adobe After Effects using Keylight 1.2, Andrew Devis shows how to deal with a specific problem that can occur with some keyed footage....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 14: Motion Paths Part 2 - Additional Tools Updated: 2011-09-21 10:15:23 Description: In this next tutorial on motion paths, Andrew Devis introduces a couple of useful panels for automatic creation of motion paths and automatic smoothing of keyframes to give a better result....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Apple's Motion Chapter 1 Lesson 2: Composition Navigation & Clip-based Effects Updated: 2011-09-21 02:52:56 Description: In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe looks at working with Clips and Groups in Apple's Motion, and also looks at clip-based effects, and how there's a lot more tools at your disposal, than you might think....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Boris Soundbite: Dialogue Search for Apple Final Cut Pro Updated: 2011-09-20 19:02:14 Description: Final Cut Studio Master Trainer Steve Kanter introduces Boris Soundbite, a software application that quickly and accurately finds any word or phrase spoken in recorded media. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Multi-layer Keying in After Effects Part 2 - Dealing with Multiple Light Spill Issues Updated: 2011-09-20 10:15:51 Description: In the second of 4 tutorials on basic multi-layered keying in Adobe After Effects using Keylight 1.2, Andrew Devis shows how to deal with light spill issues on separate parts of the keyed footage....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Multi-layer Keying in After Effects Part 1 - Pulling a Basic Key Updated: 2011-09-19 10:04:48 Description: In this first of 4 tutorials on basic multi-layer keying in Adobe After Effects using Keylight 1.2, Andrew Devis starts by showing how and explaining why you might need a garbage matte for most keying work....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX INs and OUTs - Event Browser and Library Updated: 2011-09-19 04:50:07 Description: Final Cut Pro X has some amazing tools for organizing even large projects. Andy Neil shows you how to get the most out of your Event Browser and Library in this first tutorial series for FCPX....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating the AE Cosmos: Comets, Meteors & Asteroids Updated: 2011-09-15 22:32:21 Description: Rob Mize continues his demonstration of cosmic creation with the addition of comets, meteors and asteroids to the AE cosmos. Just like the real universe, they're all made with particles; no third party plug-ins required....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twixtor - Fixing Unwanted Warping Updated: 2011-09-15 17:48:23 Description: This tutorial explains how to use Motion Sensitivity to avoid unwanted warping in your re-timed shot....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Animating the Lens Blur Filter Updated: 2011-09-14 23:19:50 Description: In this episode of Video Adrenaline for Photoshop and After Effects, Richard Harrington explores how to use the Lens Blur Filter in AE CS5.5 to create variable depth of field. This filter is an improvement on the last version of the same....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD On the Fast Track with Motion 5 Chapter 1 Lesson 1: Getting Started Updated: 2011-09-14 22:16:07 Description: Apple's Motion is one of the best compositing applications on the market today, the problem is it is easily the most misunderstood as well. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 13: Motion Paths Part 1 - Basics Updated: 2011-09-14 10:15:32 Description: A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects 13. In this tutorial, Andrew Devis explains the basics of motion paths and how to modify them for use in your animations, along with some hints and tips to get the best results with little ef...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Color Match in Sony Vegas Pro Updated: 2011-09-12 17:43:51 Description: If you have ever done a multi-camera shoot where you needed to match camera colors, or if you have done a single camera shoot where the lighting conditions changed, then BCC Color Match could save you hours and hours of time....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative COW Podcast: Producing Episodic TV with Hollywood Producer Michael Klick Updated: 2011-09-08 23:58:04 Description: Our guest on this Creative Cow podcast is producer Michael J. Klick, of Los Angeles, California, producer of the long-running hit TV series "24," on the FOX Television Network....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chroma Key & Mattes in Sony Vegas Pro Updated: 2011-09-08 22:38:39 Description: John Rofrano takes a look at the chroma key tools in Boris Continuum Complete....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Effects From The Ground Up - Chapter 1 Lesson 6: Putting Everything Together Updated: 2011-09-07 23:58:04 Description: In the last lesson in Chapter 1, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to apply everything you've learned up to date to create a lower third in After Effects, and then goes through how to render the file out, so it's ready to include in your show....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Color Grading Video Updated: 2011-09-07 23:19:55 Description: In this episode of Video Adrenaline for Photoshop and After Effects, Richard Harrington explores how to use Photoshop and AE together as color-grading tools....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 12: Animation 2 - Easing Keyframes Updated: 2011-09-07 10:15:42 Description: Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects: Lesson 12 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twixtor in Sony Vegas - Frame Rates & DeInterlacing Updated: 2011-09-06 20:00:18 Description: This tutorial demonstrates how to handle 60P footage in a 30P project and how to apply these techniques to similar scenarios. Also, shows how to handle fields in a progressive project....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Camera Mapping in After Effects Updated: 2011-09-03 12:54:54 Description: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis shows how to create parallax with a single item. Parallax is when items in a image appear to move in different ways to other parts of the same image. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative Clouds in Cinema 4D Updated: 2011-09-02 22:07:39 Description: In this tutorial we'll be high above the Earth making some clouds that are natural looking and have some depth and volume, while not using the Pyrocluster plugin. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline: Editing Multi-camera Productions Updated: 2011-09-02 18:32:31 Description: In this installment of Video Adrenaline for Premiere Pro, Richard Harrington goes over the process of setting up a multi-clip for editing and walks you through the essential steps....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Motion Quick Tip - Creating Effects for FCP X Updated: 2011-09-02 17:29:50 Description: Learn how to create your own effects for Final Cut Pro X with this primer on Effects publishing for Motion 5. (This tutorial works only with Motion 5 and Final Cut Pro X. Will not work with earlier versions of Motion or Final Cut.)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twixtor in Sony Vegas - Red/Blue Frames and Pan/Crop Updated: 2011-09-01 18:05:39 Description: This tutorial explains how to avoid getting a Red/Blue frame when reversing footage and discusses using Pan/Crop before or after Twixtor....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cinema 4D Boot Camp: Texturing Updated: 2011-09-01 13:22:37 Description: In this chapter of the Cinema 4D introductory series, we take a look at some basic texturing principles....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CInema 4D Boot Camp: Animation Updated: 2011-09-01 13:20:35 Description: In the Animation chapter of the Cinema 4D introductory series, we take a look at the tools provided to accomplish basic animation....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cinema 4D Boot Camp: Modeling Updated: 2011-09-01 13:18:18 Description: In the modeling section of our Cinema 4D introductory series, we take a look at the essential tools needed to become awesome modelers....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cinema 4D Boot Camp: Interface Updated: 2011-09-01 13:13:40 Description: In this chapter of the Cinema 4D introductory series, we'll get acquainted to the interface of Cinema 4D, explaining who is who and what is what....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Content Aware Scale in Video Updated: 2011-08-31 23:19:10 Description: In this installment of Photoshop and AE Video Adrenaline, Richard Harrington demonstrates how to combine new features in Adobe After Effects to stabilize a shot with Content Aware Scale and Content Aware Fill in Adobe Photoshop to change the backgrou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 11: Animation 1 - Creating Keyframes Updated: 2011-08-31 10:15:31 Description: A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects, Lesson 11. In this tutorial to the process of animation in After Effects, Andrew Devis explains and demonstrates how to animate a property in After Effects using Keyframes and interpolation....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating & Controlling Simple Eyes in 3ds Max: 4 - Using Manipulators Updated: 2011-08-30 19:10:55 Description: In the fourth and final part of his tutorial series on creating and controlling simple eyes in 3ds Max, Andrew Devis shows how to use manipulators to control the upper and lower eyelids of the eyes we have created. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline: Retiming Audio Updated: 2011-08-26 18:32:34 Description: In this installment of Video Adrenaline for Premiere Pro, Richard Harrington explores the companion application to Premiere Pro -- Adobe Audition, included in CS5.5....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kevin McAuliffe's Review Series: GenArts Sapphire Edge Updated: 2011-08-25 18:06:20 Description: Color grading is something that editors do on a daily basis, and there are a few third party plug-in packs out there to address just this need. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Content Aware Scale Updated: 2011-08-24 23:19:09 Description: In this installment of Photoshop and AE Video Adrenaline, Richard Harrington demonstrates how to combine Photoshop and After Effects to look at a great feature called Content Aware Scale. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 10: Transforms - Fixed Effects Updated: 2011-08-24 10:15:46 Description: AE Basics - A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. 10 - In this next tutorial, Andrew Devis shows how to select, understand and use the 'transforms' or 'Fixed Effects' that are automatically added to every layer in your compositi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR: Essential Gadgets Updated: 2011-08-24 03:22:04 Description: DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode examines the essentials for DSLR video....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating & Controlling Simple Eyes in 3ds Max: 3 - Controlling both eyes together Updated: 2011-08-23 19:04:49 Description: In the third part of his first 3ds Max tutorial series for Creative Cow, Andrew Devis continues with the project by showing how to control both eyes with one controller. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Best of Free - Video Copilot's Reflect Updated: 2011-08-22 21:39:49 Description: In the next "Best of Free" tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe looks at a great free plug-in for Adobe's After Effects for both Mac and WIndows that will help you create reflections on your work in seconds, as opposed to minutes. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating the AE Cosmos: Galaxies Updated: 2011-08-22 17:09:26 Description: Rob Mize continues his cosmic creation with the addition of a 3D galaxy. This tutorial also demonstrates the dynamics of the creative process by showing how parameters are adjusted to "tweak" the image to the desired result. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro: Matching Cameras & Composit Elements in After Effects & Using That Information in PP Updated: 2011-08-22 10:15:13 Description: In this colour correction tutorial, Andrew Devis shows how to use the tools in After Effects both to get excellent colour matching results in After Effects and also to provide information that can be copied into Premiere Pro....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline: Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts Updated: 2011-08-20 02:19:37 Description: In this installment of Video Adrenaline for Premiere Pro, Richard Harrington talks about the powerful features of customizing your keyboard using Premiere Pro CS5.5....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Device Central Updated: 2011-08-17 23:19:19 Description: In this installment of Photoshop and AE Video Adrenaline, Richard Harrington demonstrates how to combine Photoshop and After Effects to utilize a helper application designed for mobile -- Device Central CS5.5....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 9: Fitting Items and Creating Solids Updated: 2011-08-17 10:15:19 Description: AE Basics - A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. 9 - In this next tutorial, Andrew Devis shows how to fit assets to the size of your composition as well as showing the possible dangers of choosing the wrong option. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR: Get Steady with a Monopod Updated: 2011-08-17 03:20:34 Description: DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode takes a look at the possibilities achieved in camera stability with monopods for DSLR use....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating & Controlling Simple Eyes in 3ds Max: 2 - Creating Eye Controls Updated: 2011-08-16 19:04:24 Description: In the second part of his first 3ds Max tutorial series for Creative Cow, Andrew Devis continues with the project by showing how to create point helpers to control the movement of the eyeball. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro: Matching Cameras Updated: 2011-08-15 10:27:05 Description: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis shows one approach to matching footage from different cameras. Sometimes, as editors, we receive footage from our clients that is from different cameras which may not have been set up in the same way. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Best of Free - What the Font? Updated: 2011-08-15 01:00:05 Description: In this economy, you need to get the absolute best value for your dollar, and as the expression goes, sometimes you get what you pay for...but not in this case. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wanna Switch? - Lesson 6 - Outputting Updated: 2011-08-13 01:49:55 Description: To finish off our introductory look at Avid's Media Composer, Kevin P McAuliffe takes a look at outputting both to tape, and to a file. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline: Mastering the Media Browser Updated: 2011-08-12 18:32:20 Description: In this installment of Video Adrenaline for Premiere Pro, Richard Harrington explores the Media Browser in PP and talks about features that you might not know exist....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wanna Switch? - Lesson 5 - Effects & Titling Updated: 2011-08-11 17:46:34 Description: In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you Media Composer's "Go To" effect, the 3D Warp, and how easy it is to create basic titles for your sequence. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Fixing Underexposure Updated: 2011-08-10 23:19:15 Description: In this installment of Photoshop and AE Video Adrenaline, Richard Harrington demonstrates how to combine Photoshop and After Effects to fix underexposed footage items....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Finding Clip Instances Inside Sequences Workflow using Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 Updated: 2011-08-10 18:31:24 Description: This video tutorial presented by Jon Barrie demonstrates how to go about finding instances of clips (edited clips) in the timeline using Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 8: Timeline Basics 2 -- Work-area & layer short-cuts Updated: 2011-08-10 10:15:03 Description: AE Basics -- A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects: 8 -- In this next tutorial, Andrew Devis shows some of the short-cuts in the layers part of the timeline....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating & Controlling Simple Eyes in 3ds Max: 1 - Creating the Eyes & Materials Updated: 2011-08-09 19:20:58 Description: In his first 3ds Max tutorial series, Andrew Devis shows how to create simple eyes in 3ds Max and then create the controllers needed to animate them simply and quickly. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR: Using a Slate App Updated: 2011-08-09 18:14:10 Description: DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode talks about why you want an iPad for production. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wanna Switch? - Lesson 3 - Bins and Project Organization Updated: 2011-08-09 10:10:28 Description: The focal point of your Media Composer project is your bins, and in this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe talks about bins, setting up different bin views, and the different layouts you can use to organize your footage....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wanna Switch? - Lesson 2 - Digitizing & Importing Updated: 2011-08-08 17:22:41 Description: Every project starts with acquiring footage and in this tutorial, Kevin P McAuliffe looks at not only digitizing footage, but importing and the new Avid "AMA Link to" feature as well....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adobe After Effects Quick Tip - Placeholders Updated: 2011-08-08 06:46:25 Description: In this Quick Tip, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you that you don't need to worry about having every element you need to create your After Effects composition right from the start. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Effects From The Ground Up - Chapter 1 Lesson 5: Text Updated: 2011-08-05 19:50:38 Description: In many cases, the first time someone new to Motion Graphics opens Adobe's After Effects, it's to do something with text, and although it might be simple to put letters on the screen, you always find yourself needing to do more. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline: Roundtripping with Audition Updated: 2011-08-05 18:32:44 Description: In this installment of Video Adrenaline for Premiere Pro, Richard Harrington focuses on changes in Adobe CS55 and how it integrates with Audition. It's easy to move back and forth from a PP sequence to edit in Adobe Audition....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Effects From The Ground Up - Chapter 1 Lesson 4: Masking Updated: 2011-08-04 01:15:43 Description: Another After Effects fundamental is Masking, but masking is something that in most training is quickly covered, and only shows you the absolute basics, and leaves you not only wanting, but needing more direction. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Using Gradients to Create Custom Backdrops Updated: 2011-08-03 23:19:52 Description: In this installment of Photoshop and AE Video Adrenaline, Richard Harrington demonstrates how to combine Photoshop and After Effects and use gradients to create custom backdrops....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 7: Timeline Basics 2 Updated: 2011-08-03 10:15:43 Description: AE Basics -- A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. 7 Part 2 -- In the second part of this seventh tutorial, Andrew Devis continues to go through all the 'bells & whistles' or buttons in the timeline panel. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR Training: Stabilizing DSLR Footage in Post Updated: 2011-08-03 03:26:30 Description: DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode covers a feature in Adobe After Effects - the Warp Stabilizer. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline: Mastering Transitions Updated: 2011-07-30 00:02:47 Description: In this installment of Video Adrenaline for Premiere Pro, Richard Harrington shows how to use transitions inside of PP. There are some subtle changes and nuances in CS5.5 that you might want to use....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 7: Timeline Basics 1 Updated: 2011-07-28 01:33:42 Description: AE Basics--A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 7 Part 1 - in the first part of this seventh tutorial, Andrew Devis starts to go through all the 'bells & whistles' or buttons in the timeline panel. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Layer Comps Updated: 2011-07-27 23:19:49 Description: In this episode of Video Adrenaline for Photoshop and After Effects, Richard Harrington explores layer comps in Adobe Photo and then shows how easy it is to spit out multiple versions of your file to bring into Adobe After Effects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR: Monitoring Solutions with HDMI Updated: 2011-07-27 02:21:31 Description: DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode visits HDMI and monitoring in general....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Title Effect Animations with Boris RED Updated: 2011-07-25 22:48:39 Description: Learn how to create some really cool titling effects with Boris RED 5 and Sony Vegas Pro 10 with Paul Ezzy in this installment of his Boris RED video tutorial set created exclusively for Creative COW....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline: Compressing Video with Watch Folders Updated: 2011-07-22 18:32:47 Description: In this installment of Video Adrenaline for Premiere Pro, Richard Harrington talks about encoding, and the flexibility of using a feature that saw improvement in CS5.5 -- Watch Folders. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating the AE Cosmos: The Sun Updated: 2011-07-22 10:49:55 Description: Rob Mize shows how to create a dynamic 3D sun in 3D space using only CC Particle World. He then demonstrates the versatility of this effect by adjusting the parameters to animate the sun into a supernova explosion. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wanna Switch? - Avid Lesson 1 - Projects & User Settings Updated: 2011-07-22 02:24:18 Description: If you aren't happy with the direction that Apple has decided to go, and want to switch NLE's, this in-depth look at Avid's Media Composer is for you....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Effects Quick Tip - Set First Vertex Updated: 2011-07-21 20:07:15 Description: Have you ever wanted to change the point where an animated mask starts, or where something animating along a path begins? Don't settle for where After Effects wants to start it, tell it where to start by setting the first vertex....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Using ReWire to Connect Pro Tools 9 and Sibelius 6 Updated: 2011-07-21 19:01:49 Description: ReWire is a standard that lets you record audio from the Sibelius 6 music scoring program to a digital audio workstation (DAW), such as Avid's Pro Tools. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Custom Title Animations using Boris RED 5 Updated: 2011-07-20 22:56:59 Description: Learn how to create custom title animations using Boris RED 5 and Sony Vegas Pro 10....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photoshop and AE: Refine Edge Command and 3-D Motion Control Updated: 2011-07-20 22:40:36 Description: In this installment of PS and AE, Richard Harrington shows to use Adobe Photoshop and After Effects together to get great 3D extrusion. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 6: Previewing Your Work Updated: 2011-07-20 10:15:37 Description: AE Basics -- A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. 6 -- In this sixth tutorial, Andrew Devis goes through the options for previewing your compositions in After Effects. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR: Merging Clips and Syncing Audio Updated: 2011-07-20 03:20:21 Description: DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode features creating a single clip that contains your video and high quality audio. In Premiere Pro CS5.5, they'll be merging clips and syncing audio in post....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Introduction to Composing in Garageband for Filmmakers Updated: 2011-07-19 17:21:00 Description: Garageband is an extremely affordable and powerful music creation tool. In this tutorial we explore the basics of working with movies, loops, exporting, and FCP X. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Apple's Final Cut Pro X: One BIG Love/Hate Relationship Part 3 - What's at Stake - A Community Divided Updated: 2011-07-18 21:48:20 Description: Part-3 of this three part investigative series, David Roth Weiss interviews David H. Lawrence....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Apple's Final Cut Pro X: One BIG Love/Hate Relationship Part 2 Updated: 2011-07-18 21:47:47 Description: In Part-2 of this three part investigative series, Contributing Editor and Final Cut Pro forum leader David Roth Weiss and his guest David H. Lawrence look even deeper into Final Cut Pro X as he reveals more of what's under the hood....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro: Sweetening Audio with Parametric EQ Updated: 2011-07-18 20:26:04 Description: In this advanced Premiere Pro tutorial, Andrew Devis shows how to use the parametric equaliser in Premiere Pro and for CS5.5 in Audition and for CS4/5 in Soundbooth. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Apple's Final Cut Pro X: One BIG Love/Hate Relationship Part 1 Updated: 2011-07-18 18:33:45 Description: In this three part investigative series, we take a hard look at Final Cut Pro X, Apple's newest and most controversial software release ever. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline: Stabilizing Footage with the Warp Stabilizer Updated: 2011-07-15 18:32:49 Description: In this installment of Video Adrenaline for Premiere Pro, Richard Harrington delivers the great new feature in AE CS5.5 for image stabilization and ties it seamlessly into PP using Dynamic Link. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 5: Naming & Organising Updated: 2011-07-13 10:15:03 Description: AE Basics -- A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. 5: In this fifth tutorial, Andrew Devis explains how to name items in your project panel, timeline and effects control panel....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR: Log and Transfer with Canon Cameras Updated: 2011-07-13 03:34:57 Description: DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode features loading footage into Final Cut Pro using the log and transfer plug-in created for Canon DSLRs and FCP....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Premiere Pro: Capturing & Batch Capturing from miniDV tape Updated: 2011-07-11 10:43:04 Description: In this tutorial for Premiere Pro, Andrew Devis demonstrates how to capture footage from miniDV tape from a camera connected to a computer via a firewire or iLink connection. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating a Leather Armchair: A Modeling Extravaganza Updated: 2011-07-10 21:29:57 Description: In this tutorial, I'll teach you some modelling concepts in order to create a leather armchair from scratch, including vertex manipulation and Hypernurbs smoothing! 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 4: Importing Photoshop Documents (PSDs) Updated: 2011-07-06 10:25:04 Description: AE Basics -- A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects. 4 -- In this fourth tutorial, Andrew Devis goes over the options After Effects gives you for importing Photoshop documents. When you try and import a Photoshop document, After E...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR: How to add Timecode to DSLR Clips Updated: 2011-07-06 03:35:31 Description: Video pros rarely access Adobe Bridge, a visual tool for managing your files. Use this secret often accessed by professional photographers to add Timecode to your DSLR clips and batch rename, copy to new locations and more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FCPX - Quick Tip -Working In The Timeline Updated: 2011-07-05 02:55:49 Description: When you are just starting out, navigating through your timeline in a new NLE can be tricky enough. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lens Correction: Using Filters Updated: 2011-06-28 03:38:05 Description: Even though you spend a lot of money on a lens, every lens has some inherent flaws, but this video tutorial with Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington demonstrates that these distortions can be fixed in an unexpected way. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Using Match EQ in Final Cut Pro X Updated: 2011-06-27 21:09:44 Description: Match EQ is a welcome addition to the audio functionality in Final Cut Pro X. Adopted from Logic Pro, this tool is as easy to use as it is powerful. While Soundtrack Pro provided a similar function, this new implementation has more options. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Applying Audio FX in Premiere Pro Updated: 2011-06-27 17:51:05 Description: In this short tutorial, Andrew Devis demonstrates how to apply audio FX both to clips and to tracks as well as go through some of the basic settings to get you started - including Pre and Post fader options and presets....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) Updated: 2011-06-26 02:15:27 Description: In this Autodesk Maya 2012 tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz looks at Digital Molecular Matter (DMM), a plug-in for creating shatter, destruction and deformation effects. DMM is now included in Maya 2012....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Quick Tip - FCPX - Making the Viewer work for you Updated: 2011-06-25 01:44:10 Description: This quick tip came from a viewer question about something that was seen in the "Animating with Keyframes" tutorial. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE Basics 2: Importing Assets Updated: 2011-06-22 10:33:31 Description: AE Basics - A Creative Cow series for new users of Adobe After Effects - in this second tutorial Andrew Devis looks at how to get your assets in to After Effects with a variety of useful methods from direct import to browsing in Adobe Bridge....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DSLR: Techniques for Slowmotion Updated: 2011-06-21 03:39:03 Description: In this video tutorial with Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington, learn various ways for converting DSLR footage into instantaneous, buttery smooth slow motion using After Effects, Twixtor, or Cinema Tools....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Understanding Transform Effects in Premiere Pro: Part 2 Updated: 2011-06-20 17:23:37 Description: In this follow-on tutorial to understanding transforms in Premiere Pro, Andrew Devis demonstrates how to animate those transforms to achieve PiPs....more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GET READY TO RUMBLE: Perfect setup for a seamless transition to FCP X and OS X Lion Updated: 2011-06-13 21:02:44 Description: Creative Cow Contributing Editor David Roth Weiss delivers nothing but facts as he guides you through the steps necessary to partition your Mac system drive....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Understanding Transform Effects in Premiere Pro: Part 1 Updated: 2011-06-13 17:36:34 Description: Transforms are effects that are automatically applied to any asset you place in your timeline. Knowing what your transforms are and how to change them will give you a series of tools to improve your presentation and make a more dynamic product....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shatter-Mation in After Effects Updated: 2011-06-09 01:51:45 Description: Rob Mize introduces "Shatter-Mation", the use of AE's Shatter Effect to animate text, logos and other shapes....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exposure Part 2: Adjusting for Overexposure Updated: 2011-06-07 03:39:49 Description: In the last episode, Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington looked at fixing underexposed clips by correcting in NLEs. In this episode, they look at correcting overexposed clips....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Understanding Automation Modes in Premiere Pro Updated: 2011-06-06 22:26:19 Description: In this in-depth tutorial, Andrew Devis firstly demonstrates the clip-based key-framing approach and then goes on to explain and demonstrate how to use the track-based automation modes....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative COW Master Series Automating Photoshop: Tool Presets Updated: 2011-06-01 20:27:25 Description: In this video tutorial excerpt from The Creative COW Training DVD Series, Automating Photoshop, let Richard Harrington guide you through creating Crop Tool presets and text presets as your learn ways to smooth your workflow and quickly change setting...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative COW Master Series Automating Photoshop: Smart Filters Updated: 2011-06-01 20:18:08 Description: One option that give you a lot of flexibility when working in Photoshop is a Smart Filter, a filter applied to a smart object. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exposure Part 1: Adjusting for Underexposure Updated: 2011-05-30 22:41:54 Description: Everyone faces exposure problems, even if you're using a loupe, it's difficult to judge, especially without a waveform or histogram. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Audio Problems: Balancing Speech Levels Updated: 2011-05-30 21:16:47 Description: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis will go through the work-flow from Premiere Pro to Audition and show how to apply the new tool in Audition CS 5.5 and work with the settings to balance speech audio levels....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Effects From The Ground Up Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Updated: 2011-05-30 17:58:43 Description: In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe introduces the most important concept when using After Effects. Keyframing....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative COW Master Series: Automating Photoshop with Richard Harrington Updated: 2011-05-27 03:55:17 Description: The Creative COW Master Series is pleased to introduce internationally known trainer, Richard Harrington as your guide into the powerful world of automating Photoshop....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE From The Ground Up - Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Updated: 2011-05-26 04:00:30 Description: In this second lesson of a complete training series for Adobe's After Effects, we look at working with clips in your composition, as well as learning about clip based effects, and how you will build on these 'basic' effects into more complex animatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Avid Media Composer Quick Tip 3 - Assigning Menu commands to buttons Updated: 2011-05-25 22:52:40 Description: In many cases, having to stop editing to find something in a drop down menu can be time consuming, and can break your work flow. In this Avid Media Composer Quick Tip, see how to quickly assign menu commands to buttons to help speed up your workflow....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From Business Card to 3D Extruded Logo with Boris RED Updated: 2011-05-25 01:13:03 Description: If your client is asking for a 3D extruded logo animation in his video and all he has for company graphics is his business card, then you'd better dig deep into your toolbox. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Quick Tip - Final Cut Pro - Creating the ROCKY effect Updated: 2011-05-24 22:31:39 Description: Creating the "ROCKY" video inside text look in FCP is almost as easy as it is to create inside of Avid's Media Composer, and there's no need to go into Apple's Motion to do it!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adobe After Effects Quick Tip - Cleaning up messy projects Updated: 2011-05-24 02:08:11 Description: Nothing is worse than trying to work in an After Effects project that's an absolute mess. In this Quick Tip, you will see how simple it is to clean up a project to make it easier to work in, or archive....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Freeform Pro Gener8tor Updated: 2011-05-19 19:17:50 Description: In this tutorial we'll take a look at the generator functions in Freeform Pro and do things that could never be done in After Effects before. At the end, you can take the finished project file and make totally original in a few clicks....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Particle World Transitions: Part 2 Updated: 2011-05-17 21:44:15 Description: Rob Mize further develops the techniques demonstrated in Part 1 of this tutorial. He applies the Particle World Text to Sand effect to 3D text created using the Shatter Effect, and composites that onto a background....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Quick Tip - Premiere Pro CS5 - Auto-Creating Sequences Updated: 2011-05-16 01:07:50 Description: In this Quick Tip, see how easy it is to create sequences based on the parameters of any clip in your project. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Avid Media Composer Quick Tip 2 - Importing Image Sequences Updated: 2011-05-11 03:14:46 Description: Importing clips into Avid's Media Composer might seem straight forward, but what if a client has sent you a Targa sequence? Don't over think the import process, as importing Targa sequences is just as easy as regular clips....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Motion Quick Tip - Radar Updated: 2011-05-11 02:13:32 Description: Learn how to make a radar sweep graphic entirely in Motion and animate it with behaviors. This tutorial shows off tricks involving replicators and parameter behaviors....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD AE From The Ground Up - Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Updated: 2011-05-09 20:42:10 Description: In Chapter 1, we cover the basics of learning how to create a lower third, but also build a foundation for new users to advance their skills quickly to move onto more intermediate projects....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Avid Media Composer Quick Tip 1 - Nesting Effects Updated: 2011-05-09 20:33:40 Description: Nesting effects in Avid's Media Composer is not as easy as it is in other applications, but with this quick tip, you'll be compositing in your favorite NLE in no time flat....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Part Two: Water Tutorial using MoGraph Updated: 2011-05-06 02:01:30 Description: In part 2 of the Water Tutorial, Neal Barenblat will show you some cool and useful compositing techniques in After Effects to get this scene singing! You'll take a look at simple color correction, rotoscoping, and making a wiggle expression....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adobe Encore Basics 8: Creating Slide-shows Part 2 Updated: 2011-05-05 12:54:48 Description: This is one for photography enthusiasts and anyone who wants to add stills to their DVD/Blu-ray and Web DVD productions - a MUST for wedding videotographers! ...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Building an Interactive Whiteboard in Flash: Part Two Updated: 2011-04-27 14:04:14 Description: In part two of this series, Justin Junda walks you through the necessary steps to connect the graphical elements from part one, with Actionscript 3.0 using the Flash drawing API in order to bring this whiteboard to life....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Lower Thirds Updated: 2011-04-27 03:06:04 Description: In this tutorial for the Premiere Pro Video Adrenaline series, Richard Harrington explains how to take a stock background and force it to be the duration and the color that you desire for your video project and turn this background into a lower third...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Building an Interactive Whiteboard in Flash: Part One Updated: 2011-04-25 14:00:03 Description: In this tutorial, Justin Junda takes you through the step by step process on how to build and interactive whiteboard. 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