2D Footage with a Stereo 3D Rig in After Effects CS5.5

Adobe included a 1-step option to create a 3D Stereo Camera Rig in After Effects CS5.5, to everyone’s enthusiasm for a simpler workflow in 3D space. Great if you are working in 3D space in After Effects, but what about an easy option for 3D Stereo pairs captured by a 3D camera or twin cameras on a rig? In this tutorial I’ll show you how to quickly modify the Stereo 3D Rig in After Effects to quickly mux your L&R video files and adjust the convergence for anaglyph, interlaced or stereo pairs output.

If You Make Your Living In Post, Don’t Miss The HPA Tech Retreat

The Hollywood Post Alliance is a trade association that promotes the exchange of information between post production professionals. They host several events throughout the year that help us stay on top of our game. The biggie is the annual “Tech Retreat” February 14 - 17, 2012 in Indian Wells, California (near Palm Springs). Unlike NAB which is the grandaddy of all things film, television and radio, this event focuses on the issues and technology that we face in post. For an example of the rundown this year, check out their extensive program.

This is a great event for finding out where we are at, and where we are heading in our industry. At past events many new technologies have been “previewed”. Sony’s F65 camera and OLED monitors are a good example of this. Since this event is attended by many of the luminaries of our industry, manufacturers also use it to fine tune their products based on feedback they receive here. (Check out Adam Wilt HPA Tech Retreat at last year’s event)

I will be attending this year and posting updates here to the “Editing Post” blog. If you can swing it, you should be there also.

Disclaimer: I’m attending the HPA Tech Retreat on a press pass, which saves me the registration fee. I’m paying for my own transport, meals, and hotel. No material connection exists between myself and the Hollywood Post Alliance; aside from the press pass, HPA has not influenced me with any compensation to encourage favorable coverage.

The HPA logo and motto were borrowed from the HPA website. The HPA is not responsible for my graphical additions.

3D Layers Overview with Photoshop CS4-CS5.5

Not only can you manipulate video layers in 3D space in Photoshop CS4 and later, but you can create 3D objects from primitives and import 3D models. In this FREE 12-minute tutorial from my Video Training DVD Photoshop CS4/CS5 Video & Animation, I give you an overview of the 3D workspace and how you can create, manipulate and modify 3D layers and tools right inside of Photoshop.

Is There A Future For Editors

In this latest episode of “The Terence and Philip Show” we discuss the outsourcing of editing jobs, remote (a.k.a cloud) editing and automation in production. What’s happening now and how will it evolve in the near future. Philip also sneaks in a preview of an interesting show he’ll be involved with in 2012.

Click the link below and join the conversation.

Since we recorded this show, another automatic editing application went live. Check out Magisto

Digieffects v2.5 - Damage & Delirium Explored

Digieffects has updated and optimized their plugin effects to be Adobe CS5/64-bit compatible and have added some great new tools to their suite of tools! Both Damage v2.5 and Delirium v2.5 are fully compatible with the latest versions of After Effects, Premiere Pro, FCP and Edius. Even better news, this is a free upgrade for registered v2.0 owners!

Simulated Camera DOF In Video with Photoshop CS5.5

Learn how you can create a simulated Camera DOF effect on your video footage right inside of Photoshop CS5.5 Extended! This technique can be applied to on any video footage and doesn’t require any plug-ins, but rather, it utilizes the 3D Camera to achieve a realistic DOF effect.

What Is The Future Of The Post House?

In the latest episode of “The Terence & Philip Show,” Philip and I start by discussing an article, “Hollywood & the Job Crisis” that leads to questions about constantly the changing business model of post.

Right now the model seems to be “how low can you go” which is ultimately self defeating.

Where do you go from here?

How did post houses get to this, and what will the future hold?

What is your Unique Selling Proposition?

Hear all this and more when you click the link below and join the conversation.

Why Do You Make That Edit… Not How!

The Editors’ Lounge, sponsored by Alpha Dogs post in Burbank is thrilled to bring you another installment of the Editors’ Panel, a series of moderated discussions with industry-leading editors on a variety of topics affecting the editing community.
With over 100 years experience on the panel, there is a lot to learn about the creative process here. Click the links below and join this 4 part series.
Mark Goldblatt, Feature Editor: from Piranha in 1978 to Rise of the Planet of The Apes in 2011.
Andrew Seklir, Episodic TV Editor: Battlestar Galactica, Warehouse 13.
Derek McCants, Reality TV Editor: Big Brother, Sarah Palin’s Alaska.
Bee Ottinger, Music Video & Commercial Editor.
Moderated by Debra Kaufman, industry writer and founder of MobilizedTV.Com

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