Creating Motion Graphics Hidden Gems: Chapter 1 – After Effects 101
Our book Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects 5th Edition (“CMG5” for short) is not a quick read: It...
Deeper Modes of Expression, Part 12: Expressive Text
Finally, we’d like to demonstrate ways to use expressions to manipulate text created with the new Type tool. We’ll...
Deeper Modes of Expression: The Index
This year we’ve been taking the Bonus Chapter on Expressions from our book Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects...
Using RED Footage Proxies in After Effects
Many people like to shoot RED source footage these days, even if the final destination is lower-resolution video. I...
Blend Modes in Adobe Premiere Pro
As a motion graphics artist, one of our favorite tricks to enhance an uninspiring clip is not to use...
Daily Inspiration – The most realistic CG you’ve ever seen
This commercial spot was done entirely with CG, and it’s simply beautiful. I would never have guessed this was...
Daily Inspiration – Graphic Animation, Subaru Style
180-degree shutter angle is the rule of thumb when shooting film & video. It almost always makes your images...
Deeper Modes of Expression, Part 11: Dreaming in Color
The next-to-last subject we’re going to cover is manipulating color inside expressions. This is powerful, as so much of...
Quick Look: Panasonic AG-AF100 MFT Cine-Style Camcorder
Thursday, 4 November 2010: Panasonic’s Jan Crittenden Livingston appeared at Hollywood rental and sales facility Birns & Sawyer to...
Remembering the DPS Spark
Over the weekend I cleared out a bunch of old gear, including the capture card that launched a revolution:...
