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After Effects: Audio Stems To Radio Waves
BlogMarch 28, 2012, 3:11 pm
If you're animating to audio in After Effects using audio stems (component parts of a track or beat) can give you a lot more flexibility. Here's an example!
Check it out at: http://www.macprovideo.com/hub/after-effects/after-effects-audio-stems-radio-waves
The Art of Cutting Comedy | Michael Berenbaum
VideoMarch 28, 2012, 11:56 am
Editor Michael Berenbaum, A.C.E. discusses the challenge of having too much coverage for a scene using an example from "Sex and the City." For more information on Editfest NY please go to editfestny.com. This video was produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop and edited by Daniel Jamieson.
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FCPX - Real World Use on a Sled Dog Race
BlogMarch 28, 2012, 11:56 am
The first thing we did this morning in the FCP.co office after switching the kettle on was to sit down and watch this video. Real life examples of FCPX in action are always welcome.
Check it out at: http://www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/tutorials/784-final-cut-pro-x-real-world-use-on-the-iditarod-sled-dog-race
Will FCP 7 Continue to Work in Apple's Lion O
BlogMarch 28, 2012, 11:54 am
Several times this week I've heard editors ask similar questions about the compatibility of their current OS and their beloved NLE. For now, the simple answer is "Yes, Final Cut Pro 7 will work with Lion OSX." However, it’s only logical for Apple to phase out Final Cut Pro 7 with future operating system upgrades and hardware advancements…pushing users to transition to the newer Final Cut Pro X application.
Check it out at: http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/help-will-final-cut-pro-7-continue-to-work-in-apples-lion-os/
Indiescans launch three film grain packs
BlogMarch 28, 2012, 11:53 am
A bit of deja vu going on here but more about that later. Indiescans have joined the film grain party by releasing three packs of film grain to superimpose over your footage.
Check it out at: http://www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/news/783-indiescans-launch-three-film-grain-packs-priced-at-99-each
SUGARfx Punchline Titles and Transitions for FCPX
Technology NewsMarch 28, 2012, 11:51 am
Boston, MA – March 28, 2012 – Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, brings SUGARfx Punchline, a collection of high quality title and transition elements, to FxFactory. Designed by the SUGARfx broadcast team for Final Cut Pro X...
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New Sorenson Squeeze 8 Pro
BlogMarch 28, 2012, 11:50 am
Sorenson has launched Squeeze 8 Pro, the new version can now output ProRes files directly from within Avid. Codec specific add-ons available for existing customers.
Check it out at: http://www.fcp.co/hardware-and-software/pro/781-new-sorenson-squeeze-8-pro-supports-apple-prores-avid-dnxhd-and-dolby-pro-audio
AE Basics 40: Text Animators Part ONE
BlogMarch 28, 2012, 8:24 am
AE Basics - A Creative COW series for new users of Adobe After Effects. Lesson 40: In this tutorial, Andrew Devis begins to demonstrate some of the text animators available in the timeline, concentrating upon the 'transform' type of effects. More to follow in future lessons.
Check it out at: http://library.creativecow.net/devis_andrew/AE-Basics-40-Text-Animators-1/1
John Harper, stereographer, The Three Musketeers
BlogMarch 28, 2012, 8:21 am
We generally like to shoot 3 to 4 rigs during a scene so it's a challenge getting lens and the rigs lined up and preparing to shoot. The first camera assistant and the convergence puller sort of work as...
Check it out at: http://www.dashwood3d.com/blog/john-harper-stereographer-the-three-musketeers-resident-evilretribution/
Adobe After Effects Level 1 - London UK
EventsMarch 28, 2012, 8:18 am
The emphasis throughout this introduction is on practical exercises. These exercises will cover incorporating video with Photoshop and Illustrator graphics, video layering, working with transitions and key frames, creating and animating text along motion paths, using filters for special effects and rendering the final output for video playback.
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