Shape Layers Part 11 - Wiggle Transform

November 25, 2011, 10:17 AM

http://library.creativecow.net/devis_andrew/AE-Bas...

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.

Apple made a 64bit FCP8 then killed it

November 25, 2011, 10:16 AM

http://www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/news/655-apple-mad...

Wow, another video that smacks us over the head with a piece of information about FCP and FCPX that leaves us stunned. Looks like Apple thought their completed 64bit FCP8 was a dead end.

BenQ Unveils Second-Generation GP2 Projector

November 25, 2011, 10:12 AM

http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/news/story/...

In An Ideal World...

November 25, 2011, 10:12 AM

http://fixitinpostprod.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/in...

What if we all spoke the same language? It's an intriguing question when you look at it in a global context. Gone would be the inability to communicate with people in different countries. No longer would someone fear that a weaker grasp of a foreign language has the ability to hold them back...

Chapter 15 – Lighting in 3D

November 25, 2011, 10:11 AM

http://masteringfilm.com/creating-motion-graphics-...

As you are aware by now, we're going through our book Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects 5th Edition ("CMG5" for short) and pulling out a few "hidden gems" from each chapter. These will include both essential tips for new users, as well as timesaving gems that experienced users may not be aware existed.

AOTG Launches iPhone and iPad App

November 24, 2011, 02:54 PM

http://www.tejbabra.com/index.php/news/aotg-launch...

AOTG has released a new mobile app for the iPhone and iPad. Now it's possible to get all your news about post-production on your iOS devices. The AOTG app supports push notifications, as well as videos from the Canadian Cinema Editors, and Australian Screen Editors. The app also supports location services providing you with the [...]

Final Cut Pro X to Nuke (.fcpxml to .nk)

November 24, 2011, 02:53 PM

http://www.motionvfx.com/mblog/post,p943.html

Thomas Szabo of Mindtransplant released a script which reads a fcpxml-file in and outputs separate Nuke- and Syntheyes-files for each video that is in the Final Cut Pro X sequence. You can use it as shell-script or Automator workflow.The script has been updated to version 1.2 recently, which additionally generates a .synInfo file which is a custom file-format for importing your shots into Syntheyes. It feeds Syntheyes with all needed data for tracking a shot.

Digital Production Buzz — Nov. 24, 2011

November 24, 2011, 02:50 PM

http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com/2011/11/24/di...

Happy Thanksgiving to all our U.S. listeners! Behind the scenes at Fox Television A close look at Telestream Screenflow Interactive television for military families Professional education for editors GUESTS: Alicia Hirsch, Lynne Elliott, Dennis Butts, and Mike Flanagan...

Marvel 3D Converter Turns 2D Video into Marvelous

November 24, 2011, 02:48 PM

http://www.schubincafe.com/2011/11/24/marvel-3d-co...

Technabob.com reports that for those of us who purchased TVs without 3D capabilities, there's pretty much not been a way to watch 3D content on these sets without buying a whole new set. This USD 60 gadget aims to change that, if not is a somewhat unusual way.

After Effects Light Wipe Tutorial

November 24, 2011, 02:46 PM

http://www.angietaylor.co.uk/after-effects-light-w...

There was a a question today on Creative Cow about how to create a light wipe effect in After Effects. I wanted to help with so I’ve put together a quick After Effects Light Wipe tutorial. Here’s the question from Danielle Masek;