In this tutorial for Red Giant Software, learn the basics of using Primatte Keyer Pro in Final Cut Pro but is also suitable for After Effects, Motion and Avid users. Watch tutorial
January 31, 2009 by John Dickinson | 6,732 views | Comments (6)
January 28, 2009 by John Dickinson | 7,174 views | Comments (14)
For this shot my client wanted to place a logo in the path of the actor and have it appear as if she trips over it. The shot was tracked using SynthEyes with the 3D tracking data then transfered to Maya where the logo was positioned and rendered into the scene. These steps were completed by my co-worker Michael Tiong. I then rotoscoped the original shot over Read more…
January 23, 2009 by John Dickinson | 2,171 views | Comments (12)
Okay so I’m about 2 weeks into my first term at fxphd.com. I’ve added an extra 2 courses to the usual 4 (3+ Background fundamentals) thanks to your referrals. They include: After Effects Grab Bag, Guerilla Filmmaking with After Effects, Cinema 4D and Design, Secrets of Paint and Roto and Introduction to SynthEyes. All of these strands are useful and not Read more…
January 15, 2009 by John Dickinson | 10,130 views | Comments (9)
Text Anarchy includes the GridSquares and GridLines effects, previously part of Digital Anarchy’s Geomancy. In this tutorial you’ll learn the basics of using these surprisingly useful particle effects.
January 15, 2009 by John Dickinson | 2,154 views | Comments (14)
FOXTEL Design is looking for a mid-level broadcast motion graphics
designer to join the talented team of designers working on the Foxtel
Channels and beyond. We’re looking for a designer with at least 3 years
experience, preferably in a design agency or broadcast environment. You’ll need to be highly proficient in the Adobe CS3 package Read more…
January 13, 2009 by John Dickinson | 8,373 views | Comments (26)
In this 2 minute video tip see how the vibrate tag can be used to add automatic animation and save time when working in Cinema 4D.
January 8, 2009 by John Dickinson | 4,607 views | Comments (45)
Just signed up for my first term at fxphd.com. I’d heard about their online courses in visual fx so was curious, and having just watched the amazing new term preview video, decided to take the plunge. Looks like some excellent training being offered. Take a look and if you decide to sign up please mention “motionworks” with your registration so I can get some credits.
January 4, 2009 by John Dickinson | 3,197 views | Comments (2)
Chris and Trish Meyer are After Effects’ experts who were writing about After Effects long before I’d even heard of the software. Along with Brian Maffitt from Total Training I consider them my mentors and, thanks to yearly visits to NAB, my friends. If you weren’t aware, Chris and Trish post regularly at the ProVideo Coalition and recently added Read more…
