Maxon has announced the hot new version of Cinema 4D. Read MILG6-7 host Tim Clapham’s review.
tags | Cinema 4D
September 1, 2010 by John Dickinson | 242 views | Comments (0)
August 29, 2010 by John Dickinson | 401 views | Comments (9)
How are you feeling – right now? Full of explosive energy, ready to deliver your A-plus game, or sick and tired of feeling burned out, worn out or just plain unhealthy. Don’t miss this vital episode that will motivate you to get fit for your best performance yet.
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August 27, 2010 by John Dickinson | 1,036 views | Comments (9)
August 18, 2010 by John Dickinson | 375 views | Comments (4)
The Foundry has released 3D Camera Tracker and Kronos, two exciting new plug-ins for Adobe After Effects.
tags | 3D, After Effects, Plug-ins, The Foundry, VFX
August 18, 2010 by John Dickinson | 184 views | Comments (0)
A great new site featuring motion graphics storyboards from around the world.
tags | Design, Inspiration, Motion Graphics
August 12, 2010 by John Dickinson | 1,375 views | Comments (1)
In this 50 minute, recorded E-seminar for Adobe, we look at a range of must-know techniques, tips and gotchas for using Adobe Illustrator CS5 with Adobe After Effects CS5.
August 12, 2010 by John Dickinson | 573 views | Comments (3)
Got a project, product, show-reel or book that is important to you, but you just can’t seem to get it finished and launched? Watch this episode to get energised and motivated to take action and finish the job. Read more…
August 12, 2010 by John Dickinson | 499 views | Comments (7)
After 8 years with Foxtel Design, I recently accepted the position of Senior Designer at Foxtel Box Office – On Demand Movies, here at Foxtel in Sydney. Together with Gareth Chang and Brett Morris, both talented young designers, we get to flex our After Effects and Cinema 4D skills working on a wide range of movie graphic styles across various genres.
Over the coming months I’ll be showcasing graphics created using After Effects, Cinema 4D and a variety of plug-ins, by the team, some original and others influenced by existing spots. Read more…
tags | After Effects, Cinema 4D, FX Factory, GenArts, Promo, Red Giant Software, stock footage, Trapcode, Type, Zaxwerks
August 3, 2010 by John Dickinson | 1,239 views | Comments (6)
In this excerpt from a recent Adobe E-seminar, we look at the new Align and Distribute to Composition and Orient Characters Independently features in Adobe After Effects CS5.
tags | Adobe, After Effects, CS5, Type
August 1, 2010 by John Dickinson | 506 views | Comments (0)
Learn how create to a range of professional, broadcast-style backgrounds in Adobe After Effects. In addition to the base backgrounds, you will learn how to create numerous stunning variations. By series end you will have a strong understanding of the workflow that John uses every day working in broadcast television and the skills necessary to build your own.
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August 1, 2010 by John Dickinson | 222 views | Comments (1)
With Prosentials Motionworks equips you with must-know skills to not only work, but also succeed in the motion graphics industry. These extended tutorials by industry experts cover key skills for working with Adobe After Effects and Maxon Cinema 4D.
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August 1, 2010 by John Dickinson | 116 views | Comments (3)
In this tutorial for Digital Juice, learn how I used the Motion Designer’s Toolkit 2 with Cinema 4D and After Effects to create a detailed background and multi-layer text effect with a dynamic sci-fi look.
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July 31, 2010 by John Dickinson | 3,286 views | Comments (5)
In this tutorial for Digital Juice, learn how I used the Motion Designer’s Toolkit 2 with Cinema 4D and After Effects to create a detailed background and multi-layer text effect with a dynamic sci-fi look.
July 27, 2010 by John Dickinson | 379 views | Comments (2)
Alexander of Amateurmedia.net has created a stylish new font named Typograph Pro. Also check some of the great usage examples created within Cinema 4D.
tags | Type
July 25, 2010 by John Dickinson | 1,209 views | Comments (0)
Learn After Effects 3D and DigiEffects Freeform Workflow
Follow along with After Effects expert Eran Stern as he guides you through techniques for creating a TV spot using Adobe After Effects and DigiEffects Freeform. This tutorial is excellent for beginners and intermediates who want to learn key 3D design and animation skills with After Effects, as well as anyone wanting to better understand how to integrate DigiEffects Freeform (included with AE CS5) into their workflow. Watch Preview
Main areas covered include:
- Background design
- Lighting a 3D scene
- Animating a camera
- Integration of video footage and motion graphics
- Displacement mapping
- Advanced techniques using DigiEffects FreeForm
- The gotcha’s of working with After Effects 3D world and plug-in 3D world
Total running time: 60 minutes Watch Preview
Minimum Requirements: After Effects CS5 (DigiEffects Freeform is included with the CS5 install). A basic understanding of the After Effects interface is also recommended.
About your Host: Eran Stern is an independent motion graphics and visual effects expert and host of SternFX.com. He is well-known and respected around the globe and regularly presents at worldwide events such as the NAB show. As an Adobe Certified Expert and Instructor, Eran wrote the majority of questions for the Adobe Certified Expert exam for After Effects CS4 and CS5.
July 24, 2010 by John Dickinson | 269 views | Comments (5)
Red Giant Software has released Colorista 2, with some exciting new features and improvements. Use motionworks10 for a 1o% discount.
tags | After Effects, Color correction, Red Giant Software
July 20, 2010 by John Dickinson | 675 views | Comments (26)
Fast-track your professional success by learning how to use Twitter as a business building tool. Get the edge online as John and Robin openly and candidly share their detailed Twitter strategies and tactics – giving you the inside scoop on what works and what doesn’t. Read more…
July 8, 2010 by John Dickinson | 4,870 views | Comments (26)
Who is the man inside the tutorials?
If Video Copilot is the most popular site on the planet for After Effects tutorials, then Sam Loya must be the most recognised tutorial talent. Appearing in dozens of Andrew Kramer’s tutorials sometimes wielding a light sabre or machine gun and other times being blasted to pieces, Sam’s style has given the tutorials a professional edge. In this funny episode, learn more about Sam, his work with Video Copilot and his “love” of sport! Read more…
July 7, 2010 by John Dickinson | 144 views | Comments (0)
Fontfeed.com has an excellent column “Screenfonts” which discusses the use of fonts in movie posters.
tags | Type
June 25, 2010 by John Dickinson | 188 views | Comments (1)
