In this two part tutorial learn how to use Zaxwerks 3D Flag and ProAnimator to create simple yet stylish broadcast promo graphics. In this part we create a simple background, build and animate text in Zaxwerks ProAnimator, and learn how to fake a shadow being cast from the ProAnimator layer onto the 3D Flag layer, complete with shadow displacement. [Read more]
December 5, 2009 by John Dickinson | 2,910 views | Comments (14)
November 28, 2009 by John Dickinson | 5,693 views | Comments (16)
In this two part tutorial learn how to use Zaxwerks 3D Flag and ProAnimator to create simple yet stylish broadcast promo graphics. In this part we cover using solids and masks to create the banner, combining shapes with the Blend operator and using 3D Flag on multiple layers with different pre run settings. [Read more]
November 30, 2008 by John Dickinson | 2,559 views | Comments (0)
Two powerhouse workshops packed with expert techniques for Adobe After Effects, Zaxwerks ProAnimator, Zaxwerks 3D Flag and more
Take your design and production skills to the next level
The Making It Look Great ProAnimator bundle includes the Making It Look Great 1 and Making It Look Great 4 video workshops. Both hosted by After Effects expert and Zaxwerks demo artist John Dickinson.
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About your Host: Based in Sydney Australia, John Dickinson is a cutting-edge motion graphics artist who is in demand. John combines 12 years of industry experience with a proven teaching ability to provide high quality learning resources that encourage and challenge participants to break through to new levels of excellence and impact in their work.
October 4, 2008 by John Dickinson | 9,308 views | Comments (2)
Design and Production Techniques for Adobe After Effects, Zaxwerks ProAnimator and Zaxwerks 3D Flag
Strap On Your Motion Graphics Black Belt
In this 2.5 hour video workshop work side–by–side with senior broadcast designer, After Effects expert and Zaxwerks demo artist John Dickinson, to create the powerful Northstar Martial Arts animation from start to finish.
Topics include:
- Discussing key design decisions
- Background creation and modification
- Creating graphic elements in Adobe Illustrator and After Effects
- Logo preparation in Illustrator
- Logo modelling and texturing in ProAnimator
- Preparing JPEG files with Illustrator Live Trace
- Getting the most out of mini-dv footage
- Creating 3D banners with 3D Flag
- Tricks for isolating glows to logo bevels
- Simulating refraction and depth of field
- Finishing touches to add mood
About your Host: Based in Sydney Australia, John Dickinson is a cutting-edge motion graphics artist who is in demand. John combines 12 years of industry experience with a proven teaching ability to provide high quality learning resources that encourage and challenge participants to break through to new levels of excellence and impact in their work.
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December 14, 2006 by John Dickinson | 14,969 views | Comments (6)
I whipped up this background using Zaxwerks 3D Flag for a recent History Channel job. You can switch the US Flag for any flag or image and if you want to make the flag even more weathered check out our tattered flag tutorial.
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tags | 3D Flag, After Effects, Zaxwerks
August 6, 2006 by John Dickinson | 4,677 views | Comments (3)
In this written tutorial learn how to use After Effects and Zaxwerks 3D Flag take a clean sharp Illustrator file and turn it into a weathered and tattered US flag. Of course you can replace the US flag with the flag of your choice.
