12|01|2006

Customize a Spinning Sparkle Emitter with Particleillusion

The more than 1,800 particle emitters that ship with Wondertouch particleIllusion 3.0 can be used as-is for quick particle effect solutions. But for those who want more, they also are great starting points from which to make enhanced or completely new effects....  »
12|01|2006

Create a 3D Camera Matchmove with Boujou Bullet

Your matchmove work in Boujou will be significantly more accurate and even easier if you plan your shoot to include lots of distinct points of contrast spread throughout the 3D space in front of your camera. ...  »
12|01|2006

Use Sapphire Plug-Ins to Create a Multi-Colored Light Source in After Effects

Start by creating a composition by going to Composition>New and then adding a new solid layer by choosing Layer>New>Solid, and naming it "Text Layer." ...  »
12|01|2006

Create Gradient Blurs in Avid Media Composer

Graduated blurs, often seen in music videos and commercials, have become a popular stylistic effect. Blurring the lower third or half of the screen can work on many different levels...  »
10|01|2006

Better Animate Your Screenshots for Web Software Tutorials or Demo Reels

By Wes Plate

If you’re creating demo movies for the Web, try to keep the height and width of your movie only as large as it needs to be. I’ve seen demos that were larger than my laptop’s screen could display....  »
09|01|2006

Create a Custom Audio Mix with Clips from FirstCom’s QuickTrax Discs

By Ken Nelson

Many people don’t realize that they can customize FirstCom’s deep catalog of production music. When using our Quicktrax audio clips on DVD-ROM, you aren’t limited to just the full stereo mix, although that’s provided. ...  »
08|01|2006

Transfer Attributes with GATOR in SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.5.1

The Generalized Attribute Transfer Operator (GATOR) in SOFTIMAGE|XSI lets you transfer attributes like UVs, Materials, Vertex Colors, Envelope (Skin) Weights and even Shape Animation to and from completely different characters....  »
08|01|2006

Create Cool Wipes and Effects with Stencil Blend Modes in Apple Motion 2

Motion is like a big playground and is actually a very deep application. Take the techniques in this tutorial and apply them to other parts and content in your project. Using blend modes on objects composited over the pre-baked Replicators can result in very interesting wipes and effects....  »
07|01|2006

Create the Pleasantville Effect in Avid Liquid

By James Thil

One of the most under-appreciated and under-utilized features in Avid Liquid is the Color Correction editor. Avid Liquid’s Color Correction editor has an amazing array of features for adjusting, correcting and balancing color....  »
06|01|2006

Redesign and Repurpose Web Content for a Self-Service Kiosk

By Jennifer Davis

Exceptional kiosk design encourages repeat business, builds customer confidence in the brand and spreads the word about your client’s product. Unfortunately, poor interface design can produce a frustrating customer experience with a negative impact that endures beyond a single failed transaction. ...  »

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