As we mentioned earlier, we've been busy this year creating an extensive, multi-course video training series based on our popular beginner's book After Effects Apprentice. Each course has a selection of movies that are free for all to view; we're re-posting those videos here on PVC to make sure you don't miss them. This one […]
Month: June 2011
Face replacement in After Effects
Mamoworld has a new After Effects video tutorial, Monster Face, which applies advanced tracking techniques from Mocha to modify a mouth and face in After Effects. We also add some other resources to help round off the picture. This work was done before both the 3D tracker and Face Tracker appeared in After Effects. It also could […]
Adobe is Here to Compete
Thought I would post a couple thoughts since I have been receiving a TON of email asking for comment on the FCPX release, etc. First – let me say this: Before coming to Adobe my preferred tool for editing was FCP. Premiere CS4 was installed as part of master collection. Back then every time I […]
A Final Cut Pro X timeline OMF’d into Adobe Audition
We all know that Final Cut Pro X doesn’t yet support import / export of XML data. And there’s no OMF export out of the box either. Automatic Duck is offering OMF export via their Pro Export FCP. As a test I exported a short OMF sequence out of FCPX and into Adobe Audition. Someone […]
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Motion 5: Five Missing Features
Last week I wrote about some of the great new features in Motion 5: a sleek new user interface, deep integration with Final Cut Pro X, the ability to publish your own “Smart Templates” along with parameters you specify, a powerful new Rigging feature, and an unbelievable low price. There’s also a fantastic new Keyer […]
OLED Enters the Monitor Mainstream
An all-in-one chassis design, the PVM-2541 includes a range of inputs, standard. Sony’s BVM Series Trimaster EL™ monitors were big news at the HPA Tech Retreat in February, and an even bigger hit at NAB, where they garnered one award after another. Designed for critical evaluation, the BVM Series has always served the elite. So […]
Apple publishes urgently needed FCP X FAQ
Apple has just published the following FAQ for FXP X, in which the company answers previously unanswered questions and commits itself to adding certain missing features. Here they are. Final Cut Pro X is a breakthrough in nonlinear video editing. The application has impressed many pro editors, and it has also generated a lot of […]
PluralEyes for FCP X: a public statement from the creator Singular Software
The creator of PluralEyes, Singular Software, has received lots of questions about PluralEyes and Final Cut Pro X. There are nine questions, which cover compatibility, availability, policies, and price regarding PluralEyes for FCP X. Here are the answers. Q: Does PluralEyes support FCP X today?A: No Q: Will PluralEyes support FCP X?A: As with any […]
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A Note on Adobe Premiere Pro
I’m Al. I’m the guy who gets to – along with an amazing group of very talented colleagues and friends – build Premiere Pro. For some obvious and some less obvious reasons, our beloved product has been receiving a lot of attention over recent days. So it feels like a good time to express a […]
Cosmo and Magic Bullet Looks 2
Red Giant has released a new effect plug-in called Cosmo for doing cosmetic retouches, a Grinder 1.5 upgrade, and a major update to Magic Bullet Looks. All are part of Magic Bullet Suite 11, which now includes includes Looks 2, Colorista II, Mojo, Cosmo, PhotoLooks, Denoiser, Grinder, Frames, and Instant HD (includes Resizer). Cosmo includes a skin range visualizer with detail […]