ExpressionUniversalizer is a newish script from Lloyd Alvarez at AE Scripts that will “convert the expressions in your projects so that they are compatible with After Effects running in any language.” ExpressionUniversalizer goes a step beyond an older script by Charles Bordenave (nabscripts) that's also at AE Scripts, TranslateExpressions, which translates expression control names according to the language […]
Month: April 2011
NAB 2011 – Ikegami’s HDS-F90 LSS 4/3″ Camcorder
The folks over at DSLR News Shooter found that Ikegami is making a 4/3″ PL-mount camcorder—Ikegami, fercryinoutloud! I didn’t see this during my time at NAB, but a link on www.43rumors.com took me to the story and video. It apparently uses a 4K Aptina sensor and records to Ikegami’s GFCam flash memory system. A post […]
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After Effects A-Z: CC Ball Action
The After Effects: Effects A-Z tip series from Motionworks continues with guest host Adam Everett on the CC Ball Action effect that ships with After Effects. Beyond the basics he shows the Brightness Twist control, an old favorite that can make things interesting. A number of other tutorials on Ball Action for light walls and […]
CMG Hidden Gems: Chapter 21 – Textacy
We’re going through our book Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects 5th Edition (CMG5) and pulling out a few “hidden gems” from each chapter. These will include essential advice for new users, plus timesaving tips that experienced users may not be aware of. In the lengthy Chapter 21 we cover the basics of creating and […]
NAB 2011 Video – 3rd-Party Support for the AG-AF100
Panasonic’s Jan Crittenden Livingston shows off some of the 3rd-party accessories for the large-single-sensor, interchangeable-lens AF100 camcorder. 900×506 QuickTime movie, 1 Mbit/sec h.264, 38 Mbytes. […]
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Litepanels Introduces H2 Hi-Output™ LED Fixtures
Litepanels, pioneering developer of proprietary LED lighting and a Vitec Group brand, announces the worldwide debut of Litepanels’ H2 Hi-Output LED lights. The new fixtures answer the need for an LED fixture capable of throwing illumination over a 20 to 25 foot (6.1 – 7.6 M) distance, providing HD-friendly light with all the advantages of […]
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OConnor Glow-in-the-Dark Follow Focus Marking Disks
OConnor, a Vitec Group brand and providers of innovative professional digital cine and film lens and camera accessories announces the introduction of its Glow-in-the-Dark Follow Focus Marking Disks. The rings are standard size flat marking disks that are designed for use with the OConnor CFF-1, and are compatible with many other standard handwheels. The glow […]
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World Premier of Norbert Sport Camera/Accessory Mount
K-Tek expands its Norbert line of camera support products with the introduction of the Norbert Sport. Perfect for filmmakers wanting a solid, versatile camera mount for handheld shooting, Norbert Sport provides DSLR and small-format high-definition video cameras with comfortable hand-holding and accessory mounting options. The Norbert Sport uses two, lightweight, foam-covered carbon-fiber hand grips and […]
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Schneider 3-D Windows
Schneider Optic’s new 3D Windows are made of anti-reflective water-white glass to protect valuable 3D beam splitters which are susceptible to damage from flying debris and are difficult to clean without damaging. Schneider Optics offers a full line of optical glass anti-reflection coated windows in stock and custom sizes to provide low-cost protection. These protective […]
Chromatic Aberration
Chromatic Aberration is the culprit behind colored fringing – often cyan or red, and vertical in direction – appearing on high-contrast edges. Technically, it results from the failure of a lens to converge all colors from the same source at the same destination point. It is most likely to occur with lower-quality lenses […]
