Script of the Week: Shortcut Key Reference

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This week’s script of the week does not, by itself, replace any multiple-step tasks in After Effects for you, yet it may have the most power overall to make your workflow more efficient. In my book and whenever teaching people to work in After Effects I find myself a huge advocate of keyboard shortcuts, of […]

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Gear In 60: Travel Lighting & Grip Kit

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I travel a lot for simple sit-down interview shoots, and commonly need to fly with a lightweight lighting and support kit for DSLR or small HD cameras. Here are two videos from our new FreshDV Gear In 60 Seconds series that talk about the two Pelican gear cases I often fly with, and the affordable […]

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Designing a Photo Website in WordPress #1

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An impactful website, SEO friendly, is the backbone of business outreach for every small business, or in our case a micro business, with just two partners doing every conceivable task – and all that photo stuff in between. “No, we’re not on vacation. You haven’t heard from me recently, because I’ve set myself a task […]

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CMG Hidden Gems: Chapter 34 – Roto Brush

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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. The Roto Brush is a relatively new tool introduced in After Effects […]

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Why Jump On Board With FCP X?

FCP X has received a lot of scrutiny since Conan O’Brian. However, it seems that gradually more and more editors are starting to roll with the changing tides. Embracing change is always a challenge, especially when we can be so set in our routine ways. The new Final Cut Pro is not only a software […]

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