Fun with Gamma, Quicktime and After Effects
Here’s a scenario being replayed at studios around the globe: The decision is made to upgrade to After Effects...
Video Tutorial: Understanding Depth of Field
Depth-of-Field. In simple terms DOF can be defined as “the distance in front of and beyond the subject that...
How To Setup and Configure the Brevis 35mm Adapter
The advent of affordable 35mm Lens Adapter systems have brought a new level of creative control to digital filmmakers....
Calibrating a Light meter for Digital Video
A light meter can prove to be an invaluable tool on any set, allowing you to quickly and efficiently...
Motion 3 = 3D
Motion 3 – part of Apple’s Final Cut Studio 2 suite – has experienced a major update, including the...
Mythbusting
This post is prompted by the following questions and comments from a reader: Was AE used for Davey Jones...
Free After Effects Projects from Dean Velez
Dean Velez is offering free After Effects project files. Currently the list includes the following downloads: Water 7.0Fire 7.0NAB...
Top 10 Final Cut Pro Tips and Tricks for Editors
The following are my Top 10 Final Cut Pro Tips, with many thanks to the talented guru’s over at...
Camera Control, Part 2: Graph Editor & Dolly Rigs
In the previous column, we discussed a handful of tricks and techniques which can be used in different situations...
Camera Control, Part 1: Auto-Orient & Orbit
One of the most daunting obstacles for motion graphics artists making the transition from 2D to 3D is animating...
