Real World Footage Effects

Episodes

1. 15

   Episode 15 - Mirror, Mirror: Creating Reflections

   Using the Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator Pro plug-in, turn a simple rotating 3D logo into a fiery, reflective metallic icon, surrounded by color, particles and flame, with perfect reflections both in the logo and in the fake 2D floor in After Effects itself.

   May 18, 2009

   15m
2. 14

   Episode 14 - Breathe, Deer: Adding Layers of footage

   Use the full 4K resolution of an Artbeats RED footage clip of a deer in a forest, to create the effect of a zoom lens finding and focusing on the animal. Add in thick, falling snow, adjust the temperature from spring to winter, and add the effect of the deer's breath being visible in the cold…

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   May 4, 2009

   15m
3. 13

   Episode 13 - A Call To Arms: Adding Smoke Effects

   Working on the final plate of the title animation for a World War II video game, see how to enhance two simple Photoshop images by combining them with some unique smoke clips. Learn techniques such as mask integration, mask expansion, layer blending, keying effects, 3D camera animation…

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   Apr 20, 2009

   17m
4. 12

   Episode 12 - Four Candles, One Legend: Layering and Keying Footage

   See how to maximize an investment in one Artbeats HD flame clip to create 4 individual 3D candles to transform a basic, static scene. Learn as Steve reveals cool studio techniques such as Photoshop layer usage, flame keying, parenting, error correction, flickering 3D lights and shadows, and…

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   Apr 6, 2009

   13m
5. 11

   Episode 11 - In the Eye of the Storm: Creating 3D Rain

   Learn secrets of movie special effects as Steve takes you through turning a beautiful Artbeats HD aerial clip into a cold nighttime storm with torrential rain and lightning. Learn how to color adjust clips with a handful of effects for maximum control, then use cool techniques to turn...

   Mar 23, 2009

   16m
6. 10

   Episode 10 - There's No Fire Without Smoke: Creating Smoke Effects

   Enhance a 3D scene, previously animated in episode 9 with fire and lighting effects. Learn how to use some very cool tricks and expressions to create a realistic, volumetric 3D smoke effect using a single HD clip of swirling smoke from Artbeats.

   Mar 9, 2009

   10m
7. 9

   Episode 9 - There's No Smoke Without Fire: Masking & Lighting Techniques

   See how to enhance a basic 3D scene in After Effects with a single HD fire clip from Artbeats, some neat masking techniques, and some very unique lighting effects with expressions, setting a hallway alight with flames, flickering lights and shadows.

   Feb 23, 2009

   13m
8. 8

   Episode 8 - Type In Distress: Using Transparency & Distortion

   Use several high-definition clips from the Artbeats library to both affect transparency and frantically distort typography, for an HD show promo. Set over the top of a truly stunning clip shot on the RED One camera, the finished piece is both haunting and beautiful.

   Feb 9, 2009

   13m
9. 7

   Episode 7 - Slasher Movie Week: Using Layer Effects

   Create a truly unique and stunning promo for a slasher movie week using high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and Mayhem collections. With time-remapping, layer blending and keying techniques, along with some truly remarkable Layer Effects usage, the finished result really does grab…

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   Jan 26, 2009

   14m
10. 6

    Episode 6 - Ten Pin Explosion: Using Slow Motion

    Use high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and ReelFire collections to make this incredible title sequence. Mixing 3D, keying and brilliant time-remapping techniques, learn how these clips can change the entire look and energy of a motion graphics piece!

    Jan 12, 2009

    11m
11. 5

    Episode 5 - Smokin' Titles: Using Smoke Effects

    Learn how to enhance a movie title with a single cool and unique HD smoke clip from Artbeats' Reel Fire 3 HD collection. See how to key out the smoke for further compositing, and learn how to use the smoke itself to blur focus on the type over which it passes.

    Dec 29, 2008

    8m
12. 4

    Episode 4 - Shadowvision: Create a 3D Scene

    Discover how to add incredibly realistic and moving shadows to a 3D scene in After Effects, using an Artbeats Ultra Water clip as an organic shadow caster. What starts out as a simple scene evolves into a truly realistic and moody environment in which to animate.

    Dec 15, 2008

    10m
13. 3

    Episode 3 - A Time to Reflect: Working with Displacement Maps

    Create a stylized and subtle rippling reflection effect of clean typography, for a television title sequence. Learn the ins and outs of Displacement Map effects, made to the highest quality and with ultimate flexibility, thanks to high-definition Ultra Motion clips from Artbeats.

    Dec 1, 2008

    9m
14. 2

    Episode 2 - A Perfect Time to Bloom: Animate with Controlled Timing

    See how to key out clip backgrounds and enhance transparency, and learn very interesting ways to use Time Remapping and Layer Sequencing to perfectly time the whole animation.

    Nov 17, 2008

    11m
15. 1

    Episode 1 - Illuminate the Game: Creating an HD interstitial

    Creating a HD interstitial by using various masking and layering techniques in After Effects.

    Nov 3, 2008

    8m