Real World Footage Effects (iPod)

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