This software tutorial shows you how to build a luma track matte in Cinema 4D 3D modeling software and then help speed-up your compositing of the track matte in After Effects. Creating a spinning logo with video footage inside the logo, as shown in this tutorial is a great way ...more
This video will go over running a radio through the MicroKorg's effects and initializing a track (hold shift then press 3, then press 3 again while 3 light is blinking). Go to oscillator 1 on edit select 1 and select audio (aud) with the first effects knob.
In CINEMA 4D you can "parent" objects in a manner similar to After Effects. This video shows you how to use parenting relationships to group objects and hide (shy) layers.
Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to use the break, dump, & reverse effec ...more
In this Adobe After Effects tutorial the instructor introduces to cameras. A camera is a different way of viewing your composition. You can have the camera move around and view it in all different kinds of angles and distances. Remember that the closer the camera is to the com ...more
Want to create stone-tablet title text within After Effects? Let this video lesson be your guide. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its v ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Key Correct Pro, Knoll Light Factory Pro, Magic Bullet Looks and Trapcode Particular plug-ins in Adobe After Effects to create a sci-fi transformer effect. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to create a realistic 3D thunderstorm scene using Adobe Adobe After Effects, Trapcode Particular and Horizon. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better a ...more
Seanshows us how to use the cloning feature in Adobe After Effects. The first step consists of moving two versions of his footage (video clip) into the time-line area. He then takes a single frame from his footage and saves it as a Photoshop layer and puts it into the time-lin ...more
Adobe InDesign can create PDFs natively. In this video we'll see a rarely used feature that allows us to create rollover effects that work beautifully in PDF files. InDesign allows us to create buttons and using the States palette we can create rollover effects.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a Valerian root tincture. This recipe is made with Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) and is a great calming remedy for insomnia. This tincture will also work well for treating anxiety. Making a tincture is a great way of preserv ...more
Learn how to make easy fake bruises with special effects makeup! Watch how to make the best fake bruises in this free video series on making fake bruises and stage makeup effects. Part 1 of 15 - How to Make fake bruises. Make fake bruises - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to create 3D title text with Trapcode Form for After Effects CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and ...more
In this lesson from Red Giant Software, you'll learn how to use Trapcode Particular 2 with Adobe After Effects CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself w ...more
Learn how to use Trapcode Shine with Adobe After Effects CS4 or CS5 to create a vibrant '60s style background effect. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with t ...more
In this After Effects user's guide from Red Giant Software, you'll learn how to create an impressive 3D motion graphics sequence. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint you ...more
If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more
If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more
If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more
This seven part tutorial shows you the basics of using Sony Vegas video editing software. If you haven't used this software, or any other video editing software, this series will go over the basics you need to know. Part one covers the interface, two covers importing files, th ...more
Create simple reflections in Adobe After Effects with keyed footage. In this video tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz of All Bets Are Off demonstrates its use with video footage of both crowd and individuals. In addition, some potential issues with Collapse Transformations are also a ...more
Themadcowmoo continues to show us how to create a shatter & disintegration effect in Adobe After Effects. In the second part of his two part video series he begins by getting rid of the extrusion depth in the shadow by changing the value to 0 (0.00). He then instructs on how t ...more
Check out this tutorial on how to create heat displacement in Apple Shake 4.1, a 2D and 3D compositing suite that will help you with visual effects editing. This video shows you how to create heat displacement in Shake 4.1, resulting in a very realistic picture. The method is ...more
This video shows you how to create basic chroma key (blue screen) effects in Windows Movie Maker. Requires a mod from http://www.wmmarchive.tk/
Want to create a scary stormy night image using Photoshop? How about adding some lightning! In this video tutorial you will learn a few techniques on creating lightning effects using Adobe Photoshop.
After Effects is one of the best digital motion graphics software programs out there. Learn it. Now. With this video tutorial, learn how to use 3D Stroke in Adobe After Effects. The workflow from storyboards to final After Effects output using 3d Stroke is covered, to achieve ...more
Just as Smule's ocarina app yields the gentle sounds of a woodwind instrument by simply blowing into an iPhone, Squeal promises to emit theremin-esque noises from the iPad with easy fingerplay. Developed as a collaboration between Hong Kong musician/producer/composer Gaybird L ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a freeze-frame effect in Adobe Final Cut Pro. Begin by placing the time line indicator to where you would like to place your freeze-frame. Press Shift and N to create the freeze-frame. The default user preference is 10 second ...more
Need some help figuring out how to composite with Key Correct Pro plug-in for Adobe After Effects? It's easy. And this clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video profess ...more
This video shows you how to place type along a path in Illustrator CS3 and use options to align the type to a path and apply effects to the type. Check out this amazing video by Mordy Golding now! Type along a path in Illustrator CS3. Click through to watch this video on adobe ...more
This video shows you the main elements of Fireworks, including layers, layouts, rich symbols, and the new color panel. You will learn how to modify Photoshop layers in Fireworks and the different effects available. Check out this video created by Tom Green now! Use layers and ...more
Being a new mom is a full time job - you get tired, swollen and achy. In this tutorial, learn how to perform a relaxing aromatherapy massage for new moms and anyone else who needs a moment off of their feet. This video is hosted by professional healer, Robert Scott. Robert wor ...more
An After Effects tutorial on creating a pond surface effect and simulating an underwater video. Start with footage of a person looking down at the camera and then "touching" the water, then follow along with this tutorial and you'll have rippling water in no time. Part 1 of 2 ...more
This video will give you basic ideas on how you can create special effect squibs, or fake gunshot wounds, from materials such as rocket fuses, fake blood and condoms.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a light-saber effect using Adobe Premiere Elements. Begin by adding your video into the program. Then go to the effects and select the lightning effect. Configure the effect settings to the settings provided in the video. Now ...more
Learn how to turn your videos into "A Scanner Darkly" style animations with this simple, quick and effective tool. Go to New Blue FX. Select your download platform and download the plug-in. Open your relevant software (this video example uses Sony Vegas) and note that the New ...more
Despite starting on Macintosh computers, Avid focused their non-linear video editing programs on Windows systems after stiff competition from Final Cut Pro. But now they're coming back around, with Avid introducing their first iPad version of the Avid Studio home editing softw ...more
Want to create a force field effect within a video project? This clip will show you how it's done using only stock After Effects CS5 plug-ins. Whether you're entirely new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional, new to AE C ...more
In this video, learn how to process slow motion film from the Canon EOS 7D using Sony Vegas and After Effects. (This information is helpful for other cameras as well.) Create slow motion video from high speed film with help from this video.
If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more
Sin City used some of the coolest visual effects of any recent film. This two-part video uses a clip from the iconic film as an canvas to which we can apply some other editing effects using Adobe Premiere Pro. Specifically, the first part covers using color passes to absorb co ...more
This video shows you how to create a glowing object in Adobe Flash CS3 Professional software. This is a tutorial video for beginner level viewers. Making objects glow is one of the many effects that can be applied in Flash. In this video the narrator draws a shape, converts th ...more
If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more
If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with Music Radar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for h ...more
This video covers the basics of recording Foley sound. Foley was a sound technician at Universal studios who invented a new sound effect method. This video will teach you how to use his method to get great sound effects.
Apply Image is a feature that's not new in Photoshop, yet many users are unfamiliar with it. It’s typically used for quick compositing, but it also provides the capability to blend a color channel into an image. In this video tutorial you will learn to use Photoshop's Apply Im ...more
Making fake scars, abrasions, lacerations, and other wounds is one of the most entertaining parts of special effects and makeup work. This video help you get started, teaching you how to make a really gross, festering, fresh-looking fake arm wound that will scare the pants off ...more
In this video, learn how to make a gross, bloody flesh wound using cinema makeup effects. This wound is perfect for zombies, their victims or anyone else who may be missing a bit of flesh. Whether you are making a movie or dressing up for Halloween, there's nothing spookier th ...more
This Adobe Photoshop CS3 tutorial shows you how to work with the vanishing point filter. The vanishing point filter allows you to add perspective and 3D effects to images. In this video you will create a Madagascar DVD cover using vanishing point in Photoshop CS3. This tutoria ...more
A "voice changer" can be rewired so that you can play a pre-amped instrument through it like an effects pedal. It makes some relatively freakish sounds and is much more interesting this way. You can still use a microphone to talk through it but now you can rock out through it ...more
This video will show you how to use watercolor wonder crayons to create nice effects on your greeting cards and other paper projects. This watercolor crayon effect looks very nice and can be used in almost any context.
An overview of the basic effects in Windows Movie Maker and how to use them to improve your video.
Watch this video to understand how odor and taste drives the mating behavior of much of the animal kingdom.
In this video tutorial you will learn to use the lasso tool to create a non-uniform vignette on your images. Learn to set the feather radius and the Hue/Saturation tool. Knowledge of layers is essential to fully understand the tutorial.
In this video you will learn how to Warp your text into any shape or design you want. This is a really handy effect for applying logos or designs to images of clothing. Using this effect you can warp your text to the wrinkles in your fabric and make it really look like it was ...more
Learn to add sound effects and audio controls to Sony Movie with this video. 1. First, go to your audio track in Sony Movie Studio. Under voice (on the left) click the effects button. 2. You can use the 3 included or click the plus in the upper right corner. 3. You can use any ...more
This video describes how to use the Chroma Key Effect in a few easy steps. First of all obtain a video recording that has a uniform background e.g. all blue or all green or all red. In this case, the background color is green. Now obtain the video recording that you would lik ...more
Interested in overcranking your footage in After Effects for a slow motion effect? Let this video be your guide. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the pr ...more
Want to create a peaceful ocean scene within a video project? This clip will show you how it's done using only stock After Effects CS5 plug-ins. Whether you're entirely new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional, new to AE ...more
Creating cool background for videos is just one of the many awesome things that you can do using Adobe After Effects to do your effects editing. This three-part video will teach you how to create animated backgrounds and add additional text with flare. The results look very co ...more