Posted on February 9, 2012 in Digital Effects | No Comments
In this tutorial, VinhSon Nguyen will be taking a look at how to build this 3D transforming text animation using Mettle’s ShapeShifter AE plug-in.
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Posted on February 9, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
Evan Luzi lists off a few ways to rig up your lens to create a simple and cheap DIY follow focus with items that can be found at your hardware or grocery store.
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Posted on February 8, 2012 in Editing | No Comments
Philip Bloom asked seven professional editors (Michael Friedman, Cameron King, Adam Barton, Eli Ungar-Sargon, Alan Seawright, Chip Dizárd) to share their experiences with working with the much maligned Final Cut Pro X. Perhaps the lover’s scorn for the Apple editing system was more emotional than rational?
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Posted on February 8, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
Adobe’s first panel at Sundance 2012 featured talented panelists and filmmakers Rob Legato, Jacob Rosenberg, and Vincent Laforet; the panel was moderated by Sharlto Copley. The panelists shared insights on how technology and tools have impacted the way they create films and tell stories.
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Posted on February 8, 2012 in Cinematography, General Production | No Comments
If scaling a 1,600-foot rock face seems terrifying, imagine scaling it without ropes or a harness. That’s what Alex Honnold recently attempted in Yosemite National Park, using nothing more than his hands and feet. “60 Minutes” cameras were strategically placed along the climb, capturing every harrowing move.
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Posted on February 8, 2012 in Effects and Stunts | No Comments
A couple weeks ago we showed you the Zombie AK-47 with Chainsaw Attachment, but if that is a little too macho for you, here is the OMG AR-15 Unicorn. A Zombie Killing Gun for Girls that looks like My Little Pony just barfed all over it. And we all know how girls like to accessorize so this one comes with a matching Chainsaw Bayonet.
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Posted on February 7, 2012 in Lighting | 1 Comment
These two tutorials by Jeff Shaffer demonstrate some techniques and terms for shooting polished metal objects in still life photography.
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Posted on February 7, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
Could the Canon 5d mkII finally see some serious competion?
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Posted on February 7, 2012 in Cinematography | 2 Comments
In the first part of his three part series, Chris Weaver dives into the mindset of how to become a better camera operator.
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Posted on February 7, 2012 in Outtakes | 1 Comment
The YouTube meme “Sh*t People Say” has turned it’s sights onto the filmmaking realm as demonstrated here by JacksFilm. How many of these are you guilty of?
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Posted on February 6, 2012 in 3D Graphics | No Comments
In this Maya tutorial by Daniel Reynolds he shows how to get you up and running in Maya 2012 with a little sword to demonstrate certain principles in the world of 3d.
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Posted on February 6, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments
In this video by AbelCine they show you how to control your depth of field when using 35mm sensor cameras.
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Posted on February 6, 2012 in Trailers | 1 Comment
Keanu Reeves stars in and produced this documentary titled “Side by Side” about the switch from Film to Digital.
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Posted on February 6, 2012 in IQ Podcasts | No Comments
For years, the game would take a backseat to the lavish and clever commercials that debuted on Super Bowl Sunday… that hasn’t been the case in recent years. John Hess critiques a handful of commercials from Super Bowl XLVI looking at production design and concept from a filmmaker’s perspective.
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Posted on February 3, 2012 in Digital Effects | No Comments
This tutorial by ShortFormVidoes demonstrates how to create a Compass Gimbal that you would find in an aircraft using After Effect’s built in effects.
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