3d Transforming Text in After Effects

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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Cheap DIY Follow Focus Ideas

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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7 professional editors share their FCPX experiences

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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Adobe Panel at Sundance: How Technology is Influencing Storytelling & Film

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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Filming mountain climber Alex Honnold

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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OMG AR-15 Unicorn: A Zombie Killing Gun for Girls

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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How to Light Metal Objects

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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Nikon woos the pros with long-awaited D800

Posted on February 7, 2012 in Cinematography | No Comments

Could the Canon 5d mkII finally see some serious competion?

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Be a Better Camera Op – Part 1: MINDSET

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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Sh*t Filmmakers Say

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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Maya 101: Intro to Maya

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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Controlling Depth of Field with the Canon C300

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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“Side by Side” – Documentary about the switch from Film to Digital

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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Filmmaker IQ’s Super Bowl XLVI Ads Critique

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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Create an Compass Gimbal in After Effects

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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