In this episode, Aharon shares some tips for simplifying and working with 3D compositions. You will also get a look at some cool tools designed to easily distribute and arrange layers in 3D space, and that help in creating complex 3D shapes.
In this Apple Color tutorial Richard Harrington and guest Robbie Carman will use user defined shapes to form vinettes to perform a secondary color correction. Learn about where primary and secondary color correction really occurs in Apple Color and other tips and tricks.
In this Final Cut Pro video tutorial you will learn about using the 3-way color corrector with skin tones and how the color corrector behaves when adjusting the color of two subjects in identical scenes.
In this Episode, we will look at some very useful techniques for Trapcode Particular that will give you better control of emitter position in 2D and 3D. You will also learn how to capture the motion of your mouse (or stylus) to control emitter position.
In this Photoshop tutorial, Richard Harrington explains how to output a DV video signal directly to a SD video monitor from Adobe Photoshop using a digital video converter via firewire and video preview controls. This is a very helpful tool for making adjustments to your color correction for use in broadcast video.
In this two part video tutorial, Eran Stern reveals the first text trick in his series and shows how to design an audio waves animation with the After Effects Text Tool.
Some free tricks on how to use the color range command in Photoshop. Many people use the old method of utilizing the magic wand tool for selecting areas of color, the color range selection tool has more flexibility and control. Richard walks you through using this tool and shows some new features added in Photoshop CS4.
In this video tutorial, Eran Stern shows you a technique to enhance your tracking and compositing results by using Mocha AE and RG Warp Corner Pin plug-in.
Exploring the problems associated with blending images that have square and non square pixel formats. Learn about how to fix some of the blunders of pixel aspect ratio mixing and how Photoshop CS4 is trying to help solve some of these pixel nightmares.
In this video tutorial, Eran Stern demonstrate the creation of 3D shadows with After Effects built-in filters and compares it to the functions of RG shadow plug-in.
Native P2 Editing in Final Cut Pro with MXF4mac. Creative Cow is a support community for digital video, video editing, and media production professionals in broadcasting, motion graphics, special FX and film. Creative Cow hosts tutorials in a variety of softwares including Adobe programs (After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere), Apple programs, Autodesk, AVID, Cinema 4D, Sony Vegas, Zaxwerks, and much more.
In this tutorial, Broadcast Designer Jason Brown will show you how to knock out a vector logo from Adobe Illustrator into a 3D logo in Maxons Cinema 4D. The tutorial also touches on basic texturing, lighting and animation.
The independent film Juno featured one of the most distinctive opening credit sequences in recent memory. It has a wonderful handmade look - which it turned out was created by hand! Whether you have seen Juno or not, Cow leader Simon Bonner shows a much easier way to create unique, handcrafted looks, without the pain.
This Adobe CS4 tutorial shows you how to use the dynamic linking features available in the Creative Suite. This tutorial will specifically cover how to work with Dynamic Link in After Effects, Premiere Pro and Encore. See how to exchange data between these Adobe CS4 programs without rendering and exporting intermediate files. Use Dynamic Link in Adobe Creative Suite 4 (CS4).
Good Question. Belly Dance is an American term that encompasses MANY different styles of Middle Eastern, Eastern European, and North African dances both traditional and modern, and also Fusion styles that have pieces that resemble these dances form the "old country" but are distinctly American. Also, Belly Dance is somewhat of a misnomer since the dance has much more to do with the hips than the belly. There are also many different terms for the different Belly Dance styles depending on the r...
Yeah baby! That's right, 1960's, retro style motion graphics. You want em, you need em and this tutorial with Angie Taylor of Red Giant TV shows YOU how to get them by using PlaneSpace, Text Anarchy, Trapcode Echospace and Warp! Shagadelic baby! Create retro-style motion graphics for a sweet 1960's look with After Effects.
In northern style kung fu, practice the rising block, reverse punch, shin kick, side kick and side punch combination to add power to a martial arts arsenal. Perform this unique attack combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial arts video. Perform a northern style Kung Fu combination - Part 1 of 20.
Formatting text in Dreamweaver requires a slightly different approach than other programs you may be used to like InDesign or Word. Styling web pages (and text on those web pages) is controlled through Cascading Style Sheets and in Dreamweaver that means using the CSS Style Panel. This Dreamweaver CS4 tutorial will show you how to use CSS rules to style text. Learn how to write contextual or descendant selectors to change the size, color and font of text and then duplicate the rules for subhe...
This Fireworks CS4 tutorial will showcase the new styles panel and show you how to save time and manage your style assets with ease. Learn how to create several styles in Fireworks CS4, save them to file and use them later. Darrell Heath explores some of these new capabilities in style management in Fireworks CS4. Use the style panel in Fireworks CS4.
In this four part video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Carl Larsen shows you how to create a 360 degree camera-aware environment in After Effects without the use of third-party plug-ins. In part two, build a title sequence within the 360 degree environment created in part one of this tutorial series. Part 3 shows you how to track a lens flare onto the surface of a 360 degree camera-aware environment without the use of a third-party plug-in. Part 4 shows you how to track a lens flare onto a 360...
These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a long paper box with heart ornament Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own long paper box with heart ornament. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami a long box with heart ornament Japanese style - Part 1 of 2.
Legendary rap-rock-electronica crossover pioneers Senser celebrate the release of their slamming new single, “2, 3, Clear” with a video competition open to all budding video creators! The winning entry will receive great exposure on many top music websites and TV, and the winner will receive a copy of the awesome Magic Bullet Looks plug-in set worth $400, plus some sexy Senser merchandise.
In this four-part video tutorial, you'll learn how to create a Harry Potter-style House Elf in Blender 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look. Create a Harry Potter-style House Elf in Blender 3D 2.5 - Part 1 of 4.
Object Styles allow you to format your frames and their contents quickly. Also, if you ever need to make global changes you can simply update the Object Style and everything in your layout changes accordingly. If you know the benefits of working with Paragraph & Character Styles, then you owe it to yourself to check out Object Styles in this video. Use image frames & object styles in Adobe InDesign CS4.
Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn the basics of Delta-style strumming using a D chord shape. While this lesson is geared more toward intermediate and advanced guitarists, this means beginning players merely have all the more to learn. Get started using Delta ...
These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper European style house Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper European style house. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami a European style house Japanese style.
This is a two-part video where Al Ward teaches you to use custom patterns with layer styles. Learn to turn off Gradient Overlay, and apply Pattern Overlay. Then use custom patterns with layer styles and turn them into textures and play with Stroke setting in the layer style. Use custom patterns with layer styles in Photoshop - Part 1 of 2.
This video shows you how to change the appearance of form fields using CSS. You create a new class for the form labels then apply the style to labels in your form using the Property inspector. You create another style to affect the look and feel of the form elements. Style forms with CSS in Dreamweaver CS3.
Feeling like you're trapped in a creative rut? Try painting the walls of your room blue and dimming the lights. Studies have shown that blue-colored walls and dim lighting are conducive for creating a creatively stimulating environment.
Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how to play John Lee Hooker-style Delta blues guitar. While this lesson is geared more toward intermediate and advanced guitarists, this means beginning players merely have all the more to learn. Get started playing like John...
Steve Holmes is the creative director of the award-winning motion graphics studio Energi Design. Check out this video to learn his latest tips-and-tricks in creating motion graphic design and Flash-based web projects. You'll see how Hi-Def cameras will make your designed project shine and much, much more. You'll also work with After Effects and Photoshop in this tutorial. Be creative in Adobe After Effects with Steve Holmes.
In this software tutorial you will learn how to create printer-friendly web pages using Dreamweaver and External Style Sheets.
Hair artist Adam Awtrey, shows you how to design a look for forty somethings. He shows you how to develop volume, how to tease and how to style your hair. Also included are tips on using sprays, irons, and pins to put your hair up like a Hollywood glamor queen. Style your hair like a Hollywood forty something.
Minecraft might still be in development, but that doesn't mean a creative guy like Notch doesn't have time for other projects. A few months ago he and his company Mojang announced their second game, a digital collectible trading card affair called Scrolls. A simple title (perhaps too generic if anything), but it's not the name of an extant game, and it's appropriate given the visual style and card-based gameplay of the game itself.
A delicious twist on both pizza and the Reuben sandwich! Perfect for a casual dinner. You will need: 4 ounces pizza dough, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (extra strong), Tabasco, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 6 ounces corned beef, 1/2 cup sauerkraut, 6 ounces fontina cheese, mayonnaise, dill relish, onions and ketchup. Make a Reuben style flatbread pizza.
In this tutorial, we learn how to perform proper men's styling while salsa dancing. Before you begin this, make sure you have done several lessons with salsa dancing and are familiar with your form. Men should be opening up their body to the woman and prepare to lead her into different movements. Make sure to maintain your slot where you stand and make a path for the woman to move. You can also spice it up by doing a "monkey move" where you do different movements with your feet and swivel you...
Click on Chapters 2 & 3 for the whole tutorial. Fold an origami school bag.
Fold an origami train. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami rocket. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
Fold an origami acorn. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams.
