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• May 20, 2013

  Video Tutorials: Charts and Graphs in Adobe After Effects

  Author: Danny Greer

  Learn how to make visually stimulating pie charts and graphs in Adobe After Effects. In these video tutorials, discover techniques for creating dynamic charts, graphs and infographics in AE! Read More

• May 17, 2013

  Hollywood Style Color Treatment in DaVinci Resolve

  Author: Danny Greer

  Discover how to create a Hollywood Blockbuster style color grade in DaVinci Resolve. In this video tutorial you’ll see several films that use this color grade, get some info on color theory and discover how to apply these principles to practice in Resolve. Read More

• May 15, 2013

  Creating an Applause-O-Meter: Animation Synched to Audio in After Effects

  Author: Evan Abrams

  Discover how to sync animation to audio in After Effects! In this video tutorial we’ll showcase this effect when creating a meter that displays the loudness of a crowd – commonly seen in stadiums and sporting events. Read More

• May 13, 2013

  Video Tutorial: Using Masks in After Effects

  Author: Clay Asbury

  In this quick video tutorial you’ll learn the basics of working with masks in After Effects. Highlights include adding a mask to your project, using mask shortcuts and creating a quick vignette with a mask in AE. Read More

• May 13, 2013

  Create a Futuristic Outer Space Scene in After Effects

  Author: Danny Greer

  Create a dynamic outer space shot in After Effects without any third party plugins or filters! Great for sci fi or documentary projects! Read More

• May 8, 2013

  Video Tutorial: Exporting File Bundles in Final Cut Pro X

  Author: Danny Greer

  Save time in Final Cut Pro X by bundling your exports! Create multiple files and versions in one export. Read More

• March 28, 2013

  Final Cut Pro X Video Tutorial Series

  Author: Danny Greer

  In this series of Final Cut Pro X video tutorials you’ll learn how to create Blu-Ray discs in FCPX, as well as use FCPX for editing interview footage. Tons of great info here for the Final Cut Pro X editor! Read More

• March 12, 2013

  Tips On Working With Blackmagic Cinema RAW Files

  Author: Jonny Elwyn

  Working with Blackmagic Cinema Camera RAW files? In this post we’ll show you how to optimize your post production workflow with BMCC files in FCPX and DaVinci Resolve. Read More

• February 19, 2013

  Pro Tip: Background Rendering in After Effects

  Author: Danny Greer

  See how to import your AE projects into Adobe Media Encoder for After Effects background rendering while you work – a real timesaver! Read More