When to Use the Read File Node in Autodesk Smoke ConnectFX
In this post we demystify Smoke’s Read File node. Learn how and when to use it in your Smoke video editing projects.
Audio Workflows in Autodesk Smoke
Although Smoke is known primarily as a video editing and effects application, there are also many features for working with audio. In this post, we show you …
Extension Release for Autodesk Smoke 2013: New Features
Autodesk Smoke gets a boost with the release of the Extension Release. Check out all the new features and additions that will improve your video editing and …
Autodesk Smoke: Preset Menus, Full Screen UI & Group Nodes
We’ve got more hot tips for Autodesk Smoke! In this post learn how to add a Smoke preset menu to other nodes, remove the OSX menu bar …
Autodesk Smoke: Tips for Creating 3D Text in Action
Create slick 3D text animations in Autodesk Smoke! In this post, we show you how to make your 3D text pop, with custom lighting, animation and extrusion.
Smokin’ Hot Tips for Autodesk Smoke
In this Smoke tutorial we’ll show you how to enable visual rendering, copy/paste color correction effects across clips and specify default frame rates for imported sequences. Lots …
Top 5 Questions about Autodesk Smoke from NAB 2013
Why should you think about making Smoke your primary post production tool? In this post we share common questions from video pros that are curious what Smoke …
Keyframing in Smoke – The Channel Editor
Create dynamic animations in Autodesk Smoke! In this post, we show you what you need to know about keyframing media with the Channel Editor in Autodesk Smoke.
Working with Alpha and Matte Clips in Autodesk Smoke
Get down with alpha channel clips in Autodesk Smoke! In this post, we show you a variety of ways to work with alpha channel and matte clips …
Timeline vs ConnectFX Render Comparisons in Smoke
We break down the render time differences between working in a Smoke Timeline or using Smoke ConnectFX. Follow our tips and tricks to optimize and speed up …
Autodesk Smoke: Action Node
We show you how to get the most out of Smoke’s powerful Action node! Action is the heart of 3D compositing in Smoke – motion designers and …
Compositing in Autodesk Smoke: Nodes vs Action
New to Autodesk Smoke? Don’t miss this post, showing you how to use the Action node to speed up and get more flexibility when compositing in Smoke!