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Real World Footage Effects (iPod)

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 15 years ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratings

Artbeats has recruited design expert Steve Holmes of Energi Design to bring you bi-weekly video tutuorials which show you quick tips for using stock footage in your projects in innovative ways. Whether you're a novice wanting step-by-step instruction, or a veteran just looking to expand your creative possibilities, these tips, presented in After Effects, will help bring your projects to the next level. This version is for the iPod and Apple TV, a full resolution version is also available.

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Episodes

Episode 15 - Mirror, Mirror: Creating Reflections

May 18, 2009 00:00 - 15 minutes Video

Using the Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator Pro plug-in, turn a simple rotating 3D logo into a fiery, reflective metallic icon, surrounded by color, particles and flame, with perfect reflections both in the logo and in the fake 2D floor in After Effects itself.

Episode 14 - Breathe, Deer: Adding Layers of footage

May 04, 2009 00:00 - 15 minutes Video

Use the full 4K resolution of an Artbeats RED footage clip of a deer in a forest, to create the effect of a zoom lens finding and focusing on the animal. Add in thick, falling snow, adjust the temperature from spring to winter, and add the effect of the deer's breath being visible in the cold air, and see how you can turn a simple effect into a complex scene.

Episode 13 - A Call To Arms: Adding Smoke Effects

April 20, 2009 00:00 - 17 minutes Video

Working on the final plate of the title animation for a World War II video game, see how to enhance two simple Photoshop images by combining them with some unique smoke clips. Learn techniques such as mask integration, mask expansion, layer blending, keying effects, 3D camera animation, expression creation and control with sliders, and camera depth of field.

Episode 12 - Four Candles, One Legend: Layering and Keying Footage

April 06, 2009 00:00 - 13 minutes Video

See how to maximize an investment in one Artbeats HD flame clip to create 4 individual 3D candles to transform a basic, static scene. Learn as Steve reveals cool studio techniques such as Photoshop layer usage, flame keying, parenting, error correction, flickering 3D lights and shadows, and camera depth of field.

Episode 11 - In the Eye of the Storm: Creating 3D Rain

March 23, 2009 00:00 - 16 minutes Video

Learn secrets of movie special effects as Steve takes you through turning a beautiful Artbeats HD aerial clip into a cold nighttime storm with torrential rain and lightning. Learn how to color adjust clips with a handful of effects for maximum control, then use cool techniques to turn two-dimensional rain clips into truly 3D rain.

Episode 10 - There's No Fire Without Smoke: Creating Smoke Effects

March 09, 2009 00:00 - 10 minutes Video

Enhance a 3D scene, previously animated in episode 9 with fire and lighting effects. Learn how to use some very cool tricks and expressions to create a realistic, volumetric 3D smoke effect using a single HD clip of swirling smoke from Artbeats.

Episode 9 - There's No Smoke Without Fire: Masking & Lighting Techniques

February 23, 2009 00:00 - 13 minutes Video

See how to enhance a basic 3D scene in After Effects with a single HD fire clip from Artbeats, some neat masking techniques, and some very unique lighting effects with expressions, setting a hallway alight with flames, flickering lights and shadows.

Episode 8 - Type In Distress: Using Transparency & Distortion

February 09, 2009 00:00 - 13 minutes Video

Use several high-definition clips from the Artbeats library to both affect transparency and frantically distort typography, for an HD show promo. Set over the top of a truly stunning clip shot on the RED One camera, the finished piece is both haunting and beautiful.

Episode 7 - Slasher Movie Week: Using Layer Effects

January 26, 2009 00:00 - 14 minutes Video

Create a truly unique and stunning promo for a slasher movie week using high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and Mayhem collections. With time-remapping, layer blending and keying techniques, along with some truly remarkable Layer Effects usage, the finished result really does grab your attention!

Episode 6 - Ten Pin Explosion: Using Slow Motion

January 12, 2009 00:00 - 11 minutes Video

Use high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and ReelFire collections to make this incredible title sequence. Mixing 3D, keying and brilliant time-remapping techniques, learn how these clips can change the entire look and energy of a motion graphics piece!

Episode 5 - Smokin' Titles: Using Smoke Effects

December 29, 2008 00:00 - 8 minutes Video

Learn how to enhance a movie title with a single cool and unique HD smoke clip from Artbeats' Reel Fire 3 HD collection. See how to key out the smoke for further compositing, and learn how to use the smoke itself to blur focus on the type over which it passes.

Episode 4 - Shadowvision: Create a 3D Scene

December 15, 2008 00:00 - 10 minutes Video

Discover how to add incredibly realistic and moving shadows to a 3D scene in After Effects, using an Artbeats Ultra Water clip as an organic shadow caster. What starts out as a simple scene evolves into a truly realistic and moody environment in which to animate.

Episode 3 - A Time to Reflect: Working with Displacement Maps

December 01, 2008 00:00 - 9 minutes Video

Create a stylized and subtle rippling reflection effect of clean typography, for a television title sequence. Learn the ins and outs of Displacement Map effects, made to the highest quality and with ultimate flexibility, thanks to high-definition Ultra Motion clips from Artbeats.

Episode 2 - A Perfect Time to Bloom: Animate with Controlled Timing

November 17, 2008 00:00 - 11 minutes Video

See how to key out clip backgrounds and enhance transparency, and learn very interesting ways to use Time Remapping and Layer Sequencing to perfectly time the whole animation.

Episode 1 - Illuminate the Game: Creating an HD interstitial

November 03, 2008 00:00 - 8 minutes Video

Creating a HD interstitial by using various masking and layering techniques in After Effects.

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