Motion Graphics
Adobe After Effects CS6 offers new workflows for vector graphics. Explore these new features with Rich Harrington, including converting vector files to shape layers so that they are automatically included in AE project files, as well as new 3D extrusion tools.
Are you trying to create 3D text? Join Instructor Richard Harrington as he teaches you how to transform your text to new dimensions in Adobe Photoshop CS6.
Be sure to also check out the new book – Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS6
Adobe After Effects CS6 has a camera tracker that can add a new dimension to your compositing. Rich Harrington shows you the best approaches to AE's new 3D Camera Tracker for a variety of techniques including object placement and completely relighting a scene.
August 22, 2012 (limited to 100 signups!)
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Greenscreen has become an essential tool in modern video and film workflows. This webinar features visual FX industry veteran Marco Paolini (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0660052/) and Motion Graphic Designer and Editor Richard Harrington (www.RichardHarringtonBloig.com). You'll learn modern shooting advice to produce better keying footage (particularly the need for quality lighting) as well as on-set advice to follow. You'll then explore how to prepare background plates, generate multiple mattes, wrap the light and more. This workshop will teach you techniques that work with any post workflow and also gives you a quick start on successfully keying with zMatte.
Hewlett-Packard Product Development from RHED Pixel on Vimeo. Richard Harrington discusses Hewlett-Packard's product development with Ronald Rogers at HP's headquarters in Fort Collins, CO.
A few weeks ago I visited the design labs for HP. I got an impressive look at how they design, test, and build computers. I also saw things to come and must say I am very glad that we have a company focussing on building machines for video and animation pros.
Have a listen to a detailed interview about how HP works and judge for yourself.
My book called "Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Suite Studio Techniques" is on sale this week as Adobe Press's $9.99 book of the week.
Almost all motion graphics artists today use After Effects, Photoshop, or Illustrator to some degree in their projects. But how do they decide which tool is best for the job and how can they utilize the various components in the Creative Suite together for the most efficient and effective workflow? This book cuts to the chase and shows readers an in-depth view of the various components in the Creative Suite as best utilized in professional motion graphics projects.
This includes all the hands on projects too!
Adorama Photography TV Presents DSLR | Video Skills with Rich Harrington. Join Rich as he explains the essentials of green screen production. Follow along as he walks you through the steps from lighting, testing, to keying in post production.
When preparing to record a subject in front of a green screen, it is important to find the correct lighting and backdrop. Once you have the green screen set and a test subject lit, you are ready to record and key your new background in post-production In this episode, Rich demonstrates several techniques to keying in Adobe After Effects.
AdoramaTV features talented hosts including: Mark Wallace, Gavin Hoey, Joe McNally, Joe DiMaggio, Tamara Lackey, Bryan Peterson, and Rich Harrington.
Check Out More Tutorials – http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL45101D7EFD3E733A
I recently an eSeminar on the new features in Photoshop that benefits the motion graphic artist and video editor.
In case you missed it, we have posted a recording of the eSeminar.
I covered many new features in this one hour session, and here’s a brief outline of the features and how you can use them in productions:
July 18, 2012 (limited to 100 signups!)
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These days, a "film look" is more popular than ever. This workshop will give you practical shooting advice to achieve a shallow depth of field and more filmic look in camera. You'll also learn how to enhance even the toughest footage for a better look using a comprehensive suite of tools. Learn how to create realistic textures and curves using the Tiffen Film Stocks plugin. You can also create dynamic color mapping with PhotoCopy and enhance the light in your scene with Rays.
This tutorial discusses which frame rate you should choose, depending on your specific requirements. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/course-tutorials/DSLR-Video-Tips-Rich-Harrington/103707-...
This specific tutorial is from the DSLR Video Tips series presented by lynda.com authors Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman. The complete DSLR Video Tips course is presented as a weekly lynda.com series and covers the most common questions videographers encounter when shooting and editing with DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras, from choosing a frame size and frame rate to understanding moiré.
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