Motion Graphics

Photoshop tutorial: Using the Spot Color effect

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This Photoshop tutorial shows how to apply a spot color effect to a black and white image with the Lighten and Darken blending modes and the Black & White adjustment's color channels. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/After-Effects-tutorials/Photoshop-Video-Editors-Core-Ski....

This tutorial is a single movie from the Photoshop for Video Editors: Core Skills course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. The complete course is 3 hours and 8 minutes long and shows how to use Photoshop to perform typical video editing tasks, like lens correction, color grading, and more.

Introduction 1. Pixels Demystified 2. Preparing a Photo 3. Creating a Logo Bug 4. Animating a Logo 5. Gradient Wipes 6. Correcting Lens Distortion 7. Using Actions for Video Workflows 8. Advanced Color Grading and Effects 9. Enhancing Depth of Field 10. The Photoshop/Premiere Pro/After Effects Relationship Conclusion

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Making Long Exposures without a Tripod

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A fun technique when shooting water is to go for the long exposure.  The water goes silky and becomes great to look at.  For many, this type of shooting means a solid tripod and a remote release.  But what happens if you don’t own those items (or have them with you)?  That’s easy…  improvise.

  • Put the camera in manual mode and set it on a flat surface like a bench, garbage can, or railing.
  • Set your aperture to the smallest aperture you have.
  • Attach a ND filter if you have one.
  • Set the timer delay on the camera.  This way after you push the button to release the shutter, the camera will wait a few seconds before firing (this will stabilize the shot).
  • Turn on in-camera noise reduction.
  • Fire away.



For more photo techniques, check out Photofocus — www.Photofocus.com

An Interesting Webinar About Bad Robot and JJ Abrams Workflow

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While I'm not that interested in Avid workflow these days, I must say that this webinar looks interesting. One of my favorite production companies is going to walk through their technical approach to editing and effects.

If you’ve watched any popular TV show or film in the past few years, you’ve no doubt seen the redheaded robot logo at the end of every Bad Robot production. Now get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of one of Hollywood’s hottest film/TV production companies, which features Avid© solutions at its core, by signing up to attend this special Avid webinar.

Join Avid’s Matt Feury and Bad Robot’s editorial, sound, and VFX teams for a discussion on the unique workflows the teams are using to create the upcoming movie, Star Trek into Darkness.

Register now
Monday, December 10, 2012
11am PT / 2pm ET

My Books are On Sale for a Short Time

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Looking for a discount on some of my books or videos? Here's the complete list.

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  • Editor's Guide to Adobe Premiere Pro, 2nd Edition Book EBOOK
  • Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS6 Book EBOOK
  • Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots Book EBOOK
  • Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Suite Studio Techniques Book EBOOK
  • From Still to Motion: A photographer's guide to creating video with your DSLR Book

Adobe Sneak Peaks at Create Now Live

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Adobe is hosting a special event about Adobe Creative Cloud on December 11, 2012, starting at 10AM PST.

Create Now Live is an online event hosted on Facebook. Be sure to visit the event at http://on.fb.me/Sj0YBZ
You can register here – http://www.adobeeventsonline.com/createevent/?sdid=KBANZ

Why attend?

  • Be first to find out what’s new in Adobe Creative Cloud, including products and features exclusively for members.
  • See what’s next in Adobe Photoshop.
  • Hear from Adobe evangelists and designers, photographers and filmmakers, who are breaking the creative mold.
    • Iconic design agency Karlssonwilker talks about taking their unique design sensibility to the web.
    • Go behind the scenes of "A Liars Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman" with Animation Director Justin Weyers.
    • Kelby Media Group CEO Scott Kelby shows off hidden gems in Photoshop CS6.


Registration is not required to view the event.
Registered participants will receive speaker updates and a promo code for a $300 early bird discount on Adobe MAX 2013.

Keying Greenscreen Video in Premiere Pro and After Effects

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Adorama Photography TV Presents DSLR | Video Skills with Rich Harrington. Join Rich as he reveals professional keying techniques using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

In this episode you will learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 tools such as the 8-point Garbage Matte and Ultra Key to create the initial or placeholder key. Then, watch as Rich kicks the project over the After Effects to create the final project using elements like Keylight and 3D Lights.

The Refine Edge command in Adobe Photoshop

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This Motion Control 3D tutorial shows how to analyze a photo and make precise selections with the Refine Edge command in Photoshop. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/After-Effects-tutorials/Motion-Control-3D-Bringing-Your-....

This tutorial is a single movie from the fourth chapter of the Motion Control 3D: Bringing Your Photos to Life in Three Dimensions course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. The complete course is 1 hour and 40 minutes long and reveals how you can transport your photos into a three-dimensional world using the Motion Control 3D plugin for Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.

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