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Premiere Pro: Using the Auto Contrast effect

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This Premiere Pro tutorial titled The Auto Contrast Effect is from chapter two of the Fixing Video Exposure Problems in Premiere Pro course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. This specific tutorial shows you how to use the Auto Contrast effect to analyze an image and correct it based on values determined by your computer. The complete 1 hour and 14-minute long Fixing Video Exposure Problems in Premiere Pro course provides an explanation for the popular phrase "fix it in post" and explores various methods for fixing exposure problems in video footage.

To view more of this course on lynda.com, click the link below.

Fixing Video Exposure Problems in Premiere Pro table of contents:

  • Introduction
  • 1. Evaluating Images
  • 2. Working with Adjust Effects
  • 3. Using Color Correction Effects to Fix Exposure and Tone
  • 4. Controlling Noise and Grain
  • 5. Keyframing Effects
  • 6. Toning a Background
  • 7. Using Blend Modes to Improve Footage
  • 8. Working with Raw Video
  • 9. Legalizing for Broadcast
  • Conclusion

NAB 2012 Post Production World Details Released

I'll be teaching at the NAB Post Production World Conference again. I also helped design this year's conference.

You can see all the classes here in grid form – http://www.nabshow.com/2012/pdfs/PPW_Grid.pdf

My classes include:

  • Saturday, April 14th - 12:00-8:00pm - Field Trip: Shooting Time-Lapse and Panoramic Photos
  • Sunday, April 15th - 9:00-10:15am - Building Budgets for Video Projects
  • Sunday, April 15th - 11:45-1:00pm -Hypersyndication: How to Publish Your Content on the Maximum Number of Screens & Devices
  • Sunday, April 15th - 3:30-4:45pm - Motion Control 3D: Bringing Your Photos to Life in Three-Dimensions
  • Monday, April 16th - 3:30 - 4:45pm - Practical Project Management Techniques for Video & Multimedia
  • Monday, April 16th - 5:00 - 6:15pm - Producing a Video Podcast
  • Tuesday, April 17th - 3:30 - 4:45pm - Managing Projects Online - Keeping Everyone Happy and Up to Date
  • Tuesday, April 17th - 5:00 - 6:15pm - Working with Video Layers in Adobe Photoshop
  • Wednesday, April 18th - 2:00 - 3:15pm - Time Floats By: Creative Use of Time-Lapse and Stop Motion
  • Wednesday, April 18th - 3:30 - 4:45pm - Giving Your Web Video A Graphic Identity
  • Wednesday, April 18th - 5:00 - 6:15pm - 10 Great New Reasons to Use Adobe Production Premium

Want some Free Panoramic Photography Inspiration and Training?

I've taken a stab at figuring out Apple iBooks platform. It's pretty cool tech that let's you mix text, photos, and video into an interactive platform.
I've taken some of my best panoramic photos (and the tutorials I made about them) and bundled them into an
iBook.

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It's free, it's currently the #2 photo book on iTunes in fact (sweet!).
It only works on an iPad (sorry everyone else, but that's how iBooks author works for now).

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I hope you enjoy and are inspired to start shooting your own shots. I'm working on new stuff for this platform and would love your feedback. Please post reviews on
iTunes and comments here.
Download it here –
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/panorama/id497463957?mt=11

I Have Two New DSLR Workshops at Adorama in NYC (Updated)

I am please two announce two new workshops at Adorama in New York The special event is sponsored by Adorama and Adobe Systems.

Getting Started with DSLR Video

Richard Harrington, RHED Pixel

Sunday, March 18, 2012     1:30PM - 3:30PM
Sign up here – http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=WS_Getting-Started-DSLR-Video_2012-03-18&utm_source=ET&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=EmailWork021712&utm_term=Other

Price: $25.00 (ends up free – see below)

Registration deadline for this event is March 16, 2012
 
Each attendee will receive a $25.00 coupon at the event in exchange for a copy of their registration receipt.The coupon will be valid for 30 days towards the purchase of any merchandise when presented at either Adorama’s retail store at 42 West 18th Street, New York, or for an online purchase at www.adorama.com


These days, most DSLR cameras now shoot video... but have you taken advantage of this great feature yet? There are tons of reasons to shoot video with your DSLR, from personal projects to professional opportunity, plus DSLR cameras offer great performance in low light and control over depth of field. Now is the time to explore video and get the most from your camera.

Join Richard Harrington, author of From Still to Motion: A photographer's guide to creating video with your DSLR and Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots, as he helps you explore and learn about this new medium.
In this workshop Rich will show you how to:

  • Choose the right settings in your camera for the best video
  • Select the right lens and settings for several shooting situations
  • Maintain focus and exposure when shooting manually
  • Choose the right equipment for a stable shot
  • Capture great audio
  • Organize your media for editing with Adobe Bridge or Lightroom
  • Perform essential editing using Adobe Premiere Pro


The class will explore common 'gotchas' that can ruin the shot and we'll also balance that out with a few post-production techniques to help you get organized (and even rescue a problem shot). This class will help you explore DSLR video and set you up for successful capture of great images, you'll learn how to take your knowledge of photography and transfer it to motion.

Professional DSLR Video: Techniques and Workflow

Richard Harrington, RHED Pixel

Monday, March 19, 2012 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Signup here – http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=WS_Professional-DSLR-Video_2012-03-19&utm_source=ET&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=EmailWork021712&utm_term=Other

Price: $25.00 (ends up free – see below)

Registration deadline for this event is March 18, 2012
 
Each attendee will receive a $25.00 coupon at the event in exchange for a copy of their registration receipt. The coupon will be valid for 30 days towards the purchase of any merchandise when presented at either Adorama’s retail store at 42 West 18th Street, New York, or for an online purchase at www.adorama.com

Everywhere you turn, you're seeing the use of DSLR video cameras... music videos, commercials, television shows. But getting ready for a DSLR shoot presents all sorts of new challenges. Whether it's choosing the right lenses or knowing how many lights to pack, or even how to edit the footage once you've shot it... the rules have changed. The old adage "With new technology comes a need for new workflows" holds especially true.

Whether its strategies for alternate storage, multi-camera productions, or sync sound audio... there are important considerations with DSLR cameras. Things get even trickier when it comes to post-production. Learn how to conform your media to common editing formats as well as native editing workflows. This class tackles DSLR video from preproduction to post and will help you avoid and solve costly problems.

Join Richard Harrington, author of From Still to Motion: A photographer's guide to creating video with your DSLR, and Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots, as he helps you explore develop professional skills.

In this workshop Rich will show you how to:

  • How to shoot in manual mode for total control
  • How to work with the exposure triangle for perfect exposure and focus
  • Select the right lenses and for several shooting situations
  • Choose the right equipment for a stable shot and even put the camera into motion
  • Capture great audio with a professional sync sound workflow
  • Organize your media for editing with Adobe Bridge
  • Perform essential editing using Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Fix exposure problems Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop
  • Remove Lens Distortion and Rolling Shutter with Adobe After Effects
  • Publish to the web and Blu-ray disc with Adobe Media Encoder

Several of My Books and Videos on Sale for Black Friday (through 11/27/11)

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Peachpit Press has put several of my books and videos on sale for Black Friday. The sale has already started.

EBOOKS – 40% off One | 50% off Two or More

Use Code EBOOKBF in your shopping cart (discount applied at checkout)

From Still to Motion: Editing DSLR Video with Final Cut Pro X
By Richard Harrington, Abba ShapiroPublished Dec 14, 2011by Peachpit Press

Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Suite 5 Studio Techniques,

By Richard Harrington, Ian RobinsonPublished Sep 23, 2010by Adobe Press

Apple Pro Training Series: DVD Studio Pro 4, 3rd Edition
By Martin Sitter, Adrian Ramseier, Robbie Carman, Richard HarringtonPublished Sep 4, 2009by Peachpit Press

Apple Training Series: iWork 09
By Richard HarringtonPublished Apr 7, 2009by Peachpit Press

Apple Training Series: A Teacher's Guide to Digital Media in the Classroom, Adobe Reader
By Richard HarringtonPublished Oct 21, 2008by Peachpit Press

VIDEOS – 50% off One | 60% off Two or More

Use Code BFVIDEO in your shopping cart (discount applied at checkout)

Apple Video Training: Numbers for iPad, Online Video
By Richard HarringtonPublished Jan 13, 2011by Peachpit Press

Apple Video Training: Keynote for iPad, Online Video
By Richard HarringtonPublished Dec 27, 2010by Peachpit Press

Apple Video Training: Pages for iPad, Online Video
By Richard HarringtonPublished Dec 20, 2010by Peachpit Press

iPhoto: Fix Your Photos, Streaming Video
By Richard HarringtonPublished Feb 8, 2010by Peachpit Press

iPhoto: Share Your Photos, Streaming Video
By Richard HarringtonPublished Feb 8, 2010by Peachpit Press

Get My Motion Graphics book for $10

Adobe Press has my new Motion Graphics book on sale for this week only!

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Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Suite 5 Studio Techniques
By Richard Harrington, Ian Robinson
Published by Adobe Press
Series: Studio Techniques
Pages: 456
Watermarked eBook

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.

Sale ends on Sunday at 10/2 at 12:01 AM PST

This includes a link to download exercise files as well.