This video tutorial is created based on the article posted on #353. We are using MPEG Streamclip from Squared 5 to convert an HDV file into something so that the resulting video clip can be used for DVD authoring or posted on the web. We use Roxio’s Toast Titanium to create a custom DVD. Finally, we use VLC from VideoLAN to view it. Continue reading
Adobe After Effects – Simple Creativity #24: Explosion (1)
This video tutorial is created in conjunction with an Adobe After Effects sample that was published earlier Continue reading
Adobe Illustrator Basics for Dummies #19: Creating WB Style MacHouse Logo
This video tutorial illustrates how to design a WB-style MacHouse logo we used in making a sample After Effects clip that was published in February 1. Continue reading
Adobe After Effects – Photoshop Integration #5: Neon Sign
The other day, we were contacted by the owner of a restaurant in New Orleans. He said that one of the neon signs is broken and that it had to be fixed immediately. That’s why he said he called us. I told him that we are just a bunch of Mac users. And he said he was quite aware. Our conversation was going nowhere. So I finally gave up and decided to fix his neon sign by myself. The actual job was quite easy. But by the time I completed my job, the owner of the restaurant was nowhere to be found. I was frustrated. So I decided to change the neon sign a little bit. Continue reading
Adobe After Effects – Simple Creativity #23: Star-Trek-Like Title
This video tutorial reproduces part of a After Effects sample that was published earlier. The shiny title pretty much comes from Simple Creativity #23. So we skipped that part in this video tutorial. Our anti-plugin task force unit (ATFU) contributed to the making of this video tutorial. Continue reading