Alright folks -

Here’s another tutorial I’ve been wanting to do for a while. I see people struggling with Particular’s emitter position controls, so I figured I’d pass a long a few things that will make your life easier…

WARNING: Objects in tutorial image are a lot more interesting than they appear!

So, in this Episode, we’ll look at some very useful techniques for Trapcode Particular that will give you better control of emitter position in 2D and 3D. You’ll also learn how to capture the motion of your mouse (or stylus) to control emitter position.

You can watch it here.

OK folks – Part 2 is up and running. In this episode of RGTV, we’ll continue with using sound to effect time, but we’ll also focus on sound effecting the look of the footage, as well. Here’s an example:

Click the image to see the example video.

This uses both Trapcode Soundkeys and Magic Bullet Looks. Hope you enjoy the show!

You can watch the episode here.

HI folks,

Red Giant Software is a sponsor of SLAMDANCE Film Festival in Park City, UT – January 15 – 23rd.

If youre going to be there, check out the Red Giant Presentation by writer/director Eric Escobar.

Here’s the info on the presentation:

When: Thursday, 1/22 at 10am.

Where: Treasure Mountain Inn, in the Monster Arcade

New episode of RGTV is up, folks…

RGTV Episode 05: Controlling Time with Audio – Pt. 1

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use audio to control time. You’ll learn how to make your video automatically move forward in time to the music’s beat – a technique used in tons of music videos and commercials.

Click on the image to see the example video.

I’ve noticed that the sound on MP4’s can be a few frames off when uploaded to the web – but rest assured, the motion is to the beat.

If you have never used Trapcode Sound Keys (and maybe even if you have), I’ll bet you’re surprised by what you can do with audio and time.  Anyway, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one so please sound off.

Watch it here.

And don’t forget you can get great deal on Sound Keys through Red Giant TV. Just swing by the Promo page for details.

No. Really. I mean that in a good way.

My good friend and former CreativeCow.net After Effects Podcast host Eran Stern has just posted 3 tutorials (a trilogy!) on Red Giant Software’s Warp. Each tutorial focuses on one of the 3 Major tools: RG Shadow, RG Reflection, and RG Corner Pin.

You can watch the tutorial here. (more…)

In the latest episode of RGTV,  I mentioned an older tutorial called Super Tight Junk Mattes. It’s a great technique for creating very precise Junk Mattes/Garbage Masks very quickly.

You can find it here. (more…)

Hi folks -

New tutorial posted!

Episode 4 Better Compositing Techniques: In this Episode, learn about compositing techniques that fall outside of keying. Using tools available for After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Vegas and Avid, you’ll discover ways to improve the quality of your composite with less work. (more…)

So, those of you not using After Effects have been wondering when we’ll start doing tutorials for non-AE users (or at least that are usefull outside of AE). Well, our first tutorial of the year will do just that.

Though I’ll be working in After Effects, I’ll be using tools available for After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Vegas and Avid. If you have any interest in compositing, keep your eyes peeled for the next episode of Red Giant TV – coming soon.