Episode 30: 3D Motion Graphics Logo Hosted by Carl Larsen
In this tutorial, Carl Larsen shows you how to create an array of 3D particles using Trapcode Form and Red Giant Plane Space to achieve a look that, under most circumstances, has been reserved for more complex, 3d applications.
In this Episode of Red Giant TV, Tim Clapham shows you how to use Trapcode Form to create some particle-based 3D text along with a cool transition on and off.
Episode 28: Building an Airport Scene – Part 2: Compositing
By: Mathias Möhl
In this episode of Red Giant TV, Mathias Möhl continues his airport project, and shows you how to motion track with Mocha For After Effects, and then to use that data along with MochaImport (His own Script) to easily create a solid composite.
Something different folks – this week’s tutorial uses no 3rd party plug-ins. It’s just a straight After Effects tutorial with some good expressions information.
I know what you’re thinking… No plug-ins? why is it on RGTV? Well, why not? Our goal has always been to help you learn cool stuff. And sometimes cool stuff, doesn’t need a plug-in. That doesn’t mean we can’t share the info. So…
In this episode of Red Giant TV, I’ll give you some cool tips for working with numeric text, for things like video game scores and other digital readouts. No 3rd Party Plug-ins are used in this tutorial – Just straight After Effects.
Courtesy of Dan Ebberts, This tutorial uses 2 powerful expressions. Here they are:
1. Round to the nearest whole number:
s = thisComp.layer(”Null 1″).effect(”Slider Control”)(”Slider”);
Math.round(s)
2. Layer marker triggers addition to current value:
s = effect(”Slider Control”)(”Slider”);
n = 0;
if (marker.numKeys > 0){
n = marker.nearestKey(time).index;
if (marker.key(n).time > time){
n–;
}
}
s + n
Well, we were a bit surprised this morning to learn that Final Cut Studio 3 was released with the new Final Cut Pro 7 and Motion 4 updates. While we have had the product as a beta version in our QA lab for a while for testing, Red Giant Software has absolutely NOT seen or tested the final version of the products.We have created a preliminary compatibility table and will be releasing a few bug fixes as soon as possible. For more information, visit: Final Cut Studio 3 info page.
Please be patient when it comes to these updates. Our QA team has to test all our current FX Plug-compatible products with the final release version of Final Cut Studio 3. Just like you, we have seen the announcement but don’t have the shipping version. Testing and bug fixing is at the top of our priority list. But until we can get the real version of the products, we can only offer a preliminary feature compatibility assessment.
This is a great example of what can happen when you use 3D camera matching software (in this case PF Hoe) with Trapcode Particular 2. This video was created by Eric Epstein who’s work can be found at http://najork.net/:
In this rockin’ episode of Red Giant TV, Motion Designer Harry Frank shows you how to create a realistic crowd scene using Trapcode Particular 2. He’ll also create a similar scene using Trapcode Form.
We strongly encourage you to visit Harry’s site @ GrayMachine.com – an awesome resource for AE users. While there, check out the free training and templates, as well as his highly popular training series for Expressions (Vol. 1 & 2) and Trapcode Form.
This tutorial uses Clips from Crowd Control- my company’s library of pre-keyed alpha stock footage – and believe it or notthis entire crowd was created using ONLY 5 clips:
In this Episode of Red Giant TV, Maltaanon returns with an introduction to the new features in Trapcode Particular 2. More than just an overview, you’ll see several real-world examples that will help jump start your work with Particular 2.
You can watch the episode here. At the opening of the video – there’s a sneak peak of next week’s awesome tutorial, btw – Creating a Crowd Scene with Trapcode Particular 2.
Don’t forget to visit Maltaannon’s site for even more tutorials and cool stuff! He just had a new tutorial come out on creating chromatic aberrations. Cool stuff!
OK, OK, enough already! Ever since I posted that Vortex Transition on my site, you haven’t stopped asking about it. So…
Red Giant TV – Episode 23: Peel-Away Vortex Transition
In this episode of Red Giant TV, I’ll show you how to create an insanely cool transition for text and other elements. This tutorial builds on RGTV Episode 21, where I covered a text-to-sand transition, so make sure to check it out.
Red Giant Software will be closed in observance of the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 6. There will be very limited support available during this time. Support will be available as usual beginning Tuesday, September 7. If you have an urgent need for support, please visit our contact page and we will prioritize your issue when we reopen. Thank you for your patience.
