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.

Watch the episode here.

One of the most popular questions we get here at RGTV, is how to use our tools to turn text into sand/dust. Peder Norrby created a great project file that has sat on trapcode.com since Trapcode Form was released, but there was never an explanation of how it worked, so…

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RGTV Ep. 21 – Creating a Text to Sand Transition

In this episode of Red Giant TV, I’ll show you how to use Trapcode Form to create the effect of text (or a logo) dissolving to sand and blowing away. You’ll also learn how to reverse the transition, so that sand forms into text.

This is actually the basis for a much, MUCH cooler tutorial I have planned, and you can see the planned next stage at the end of this tutorial.

You can watch the tutorial here.

And, of course, you can get a discount on Trapcode Form here.

Just saw some cool stuff with Trapcode Form at John Dickinson’s website. Definately worth checking out.

You can read the post and watch the movie here.

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We just put up part 2 of Form Face, by Maltaannon:

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In part 1 of this tutorial, Maltaannon showed us how to create an awesome push-pin 3D face, using Red Giant’s Trapcode Form. In part 2, he’ll enhance the effect by going deeper into Form’s properties, and doing some camera work.

You can watch it here.

This tutorial comes from the awesome Motionworks training DVD Making it Look Great 5, which you can get here. And if you watch the tutorial, there’s a discount code in there fro some money off on the DVD.

Oh, and while we’re talking about money off, you can get 30% discount on Trapcode Form this week, right here.

BTW – If you have not checked out Maltaanon’s website – I STRONGLY suggest you do so. He has a lot of cool stuff there.

Hey folks – we have a guest presenter this week and next – Maltaannon.

Episode 11: Form Face – Part 1

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Create a slick push pin toy effect as seen in the Radiohead “House of Cards” video. This tutorial shows you how to combine regular footage with Trapcode’s popular Form plug-into create an eye-popping 3D effect.

You can watch it here.

This tutorial comes from the awesome Motionworks training DVD Making it Look Great 5, which you can get here. And if you watch the tutorial, there’s a discount code in there fro some money off on the DVD.

Oh, and while we’re talking about money off, you can get 30% discount on Trapcode Form this week, right here.

If you watched part 1 of the Binary Transition tutorial, then you’ve already learned a little bit about Trapcode Form. But I have a confession to make. The first time I opened form, I just didn’t get it. And it scared me too. (more…)