Video Tutorials

Cassidy Bisher's Text Effects Vol 2 for Trapcode Suite

Turn your text characters into forces of nature with this engaging set of presets for Trapcode Suite. Wrap your logo in a smoke trail, fiery blaze, tornado, rainstorm or snow blizzard. Replace the text placeholder with your own text or logo to get a project quickly started, and customize the design easily with new colors or a few particle tweaks.
  • Getting Started with Cassidy Bisher's Text Effects Vol. 2: Acid Rain Template - Watch (QuickTime)
  • Getting Started with Cassidy Bisher's Text Effects Vol. 2: Light Up Template - Watch (QuickTime)
  • Getting Started with Cassidy Bisher's Text Effects Vol. 2: Metal Wipe Template - Watch (QuickTime)
  • Getting Started with Cassidy Bisher's Text Effects Vol. 2: Orb Text Creator Template - Watch (QuickTime)

 

Datamator

Forget PowerPoint. Bring those charts and graphs to life with Datamator and After Effects, and create 3D animated effects that pop off the screen.
  • Getting Started with Datamator - Watch (QuickTime)

 

Harry Frank's Looping Backgrounds for Trapcode Suite

Work with speed and flexibility with access to 55 looping high definition backgrounds. The wide variety of textural designs include glitz, swirls, maps, bokeh, fractal shapes, grids, lines and more. With each set produced in four different color palettes, you have access to 220 backgrounds. Mix and match for infinite possibilities; add your own signature touches and camera moves in After Effects; or drop the compositions right into your Premiere Pro timeline (via dynamic link).
  • Getting Started with Harry Frank's Looping Backgrounds for Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
  • Red Giant Quicktip #16: Using Trapcode Form through Adobe Dynamic Link - Watch (Flash)

 

Harry Frank's Video Rock for Particular

Great motion graphics often begin with the designer's asset library of design elements. The challenge is finding good libraries to work with. “Video Rock: Volume 1” is focused around a retro theme that includes primitives, doodles and wireframes. It's a terrific collection of pre-rendered design and particle elements that will finesse your current project and enhance your design library.
  • Video Rock for Particular Overview - Watch (Flash)

 

Holomatrix

Many science fiction feature films and TV shows feature holographic communication and interfaces. Red Giant Holomatrix allows you to easily recreate that effect with just a few clicks.
  • Getting Started - Watch (QuickTime)
  • Working with Corner Pinning and 3D - Watch (QuickTime)
  • Working with the Transform Properties - Watch (QuickTime)
  • Red Giant QuickTip #6 - Driving Holomatrix Animation with Audio - Watch (Flash)

RGTV episodes featuring this product:

  • Episode 37: Creating a Holographic Interface Effect - Watch (Flash)

 

Key Correct

Key Correct is a set of 15 plug-ins designed to help After Effects users create better composites with built-in keying tools.
  • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (68.2 MB)

RGTV episodes featuring this product:

  • Episode 19: Creating a Transporter Effect - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 18: Compositing Tips from 'Greenscreen Made Easy' - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 16: Better Compositing with Light Wraps - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 04: Better Compositing Techniques - Watch (Flash)

 

Knoll Light Factory for Photoshop

Created by Photoshop co-creator and Star Wars effects guru John Knoll, the Knoll Light Factory Photoshop plug-in adds flares, light rays, and other effects to your images.
  • Getting Started with Knoll Light Factory for Photoshop - Watch (QuickTime)
  • Red Giant QuickTip #7 - Using the History Brush to Preserve Photo Detail - Watch (Flash)

RGTV episodes featuring this product:

  • Episode 44: An Interview with John Knoll - Bonus Material: Realism in VFX - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 43: An Interview with John Knoll - Part 2 - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 42: An Interview with John Knoll - Part 1 - Watch (Flash)

 

Knoll Light Factory Pro

The industry's favorite tool for creating lens flares, sunsets, photon torpedoes, stars and other effects. It offers a custom lens editor, auto tracking, alpha channel support, and pinpoint control over dozens of settings.
  • Getting Started (complete overview and tutorial) - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (45.5 MB)
  • Getting Started with Knoll Light Factory in Final Cut Pro - Watch (QuickTime)
  • Introduction (highlights new features in v2.5) - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (24.6 MB)
  • Knoll Light Factory Training - 16 Tutorials - Watch (Flash)

RGTV episodes featuring this product:

  • Episode 45: Creating Automated Flashing Light Patterns - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 44: An Interview with John Knoll - Bonus Material: Realism in VFX - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 43: An Interview with John Knoll - Part 2 - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 42: An Interview with John Knoll - Part 1 - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 38: Creating a Music to Light Effect - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 32: Feature Film Title Treatment - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 23: Peel-Away Vortex Transition - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 19: Creating a Transporter Effect - Watch (Flash)
  • Episode 04: Better Compositing Techniques - Watch (Flash)

 

Magic Bullet Colorista II

Colorista II brings the power of high-end color systems directly to your desktop. Get a revolutionary new system for professional color correction in your favorite editing applications.
  • 01 - Getting Started with Magic Bullet Colorista II - Watch (QuickTime)
  • 02 - Multi-Shot Workflow with Colorista II - Watch (QuickTime)
  • 03 - Working with The Keyer in Magic Bullet Colorista II - Watch (QuickTime)

 

Magic Bullet Frames

Take interlaced video and get the 24p look of film, right from within your editor — at high speed and high quality.
  • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (40.7 MB)

RGTV episodes featuring this product:

  • Episode 14: Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow - Watch (Flash)

 

Magic Bullet Grinder

Convert your DSLR video to edit-friendly formats, add timecode, and generate Web-resolution proxies, all in a single, time-saving pass.
  • Getting Started with Magic Bullet Grinder - Watch (QuickTIme)
  • Magic Bullet Grinder Quick Start Guide - Watch (Flash)

 

Magic Bullet Instant HD

High-quality conversion from SD video to HD within your favorite video application. Instant HD's easy controls make it a snap to convert standard-definition clips to sharp, clear HD with outstanding results.
  • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (20.7 MB)

RGTV episodes featuring this product:

  • Episode 14: Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow - Watch (Flash)

 

Magic Bullet Instant HD Advanced

Go beyond simple scaling with Instant HD Advanced. Its advanced toolset offers sharp, motion-compensated de-interlacing and de-noising; advanced pan and scan; and a super-resolution algorithm for actual resolution enhancement.

    RGTV episodes featuring this product:

    • Episode 14: Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow - Watch (Flash)

     

    Magic Bullet Looks

    Now you can define the style of your video or film with powerful imaging tools. Choose from 100+ Look presets, to help set the mood for everything from a wedding to the next Sundance original.
    • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (56.4 MB)
    • Getting Started with Magic Bullet Looks in Final Cut Pro - Watch (QuickTime)
    • Overview by Stu (from studiodaily.com) - Watch (Flash)
    • Red Giant QuickTip #1 - Chromatic Aberration - Watch (Flash)
    • Red Giant Quick Tip #2 - Sharing Looks Across Apps - Watch (Flash)
    • Red Giant QuickTip #8: In Like Flynn with Magic Bullet Looks - Watch (Flash)

    RGTV episodes featuring this product:

    • Episode 37: Creating a Holographic Interface Effect - Watch (Flash)
    • Episiode 33: Creating a Death Eater Apparition Effect - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 28: Building an Airport Scene - Part 2: Compositing - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 22: Creating a Summer Blockbuster Film Look - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 19: Creating a Transporter Effect - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 18: Compositing Tips from 'Greenscreen Made Easy' - Watch (Flash)
    • Episiode 17: Color Grading in Final Cut Pro with Magic Bullet Looks - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 14: Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 06: Controlling Time with Audio - Pt. 2 - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 04: Better Compositing Techniques - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 02: Binary Transition Part 2 - Watch (Flash)

     

    Magic Bullet Mojo

    Mojo adds the look of a Hollywood blockbuster movie to your footage with one click, making skin tones pop while adding drama and smooth contrast to any shot.
    • Getting Started with Magic Bullet Mojo - Watch (QuickTime)

    RGTV episodes featuring this product:

    • Episode 46: Music Visualization with Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 41: Creating a Stitch Effect with Trapcode Particular - Watch (Flash)
    • Episode 38: Creating a Music to Light Effect - Watch (Flash)

     

    Magic Bullet PhotoLooks

    Define the mood and lighting of your photos quickly and easily with new powerful imaging tools inspired by your camera. Use PhotoLooks right in Photoshop or as a stand-alone application. Choose from 100+ preset looks, or create your own.
    • Getting Started with Magic Bullet PhotoLooks - Watch (QuickTime)
    • Red Giant Quick Tip #2 - Sharing Looks Across Apps - Watch (Flash)
    • Red Giant Quick Tip #5 - Change the Lighting and Mood of Your Photo - Watch (Flash)
    • Red Giant QuickTip #7 - Using the History Brush to Preserve Photo Detail - Watch (Flash)
    • Red Giant QuickTip #9 - Touching Up iPhone Photos - Watch (Flash)
    • Red Giant QuickTip #12: Using Smart Objects and Smart Filters with Photolooks - Watch (Flash)

     

    Magic Bullet Quick Looks

    Choose from 100+ Look presets to define the style of your video or film, from urban grunge to tropical weddings or classic film noir with this light version of Looks.
    • Getting Started with Magic Bullet Quick Looks in Final Cut Pro - Watch (QuickTime)

    RGTV episodes featuring this product:

    • Episode 14: Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow - Watch (Flash)

     

    Magic Bullet Steady

    Camera shake, jitter and noise distract the viewer from your story. Get rid of them quickly and easily with Magic Bullet Steady.

      RGTV episodes featuring this product:

      • Episode 14: Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow - Watch (Flash)

       

      Magic Bullet Suite

      Magic Bullet Suite 2009 is a completely revamped product. Magic Bullet Suite now supports After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Premiere Pro, and AVID. The full suite of tools includes Magic Bullet Looks (including Misfire), Magic Bullet Frames, Magic Bullet Colorista II, Magic Bullet Steady, and Instant HD for high-quality up-conversion.
      NOW INCLUDES CS5 SUPPORT AND COLORISTA II

        RGTV episodes featuring this product:

        • Episode 14: Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow - Watch (Flash)

         

        PlaneSpace

        After Effects is great for creating multi-layered effects such as video walls or 3D matrices, but managing all those 3D layers can be tedious. PlaneSpace automates the creation of layered effects, and lets you concentrate on the fun part.
        • Red Giant Quick Tip #3 - 3D Text - Watch (Flash)
        • Red Giant QuickTip #13: Create an iPhone UI Animation with Inverse Scaling - Watch (Flash)

        RGTV episodes featuring this product:

        • Episode 39: Creating a 1980's Retro Video Game Look - Watch (Flash)
        • Episode 30: 3D Motion Graphics Logo - Watch (Flash)
        • Episode 10: Creating Traffic Patterns - Watch (Flash)
        • Episode 08: Creating and Working with Complex 3D Projects - Watch (Flash)

         

        Plastic Bullet

        Plastic Bullet puts the fun, spontaneity, and unpredictability of plastic-fantastic toy cameras right into your pocket.
        • Getting Started with Plastic Bullet - Watch (Flash)

         

        Primatte Keyer

        A professional greenscreen tool that extracts keys from any color background quickly and easily. Powerful features allow Primatte Keyer to overcome keying challenges such as uneven lighting, compression artifacts, subtle shadows, and edge light contamination.
        • Getting Started with Primatte Keyer Pro - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (46 MB)

        RGTV episodes featuring this product:

        • Episode 18: Compositing Tips from 'Greenscreen Made Easy' - Watch (Flash)
        • Episode 13: Compositing with Final Cut Pro for That Media Show - Watch (Flash)
        • Episode 04: Better Compositing Techniques - Watch (Flash)

         

        Psunami

        Whether it’s a peaceful pond or a raging ocean you need, Psunami can handle it. Powerful wave simulation and ray tracing algorithms bring you the ultimate in animated water effects.
        • Getting Started with Psunami Part 1 - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (46.4 MB)
        • Gettting Started with Psunami Part 2 - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (47 MB)

         

        Radium Glow

        Don't settle for glow effects that are just a blur. Radium Glow simulates the way real light behaves, giving you ultra-realistic glimmers and glows.
        • Advanced Glows with Trapcode Starglow and Radium Glow - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (70 MB)
        • Getting Started with Radium Glow - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (38 MB)
        • Getting Started with Radium Glow in Final Cut Pro - Watch (QuickTime)

         

        Text Anarchy

        Take the pain out of animating text. Whether you need Bezier paths, particle patterns, or Matrix-style patterns, Text Anarchy generates the coolest effects while maintaining typographic control.
        • Getting Started with Text Anarchy Part 1 - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (51 MB)
        • Getting Started with Text Anarchy Part 2 - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (53.6 MB)

        RGTV episodes featuring this product:

        • Episode 39: Creating a 1980's Retro Video Game Look - Watch (Flash)
        • Episode 10: Creating Traffic Patterns - Watch (Flash)

         

        ToonIt

        Give video footage that sought-after cartoon look easily and quickly. Red Giant ToonIt uses unique algorithms to transform your image into beautiful cartoon shading and lines.

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 09: Creating a Watercolor Painting Look - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode 3D Stroke

          3D Stroke uses paths from one or more masks to render volumetric strokes that can be rotated and moved freely in 3D space. It even has a built-in camera to create dynamic 3D environments. Path reveals are easy to make with keyframeable start and end sliders.
          • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (5.5 MB)
          • Getting Started with Trapcode 3D Stroke in Final Cut Pro - Watch (QuickTime)
          • Motion Graphics in Final Cut Pro - Volume 1 - Final Result - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (4.9 MB)
          • Motion Graphics in Final Cut Pro - Volume 1 - Tutorial - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (66.3 MB)
          • Red Giant Quicktip #14: Trapcode 3D Stroke As a Design Element - Watch (Flash)

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 31: Creating an Old-School Sci-Fi TV Opening - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Echospace

          Speeds and automates the creation of sophisticated 3D layer effects in Adobe After Effects. Layer iterations can be controlled as a group or individually for sophisticated 'house-of-cards' or 'Cover Flow'-style animations.

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 31: Creating an Old-School Sci-Fi TV Opening - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Form

          Bend nature to your will by creating flame, smoke and other organic 3D shapes — and then synchronize it with your favorite audio.
          • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (76.4 MB)
          • In-depth tutorial using the Fractal field - Watch (Flash) - Download (49.5 MB)
          • Using Layer Maps tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (42.5 MB)
          • Visualizing audio tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (58.9 MB)
          • Red Giant Quicktip #15: Trapcode Form City - Watch (Flash)
          • Getting Started with Harry Frank's Looping Backgrounds for Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
          • Red Giant Quicktip #16: Using Trapcode Form through Adobe Dynamic Link - Watch (Flash)

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 46: Music Visualization with Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 30: 3D Motion Graphics Logo - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 29: Form Text - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 25: Creating a Crowd Scene with Particular 2 - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 23: Peel-Away Vortex Transition - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 21: Creating a Text to Sand Transition - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 12: Form Face - Part 2 - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 11: Form Face - Part 1 - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 01: Binary Transition Part 1 - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Horizon

          Create ultra-realistic environments by using Trapcode Horizon to wrap sphere maps, panoramas or video around the After Effects world.
          • Getting Started Tutorial - Watch (Flash)

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 34: 3D Thunderstorm Scene - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Lux

          Lux simulates the "visible light" phenomenon of light in a dark or foggy environment. Use Lux to create incredibly realistic visible light sources for spotlights, flashlights, headlights, or stage lighting of all kinds.
          • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (6.9 MB)
          • Red Giant Quick Tip #4- Adjustment Lights - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Particular

          A fast and powerful 3D particle system creates a wide range of effects — from natural smoke and explosions to geometric, 3D, or organic abstract elements. Updated to work with After Effects CS4, version 2 is a paid upgrade from any previous version.
          • Particular 2 New Features - Watch (Flash)
          • Particular 2 Streaklet and Transform World overview - Watch (Flash)
          • Particular v1.5 Bounce tutorial (old) - Watch (Flash) - Download (11.1 MB)
          • Particular v1.5 Custom particles tutorial (old) - Watch (Flash) - Download (22.7 MB)
          • Particular v1.5 Features and depth of field (old) - Watch (Flash) - Download (20.2 MB)
          • Particular v1.x Original getting started (old) - Watch (Flash) - Download (5.9 MB)
          • Red Giant Quick Tip #4- Adjustment Lights - Watch (Flash)

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 46: Music Visualization with Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 41: Creating a Stitch Effect with Trapcode Particular - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 40: Creating a Particular Shooters Effects - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 39: Creating a 1980's Retro Video Game Look - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 38: Creating a Music to Light Effect - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 35: Creating a Christmas Tree with Trapcode Particular - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 34: 3D Thunderstorm Scene - Watch (Flash)
          • Episiode 33: Creating a Death Eater Apparition Effect - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 32: Feature Film Title Treatment - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 25: Creating a Crowd Scene with Particular 2 - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 24: An Introduction to Trapcode Particular 2 - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 20: Creating a 3D picture Montage with Trapcode Particular - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 19: Creating a Transporter Effect - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 15: Better Compositing with Particles - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 07: Getting Better Control of Emitter Position in Trapcode Particular - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 03: Looping a Particle System - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Shine

          Shine is a 2D plug-in that simulates 3D volumetric light effects within your editor. TV and movie pros use it daily to create light rays that sweep through logotypes or any kind of footage.
          • Avoiding the cutoff tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (4.9 MB)
          • Creating a 3D Gobo light tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (10.7 MB)
          • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (5.2 MB)
          • Getting Started with Trapcode Shine in Final Cut Pro - Watch (QuickTime)
          • Motion Graphics in Final Cut Pro - Volume 1 - Final Result - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (4.9 MB)
          • Motion Graphics in Final Cut Pro - Volume 1 - Tutorial - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (66.3 MB)
          • Red Giant QuickTip #11: Three New Ways to Work With Trapcode Shine - Watch (Flash)

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 46: Music Visualization with Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 36: Create a Psychedelic Background - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 02: Binary Transition Part 2 - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Sound Keys

          Sound Keys is a keyframe generator plug-in for Adobe After Effects. Visually select parts of an audio track and convert that audio into keyframes. Great for audio-intensive animations.
          • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (3.2 MB)
          • Red Giant QuickTip #6 - Driving Holomatrix Animation with Audio - Watch (Flash)

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 46: Music Visualization with Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 06: Controlling Time with Audio - Pt. 2 - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 05: Controlling Time with Audio - Pt. 1 - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Starglow

          Add Hollywood glamour to text or shapes with the fast-rendering Starglow plug-in. With multiple colors and point and shimmer controls, the star power is all at your fingertips.
          • Getting Started tutorial - Watch (Flash) - Download (5.3 MB)
          • Motion Graphics in Final Cut Pro - Volume 1 - Final Result - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (4.9 MB)
          • Motion Graphics in Final Cut Pro - Volume 1 - Tutorial - Watch (QuickTime) - Download (66.3 MB)
          • Getting Started with Harry Frank's Looping Backgrounds for Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 46: Music Visualization with Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 35: Creating a Christmas Tree with Trapcode Particular - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 03: Looping a Particle System - Watch (Flash)

           

          Trapcode Suite

          With Trapcode Suite 10, you get the full range of Trapcode plug-ins, at one affordable price.
          • Getting Started with Harry Frank's Looping Backgrounds for Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
          • Red Giant Quicktip #16: Using Trapcode Form through Adobe Dynamic Link - Watch (Flash)

          RGTV episodes featuring this product:

          • Episode 46: Music Visualization with Trapcode Suite - Watch (Flash)
          • Episode 31: Creating an Old-School Sci-Fi TV Opening - Watch (Flash)

           

          Ultimate Particle Upgrade Bundle

            RGTV episodes featuring this product:

            • Episode 25: Creating a Crowd Scene with Particular 2 - Watch (Flash)

             

            Warp

            Perfect shadows, realistic reflections and distorted video can be tough effects to create by hand. The Warp toolset makes them a snap.
            • Getting Started with Warp in Final Cut Pro - Watch (QuickTime)

            RGTV episodes featuring this product:

            • Episiode 33: Creating a Death Eater Apparition Effect - Watch (Flash)
            • Episode 28: Building an Airport Scene - Part 2: Compositing - Watch (Flash)