Tip #897: The Real Reason for a 12K Camera
Adam Wilt wrote an intriguing commentary on why Blackmagic Design created a 12K camera. And it isn’t for the reason you think.
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Tip #896: Don’t Use the Rectangle Tool…
Don’t use the Rectangle tool in Apple Motion to change an existing shape. Your options are much too limited.
Tip #895: Add a Curve to a Line
Whether you draw a line with the Paint Brush or the Pen tool, once you’ve drawn the line, you can still make changes to it. Here’s how.
Tip #894: What is the HUD?
The HUD, originally called the “Heads-up Display,” is a floating, interactive control panel for whatever you have selected. It’s worth exploring if you haven’t used it yet.
Tip #902: More Free VFX Tutorials
I was looking for free visual effects tutorials and discovered Envato Tuts+. These self-paced tutorials allow you to learn at your own pace.
Tip #901: Better Screen Replacements in After Effects
Shooting a screen almost never looks right. A much better option is to replace the screen with a whole new image. Here’s a tutorial that explains how, using After Effects
Tip #900: Putting Text Message on Screen
Our personal world may be awash in text messages, but figuring out the best way to put text on screen is a BIG challenge. Here are three creative ideas.
Tip #905: What’s a Media “Container?”
QuickTime, MXF and MPEG-4 are all media containers. But, what’s a container and why is it used?
Tip #904: Why You Should Avoid HDV
HDV was one of the first, if not THE first, consumer-oriented HD video format. As such, it was an eye-opening opportunity to discover the benefits of HD. However, compared to media formats today, HDV has three serious limitations.
Tip #903: A Caution About Frame Rate Conversions
During this last week, I’ve gotten more email than usual about frame rate conversions. Here’s a few thoughts to solve problems.