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August 31, 2010
Depth Intro Tutorial
Author: Dustin KleinA beginners overview of how to generate depth maps in After Effects using the Depth plugin.
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July 19, 2010
Quick Tip: Patriotic FreeForm Using Stereoscopic 3D
Author: Mark EatonTurn projects with 3D layers in AfterEffects into full stereoscopic videos in seconds!
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June 22, 2010
Damage Secret Agent
Author: Mark EatonMake a hologram with Digieffects Damage v2
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June 02, 2010
Damage v2 Skew and Interference
Author: Oliver MellanThe UFO's attack has left some of us... Damaged!
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June 02, 2010
Damage v2 What’s New
Author: Oliver MellanUse Digieffects Damage Destabilize and Overexpose to create a hand-held flickering image.
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April 19, 2010
Basic FreeForm 3D Displacer
Author: Dustin KleinRipples, textures, and basic set up using FreeForm 3D Displacer
April 19, 2010
3D Mesh Warp: Beating Heart
Author: Oliver MellanLearn how to create a beating heart with FreeForm 3D Mesh Warp
February 11, 2010
Camera Mapper Training
Author: Oliver MellanLearn how to set up a scene with Camera Mapper in 60 seconds!
January 19, 2010
Atmosphere Driving Range
Author: Dustin KleinLearn to use the controls of Digieffects Atmosphere through various examples in this interactive driving range.
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December 11, 2009
FreeForm Filmstrip Part 2 of 2
Author: Chris HeuerIn Part two, we will create a dynamic camera move to show off the 3D film, plus give the film a shiny surface and light it. We’ll then add our title element and an old film countdown to give it some style. Finally, we’ll use Digieffects Aged Film to give this a classic film feel. This tutorial will open up tons of possibilities and is a great effect for demo reels, don’t miss it!
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December 08, 2009
FreeForm Filmstrip Part 1 of 2
Author: Chris HeuerIn this two part tutorial, we will be creating one of the most desired effects in After Effects, a 3D filmstrip. This tutorial will push us a bit further using the Mesh Warp feature in FreeForm. We will use pre-comps and a few tricks to create moving 3D film that, thanks to FreeForm, can take any shape. Part one will focus on creating a filmstrip from a single clip of footage and making it look like it's moving. We'll then use FreeForm to bend it around in 3D space.
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November 30, 2009
FreeForm Metal Man: Part 3 of 3
Author: Chris HeuerThe final tutorial of the series, again, goes one step further. This time we will create two custom displacement maps and apply them to two instances of FreeForm. This will give us the ability to give a different surface treatment to each of the FreeForm layers. The final result will look like brushed metal sheets, which have a duller finish, held together by shiny, almost chrome like, welds (which have beautiful 3D relief). Then we’ll do a two stage text punch-in effect using AE’s masks to create two complimentary gradient mattes. Sound confusing? It’s all really simple.
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November 16, 2009
FreeForm Metal Man: Part 2 of 3
Author: Chris HeuerIn the second tutorial of this series, we will go a step further and add a little "punch" to our displacement mapping by combining it with FreeForm’s other main feature, Mesh Warping. By adding Mesh Warp, our stamped in effect will do a little more damage by creasing and buckling the entire sheet of metal. We all know Digieffects loves "Damage", so don’t miss this one! We’ll also tweak our lighting to add a little mood to the scene.
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November 08, 2009
FreeForm Metal Man: Part 1 of 3
Author: Chris HeuerIn this tutorial, which is the first in a three part series, we will be digging into Displacement Mapping, my favorite feature in FreeForm. We will learn more about how it works by creating a detailed displacement map that will turn a Photoshop still image into 3 plates of metal riveted together with amazing 3D details. Then we'll take it a step further by creating the look of text being stamped into the metal from behind. This is a great effect for titles or credits.
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November 03, 2009
Falloff Lighting Corner Tutorial
Author: Dustin KleinUse Falloff Lighting to focus attention to a specific item. In this case, a logo on the wall in the corner of a room.
November 03, 2009
Falloff Lighting Basic Training
Author: Dustin KleinLearn the basic principles behind Falloff Lighting, and through various examples compare with After Effects built in lighting.
October 05, 2009
Aged Film Family Portrait
Author: Oliver MellanTake your footage back to a recovered but damaged portrait of a family using Aged Film.
October 05, 2009
Aged Film 1971 bicycle
Author: Oliver MellanGive your footage a super 8 look with Aged Film.
September 20, 2009
Camera Mapper Intro San Francisco
Author: Mark ChristiansenMake an expensive (or deadly) shot possible using Camera Mapper and a grand view of San Francisco.
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September 14, 2009
3D Paper Crumple with FreeForm
Author: Rob BirnholzNext time you get a frustrating assignment that you didn't ask for, don't crumple it up and throw it at your boss's face. Now you can easily call it quits within
After Effects!
September 09, 2009
Camera Mapper
Author: Matt SilvermanLearn how to use Camera Mapper to simulate 3D space with a 2D plane.
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September 08, 2009
Camera Mapper Intro
Learn to make any 2d image 3 dimensional with Camera Mapper. Take any existing footage and map it onto 3d layers creating the illusion of a multi-dimensional projection.
July 22, 2009
FreeForm - Image Fit
Author: Ben GriggsUse FreeForm to stretch a 4x3 image out progressively towards a 16x9 image, retaining the proper aspect in the central portion of the image.
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July 21, 2009
FreeForm - Terrain
Author: Ben GriggsUse FreeForm to simulate a terrain fly over.
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June 29, 2009
FreeForm - Liquid Pour
Author: Mark ChristiansenUse FreeForm to simulate liquid pouring into a cup.
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June 02, 2009
FreeForm - Cloth Reveal
Author: Lloyd AlvarezCreate a Surprising Billowing Cloth Reveal
May 14, 2009
FreeForm - Staircase
Author: Mark ChristiansenLearn to create an easy, fully 3 dimensional staircase in FreeForm.
May 14, 2009
FreeForm - Viking Ship
Author: Alicia VanHeulenLearn how to create a billowing sail in the new FreeForm for After Effects. Use displacement maps to simulate wind undulations and waves.
May 13, 2009
FreeForm Flowing Cloth
Author: Mark ChristiansenLearn to simulate flowing cloth in FreeForm. By manipulating duplicate layers within the displacement map users can create the illusion of cloth floating in a breeze.
May 01, 2009
Delirium Overview
Author: Bohuš BlahutWith the Delirium plug-in effects you can create an amazing range of animated imagery through the use of a wide range of possible effects including color manipulation, distortion, particle and 3D tools.
October 12, 2008
Delirium HLS Displace
Author: Ben GriggsLearn to create interesting animated effect layers. Give the opening credit sequence of your film, or any text presentation a unique look using Pearl and HLS Displace.
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October 12, 2008
Delirium Wave Displace
Author: Ben GriggsLearn to create interesting filters and time displacement maps using the Delirium wave- displace.
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September 21, 2008
Camera Mapper General Tutorial
Select from a variety of effects to apply to your footage, then using depth cue adjust the parameters of the affect to fit your needs.
August 20, 2008
Using Damage: Artifact for a Transition
Author: Tim KolbUse Artifact to make a pixilated transition between two clips causing one image to morph into the next.
April 16, 2008
Damage - Imitate a CRT switch using Skew
Author: Tim KolbLearn to create a CRT effect (look of an older model television powering on), and manipulate static effects using Damage: Skew
April 08, 2008
Damage - Introduction on User Interface
Author: Tim KolbA collection of four plug-ins that can be used to create analog or digital defects within your footage. You can alter your footage with digital interference, add pixilation, create monitor glitches and more.