Check out this video on making secondary
corrections in Final Cut Pro. Secondary
corrections are corrections that affect only part
of the picture. They’re very useful for
fixing problems or creating looks.
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Want to compress
your footage to another format and add timecode
burn in at the same time? With Compressor you
can! Be sure to check out this step-by-step video
as we add timecode burn in via Compressor. You
can also visit the websitewww.peachpit.com/videomacin order to
download sample files.
Once
you’ve acquired your digital images,
you’ll need to size them for your project
(as well as ultimate output). For many Photoshop
users, such as photographers, this may be as
straightforward as cropping and sizing. This
chapter explores several techniques for sizing
your images. You’ll learn about the concept
of resampling, which addresses how the computer
adds or subtracts information from a digital
image while trying to retain detail and clarity.
The second part of the image-sizing puzzle is a
clear understanding of these output requirements.
What resolution does your printer need? Are you
sending the image to a service provider such as a
developer or commercial printer? You’ll
need to make lots of choices, but they should be
based on where the image needs to end up. Do not
make assumptions when starting a project. Know
the destination of your image so you’ll
know which path to take.
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Just in time for the holidays, here's an
eggnog-induced new font for your seasonal
enjoyment. The nog makes the whole font a bit
fuzzy, but if you bump it up to sizes of 100
points or more, people should be able to read it
okay. HO HO HO! Enjoy this new font and use it
often. And use it BIG, okay?
https://www.chank.com/shop/detail/4/fonts/63/nogged/
Apple's
ProRes Codec is a great tool for professional
video editors. Apple has released a version that
let's PC users and editors read the files created
on a Mac. This is great for video and mograf
folks. It's a free download. I made a new tiny
URL for my Windows friends..http://tinyurl.com/prorespc
Photoshop
offers a wide range of features for rescuing
washed-out faces, teasing subjects out of the
shadows, and adding richness and depth to images.
Rich Harrington explores some of the most useful
Photoshop options for bringing life-giving color
to your photos.
Learning how to spot problems and then choosing
the right correction technique is an essential
part of mastering Photoshop. Several different
tools are available, some more useful than
others. By analyzing the most important tools and
determining in which situations they might help
you, a more thorough understanding of color
correction is possible.
The primary purpose of Photoshop is to act as a
digital darkroom, where images can be corrected,
enhanced, and refined. How do you know an image
needs touch-up? You can pretty much assume that
every image can look a little (or even a lot)
better than how the camera captured it. Whether
it's adjusting the exposure, increasing contrast,
or boosting saturation, Photoshop is the place to
improve an image.
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Transparency
plays a key role in the success of animation and
interactivity. By embedding transparency into
graphic elements, you can composite together
different elements created at different times,
allowing for true flexibility.
The alpha channel is the technology behind
transparency in computer graphics. It first
evolved in the late 1970s at the New York
Institute of Technology and then continued to be
refined at Lucasfilm and at Pixar. When you
employ alpha channels embedded into footage
layers, transparency data can travel seamlessly
between After Effects and Flash.
You
can create alpha channels in several ways. One
common technique you can use for video footage is
chroma key technology. By shooting elements
against a blue or green screen, you can easily
remove the background. This technology is hardly
new, making its first appearance at RKO Radio
Pictures in the 1930s. The popularity of chroma
key technology has grown immensely, bringing the
technology and tools within reach of most content
creators.
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We've been
playing with the new Drobo Elite at our offices
at absolutely love it. It's a great 8 bay unit
(for desktop or rack-mount). It's fast enough for
HD video editing, it can expand as you grow, and
it works fantastically well.
Join me for an educational seminar on Thursday,
December 10, 2009 where we review how it (and the
rest of the Drobo line) can benefit video
editors, motion graphics artists, and
videographers.
The event starts at 8:30 AM Pacific / 11:30 AM
Eastern. Its a 30 minute seminar and you can ask
any questions you want.
We've been putting it into play with our tapeless
workflow and have been very pleased.
Looking for another way to key? Be sure to check
out this video for a detailed demonstration of
keying with Apple Motion. You can also visit the
website www.peachpit.com/videomac
in order to download sample files.
Mixed
lighting makes it tough to get accurate color.
Whenever we move a camera, change lighting, or
switch scenes, a reference card or target is
called for. It should have pure black, pure
white, and middle grey on it. This will make it
easier to color correct your footage during
postproduction. Using a reference target on set
allows you to move at a faster pace without fear.
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A great sale over at Kelby Training... I have a
few titles up there too.
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unlimited access to our entire library of
photography, Photoshop®, web, and creative design
courses. You'll also never worry about missing
out on new courses (posted weekly) and you'll
instantly save $100 annually (when compared to a
monthly subscription)."
The sale is $179 for a year's access. You also
can get a great book bundle for free. Three of
Scott Kelby's top Photoshop and Lightroom books
thrown in to sweeten the deal.
"Enter code CBCKNOV at checkout to receive The
Pro Photographer Bundle (while supplies last).
HURRY! Offer expires December 31, 2009"
Looking for a quick overview on how to control
text animation in After Effects? This video will
get you up and running quickly. You can also
visit the websitewww.peachpit.com/videomacin order to
download sample files.
Shooting video
with a macro lens is fantastic! Can focus super
close and have a super shallow depth of field.
Here are just a few of the dozens of shots we got
last night using Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro
Want to see a real-world calibration of a camera
using OnLocation? Be sure to check out this video
for a detailed demonstration.You can also visit
the website www.peachpit.com/videomac
in order to download sample files.
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