Downgrading After Effects Files
Just like in Premiere Pro, After Effects is very weird about using files created in one version of the software with another version. Going from… Read More »Downgrading After Effects Files
Downgrading Premiere Pro Files
Several of you have had difficulties with using different versions of Premiere on the same project. Although all of the computers in the Digital Video… Read More »Downgrading Premiere Pro Files
Lesson 8: More Effects!
Most of this week’s class is meant to be work time for your animated logo project. However, I thought it might be useful to highlight… Read More »Lesson 8: More Effects!
The Best After Effects Effects
As its name suggests, After Effects is full of effects that an be applied to stills, video, and audio files. Here are a few videos… Read More »The Best After Effects Effects
Project: Composite Credits
Create a True Detective-style credits sequence for the class.
Project Details: Animate My Logo
Your next project is the sort of thing that motion graphics artists deal with all the time – logo animation.
Lesson 7: Text, Effects, and Modes
Now that you’re a bit more familiar with the After Effects workspace, we can start to look at some of the advanced options within the… Read More »Lesson 7: Text, Effects, and Modes
Animated Intros for Batman and X-Men
In the 1990s, X-Men: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series were hugely popular. Both had evocative opening sequences – dark and moody for… Read More »Animated Intros for Batman and X-Men
Lesson 6: Getting To Know After Effects
After Effects works a little differently than a dedicated video editing program like Premiere. Instead of working with lots of shots simultaneously, After Effects is… Read More »Lesson 6: Getting To Know After Effects
Trademarks and Copyright Fair Use
Since we’ve been working with royalty-free footage, I thought it might be interesting to look at trademarks and copyright use in film. Here are two… Read More »Trademarks and Copyright Fair Use
Project: Found Footage Sequence
Create a title sequence using archival and royalty-free stock footage.
Project Details: Composite Credits
For your next project, you’ll be creating a longer title sequence using footage that we film in class together. Each member of the class will… Read More »Project Details: Composite Credits
True Detective’s Mesmerizing Parodies
The opening credits for True Detective are evocative and iconic – which makes them perfect for parody. Here are three homages swap in characters from Star Wars, Batman,… Read More »True Detective’s Mesmerizing Parodies
True Detective’s Mesmerizing Credits
Some of my favorite television title sequences are from the HBO anthology series True Detective. The credits were created by the design studio Elastic, which is… Read More »True Detective’s Mesmerizing Credits
Lesson 5: Multiple Exposure Composites
This week, we’re going to take a break from software and do some filming. Our next project is going to involve double exposure photography, so… Read More »Lesson 5: Multiple Exposure Composites
Video Game Title Design
We’re mostly concerned with title design in film and television, but there’s also some very cool work being done in the world of video games.… Read More »Video Game Title Design
Lesson 4: Video Effects
There are dozens of video effects built into Premiere Pro; some are useful and some are pretty tacky.
Title Design at the Emmys
Did you know that there is an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Main Title Design”? Here are the 2018 nominees; the Starz series Counterpart took the statue… Read More »Title Design at the Emmys
Project Details: Found Footage Sequence
For your next project, you’ll be creating a title sequence using stock and royalty free found footage.
Lesson 3: Graphics Tools in Premiere Pro
This week, we’re going to look at the different methods for creating simple text elements in Premiere Pro. While I prefer programs like After Effects… Read More »Lesson 3: Graphics Tools in Premiere Pro
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