The Masters of Compositing Series – Part 1: Petro Vlahos

This is the first in a series of interviews with the pioneers and masters in the compositing/VFX film & television industry. I originally recorded these interviews for my published book “The Green Screen Handbook” (Sybex/Wiley, pub) and had intended to produce one full-length documentary from the materials. But after a couple of years past now, I thought they would be better served... [Read more]

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Modify a Stereo 3D Rig for 2D Pairs

2D Footage with a Stereo 3D Rig in After Effects CS5.5 Edit and Optimize 2D Stereo Pairs from a 3D Video Camera or Twin Cameras with a Modified Stereo 3D Rig in After Effects CS5.5 Adobe included a 1-step option to create a 3D Stereo Camera Rig in After Effects CS5.5, to everyone’s enthusiasm for a simpler workflow in 3D space. Great if you are working in 3D space in After Effects, but what about... [Read more]

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3D Stereo Workflow with the GoPro Hero2

Whether you love it or hate it, 3D Stereography is here for awhile. And if you’re totally into it like I am, you quickly realize that there are few turnkey workflows out there to capture and process 3D Stereo video that’s easy to setup, shoot and edit Stereo pairs. Sure, there are a lot of high-end (expensive to rent) systems for two cameras to shoot, software to sync/mux the footage and rigs... [Read more]

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“The DSLR Filmmaker’s Handbook” – Book Review

There’s little more popular these days than being a budding Indie filmmaker slinging a 5D MkII over your shoulder and firing off hours of footage that you can then spend months editing to make your masterpiece come alive! The biggest problem is that MOST folks entering this endeavor are totally clueless about the process or where to even start – thus making every mistake in the book in the... [Read more]

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Digieffects v2.5 Damage & Delirium

Digieffects has updated and optimized their plugin effects to be Adobe CS5/64-bit compatible and have added some great new tools to their suite of tools! Both Damage v2.5 and Delirium v2.5 are fully compatible with the latest versions of After Effects, Premiere Pro, FCP and Edius. Even better news, this is a free upgrade for registered v2.0 owners! CLICK HERE to read the entire review and see examples... [Read more]

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Slo-Mo with the GoPro!

I’ve published another post in my GoPro HD Hero2 series on the ProVideo Coalition problog, including several examples of using the GoPro shooting high-speed (120fps) for a smooth and clear Slo-Mo playback. This little camera is amazing and more than just something you’ll strap to your sports gear and jump off a cliff to record your impending death with! Check out my article and the video... [Read more]

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NEW! Green Screen Production Workshops!

Online Video Training Series Just released – my two-part video training series of the Green Screen Workshop. It includes a lot of live video, examples, and screencast tutorials to show you how to plan, set, light and shoot the best possible green screen shots for the best results in compositing! Green Screen Workshop: The Setup Plan and Set Up for the Best Results In the first course in... [Read more]

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Review GoPro HD Hero2

I posted a real-world review of the new GoPro HD Hero2 in the ProVideo Coalition problog. In this review address the claims of the higher resolution, better performance and professional aspects of this micro sports camera. See how well the HD Hero2 does in the mud with Slo Mo (sot at 120fps) I’ll go through the different types of shots you can get with the HD Hero2 and some creative uses for... [Read more]

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