Several viewers have asked me how I create the intros and outros for the different shows I produce. The answer is that I use Apple’s Motion. It’s extremely powerful, and in Izzy Video episode 80, I show the basics of how to use particles in Motion. The particle emitter is very useful, but it can be overwhelming to somebody who is new to Motion. I try to make it easy for you.

I also briefly show how to create particles in a 3D environment for a very cool effect.

This episode is available in iPod/iPhone format and in High Definition.

* This installment of Izzy Video is available to premium subscribers only. If you’d like to watch it, please visit the membership information page to see how you can become a member.

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All past Izzy Video tutorials are located in the membership area.
You can also watch free samples here.

A few months ago I ran a session at Podcamp AZ, and it was called “Improve Your Online Video.” It was an hour-long session, but for this installment of Izzy Video, I condensed it down to under six minutes.

Inside you’ll find suggestions for how to improve video, and three keys (which I learned from Tim Street) to creating a viral video.

You can get Izzy Video 79 here.

*This week I decided to release the free version in 640×480, which is the size normally reserved for the premium subscribers. The premium subscribers also receive access to all past Izzy Video tutorials, and two additional members-only episodes per month.

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All past Izzy Video tutorials are located in the membership area.
You can also watch free samples here.

Controlling soft light is difficult because it tends to spread out everywhere. For the first members-only episode in February, I do a quick intro to the soft box. This is one of the best tools for both softening and controlling a light. I show how to assemble one, and what it looks like on the inside and outside.

When it comes to lighting, a soft box is one of the most important tools to have. I use them more than I use barn doors.

This episode is available in iPod/iPhone format and in High Definition.

* This installment of Izzy Video is available to premium subscribers only. If you’d like to watch it, please visit the membership information page to see how you can become a member.

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All past Izzy Video tutorials are located in the membership area.
You can also watch free samples here.