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For the second members-only episode of the month of January, we’re back inside Apple’s Motion for a new tutorial. I show how to animate a drawing line on a map. This is a classic animation used to show someone’s trip around the world, but the technique can also be used for a variety of other purposes. For example, you can use it to circle something on the screen, to show the path a football player is going to run, and so on.
It’s a very simple effect to create, and I thought it might be a helpful one.
This episode is available in iPod/iPhone format and in High Definition.
* Also, please note that I’ve created a separate High Def RSS feed for the premium subscribers. Some of the recent episodes, and most future ones, will be available in HD now for premium subscribers. Please visit the Premium Members Area to get the new feed address.
* 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.
“Masking” appears to be more complex than it is. It’s a visual effect that we frequently see in video, and it uses layers. In this installment of Izzy Video, I introduce you to the concept of “masking”. I also briefly explain what the “Alpha Channel” is.
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.
This is the first members-only tutorial for the month of December. I’m taking a break from the free episodes in December. My plan is to have free ones available again in January, so please stay subscribed.
You can always get Izzy Video 73, along with access to all of the archives, in the members area.
Want to know how to put light sabers in your video?
It’s easy to do, and in Izzy Video 72, I show you how. I use Apple’s Motion to create the effect, but you can do it in many different applications, using a technique called “rotoscoping.” 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.
This is the second members-only tutorial for the month of November.
Get Izzy Video 72, along with access to all of the archives, in the members area.
I’ve received a lot of positive feedback about previous tutorials on Apple’s Motion. I thought it might make sense to release another one.
Filters are a very powerful aspect inside Motion. In this tutorial I briefly describe some of the ways you can use filters, and also delve a little into the content that is included with the application Motion.
* 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.Also, the first premium-only episode will be released this coming weekend.
Light modifiers, just like they sound, are tools you can use to modify your light source. For example, you might use them to change the color or shape of your light.
In this installment of Izzy Video, I briefly discuss barn doors, color gels, and a snoot.
This weekend I’m responding to viewer requests. Previously in Izzy Video 58, I included a shot where my website was spinning against a graphical background. Many of you asked how I made that shot, so this week I’m showing you how.
Once again, this tutorial is inside Apple’s Motion, but I’m sure you can create the same effect in a number of different applications.
This weekend I’m getting extremely informal by doing a quick demo of a free application called “Cam Twist.” It allows you to add special effects in real time using your webcam. As you’ll see from the video, you can also use it to capture your computer screen as if it were a video source.
It’s a fun app to play with!
* Note: A special thanks to Leo Laporte who mentioned he was using Cam Twist on his radio show The Tech Guy. I discovered the app from him. No surprise though. I’m always learning new stuff from that guy!
Creating slow motion effects from video can be challenging. This week’s Izzy Video explores various aspects of creating slow motion effects.
Included is a brief introduction to Motion’s “Optical Flow” which is an incredible new tool. I was amazed at the results when I first saw what this little tool could do. You’ll see what I mean. The results speak for themselves.
I just wanted to post a video that I shot with the GL2 using incorrect white balancing in the camera. I balanced it to an orange card, then used a cheapie 100W light. THe only thing I did in post was add a widescreen matte, a bit more black, and framerate conversion. It is amazing what you can do with the white balance.
Travel Matte - Luma is a compositing tool built into Final Cut Pro. You can use it to create custom mattes in specific shapes. In this video, I show how to use it to blur out a subject’s face. I chose this topic because it’s one of the more obscure tools in Final Cut Pro, and I haven’t seen many tutorials on the subject.
I’m focusing more on the creative side of video in this new installment of Izzy Video.
You can use a Gaussian Blur in a number of ways, but my purpose in this video podcast is simply to expose you to some new possibilities. It’s a brief Izzy Video because I’m just throwing out some ideas. In the future, I’ll show how to create the effect.
How do you use a Guassian Blur? Let me know in the comments…
Many of the videos I watch on the web are too quiet. I think that’s because new producers tend to spend more time on editing video and not their audio.
There are many things that can make your audio sound better. One of them is simply making it louder. I like to use the Adaptive Limiter in Soundtrack Pro to increase the volume of my audio without clipping. How do you use the Adaptive Limiter? Just watch this installment of Izzy Video, and I’ll show you.
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