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.

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“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.

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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.

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

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.

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All past Izzy Video tutorials are located in the membership area.
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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.

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All past Izzy Video tutorials are located in the membership area.
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This week on Izzy Video, I demonstrate an interesting effect using the channel mixer filter in Final Cut Pro.

Thanks to Alex Lindsay from Pixelcorps for showing the effect on a recent episode of DL.tv.

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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!

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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.

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You can create some interesting special effects in your videos using the behaviors “Analyze Motion” and “Match Move” in Apple’s Motion. Motion’s capabilities appear endless, and can be quite intimidating, but I keep things very simple in this video podcast.

This installment of Izzy Video shows you how to use Motion to create a “magic wand” out of a stick.

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You can also watch free samples here.