Episode 15 - Mirror, Mirror: Creating Reflections
Using the Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator Pro plug-in, turn a simple rotating 3D logo into a fiery, reflective metallic icon, surrounded by color, p...
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Artbeats has recruited design expert Steve Holmes of Energi Design to bring you bi-weekly video tutuorials which show you quick tips for using stock footage in your projects in innovative wa...
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15 episodesEpisode 14 - Breathe, Deer: Adding Layers of footage
Use the full 4K resolution of an Artbeats RED footage clip of a deer in a forest, to create the effect of a zoom lens finding and focusing o...
Episode 13 - A Call To Arms: Adding Smoke Effects
Working on the final plate of the title animation for a World War II video game, see how to enhance two simple Photoshop images by combining...
Episode 12 - Four Candles, One Legend: Layering and Keying Footage
See how to maximize an investment in one Artbeats HD flame clip to create 4 individual 3D candles to transform a basic, static scene. Learn...
Episode 11 - In the Eye of the Storm: Creating 3D Rain
Learn secrets of movie special effects as Steve takes you through turning a beautiful Artbeats HD aerial clip into a cold nighttime storm wi...
Episode 10 - There's No Fire Without Smoke: Creating Smoke Effects
Enhance a 3D scene, previously animated in episode 9 with fire and lighting effects. Learn how to use some very cool tricks and expressions...
Episode 9 - There's No Smoke Without Fire: Masking & Lighting Techniques
See how to enhance a basic 3D scene in After Effects with a single HD fire clip from Artbeats, some neat masking techniques, and some very u...
Episode 8 - Type In Distress: Using Transparency & Distortion
Use several high-definition clips from the Artbeats library to both affect transparency and frantically distort typography, for an HD show p...
Episode 7 - Slasher Movie Week: Using Layer Effects
Create a truly unique and stunning promo for a slasher movie week using high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and Mayhem collecti...
Episode 6 - Ten Pin Explosion: Using Slow Motion
Use high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and ReelFire collections to make this incredible title sequence. Mixing 3D, keying and...
Episode 5 - Smokin' Titles: Using Smoke Effects
Learn how to enhance a movie title with a single cool and unique HD smoke clip from Artbeats' Reel Fire 3 HD collection. See how to key out...
Episode 4 - Shadowvision: Create a 3D Scene
Discover how to add incredibly realistic and moving shadows to a 3D scene in After Effects, using an Artbeats Ultra Water clip as an organic...
Episode 3 - A Time to Reflect: Working with Displacement Maps
Create a stylized and subtle rippling reflection effect of clean typography, for a television title sequence. Learn the ins and outs of Disp...
Episode 2 - A Perfect Time to Bloom: Animate with Controlled Timing
See how to key out clip backgrounds and enhance transparency, and learn very interesting ways to use Time Remapping and Layer Sequencing to...
Episode 1 - Illuminate the Game: Creating an HD interstitial
Creating a HD interstitial by using various masking and layering techniques in After Effects.