AE Tutorial: How to make an intro with 3D effects (free template)

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This tutorial has step-by-step commentary on how to make a custom YouTube into with 3D effects using After Effects and WoW model viewer.

Effect 1: Make a Grid, and turn it into a 3D layer

Effect 2: Add a scanning effect (using masks and Twitch) to the grid

Effect 3: Add a 3D gadget…Because 3D stuff is awesome

Effect 4: Import a character model, key out the background.

Effect 5: Add special effects to the model using masks and Twitch

Final Effects: Tracking an animated gadget on the character model

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DOWNLOAD the Project Files for FREE here
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Torrent Download: Click here

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Other tutorials
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Introductory video: Using FRAPS and After Effects for game video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We11MZoNL04

Intermediate video: Using FRAPS, WoW Model Viewer, and After Effects
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70hqC0yUlk4

Intermediate/Advanced video: Using special effects in your PvP videos with Twitch, Twixtor, and AE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e-s1YcUnqs

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WoW Model Viewer
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WoWModelViewer is an open-source tool used by Machinima Artists to view and capture model and character animation from World of Warcraft.
Download: http://www.wowmodelviewer.org/
License info: http://code.google.com/p/wowmodelviewer/

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Video Editing Software (examples of what i use)
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FRAPS (video capture)
Adobe After Effects CS5.5 (video editing)
Twixtor for AE (Slow-motion and time remapping)
Twitch for AE (jitter, distortion, and flashes)
Handbreak (video compression H.264 for web and YouTube)

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Music
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Song by Approaching Nirvana – First Flight

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/first-flight/id322096029?i=322096177

YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/ApproachingNirvana

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AE Tutorial: Special Effects and Slow Motion for PvP videos

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In this tutorial will full step-by-step commentary, I’ll show you how I did special effects and slow-motion in my last PvP video using Twixtor and Video Copilot’s Twitch.

In my last PvP video, I followed these multiboxers during Alteric Valley weekend. Needless to say it was COMPLETE ownage. Here is the last video ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2cu8tUPNRI ).

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Video Editing Software
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FRAPS (video capture)
Adobe After Effects CS5.5 (video editing)
Twixtor for AE (Slow-motion and time remapping)
Twitch for AE (jitter, distortion, and flashes)
Handbreak (video compression H.264 for web)

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Download the original PvP video in full 1080 HD (mp4 ~588MB):
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http://www.synaptictracker.com/details.php?id=e45f06c6317f2bb22d812075be80db66f50e3c36

See more videos by Psynaps at:

http://www.SynapticTracker.com

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Music:
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Blackmill – The Drift
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BlackmillMusic/
Buy it: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/miracle/id491271894?ign-mpt=uo
KillaGraham – Drop It
This is free music available for download by the artist.
Link: http://soundcloud.com/killagraham/killagraham-drop-it-original

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PvP Multiboxing 8x Hunters and 4x Shamans in AV

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I followed these multiboxers during Alteric Valley weekend, along with Rekak and Jackfrostyy. Needless to say it was COMPLETE ownage.

8x Hunters
4x Shamans
Epic DPS? Yea like mad hacks!

Editing Methods:
FRAPS (video capture)
Adobe After Effects CS5 (video editing)
Twixtor for AE (Slow-motion and time remapping)
Twitch for AE (jitter, distortion, and flashes)
Trapcode Particular for AE (particles at 2:15)
Handbreak (video compression H.264 for web)

I found the Shamans YouTube channel here:

See more at

http://www.SynapticTracker.com

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Music:
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KillaGraham – Drop It
Feed Me vs. Knife Party vs. Skrillex – My Pink Reptile Party

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After Effects Tutorial: Rendering with Image Sequences (importing and exporting)

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In this tutorial I will demonstrate how to use image sequences to render movies, and talk about why image sequences can be awesome to use for high-quality movie rendering.

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JPEG 2000 (j2k) for After Effects

http://www.fnordware.com/j2k/

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Download the image sequence example files here:

Torrent (faster): http://www.synaptictracker.com/download.php?id=cf8d13cfd10331d95e39ba70d8a8d86cad5cb374&f=Image+Sequence+AE+samples.zip.torrent
HTTP: http://www.richardsmrt.com/downloads/video/Image_Sequence_AE_samples.zip
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Highlights:

First, I’ll show you how to render your movie into an image sequence.

Next, I’ll show you how to import an image sequence into a movie, and I’ll use time lapse photographs as an example.

Benefits of Image sequences:

- reduce the chance of encountering errors
- multi-machine rendering (render farm)
- high color depth (16bit and 32bit video)
- more quality and format flexibility…
- I didn’t mention Alpha channels in this video, but Alpha ftw.
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Music:

Emancipator – Lionheart
Website: http://www.emancipatormusic.com/
Buy it: http://emancipator.bandcamp.com/track/lionheart
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See more of my videos on
www.SynapticTracker.com

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After Effects Tutorial: Magic Lantern HDR Workflow (with Twixtor)

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I demonstrate my Adobe After Effects workflow for Magic Lantern HDR, and address some limitations, workarounds, and alternative approaches.

Magic Lantern:
http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Release_2011Dec22

My Magic Lantern HDR discussion forum link:
http://www.richardsmrt.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=110

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Awesome HDR videos:
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Luke Neumann’s awesome video:

Dave Dugdale’s awesome video:
http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/magic-lantern-hdr-workflow/

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Music:
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Emancipator – Vines
Buy it: http://www.emancipatormusic.com/
Emancipator’s webpage: http://www.emancipatormusic.com/

 

Keywords:
“Adobe After Effects” Workflow Tutorial guide walk-through “magic lantern” canon EOS t3i 600d rebel 550D t2i “High Dynamic Range” HDR video photography 1080 720 30fps

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PvP and PvE Healing Guide by Psynaps: Mods and User Interface

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In this tutorial, I show the add-ons and UI I use to heal heroic-mode raids, arena, and rated battlegrounds.

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MODS
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PvE healing
Dominos ( http://www.curse.com/addons/wow/dominos )
DBM ( http://www.deadlybossmods.com/ )
recount ( http://www.curse.com/addons/wow/recount )
Decursive ( http://www.curse.com/addons/wow/decursive )

PvP Battlegrounds
BattleGroundTargets ( http://www.curse.com/addons/wow/battlegroundtargets )

PvP Arena
Gladius ( http://www.curse.com/addons/wow/gladius )

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Music:
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Feint – In heart & mind
Buy it: http://feint.bandcamp.com/track/in-heart-mind
Feint’s YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfBo9auOpA

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Fraps, WoW Model Viewer, and After Effects Tutorial

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Download Project Files:
FRAPS_WMV_and_AE_SynapticTracker_Example.zip (14MB)
Torrent Download | HTTP Download
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Introductory tutorial with commentary on how to get a model of your character into your videos.

First I’ll show you how to download and configure WoW model viewer (WMV). Then I’ll import my character from battle.net and customize my character’s gear.

Next, how to capture your custom animated character using FRAPS

Then, how to import and edit that video in adobe after effects,

Finally, how to export that footage in high definition video so that you can upload your video to YouTube or share your video with others over the internet.

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WoW Model Viewer
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WoWModelViewer is an open-source tool used by Machinima Artists to view and capture model and character animation from World of Warcraft.
Download: http://www.wowmodelviewer.org/
License info: http://code.google.com/p/wowmodelviewer/

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Video Editing Software
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Adobe After Effects CS5.5

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Video Capture Software
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FRAPS (for video game capture)

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Music
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Song by Approaching Nirvana – First Flight

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/first-flight/id322096029?i=322096177

YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/ApproachingNirvana

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Download this video in full HD (mp4 ~77MB):
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Epic Game Video Tutorial: Edit FRAPS video in After Effects

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Introductory tutorial on how to optimize and edit your FRAPS video for YouTube!

First I’ll show you how to configure FRAPS for high quality video capture, next I’ll show you how to import and edit that video in adobe after effects, finally I’ll demonstrate how you can export that footage in high definition video so that you can upload your video to YouTube or share your video with others over the internet.

On YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We11MZoNL04
On Vimeo: link coming soon

You need:
- FRAPS (to capture game video)
- Adobe After Effects CS (to edit video)

Screen Captured with Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 SP1.

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Download this video in full HD (mp4 ~300MB):
coming soon
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Music:
Feint

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Carpe Noctem: Madness of Deathwing 4.3 10man by Psynaps

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First week of 4.3 kill. 1 tank, 3 healers.

DOWNLOAD this video in full HD (720HD MP4 394MB): http://www.synaptictracker.com/details.php?id=00b97e24d6c31c1e9d407298c4e3ac32c583c2a5

Guild Website: http://cn.synaptictracker.com/

Music:
Arion – Elements Of Sanity
Feint – Atlas (Monstercat Release)
Freestylers – Cracks ft. Belle Humble (Flux Pavilion Remix)
Feint – The Things We’ve Seen (forth. Dirt, Lies & Audio Black)
Ephixa – Division

Software:
Fraps
After Effects CS5.5

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Adobe Audition Voice Editing Tutorial (Zoom H1 Handy Recorder)

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Tutorial on how to edit voice audio in Audition using audio captured from the Zoom H1 handy recorder.

In this tutorial I edit voice audio captured from the Zoom H1 handy recorder in Adobe Audition. This method will work with any handheld audio recorder (like the H2N, etc..) and is perfect for making podcasts or using dual system audio for DSLR video.

You need:
- Audio recording device

Software used:
- Adobe Audition 3 or CS5.5

Video shot with a Canon 600D/T3i.
Screen Captured with Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 SP1

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Download this video (HD mp4 ~250MB):
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On YouTube: link coming soon
On Vimeo: link coming soon

Music:
Feint – Past Futures

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Heroic Majordomo “Circle Strat” 10man by Psynaps 1080p

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“Circle Strat” Heroic Majordomo, Darkspear US. We did 2 heal 1 tank on this kill.

We did something different where we kited in a circle, this made it more efficient to heal because the tank could position the adds to his front and the boss had to take a few extra steps before he can damage the tank. Check it out and tell me what you think.

DOWNLOAD this video in full HD from my website: http://www.synaptictracker.com/details.php?id=855245b7cb0f008fb407a80e96e89790827d0acf

Music:
LMFAO – Champagne Showers (Arion Dubstep Remix)
Veela – Night Vision (Ephixa Vocal Dubstep Remix)
TwoThirds – 23 Reasons (Feint Remix)
Natalia Kills – Mirrors (Arion Dubstep Remix)

Software:
After Effects CS5.5
RE:Vision Twixtor (for the time remapping)
Trapcode Particular
Trapcode Form

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After Effects Tutorial: Twixtor your game (WoW) video by Psynaps

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How to Twixtor slo-mo your WoW videos… Or any other game video!

Make smooth, slow mo, time warped game video by slowing down and speeding up the video. I also show how to remap the video speed to the match the music.

This is a response to a lot of people have been asking me how I made my previous Holy Paladin Guide featuring Swifty:

You need:
After Effects CS4 or CS5 (I use CS5.5)
REVision Twixtor for AE (for the time remapping)
Trapcode Sound Keys for AE (to link the sound to Twixtor)

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Download this video from my website (HD mp4 ~650MB):

http://www.synaptictracker.com/details.php?id=d25594b14de047c86e17a2da3ead87e16733ae9d

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Music:
Feint – United We Stand (Part I)
Ephixa – Some Wobbles

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