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Switching over to Wordpress

2007-03-09T12:44:00.000-08:00

AE Freemart is undergoing a tedious switch from Blogger to Wordpress. You may notice some weirdness at this domain until we get it all sorted out. Please stay tuned for vast improvements.

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Newest Boris FX demos available at Toolfarm!

2007-03-08T11:32:00.000-08:00

Take three of the latest cool tools from Boris FX for a spin. Boris Graffiti 5.1, Boris FX 9.1 and Boris Red 5.1. We have lots more, so check out our Free Demo Downloads right now. And don't forget...

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Extrusion Shadow

2007-03-08T09:02:00.000-08:00

It indeed should be simpler in AE, making an extruded shadow.. the kind you find in many NLE programs. This uses the AE Type tool, and black solids with "Set Matte". Each solid is offset 1 pixel in...

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Cineform Intermediate 2K and HD Codec for Mac and Final Cut Pro Now Available as a Public Beta

2007-03-07T19:19:00.000-08:00

Intel-based Macs Running Final Cut Pro Gain the Benefits of High Visual Fidelity and High Bit Depth Precision Offered by CineForm Intermediate Software Solana Beach, Calif., March 6, 2007 -...

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Lite Brite with Particular

2007-03-06T09:15:00.000-08:00

Lite Brite.. I'm sure you had one. Now you can relive the good old days in After Effects using Particular. This uses two Layer Grid emitters, each one producing ever other line and offset from each...

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Outline Type Preset

2007-03-06T06:03:00.000-08:00

I was recently working up some type in After Effects and I was trying to get it to look like a Photoshop type preset, with a colorful stroke, a little bit of bevel, and a little bit of noise. As...

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Free Comp from LME! Amazing Video Walls & Displays

2007-03-05T12:49:00.000-08:00

LME has graciously provided a freebie that is an extra bonus file from each of their sets of gorgeous comp files. These are Toolfarm exclusives and we'll be posting one per week until they're gone....

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Tutorial: Make Realistic Auto Gauges in After Effects

2007-03-01T21:07:00.000-08:00

Make some photorealistic auto gauges that you can composite into your auto scene! Steve Audette, AE hobbyist and Documentary editor for the PBS Series FRONTLINE, created this project and tutorial for...

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Plug-in Freebies for Final Cut Studio by Idustrial Revolution and Noise Industries

2007-03-01T20:41:00.000-08:00

Freebie Pack 1 - Four Free Filters for Final Cut Pro and Motion idustrial revolution Freebies! Brought to you by Peter Wiggins, author of the Volumetrix plug-ins for Final Cut Pro and Motion,...

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AE Power User Tip

2007-02-26T10:40:00.000-08:00

I dug this one up from the old AE Freemart. To save time when you pitch your preferences, set up your settings exactly as you like them, duplicate your preference file and store it someplace safe....

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Paint Tricks #1: Spray Paint Stencil

2007-02-23T21:27:00.000-08:00

I'll be doing a series on tricks with paint and clone tools. Here is number one. A student asked me how to achieve this effect a few months back. It's very easy, but as you can see, I'm not much of a...

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New Free Demos at Toolfarm!

2007-02-20T11:51:00.000-08:00

We've added new demos to our Free Demo Downloads page.Silhouette FX Roto and Paint have been updated to 2.3Reflecmedia Mattenee has been updated to FxPlug for FCPDigital Trove PRIME is now available...

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Toolfarm presenting at MCAI meeting Feb 20, Grand Rapids, MI

2007-02-17T15:19:00.000-08:00

The topic for the February 20 MCAI meeting is Motion Graphics Trends, held in conjunction with the West Michigan Animation & Effects User Group. We will meet at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center,...

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Controlling Focus Distance in AE

2007-02-17T06:34:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine was asking about easier ways to control depth of field in After Effects. Although it isn't complicated, AE cameras measure depth of field with a single number, measured in pixels....

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Boris FX "How Did They Do That?" Contest

2007-02-15T18:24:00.000-08:00

Submit your best Boris "Tips and Techniques" and win fantastic prizes! Boris FX is pleased to roll out the "How Did They Do That?" tips and techniques contest. Participation in the contest...

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New After Effects Tutorials from Damon Ledet

2007-02-14T14:27:00.000-08:00

Damon Ledet is a certified Adobe, Macromedia, and Apple instructor. His main focus is video applications like Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe After Effects;...

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Heart wipe with Particular

2007-02-14T08:53:00.000-08:00

This project contains two comps. The first, called Heart, uses a heart shape mask layer in the precomp with Hue/Sat applied. There are wiggle expressions on the Hue and Saturation to give some...

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Troubleshooting After Effects 7

2007-02-13T11:19:00.000-08:00

Jonas Hummelstrand's great blog, General Specialist, had these excellent tips for fixing problems with After Effects. Here is an excerpt: Having problems with After Effects? Here's a collection of...

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Tutorial: Obscure a logo, face, license plate in After Effects

2007-02-12T17:19:00.000-08:00

Have you ever needed to blur out a logo or someone's face or even a license plate? Ever not gotten all of the releases you need for your documentary? It's easy to blur or create a mosaic effect to...

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After Effects New York User Group's First meeting Feb 22

2007-02-07T19:46:00.000-08:00

Adobe After Effects New York (AENY) first meeting is set for February 22. There is no fee for this event, thanks to sponsorship from Adobe and Pratt Manhattan. They are covering Maxon Cinema 4D 10...

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Take After Effects Training with Harry Frank!

2007-02-07T13:14:00.000-08:00

This was in my inbox today from a Michigan based film and video list that I subscribe to. Harry, is of course, the other half of the AE Freemart. Come to a 3-day INTENSIVE workshop, February 19-21...

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New Tutorial: Color Match Better in Boris Red

2007-02-06T18:23:00.000-08:00

Editors often find themselves needing to touch up and refine their color to get the right look. A new tutorial by John Lafauce, Jr. on studiomonthly.com shows Boris Red's Color Match feature that...

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Flash Tutorials at Toolfarm.com!

2007-02-04T21:32:00.000-08:00

Check out some new Flash tutorials by Collis Ta'eed of FlashDen.net.Bend and Snap - Using Shape Tweens to do something differentSuper Zoom - Using a sequence of images to zoom in and out I'll be...

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Procedural Smoke Wisp

2007-02-02T11:20:00.000-08:00

I never cease to be amazed at the flexibility of Trapcode Particular. Just when you think you've maxed it out, someone else gives you another idea. Although I did create this preset, it is largely...

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Harry and Michele at the Chicago Motion Graphics Festival

2007-01-31T09:02:00.000-08:00

Harry and I both taught Master's Classes at the Chicago Motion Graphics Festival. This photo was taken at Bridges Media Group at the mixer last Friday night. It's a great facility and Bridges puts...

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