RSS Feed – Richard Harrington Bloghttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/index.phpNews from Richard Harringtonenrich@rhedpixel.com©2012 Richard Harrington, LLC2013-05-09T00:01:00-04:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:11:02 -0400richardharringtonblog/dVtMhttp://feedburner.google.comHearing Audio in After Effects Previewsrich@rhedpixel.comMotion GraphicsAdobe2013-05-09T00:01:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/8j1Ewll2xsU/0cefa150b8b5ad66ce0b838dccf51300-2235.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/0cefa150b8b5ad66ce0b838dccf51300-2235.php#unique-entry-id-2235
When working in After Effects, you might not hear your audio tracks. This is because audio must be loaded into RAM before it can be heard.
  • Make sure that there’s audio in your composition.
  • Make sure that the speaker icon is not muted in the Preview panel.
  • Click the RAM preview to load a video and audio preview.

For more on After Effects and all the Adobe pro video tools, check out the new website — Creative Cloud User.
]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/0cefa150b8b5ad66ce0b838dccf51300-2235.php#unique-entry-id-2235Free Class — Creative Color Gradingrich@rhedpixel.comAdobeAppleVideoDSLR Video2013-05-15T00:00:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/2liFfFPHqa8/eb4ba27a7a3e8cc77f9b94998f3ee0eb-2232.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/eb4ba27a7a3e8cc77f9b94998f3ee0eb-2232.php#unique-entry-id-2232 Learn how to approach color grading tasks from production to post using Tiffen Dfx v3 and DFT Film Looks Plug-ins. You'll also learn about Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro X.



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The Adobe Max conference kicks off at full speed on Monday. Adobe has two keynote addresses you won't want to miss. . This will get you up to speed on all the big announcements as well as some inspiration.

Day 1: A Creative Evolution

Monday, May 6, at 9:30am PDT Time zone conversion ›
The process of where and how we create is dramatically changing thanks to major advancements in technology, and there has never been a more exciting time. Join Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Adobe SVP and GM of Digital Media David Wadhwani, and a collection of Adobe visionaries across digital photography, illustration, video, web design, and more as we unveil brand-new creative workflows and capabilities. We'll take a look at the present and set our sights on the endless possibilities in our creative future.

Day 2: Community Inspires Creativity

Tuesday, May 7, at 10am PDT Time zone conversion ›
Join David Wadhwani as he welcomes four incredibly creative minds to explore how they foster creativity and approach their work. You'll hear from Rob Legato, an Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor; Paula Scher, an iconic graphic designer and illustrator; Erik Johansson, an up-and-coming photographer and retouch artist; and Phil Hansen, a constraint-based artist who believes limitations drive creativity. We think you'll leave with more than a few new ideas to incorporate into your next creative project.

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]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/d3a23ff625d06fcc6ecef2c8c50fe890-2231.php#unique-entry-id-2231Two Cool (Free) Plugins for Adobe Premiere Prorich@rhedpixel.comVideoMotion GraphicsAdobe2013-05-05T12:20:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/JEZzawDN4x0/7596a3755b742f550a0733f4810a25a6-2223.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/7596a3755b742f550a0733f4810a25a6-2223.php#unique-entry-id-2223Simple Mask
This plugin allows to create a simple alpha mask on the source clip and composite it with the existing alpha channel by adding, subtracting or intersecting. Both rectangular and elliptical shapes are supported. They can be repositioned and rotated.

Downloads:


Vignette


This plugin allows to create a vignette on the source clip. Both rectangular and elliptical vignettes are supported. Vignettes can be repositioned and rotated, applied in any color and blending mode available, to the inside or to the outside. Alternatively only the mask can be rendered, replacing the source layer altogether or the vignette can be filled with transparency.

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]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/7596a3755b742f550a0733f4810a25a6-2223.php#unique-entry-id-2223Premiere Pro tutorial: Expanded support for formatsrich@rhedpixel.comAdobeVideo2013-05-14T03:40:29-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/e-zqwBCvLos/11f547062cf9821a7f1f86e34c6e1120-2220.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/11f547062cf9821a7f1f86e34c6e1120-2220.php#unique-entry-id-2220
Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/Premiere-Pro-tut.... This tutorial reviews the new supported file formats and codecs in Premiere Pro, including ARRIRAW and ProRes. This tutorial is a single movie from the Premiere Pro Technology Preview course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. The complete course duration is 2 hours and 7 minutes long and explores the features that are designed to get video producers and editors excited about the online subscription version of Adobe Premiere Pro. Introduction 1. User Interface Improvements 2. Extending the Power of Premiere Pro 3. Quality and Format Improvements 4. A Better Timeline Panel 5. Project and Media Management 6. Improved Effects Workflow 7. Improved Audio Workflows 8. Improved Multicamera Workflows 9. Improved Closed Caption Workflow 10. Improved Export Controls Conclusion

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]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/11f547062cf9821a7f1f86e34c6e1120-2220.php#unique-entry-id-2220Keynote tutorial: Running a presentation from an iPad to a television via HDMIrich@rhedpixel.comApple2013-05-10T03:35:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/DqOZduhm2K0/76432e1045537ea6295eae163ea66aa7-2218.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/76432e1045537ea6295eae163ea66aa7-2218.php#unique-entry-id-2218
Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/Business-Compute.... This tutorial demonstrates how to run an iPad presentation from a television using an HDMI cable and how to interact with that presentation using a touch-enabled "laser pointer." This tutorial is a single movie from the Delivering Keynote Presentations course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. The complete course duration is 1 hour and 36 minutes and shows you how to successfully deliver a Keynote presentation. Introduction 1. Getting Organized 2. Rehearsing Your Presentation 3. Using Keynote Remote 4. Connecting Keynote to a Screen 5. Alternate Presentation Techniques 6. Creating Handouts 7. Creating Movies and Graphics from Keynote Conclusion

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]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/76432e1045537ea6295eae163ea66aa7-2218.php#unique-entry-id-2218Atlanta Post|Production Conferencerich@rhedpixel.comConferencesAdobeApple2013-05-03T11:55:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/1hoXMMlMK2k/6681e4af5e685b54e351496aaa79f1a2-2210.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/6681e4af5e685b54e351496aaa79f1a2-2210.php#unique-entry-id-2210

I'm speaking at a conference offering training for sports TV & post professionals. I hope to see some of you there.

Two full days of expert training sessions for video, TV, film & new media professionals, with a unique track 2-day track dedicated to technical workshops geared for Sports TV production. The Atlanta Post|Production Conference is designed for professionals involved in the acquiring and designing of TV content who seek cutting-edge training to maximize their efficiency and creativity:

• Motion Graphics Designers
• Technologists
• Facility Managers
• DP's
• Photographers
• Producers
• Editors

Features:
  • 2 full days of expert training in 2 unique tracks: general post production and Sports TV production
  • In-depth sessions for deep immersion in the editing application of your choice!
  • Sessions taught by industry renowned experts and Certified Instructors
  • Browse the Exhibition Show Floor and network with industry professionals at the SVG College Sports Summit located at the hotel
  • Gain tips and techniques you can apply to your very next project




]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/6681e4af5e685b54e351496aaa79f1a2-2210.php#unique-entry-id-2210Merge to HDR Pro in Photoshoprich@rhedpixel.comAdobePodcast2013-05-11T09:18:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/q3HnDoNmlfI/c5da4c90f015756a4336444782bff8b1-2177.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/c5da4c90f015756a4336444782bff8b1-2177.php#unique-entry-id-2177
Do you know how to create a HDR image? Join Instructor Richard Harrington as he demonstrates how to combine multiple exposures to create a High Dynamic Range Image in Photoshop CS6.

Be sure to also check out the book and video training bundle —
Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS6: The Essential Techniques for Imaging Professionals
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Do you want to capture your creativity? Join Instructor Richard Harrington as he demonstrates how to create actions in Adobe Photoshop CS6.

Be sure to also check out the book and video training bundle —
Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS6: The Essential Techniques for Imaging Professionals
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]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/9dff1405021fbe1aa7f13633d3ea6e38-2178.php#unique-entry-id-2178Fading a Filter in Photoshoprich@rhedpixel.comAdobePodcast2013-05-06T09:18:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/0JVzwOpa9MU/a1591c4e397c04a9fea1d1053d0079a0-2179.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/a1591c4e397c04a9fea1d1053d0079a0-2179.php#unique-entry-id-2179
Did you know you can use blending modes on a filter? Join Instructor Richard Harrington as he demonstrates how to utilized blending modes with filters in Photoshop CS6.

Be sure to also check out the book and video training bundle —
Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS6: The Essential Techniques for Imaging Professionals
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]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/a1591c4e397c04a9fea1d1053d0079a0-2179.php#unique-entry-id-2179It's Official… I'm Certifiedrich@rhedpixel.comBlog2013-05-02T12:21:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/2uhojGzEnyE/0b5488e4f967fcf99acb6bb32b293270-2225.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/0b5488e4f967fcf99acb6bb32b293270-2225.php#unique-entry-id-2225

Always nice to see "proof" on paper. With that said… maybe you should consider taking one of the ACE exams if you need a jumpstart to your career. Helps make the resume standout or give you fodder for the discussion of a raise.

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I have a great discount to offer my readers on one of favorite tools. I love using their collection to create fantastic film looks.

You can download a free 15-day trial here: http://www.tiffensoftware.com/products/dfxv3-free-trial-download/dfx-v3-free-trial-downloads

Take 30% off with this unique code: RHEDDFX13
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Here ares two tutorials I did that shows the effects in action. One of the things I like the best is that one license gets you a tool that works in every major video editing and motion graphics package. It's also fantastic when working with photos.

I also have a few new webinars coming soon on the software.

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When it comes time to edit your video, the hard drives you use are going to have a huge impact on the performance of your system. No matter how much RAM you have or how powerful a video card, you won’t get real-time performance if your drives are a bottleneck.

Important factors

There are three factors when choosing a disk for video editing:

  • Speed: The speed of drive is the most important factor in determining what media you can play off it. Drives like internal laptop drives or bus-powered USB drives are generally not fast enough to edit HD video.
  • Capacity: When you start to edit HD video, you’ll quickly use up disk space. For example, each minute of video shot on a Canon 5D Mark II is about 320MB. In order to get the storage you need, you may invest in multiple drives or drives that are striped together for a performance RAID.
  • Redundancy: To avoid losing their video footage, most video creators choose to back up to two or more drives or to use additional methods like Blu-ray Disc. Look at redundant drives (such as RAIDs)


Drive technology


Be sure to consider your options when looking at hard drives.
  • Internal drive solutions: Many computers support multiple drive slots. Consider placing a fast SATA drive internally into your computer as a performance disk. Keep it only as a scratch disk and avoid installing application or system files on it.
  • External and portable drive solutions: Several different drives are available once you’ve maximized your internal storage. You’ll find both single- and multiple-drive solutions. Look for units offering connections like FireWire, USB3, or eSATA.
  • Networked RAIDs: Several professional drives allow multiple users to connect simultaneously. These solutions are important if you work in a multiple editor environment and need to share projects or assets.

For more on Adobe pro video workflow, check out the new website — Creative Cloud User.

]]>http://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/0d6703124e762b31caac781772b8955a-2228.php#unique-entry-id-2228Free Webinar on Color Grading with Tiffenrich@rhedpixel.comAdobeAppleAvidDSLR VideoVideo2013-05-13T12:21:00-04:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/richardharringtonblog/dVtM/~3/yNcv0pJ34Eg/b3fb823413fdceda7946fc6a2021e69a-2229.phphttp://www.richardharringtonblog.com/files/b3fb823413fdceda7946fc6a2021e69a-2229.php#unique-entry-id-2229tiffen_banner_grading


Creative Color Grading – Fast!

Learn how to approach color grading tasks from production to post. Learn important techniques about what to shoot in the field including camera profile, white balance information, and essential metadata. Then in post you'll learn how to create popular looks that clients want. This workshop will explore both general techniques and theory as well as a detailed look at Tiffen Dfx Video/Film tool set.

  • Each attendee will receive a 15 day trial as well as a special discount on the software.
  • One lucky attendee with receive a give-away of a full license of the software
  • To register for Creative Color Grading Webinar, click here



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