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Build a Portable USB Power Device

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT

This tutorial shows how to build a USB power device from the industry-standard HIROSE 4-pin connector. The purpose of the box is to be able to charge/power small cameras and cell phones, using NP-type batteries and all HIROSE 4-pin compatible connectors. All parts are readily available from the Internet:...

Create a Custom Cartoon Effect with Red Giant ToonIt 2

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT

Using ToonIt is a snap, and version 2 has a nicely reorganized set of controls. ToonIt 2 features new controls for natural media right inside the plug-in, with styles such as Airbrush and Gouache paint, and new outline styles such as scratchboard....

Animate Vector PDF Documents with Noise Industries FxFactory Pro

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT

Add keyframes and motion blur to PDF documents featured in documentaries, news spots or training videos without bulking up your file size or render times....

Achieve a Film Look in Video with Boris Continuum Complete FxPlug Filters

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT

Boris Continuum Complete gives you four filters— BCC Deinterlace, BCC Match Grain, BCC Film Process, and BCC Film Damage—that can create the illusion that your clips originated on film as opposed to tape. The BCC Deinterlace filter can simulate telecine and reverse telecine, which is where video clips at their native rate are slowed down to 24 fps, the native frame rate for film....

Edit to the Beat in Final Cut Pro

Fri, 1 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to use filler, or slug, as placeholder clips to establish a visual rhythm for a highlight reel or basic music video. If you are newer to video editing, you may notice that your projects often start strong and end weak. Try using slug and the "Replace Edit" function to lay down a rough cut and establish a visual rhythm....