How to get the most out of the Mask Feather Tool in After Effects CS6.

Create a 3D Eviorment using the CC Enviorment effect and the new Enviorment Layer using After Effects CS6.

Extend your Premiere Pro transitions library by using BorisRED. Choose between dozens of templates or design your own. In this tutorial I'll show you a fast and easy way to apply those templates and share some valuable tips on using the Library Browser.

In this video tutorial I’ll show you how to create the shield inspired by the movie Captain America without leaving After Effects. The project is based on plug-ins created by Mettle and includes two compositions, one which uses FreeForm Pro and ShapeShifter AE and the other based on the bundled FreeForm plug-in which is included with After Effects from version CS5.

Free After Effects Template based on mettle ShapeShifter AE. Watch this short tutorial to learn how to change the logo and text line. This project also uses Trapcode Shine and RGS Looks.

Russell Brown offers two different approaches for creating a magical effect by painting with light on an image in Photoshop Touch.

Dr. (Russell) Brown demonstrates how to use his collection of costume images to accessorize a portrait photo. Learn how to add new layers and adjust the lighting for a realistic costumed portrait.

Russell Brown uses the Camera Fill feature to create live lighting effects with a flashlight. Learn to create layers with custom lighting effects using your tablet camera, a flashlight, and Photoshop Touch.

Embrace the power of Mettle ShapeShifter AE plug-in. Learn the basics and then create a sophisticated promo based on displacement mapping techniques. Overcome the limitations of After Effects 3D space with few advanced compositing tricks.

A behind-the-scenes look at the new Boris TV opener using Boris Continuum Complete 8 plug-ins in Adobe After Effects.

Russell Brown starts with a composite image and then uses the Blur filter and the Add Fade effect to create a dynamic directional blur effect.

Use Add Fade to combine your images. Select from predefined fade effects, determine the angle and direction of the fade, and adjust the highlights and shadows to get the lighting effect you desire.

Stage 3D introduction in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR lets you use techniques such as deferred lighting, screen space dynamic shadow, MRT, and more through vertex and fragment shaders. Join Jean-Philippe Doiron, Principal Architect R&D at Frima Studio, and Jean-Philippe Auclair, R&D Architect, for a deep dive into GPU programming with the new Flash Player, and discover how to produce beautiful GPU effects that are reusable in your games and applications.

Learn the best skills and techniques for editing DSLR video using Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium. Thanks to their exceptional image quality, their low-light capabilities, and the ability to shoot using standard 35mm DSLR lenses that give your footage the look of expensive film-based cameras, HDSLR cameras are rapidly finding their way into video production at all levels.

In this episode, you'll learn to efficiently use transitions in Adobe Permiere Pro, When to use them and How to modify to your taste. We'll take it to the next level by adding few Saphirre plugins from Genarts

In this episode, our four presenters demonstrate Flash professional, After Effects, Dynamic Link, Dreamweaver, InDesign and Illustrator.

In this episode, Jason Levine showcases Camera Lens Blur, Light Falloff and 3D Camera Rig in After Effects CS5.5, along with the amazing new Warp Stabilizer effect, classic Puppet Tool and Dynamic Link workflow.

Create a real time Compositing experience in Premiere Pro using the Ultra Key and Track Matte Key effects. Overcome the limitations of the Track Matte effect using special advanced tricks. Watch the final movie here (Hebrew version only).

Use Photoshop to create 3D shapes and compelling effects on type, shapes and selections.

Looking for a more organic way to draw in Illustrator? Bristle Brush is for you. It’s like painting with vectors.

Fast Track your Cut & Paste artwork by using the Appearance Panel to rapidly apply fills, strokes and effects to any shape you create in Illustrator.

Learn how to deliver cinematic visual effects and sophisticated motion graphics with Adobe After Effects CS5.5 software, now with sophisticated stabilization, new lens and lighting effects, and the most efficient performance ever.

In the real world, light intensity diminishes naturally the further lit objects are from the light source. The Light Falloff feature in After Effects CS5.5 gives you the controls you need to simulate natural illumination falloff in a 3D scene—or create other light intensity effects.

Chris Meyer gives an overview of the significant updates to 3D space inside After Effects CS5.5, and then explores the creative options provided by the new 3D Light Falloff parameters.

Take full control of After Effects parenting system using regular and alternative parenting to build 3D cubical world. Learn how to jump the child layer to the parent’s position and discover essential keyboard shortcuts to improve your work. You can download the project from: http://www.sternfx.com/down

Have you ever tried to match color from shots captured on different cameras, or from footage shot on the same camera, but under different lighting conditions? In this episode of Short and Suite, Karl Soule continues to explore Color Finesse workflows inside Adobe After Effects CS5. He shows you how to use the bundled Color Finesse plug-in to neutralize white balance in your shots in order to create a common starting point for creative color grading.

In the second part I'll import the 4 clips into Adobe Premiere Pro. Edit them using the Multi-Camera tool, Sync the edits to audio and explain how to modify and improve the cuts. Then its time to use BCC effects and transitions. These effects can add so many creative options to the final edit. Here I'll be using the BCC Linear Wipe and BCC Jitter Time to create a very impressive final result.

In the first part I'll demonstarte how to work with Adobe Illustrator in order to prepare vector graphics so it can be extruded to multiple 3D objects using the BCC EPS Extrude plug-in. Then inside Adobe After Effects I'll show how to dress your logo, work with the various Extrusion options, Materials and Render settings. I'll create a fancy camera moves using the built in camera and lights, and end up rendering 4 different scene.

Create extreme slow motion video using few still frames. This fine result can be achived using a 3rd party plug named Twixtor Pro from RE:Vision Effects.

A clever technique for shooting flying people in front of a green screen without the use of crane and wires. This shot is part of a pilot for a new fantasy comedy show created by Eyal Be and Nimrod Ben Moshe.

Join Eran Stern as he walks you through some of the new workflow improvements you'll find in After Effects CS5 and Illustrator CS5.

The end goal of a good retoucher is to make their work appear invisible while creating some alternative reality. In this case we're going to look at one method I use for adding a tattoo to an image while making it look like it's really a part of the original photo. This method involves placing an Illustrator file (the tattoo source image) as a Smart Object, using the Free Transform/Warp Tool, adding a Gaussian Blur (to adjust the 'Focus') and then finishing it all off with a lighting effect created from a Channel Pull. Ready to begin?

Join Eran Stern as he shows you some of the workflow improvements in After Effects CS5 and Illustrator CS5.

In this AE Podcast, Eran Stern shows you some of the new improvements to the camera tools and settings in Adobe After Effects CS5.

In this Adobe After Effects CS4 tutorial, you'll learn how to use Video Noise Reduction plug-ins to clean up any noise you might encounter in your footage. Jason Levine walks you through the entire process.

In this tutorial, Eran Stern teaches you how to control the scattering of light in a composition using adjustment lights. Eran creates a 3D world of dancing actors with realistic lights and shadows for a fictional show called "Born to Dance."

In this Illustrator/After Effects tutorial, Dennis Radeke shows you how you can build your very own light show. It's easy and fun so come along and find out how!

In this tutorial, Creative COW leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to use AE to simulate the popular light writing effect seen in recent Sprint commercials.

In this tutorial, Creative COW leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to improve the look of the light writing effect covered in part 1, adding intense points of light and other improvement ideas.

In this Episode, Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to get better compositing results with Light Wraps in this After Effects tutorial.

In this Illustrator/After Effects tutorial, Dennis Radeke shows you how you can build your very own light show. It's easy and fun so come along and find out how!

In this episode, Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to get better compositing results with Light Wraps - an effect used to blend the background light and foreground elements more convincingly during a composite.

Landscape photography isn't always easy. Rick Sammon and Rob Sheppard show how to utilize light settings, shutter speed and setting the background for the ultimate photo.

In this tutorial, Creative COW leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to improve the look of the light writing effect covered in part 1, adding intense points of light and other improvement ideas.

In this tutorial, Creative COW leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to use AE to simulate the popular light writing effect seen in recent Sprint commercials.

Adjusting the fill light in your photo is simple. Matt Kloskowski shows you how with Photoshop.com

Martin shares his inner thinking on model selection, lighting, camera angles, hair and makeup, and how they each play a part in creating the final look

Eddie Tapp shows how to use special blur effects and a soft-edge mask to take a traditional portrait into a new creative look.

For years, photographers have been creating cross processed effects with photos. It's easy to create this effect in Light room 2. Join Colin Smith as he walks you through the process.

Join Dennis as he shows how to create volumetric light on text inside of After Effects, and teaches how to prevent DVD coasters in Encore.

Supercharge your 3-D skills! Discover how to import 3 dimensional vector art then adjust size, tinker with lighting effects, and manipulate tiny, unsuspecting vectors with your bare hands!