In this episode of Red Giant TV, Michael Park returns to us with a fantastic tutorial on creating a Christmas tree (complete with lights and star at the top) with Trapcode Particular. You'll also use Trapcode Starglow to enhance the look.
We are currently having a sale on the Red Giant Pro Keying Bundle, which includes Primatte Keyer Pro and Key Correct Pro. It's an incredible deal at 50% off because they are such great tools. Primatte Keyer is designed for designers not programmers so it is very visual. There are big buttons to click and you can drag around your mouse to select the colors you want to key out and to adjust your matte, as opposed to tweaking sliders. Key Correct includes tools like Smooth Screen, which evens out your greenscreen, making your foreground easier to key, without worsening spill. Great tools! The sale is over on June 15, next Monday.
If you missed the podcast I did for Red Giant TV last month about Primatte Keyer and Key Correct Pro, check it out here. It's not just another "here's how to use the tools" type of video, but I get deep into keying technique with tips to optimize your keying potential.
We are currently having a sale on the Red Giant Pro Keying Bundle, which includes Primatte Keyer Pro and Key Correct Pro. It's an incredible deal at 50% off because they are such great tools. Primatte Keyer is designed for designers not programmers so it is very visual. There are big buttons to click and you can drag around your mouse to select the colors you want to key out and to adjust your matte, as opposed to tweaking sliders. Key Correct includes tools like Smooth Screen, which evens out your greenscreen, making your foreground easier to key, without worsening spill. Great tools! The sale is over on June 15, next Monday.
If you missed the podcast I did for Red Giant TV last month about Primatte Keyer and Key Correct Pro, check it out here. It's not just another "here's how to use the tools" type of video, but I get deep into keying technique with tips to optimize your keying potential.
San Francisco, CA, April 7, 2009 - Red Giant Software (http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/), publisher of the popular Magic Bullet and Trapcode plug-ins, will show four new and updated products at the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV (April 20-23, 2009).
All purchases of Toonit and Particular from today will receive a free upgrade to v2 when it ships.
Red Giant Software offers a vast range of visual effects plug-ins, with over 30 packages designed for Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Avid
The product line features industry leading effects for designing realistic fire, rain, and water; adding popular looks; and creating perfect keys
Red Giant effects have enhanced feature films such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Mummy 3, and Grindhouse, and add sparkle to cable and broadcast content from NBC Universal, Food Network, ESPN, Disney, CNN, Comedy Central, MTV, and TNT.
New Products at NAB 2009
Visit the Red Giant Software booth SL2529H at NAB in Las Vegas, Nevada (April 20-23, 2008) to see demonstrations of four new products
This set of 15 plug-ins can be in used in combination with any keyer to soften alpha channels, match foreground and background colors, fix outlines, and clean up noise
Generate perfects keys to ensure seamless compositing within Final Cut Pro, eliminating the need for extra compositing tools.
For just $99, Quick Looks is a light version of our full Looks tool (Magic Bullet Looks) with the same speed and quality, but without the editing tools
In just two clicks, users can choose from more than 100 presets from classic films, television shows, or music videos.
Red Giant TV Tuesdays
Be sure to tune in on Tuesdays to catch the next free tutorial on Red Giant's range of motion graphics, compositing and effects plug-ins
The shows feature one or more Red Giant products used in combination with the tools built into After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and more
Host Aharon Rabinowitz shares his tried-and-true techniques for producing higher quality work in less time
Each episode also offers a corresponding product discount available for a short time after the episode airs
Red Giant Software LLC is a San Francisco-based company that develops professional tools for digital video production
Products are available as plug-ins for popular video editing and effects applications, including After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Premiere Pro, and Avid. All tools are based on production-proven technology developed by visual effects veterans
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Pond5, who is one of our friends on the links at the very top of the page, has just launched their free clip of the week. Sign up for a free account at Pond5 and download it!
You can also upload your own high quality video clips to Pond5 if you'd like to sell them as stock footage. I'm sure they have some sort of approval process in place, but you'll have to read the fine print if you're interested in participating.
Also, Pond5 is letting Toolfarm use some of their clips for plug-in samples on the site, so keep your eyes peeled (always wondered where that cliche came from!) I'm going to be doing an upcoming episode of Red Giant TV and I'll be using a clip or two from Pond5 in the tutorial. Pretty cool, eh!
Red Giant Software: Episode 06: Controling Time with Sound By Aharon Rabinowitz came out a few days ago.
In this episode, Aharon continues to explore how audio can be used to control time, but he expands on that by showing you how it can be used to change the look of the footage as well.
Red Giant Software Launches Red Giant TV with Aharon Rabinowitz
San Francisco, CA, December 8, 2008 - Red Giant Software, with popular products including Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, today launched the beta version of Red Giant TV. Noted expert in the video and animation industry, Aharon Rabinowitz will host the show. Each month Aharon will offer free tips and tutorials, which will be broadcast on the Red Giant Software web site. Aharon's ability to present technical information in a dynamic, entertaining, and understandable manner has earned him the reputation as a renowned trainer and an expert in motion graphics.
Red Giant TV will help users get the most out of Red Giant Software's library of video products. Viewers will learn how to produce complex motion graphics and visual effects. The shows will feature one or more Red Giant products used in combination with the tools built-in to After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and more. Aharon's techniques are geared to help Red Giant's users produce higher quality work in less time.
"Aharon is a very well-known trainer and animation designer. His breadth of experience will be invaluable to pros and novices alike. We hope that our current users will find his shows to be both entertaining and informative," said Andrew Little, co-founder of Red Giant Software. About Red Giant TV
In the near future, we will add podcast versions and RSS feeds to keep users up to date with the latest episodes. In addition, users can find commentary and provide feedback at the Red Room blog: http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/blog.
About Aharon Rabinowitz
With over a decade of industry knowledge and experience in broadcast and multimedia, Aharon has a broad view of the entire video production process. He started off as a production intern at Sesame Street, and has since served as Animation Designer, Producer, and Technical Manager for several networks and production companies, before eventually founding his own company, All Bets Are Off Productions.
Aharon has served as a Technology Commentator for National Public Radio, has trained video professionals around the world, and has taught advanced animation courses at NYC's Pratt Manhattan.
In addition, he is the host of several Creative Cow Master Series Training DVD's, co-hosted the highly acclaimed Creative Cow After Effects Podcasts, and is the co-founder of Adobe After Effects New York, the world's largest software user group.
About Red Giant Software
Red Giant Software LLC (http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/) is a San Francisco-based company that develops professional tools for digital video production. Products are available as plug-ins for popular video editing and effects applications, including After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Premiere Pro, and Avid. All tools are based on production-proven technology developed by visual effects veterans.
In this Episode, the Toolfarm's Michele Yamazaki shares a ton of great compositing tips from her new book, Greenscreen Made Easy. 
San Francisco, CA, April 7, 2009 - Red Giant Software (http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/), publisher of the popular Magic Bullet and Trapcode plug-ins, will show four new and updated products at the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV (April 20-23, 2009).
Red Giant Software Launches Red Giant TV with Aharon Rabinowitz
