Fixing Problems (119 Tutorials)
Removing Flicker from Drone Video Footage Caused by Prop Shadows
March 1, 2016
One common problem when shooting video with a drone is flicker caused by prop shadows. The Flicker Free plugin is commonly used to deal with this problem and this tutorial goes over how to do it. It discusses the correct settings within the plugin and the two step process usually necessary to deal with drone prop flicker.
Avid MC & GoPro Workflow and Fisheye Removal
February 23, 2016
Kevin P McAuliffe explains the workflow for using GoPro footage within Avid Media Composer. Topics include how to bring the video into MC using the AMA Link, resizing without loosing quality using FrameFlex, and fisheye removal using BCC Image Restoration. Click the link below to watch the tutorial. This tutorial is 2 years old, but don't worry, it is all still relevant.
Hawaiki Analyzer + Tutorial
February 5, 2016
Check out this new product from Hawaiki as well as a tutorial to go along with tutorial tuesday.
Getting Started with Adobe After Effects
January 26, 2016
Envato Market is offering a free 10 part tutorial on Adobe After Effects for beginners. Watch the introduction video here and follow the links to the full course. This is a great course for the user who is just starting to learn After Effects. This course comes complete with downloadable project files and an AE Cheat Sheet.
Fix Vertical Cell Phone Footage with BCC Reframer
January 19, 2016
Fixing vertical cell phone footage is easier than ever with BCC Reframer by Boris FX. Learn how this Avid plug-in works in this tutorial by freelance editor Nathan Ryan.
Performance Replacement with mocha tracking & masking: Eye Replacement
January 12, 2016
Product Manager Martin Brennand shows you how to track and replace an actor’s eyes when they accidentally look at the camera Using After Effects and mocha AE
4 Tips for Warp Stabilizer in Premiere Pro
December 22, 2015
PremiereBro.com offers 4 great tips for working with Warp Stabilizer in Premiere Pro to make it as effective as a camera slider, dolly, or jib.
Imagineer Systems mocha Remove Module
November 30, 2015
If you are looking to remove some pesky objects from your videos and just aren’t sure on how to do it, then these tutorials from Imagineer Systems should teach you a thing or two!
Burning Question: How do I get started with Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve?
November 16, 2015
DaVinci Resolve is on my list of software to learn this year, too. You’re in luck. I’ve been collecting tutorials together in a list that either look like I’d learn a lot from them or have an interesting outcome. Here are some that will hopefully get you started.
In Depth: Repairing Damaged Pixels
November 12, 2015
Dead pixels, stuck pixels, bad pixel, burnt pixels, hot pixels… there are lots of types of damaged pixels and they’re annoying. Here are several ways you can repair them.
Image Restoration and Touch Up in After Effects Seminar
November 12, 2015
Here is the archived video of the event, in case you missed it, and more information on links mentioned in the session.
In Depth: Skin Retouching Part 4: DaVinci Resolve
November 12, 2015
Making skin tones appear natural, yet attractive, in color graded footage can be intimidating to the inexperienced. Here are some tutorials and articles focused on working with skin tones with Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, including smoothing and cosmetic color grading.
In Depth: Working with Night Time Scenes, part 1
November 2, 2015
You really have two choices when shooting scenes that take place at night. Either shoot at night and deal with the low light situation or shoot Day for Night. Shooting at night is easier if your camera is capable of it. Day for Night, which I would recommend under certain circumstances, can be tricky but can look fantastic and undistinguishable when it’s done correctly. Part one of this article will focus on shooting in after dark.
Compositing with ASSIMILATE SCRATCH
October 13, 2015
Learn how to remove an object and replace a sky in Scratch.
Removing a microphone with mocha Pro and Adobe Photoshop
September 24, 2015
Mary Poplin explains the basics of removing an unwanted object, using only one clean plate and letting mocha Pro’s planar tracking and remove tool to the heavy lifting.