Visual Effects (1008 Tutorials)
Model a Glass Pitcher in Cinema 4D
July 20, 2016
Pete Maric, triplet3d.com shows how to model a pitcher with spline and lathe NURBS, editing the points to create the top lip. He uses the Explosion FX deformer to add thickness to the walls of the pitcher then explains how to model the handle of the pitcher using sweep NURBS and scale curves. This is tutorial #3 on the page, so scroll down to watch.
Using Transparency and Refraction Channels to Create Glass
July 20, 2016
Lynda.com has a free episode of their Creating Materials in CINEMA 4D course. This is tutorial #2 on the page, so scroll down!
Creating a Thin Glass Material with Proper Refraction in CINEMA 4D
July 20, 2016
If you apply a glass material to an enclosed object, you will see a lot of refraction, making the object look like it’s a solid mass of glass, like a bowling ball or paper weight. Noah Witchell shows you how to create the look of thin, delicate glass, the type you might see on a light bulb or nice wine glass.
Digital Makeup and Anti-Aging Techniques with Boris FX, mocha and After Effects
July 5, 2016
Found – The Fountain of Youth! Mary Poplin demonstrates how to make talent look younger – Covers: mocha masking techniques, BCC Remove and BCC Warp, and general beauty techniques.
Using Boris Continuum Particle Array 3D to Create a Custom Transition
July 5, 2016
Learn how to use the BCC 10 Particle Array 3D tool in Premiere Pro to create and save a custom wipe transition.
3ds Max – Destroying a Wooden Pier with Pulldownit 3ds Max
June 21, 2016
Use the new wood splintering options in the updated Pulldownit v3.8 to shatter a wooden pier.
Forest Pack for 3ds Max: Randomizing Procedural Objects
June 21, 2016
In this Tips and Tricks episode we’ll look at how to use Forest Pack’s animation tools to re-seed other parametric modelling plugins, like GrowFX, to create tree and plant variations without having to store and maintain many source objects in your scene.
Getting Started with e-on Vue – Create a 3D Environment
June 7, 2016
Aya from e-on Software walks you through how to setup a quick scene with terrain, trees, atmosphere, and ocean.
C4D: Depth Pass Tips
June 7, 2016
Chad Ashley from Greyscalegorilla explains “the correct workflow for doing Depth of Field and Motion Blur in After Effects…(that doesn’t) result in artifacts or other anomalies.”
Avid: Intro to mocha Pro 5
June 7, 2016
Avid Media Composer editors can learn how to get started with the mocha Pro 5 plug-in with this quick tutorial from Imagineer Systems.
Lighting 101: A Quick Guide for Lighting Film
May 24, 2016
From three-point lighting to motivated setups, here is everything you need to know about lighting placement and schemes.
Create a Fireball with AE Native Tools
May 24, 2016
Caleb Ward shows us how to make a blazing hot ball of fire in Adobe After Effects.
DaVinci Resolve and BCC 10 – Light Leaks and Video Glitch
May 17, 2016
Colorist Dan Harvey shows DaVinci Resolve users how to quickly apply new style effects & transitions from Boris FX with BCC 10.
Trapcode Tao Tutorials
May 10, 2016
Peder Norrby has a bunch of great tutorials listed on his website for the ever-so-popular Trapcode Tao! Download a free demo of Trapcode Tao.
Creating an Abstract Tentacle Creature with X-Particles and Octane
May 10, 2016
“As I was creating one of my daily renders I came up with a technique to create an abstract tentacle sea creature using X-Particles in Cinema 4D.” – LockedAndLoading