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I have to admit that I agree with this complaint, and I think Adobe should add to and improve the built-in library and offer users more options to switch between clips in the timeline.

However, the situation is not lost and already there are quite a few extensions that allow the editor to be creative and use interesting and colorful tools to spice his work and impress clients. Still important to remember that effects (and mainly transitions) work well only if they serve the story.

In this tutorial I will show the options available for creating accurate cuts, dissolves and wipes. I’ll discuss the limitations of Premiere Pro and mark few of the gotchas. And in the last part of the tutorial I will show you how you can improve your inventory of effects and transitions by using third-party plug-in’s from the Sapphire family. These plug-ins do not behave as usual, so I’ll demonstrate how to use them maintaining the sync in your timeline.

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In this i-Era where everything is digital and personalize, I thought to take a step back to the good old days of analog paper books by creating a dynamic show promo for “The Book of the week” event. I used animated 2D elements from Motion Designer’s Silhouettes and Motion Designer’s Toolkit libraries.

Along the way I’ll gives you some invaluable tips on using the new features in Adobe After Effects CS5.5, as well as showing how to put Red Giant’s Trapcode Particular to work to create a rain storm of letters in the scene. Finally, I’ll share some creative ideas on how to extend the promo clip and give it more interest by editing together cuts from three different camera renders of the same scene.

In Part 2 of this tutorial I’ll delve into dressing the promo up with color using the Digital Juice plug-in Color Rules.

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Here’s a short list of what you can expect from this event:

• Two-days of inspiring presentations and discussions that will alter the way you think about work, life and everything in between
• Re:Play Festival: An international showcase of cutting-edge film, animation and design commissioned by Motionographer
• A relaxing bar/lounge to recharge your batteries and make new friends
• A reason to visit New York City, one of the great creative centers of the world
• An amazing after-party
• Cake!

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I’m glad to offer all my readers a discount code good for 10% off the ticket price. Use the coupon code “ERANSTERN” on the registration page.
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I’ll be there too (not teaching, just learning). Come and give high5 to F5
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UPDATE: Here’s the Post|Production World 2011 Promo:

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The great thing about the conference is that you can select a specific educational track that is only in Avid, Adobe, Final Cut Studio or Motion Graphics just to name a few. Those tracks are listed here. But, if you register for the conference, you’re also free to move between tracks if you want to get a little more diverse.
Not only that, If you’re one of my readers you’re also entitled to get a special discount.

Register today with code: TF09, to save $100 on SMART Pass and Post|Production World rates

My two sessions are:

Simulation Effects in After Effects

Wednesday, 4/13/2011 03:30 PM – 04:45 PM • Room Number N252

Your chance to master the advanced physical simulation effects in After Effects. In this session you’ll learn how to make the most of the following effects: Shatter, Mr. Mercury, Pixel Polly, Particle World, Caustics and more. You’ll see real world examples which harness the power of these effects in a way you never thought possible.
Target Audience: After Effects Artists and Animators

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Solving Difficult Tracking Problems

Wednesday, 4/13/2011 05:00 PM – 06:15 PM • Room Number N252

Learn up close and detailed about Mocha – a planner tracking software which comes bundled with After Effects. How to track elements that go out of the frame, pan through screen and don’t comply with standard planes. In addition you’ll expand your knowledge on three-dimensional tracking using CameraTracker plug-in and PFHoe software. After this lecture nothing can escape you!

Target Audience: Motion Graphics Designers, Animators and Digital Artists

Just to tease you a little, here’s one sample from the simulation session. I’ll explain how I’ve created this using only solid layers and effects from the simulation category in After Effects.

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Both of these sessions should be a lot of fun. If you have any questions please leave a comment below. I hope to see you in class.
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If you want to take advantage of the advanced features of the leading non-linear editor from Adobe this is the place to explore them. Whether you’re a beginner or a senior editor, you’ll find here dozens of professional tips and tricks which will influence your daily experience with this software. Most of these techniques apply to version CS4 and above. I’ll explore the true depths of Premiere Pro, from Editing tricks through fancy Graphics Design, Audio Mixing, Transitions and Effects – This training has got it all. Throughout these lessons you’ll learn how to master Premiere Pro and squeeze more juice out of it. At the end of the journey, we’ll also visit other softwares that comes in the Production Premium, such as Photoshop, After Effects, Soundbooth and Encore to show you how to create a stunning Blu-ray HD DVD and Interactive content.  This bonus chapter will tell you everything you’ll need to know (pros and cons) about the Dynamic Link feature.

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To top it all, there’s a SPECIAL BONUS:
2 Amazing FREE HD clips, courtesy of Artbeats (Value of $598)

Price: $49 • Download Only

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I’m finalizing a new product that should be out very soon. More details will be available on launch day, but you may get a sense about the content judging by the cover-art.
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Stay tuned…
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When it comes to After Effects (and other software) I think no one can win over Trapcode Particular and it is definitely my first choice, however sometimes I find myself working in places where no third-party plug-ins are installed so I must improvise.
Here is an example of one of my improvisations when I try to utilize the text engine in After Effects for creating a ring of particles around a girl. Of course you can apply this technique with any footage you like, but this time I will demonstrate it using some wonderful clips from Artbeats

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