Blog by Eran Stern » DVD http://www.sternfx.com/blog Motion Graphics, Special Effects and Personal Thoughts Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:01:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Finally, its done… http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/02-2010/pprodvd/ http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/02-2010/pprodvd/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:48:09 +0000 Eran Stern http://www.sternfx.com/blog/?p=748 I thought to share with you my recent project. I’ve been working on this forever now and its finally done. A new training DVD for Premiere Pro. Hold your horses! its in Hebrew :-)
This is by far the most comprehensive training I’ve ever recorded – 14(!) hours of EVERYTHING you need to know about Adobe’s main editor.
Since I’ve been working with Premiere Pro on a daily basis, I’ve grown to love and appreciate its approach to video and sound. I know that you may not agree with me, but for me it is still the #1 NLE of choice.

This promo below was made using my other favorite tool – After Effects plus couple of plugins such as Boris Continuum Complete, Trapcode Form and Zaxwerks Serpentine. I’m very proud of this product, having worked on it for such a long time, and the promo came out pretty nice as well, if I may say so myself. So although its not in English, I thought it’s still worth sharing. The background movie, BTW, is a free download courtesy of my dear buddy Carl Larsen – check it out here.
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So in case you’re planning to re-visit your Hebrew Sunday school ;-) and want to impress your teacher, here’s a quick look at the Promo for this product:
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]]> http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/02-2010/pprodvd/feed/ 13 Making It Look Great 6 Short Review http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/06-2009/making-it-look-great-6-short-review/ http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/06-2009/making-it-look-great-6-short-review/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:04:12 +0000 Eran Stern http://www.sternfx.com/blog/?p=219
The famous Universal logo spinning around the earth may look like a simple enough animation, yet is not as simple as you might expect. Tim Clapham is taking a round trip “around the world” using simple but very effective design methods that start from scratch inside Cinema 4D and slowly builds up to an impressive news/sport promo spot which was then composited with After Effects.

This training is easy to follow, even for non 3D artists like myself. Tim presents in a very calm manner, talks clearly and takes the time to explain each stage in great detail. He also helps you avoid obstacles on the way and go over ideas, not just showing which button to press. MILG6 is a VERY comprehensive training Tutorial, not aimed for quick and fast results; but rather turns to the professional user who wants to understand the best of Cinema 4D and After Effect’s work flow.

Although most of the work is done using Cinema 4D, there are two chapters almost 2 hours long, that are dedicated to composting all the 3D elements and enhancing the design using After Effects. Tim’s techniques are unique and refreshing and I’m sure you’ll be able to learn a lot from him. I’ll summarize it by saying that even common filters like Fractal Noise and Circle will not look the same anymore, not to mention a great usage of Trapcode Particular as well.

It’s a rare chance to get a full detailed look of behind the scenes of real broadcast design work. After watching this DVD I think you’ll appreciate how many hours and planning are being put into a single intensive promo spot.

You can learn more details about MILG 6 at MotionWorks.

]]> http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/06-2009/making-it-look-great-6-short-review/feed/ 0 New Training DVD – Available NOW http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/06-2009/new-training-dvd-available-now/ http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/06-2009/new-training-dvd-available-now/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:28:13 +0000 Eran Stern http://www.sternfx.com/blog/?p=205

A Creative COW master series release: Nearly 8 hours of After Effects Tutorials. Full-size versions of the worlds most popular AE podcast plus never before-seen advanced training. Includes project files and accompanying footage. This new DVD is packed with over 7 hours of After Effects Training. Expressions, Motion Tracking, Particles, Time Warps, integration with Adobe® Photoshop and Illustrator, advanced title animation — it’s all here, presented by yours turly, in uniquely entertaining style.
In addition to full-size versions of the world’s most popular AE podcast, you’ll find almost 2 hours of never before seen advanced training Includes all footage and project files.

Bonus lessons includes:
• Some Pixie Dust: Reveal text on a screen using particles.
• Wormhole Jumper: Open a portal for time travel with a few simple After Effects filters.
• BLAST!: Create 3D text with Invigorator Pro plug-in, just to blast it using particles effect.
• 3D Text Projection: Warp 2D text on a 3D curved path on skyscrapers.

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]]> http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/06-2009/new-training-dvd-available-now/feed/ 7 A New DVD is in the Oven http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/01-2009/a-new-dvd-is-in-the-oven/ http://www.sternfx.com/blog/index.php/01-2009/a-new-dvd-is-in-the-oven/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:25:24 +0000 Eran Stern http://www.sternfx.com/blog/?p=135 Just to inform you guys that I’m at the final stages of my new Creative COW master series Training DVD, I can’t give you any details yet, but I can tell you, it will be a great product.

This DVD is packed with so much stuff, including hours of training video with NEW and exciting lessons, which I’m sure you’ll find very useful and entertaining as well.

So here’s a quick peek of the cover art

I know its not something to write home about (yet), but you must admit the name says it all :-)
Be sure to check CreativeCOW and this blog for more updates.

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