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Resolve’s New Film Look Creator Plugin

Michele — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:58:00 +0000

Frame.io has a great walkthrough about DaVinci Resolve’s cool new feature, the Film Look Creator plugin. Cullen Kelly dives into creating look development with the native tools inside Resolve. He covers getting started, Color blend and the 3D LUT Checkbox, Film Looks, settings, checking your adjustments, and much more.

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Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio

Over 300 new features, including HDR Grading, AI-based magic mask, improved editing, and much more!

DaVinci Resolve is the world’s only solution that combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production all in one software tool! Its elegant, modern interface is fast to learn and easy enough for new users, yet powerful for professionals. DaVinci Resolve lets you work faster and at a higher quality because you don’t have to learn multiple apps or switch software for different tasks. That means you can work with camera original quality images throughout the entire process. It’s like having your own post-production studio in a single app! Best of all, by learning DaVinci Resolve, you’re learning how to use the exact same tools used by Hollywood professionals!

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In Depth: DaVinci Resolve Free vs. Studio

Is the DaVinci Resolve Studio version worth the investment over the free version? Yes, it is! Learn why you should upgrade to Resolve Studio.

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Architectural Visualization Series – Create with Maxon

Michele — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:11:56 +0000

In this series, learn about architectural visualization with Maxon Cinema 4D and Redshift. In the first video, live-streamed Monday, August 5, Noseman talks to Dusan Vukcevic about his workflow from concept to photorealistic rendering with Cinema 4D and Redshift. In the second video, the Maxon team offers great landscaping tips and tricks. Jörg Vogel shares his interior rendering workflow in the third video.

The final video (4) is scheduled for August 26, 2024.

Architectural Visualization – Create with Maxon Series (4 Videos)

In this first livestream of our Architectural Visualization series, 3D artist Dusan Vukcevic (@vudumotion) will show his workflow from concept to photorealistic rendering using Cinema 4D and Redshift. He will share many rendering tips and tricks for interiors and exteriors. You will also learn how to spice up your renders using Adobe After Effects and Red Giant.

In the second livestream of our Architectural Visualization series, join the Maxon Training Team as they share some great landscaping tips and tricks. No matter, if you want to add a garden, hills, trees, or a cityscape – we’ve got you covered.

In our third Architectural Visualization livestream, we will be joined by Jörg Vogel, CEO at Munich-based studio Fuchs & Vogel who will share his interior rendering workflow from start to finish. Starting with good references, Jörg will dive into modeling techniques for building rooms, populating scenes with assets from the Asset Browser and other sources. Furthermore, you will learn about good shading and materials, and lighting techniques for day and night scenes.

Maxon One

Cinema 4D, Forger, Red Giant, Redshift, Universe, and ZBrush in One Bundle!

Introducing Maxon One – the ultimate subscription package for 3D artists and motion designers looking to bring their creative projects to life. With Maxon One, you gain instant access to an award-winning 3D animation tool with Cinema 4D as well as Red Giant Complete’s full collection of powerful tools for editing, VFX, and motion design. Plus, with ZBrush included in the bundle, you have the freedom to model sophisticated illustrations limited only by your imagination. Finally, the ultra-fast GPU renderer Redshift for Cinema 4D is also included. Now you can push the boundaries of what’s possible and take your creativity to a whole new level with a single all-encompassing package. Unlock the full potential of your creative brilliance with Maxon One!

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Maxon Cinema 4D Subscription

3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software

Maxon Cinema 4D is a professional 3D modeling, animation, simulation, and rendering software solution. Its fast, powerful, flexible, and stable toolset make 3D workflows more accessible and efficient for design, motion graphics, VFX, AR/MR/VR, game development, and all types of visualization professionals. Cinema 4D produces stunning results, whether working on your own or in a team.

Cinema 4D 2024 provides unmatched speed and performance for the most sophisticated creative scenes. Rigid Body Simulations can now interact with all existing forces, pyro, cloth, and soft bodies. Pyro shines with a hot new feature that allows fire to be emitted from particles and matrices. And the new Vertex Normal tools offer artists unparalleled precision to perfect surfaces.

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Redshift by Maxon

Redshift Now Available as Subscription

Redshift is the world’s first fully GPU-accelerated, biased renderer built to meet the specific demands of contemporary high-end production rendering in C4D. Tailored to support creative individuals and studios of every size, Redshift offers a suite of powerful features and supports complex, advanced shading networks and texturing capabilities as required for production-quality rendering. Redshift has the features and uncompromising quality of a CPU renderer, but at GPU rendering speeds.

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Red Giant - Annual Subscription

Get all the tools from Red Giant at one low price with Red Giant.

Maxon Red Giant is the leading provider of visual effects and motion graphics tools, offering innovative and powerful solutions for filmmakers, editors, motion designers, and visual effects artists. Red Giant tools empowers artists, filmmakers, and designers to bring their creative visions to life.

Get all the Red Giant tools for filmmaking and motion graphics. You’ll enjoy access to Trapcode, Magic Bullet, VFX, and Universe – each designed with innovative features that make it easy to craft eye-catching visuals!

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How to Model an Interior Door in SketchUp

Michele — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:40:33 +0000

In this tutorial, Matt uses real-world measurements to 3D model a 2-panel interior door using Trimble SketchUp.

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SketchUp Studio is for design teams that want to advance their workflow. Draw in 3D, import and model on-point cloud data, generate hi-res photoreal renders, and share your designs.

With Sketchup Studio you get SketchUp Pro PLUS Chaos V-Ray, Scan Essentials, and much more!

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Trimble SketchUp Pro Subscription

Simple is Powerful

SketchUp Pro is a full-featured desktop modeler, built to make anything your imagination can create.

SketchUp Pro is a great mix of our classic desktop software, web-based modeler, and our shiny new SketchUp for iPad app – perfect for working on the go. Plus a robust feature set that includes the ability to share and save projects to the cloud, customize your workflow with third-party extensions, and create detailed 2D and 3D construction documentation. Work seamlessly and efficiently throughout every phase of design.

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Ultimate Guide to Panning Audio & Instruments in a Mix

Kim Sternisha — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:24:22 +0000

Avid created this tutorial, but the information is not just for Pro Tools users, although that’s what they use for demonstration purposes. There’s lots of great info on what panning is, how it works, and tips for panning instruments in a mix.

Below is an excerpt from the guide:

Creating space for every sound is a major goal of audio mixing. By strategically placing each sound in its own sonic space, you can reduce frequency masking problems and create a more immersive listening experience. In this guide, we’ll use Pro Tools to demonstrate how audio panning works and explore techniques you can apply to produce clearer and wider mixes.

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What is panning in music?

Tips for panning instruments in a mix

Examples of panning in music and post-production

Start creating wide and clear mixes with Pro Tools

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Avid Pro Tools

Create. Collaborate. Be Heard.

Pro Tools® is the most flexible audio production software for making music, movies, and TV shows, providing a complete set of tools to create, record, edit, and mix audio. Get inspired and start creating music with a massive collection of plugins, instruments, and sounds. Tackle your most ambitious visions with advanced features that power you through the most demanding projects. Deliver mixes faster, at the highest sound quality, with hands-on control surfaces and integrated audio interfaces.

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Create Microscopic Cells with NeXus in INSYDIUM Fused

Michele — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:37:40 +0000

Bob from INSYDIUM uses NeXus modifiers in NSYDIUM Fused to create stylized animated microscopic cells in this week’s Top Tip Tuesday. Bob generates thin tendrils with nxFluids in PBD mode, adjusting the External Pressure settings. Then he adds the nxConstraints modifier and adjusts the Surface Tension and Forces layers for control over the simulation behavior.

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All INSYDIUM products in one collection

INSYDIUM Fused gives you the ultimate toolkit to create mesmerizing particle effects, realistic terrains, animate plants – and more! With this powerful collection of plugins and products at your disposal plus an array of assets just waiting for you to discover them, there’s no limit to what creative solutions can arise. Plus with technical support available any time should anything come up along your artistic journey – you’re guaranteed success in completing even the most complex projects easily.

The INSYDIUM Fused Annual Subscription provides the Fused license on an annual basis. The full collection is only available if your license has Maintenance or you have a Subscription.

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INSYDIUM Fused Perpetual License

INSYDIUM's collection of Plug-ins, Products, and Benefits

Plus with technical support available any time should anything come up along your artistic journey – you’re guaranteed success in completing even the most complex projects easily.

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INSYDIUM Fused Perpetual License

12 Months Maintenance for Fused Users

INSYDIUM Fused Annual Maintenance, existing users get 12 months of Technical Support and instant access to exciting new features for Fused.

If you purchase Fused perpetual, the first 12 months of Technical Support and Updates are included. With this in mind, to continue to receive Technical Support and Updates, you must purchase the INSYDIUM Fused Annual Maintenance.

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How to use Video Scopes Quality Control Tools

Michele — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:45:00 +0000

For broadcast-quality video, OmniScope offers a robust suite of Quality Control (QC) tools. These tools assist colorists and video-finishing artists evaluate content to ensure it meets quality standards and is ready for distribution. QC tools and Timeline, found in Nobe OmniScope’s Pro version, are covered in Chapter 12 of this series, hosted by Daria Fissou, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve trainer.

timeinpixels Nobe OmniScope

GPU acceleration, HDR, StreamDeck support

timeinpixels Nobe OmniScopeis a flexible and high-performing set of scopes loaded with powerful features that make color grading easy. Available for various platforms: DaVinci Resolve, Scratch, Premiere Pro & After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, as well as DeckLink, UltraStudio, AJA U-TAP, and more!

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More About DaVinci Resolve Studio

Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio

Over 300 new features, including HDR Grading, AI-based magic mask, improved editing, and much more!

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Burning Question: Can I Get DaVinci Resolve Studio as a Download?

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In Depth: DaVinci Resolve Free vs. Studio

Is the DaVinci Resolve Studio version worth the investment over the free version? Yes, it is! Learn why you should upgrade to Resolve Studio.

Read about it

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Taking Walls Up to a Sloped Ceiling in SketchUp

Michele — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:37:00 +0000

Aaron shares tips for vaulting your walls to a sloped ceiling in Trimble SketchUp.

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Trimble SketchUp Studio Subscription

Advance your workflow

SketchUp Studio is for design teams that want to advance their workflow. Draw in 3D, import and model on-point cloud data, generate hi-res photoreal renders, and share your designs.

With Sketchup Studio you get SketchUp Pro PLUS Chaos V-Ray, Scan Essentials, and much more!

Note: U.S. and Canada sales only.

Learn MoreTry Trimble SketchUp Studio Subscription for free!

Trimble SketchUp Pro Subscription

Simple is Powerful

SketchUp Pro is a full-featured desktop modeler, built to make anything your imagination can create.

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Motioncodes 3D Modeler Tutorial #gettingstarted

Kim Sternisha — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:43:15 +0000

Learn how to use 3D Modeler for After Effects to create 3D models through the manipulation of surfaces using masks and texturing capabilities.

3D Modeler

3D Modeler allows you to create 3D models by extruding solid, shape, text, and transparent layers, applying textures, and manipulating surfaces using masks.

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PolyFold Abstract Geo with INSYDIUM Fused MeshTools

Michele — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:57:00 +0000

This week’s Top Tip Tuesday from INSYDIUM features Bob Walmsley using MeshTools PolyFold in INSYDIUM Fused to create and animate intricate abstract geometry on a basic Torus object. He establishes the foundational folding animation using mtPolyFold from MeshTools. To enhance the visual appeal, he incorporates multiple MeshTools features. mtShellGen adds depth and polygon caps, while mtInset on the caps produces pointed extrusions. Finally, mtSubdivider smoothens the entire structure, resulting in a captivating animated creation.

Creating Epic Title Animations with Sapphire

Michele — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:11:00 +0000

John Dickinson, Design Director at Boris FX, breaks down an epic fantasy title animation created with Blender and After Effects with Boris FX Sapphire and Continuum.

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Boris FX Sapphire Perpetual License

UStylize Footage Fast With Boris FX Sapphire 2024

Introducing Boris FX Sapphire 2024 – an all-in-one plugin package that lets you create stunning organic looks that would be unmatched by any other effect tools. Featuring over 270 effects and 3000+ presets, this plug-in offers great control and image quality, allowing you to produce the kind of visuals that will keep your audience coming back for more. You will also benefit from its powerful Effect and Transition Builder, and enjoy the convenience of integrated tracking and masking with the Academy Award-winning Mocha. With Sapphire, you can save time and effort in your creative projects and focus on what matters most – delivering an impact that will capture the attention of your audience. Get Boris FX Sapphire 2024 and unlock the full potential of your creative projects.

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Stylize Footage Fast With Boris FX Sapphire 2024

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Boris FX Continuum Annual Subscription

The Swiss Army Knife of Plugins

Meeting tight turnarounds just got easier. The post-production industry’s most complete plugin collection delivers nearly 350 creative effects in 20 categories, 4000+ presets, built-in Academy Award-winning Mocha planar tracking and masking, a Beat Reactor that drives VFX to music, and the FX Browser. Busy editors and artists rely on Continuum to get the job done.

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Boris FX Continuum Perpetual License

The Swiss Army Knife of Plugins

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