Tutorial - Web-Line Escape
Learn how I simulated a Spiderman web-shooting effect for this year’s Fuge Camps opening video using Trapcode Particular.
Tutorial - Promethe-esque Security Sweeper
Throw futuristic technology around as if it bores you in this new tutorial, “Promethe-esque Security Sweeper.” Inspired by the sweet laser probes in the Prometheus trailer. Uses Trapcode Particular and Form, as well as a cheap camping tent light from WalMart.
A preview of an upcoming tutorial for Red Giant TV…
Tutorial - Dubai Hard (Creating A Sandstorm Effect)
Assault your friends and family with sand, using Particular, Knoll, Mojo, and the shirt I bought Ben for Christmas (based on one of our favorite reviews of Plot Device).
Tutorial - The Look Of VHS
Learn how to make your footage look like crap! Create the look of VHS in After Effects.
Tutorial - First Issue Credits
Create a 2.5DÂ comic book-style title sequence in After Effects, using stills from Romance Now.
Tutorial - Punch Out!
Learn how to beat your friends up using only motion graphics. Special thanks to Matt Hail and Micah Lanier for all the punching.
Tutorial - The Exploding Man
In this tutorial, I shoot myself with a laser gun and explode. This was originally supposed to feature Darren and Ben. But Darren somehow hurt himself while sleeping and Ben had to work, so I was forced to film myself in an empty parking lot while two distant strangers watched me from afar.
Tutorial - Thunderdome (from Plot Device)
My new tutorial for Red Giant TV reveals all my secrets, including how to build the energy shockwave dome from Plot Device. I can’t imagine any reason not to use this in corporate training videos, local commercials, and/or book trailers.
Tutorial - Dark Territory (from The Time Closet)
Using Magic Bullet to brighten up some insanely dark footage. And when I say dark, I mean thematically.