Archives: 2009
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Thank You for a Great 2009!
21 commentsIn this video, I just take a few moments to thank all of you for a great 2009, recap some of the bigger things that have happened here at allbetsareoff.com, and finally, to… well… why don’t you watch until the very VERY end to find out. You’ll definitely see a different side of me. That’s [...]
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Innovate and Rock On!
7 commentsRemember when you were a kid and your parents told you to turn down that music, and do your homework instead? “You’re not going to learn anything important from Rock and Roll,” they said. They were wrong. The most important things you could ever learn about success could come from a rock band. Here’s why: [...]
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Looking for Inspiration?
1 commentOften people ask me where to find inspiration. It’s a tough question to answer because each of us is inspired by different things. But when I hear someone I respect talk about something that inspires them to be more creative, I usually look into that (it doesn’t always work, but it can be a good [...]
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An Introduction to Knoll 3D Flare (Beta)
- By Aharon Rabinowitz Dec 16, 2009
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Views: 12578
19 commentsIn this tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz introduces you to the features of Knoll 3D Flare – the new FREE add-on for Knoll Light Factory Pro from Red Giant Software. This add-on for Knoll Light Factory (2.5) in After Effects includes fantastic features like Edge flare-ups, color linking, Z-depth intensity, and full 3D obscuration.
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Crowd Control Year End Sale!
3 commentsThe holidays are upon us, and we wanted to offer you a special holiday treat: 40% off Crowd Control, our library of pre-keyed alpha stock footage. The sale ends on Thursday December 17, 2009 @ 12:00AM EST. Use the code CCYE40 when purchasing, and you’ll be given 40% off the price of download credits. You [...]
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My First Industry Experience
26 commentsIn this video, I’ll tell you about my first experience with the broadcast industry. Maybe it will inspire you to share yours. Feel free to post your story in the comments below, or to make a Vimeo video and paste the link in the comments. Looking for other advice or inspiration? Don’t forget to read [...]
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Red Giant’s Secret Sale is On, Baby!!!
2 commentsThis was just posted on the Red Giant Software site – get 40% off EVERYTHING from Red Giant for the next 24 hours! That means 40% off Trapcode, Magiuc Bullet, Knoll, Warp… and everything else! From Red Giant: ———- We want to show our appreciation to all our dedicated fans with a Secret Sale. We [...]
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You’re Not That Talented, and Other Advice
45 commentsLately, I’ve been asked to share a lot of career advice. I was interviewed at aetutsplus.com and on MotionWorks Unplugged, where I shared a few of my thoughts on getting work and being successful. But a few nights ago I was asked by my friend Jay Ignaszewski to sit down with a group of students [...]
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“Ink” The Movie
7 commentsTwo nights ago, while browsing our Netflix “Watch Instantly” options, we found a new sci-fi/fantasy movie called “Ink.” I’d never heard of it, but it had really good ratings, so we added it to our Instant Queue. It was, of course an independent film, and while it didn’t have a big budget feel, it didn’t [...]
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Looking for work? Check out the Motion Exchange.
No commentsMy good friend Harry Frank just started The Motion Exchange, a new social networking group for people in the motion graphics industry. If you’re looking for work, register there, and start connecting with other people who might just hire you. You can watch a video where Harry explains the Motion Exchange, by clicking on the [...]
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Ask Aharon Rabinowitz – Episode 1
6 commentsA few months ago, I asked people to send in their questions about me, and that I would answer anything they asked (with the exception of a few things). Here the first video where I’ll do that (See description below): Ask Aharon Rabinowitz is a low-budget show where people email Aharon with their questions and [...]
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Holomatrix and the B-FLoT Factor
1 commentI love plug-ins. They do cool stuff. Trapcode Particular – Boo yah! Knoll Light Factory Pro – Awesome. But some of my favorite plug-ins are of the B-FLoT variety – as in the Big Fricken Lot of Time you Save by using them. For example, Red Giant Planespace is probably my favorite plug-in. There’s no [...]
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Keep Your Wiggle Under Control
- By Aharon Rabinowitz Nov 19, 2009
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Views: 5118
7 commentsHave you ever set up a wiggle expression, gotten a result you liked, and then added another layer into your comp – only to find it changed the wiggle animation? Or maybe you changed the layer order and your wiggle animation changed? In this tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz, tells you why it happens and how to [...]
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Intro to Holomatrix, Pt. 3: Transform Properties
- By Aharon Rabinowitz Nov 16, 2009
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Views: 4363
2 commentsIn this tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz walks you through the Transform properties found in Red Giant Software’s Holomatrix – A set of tools he and Dan Ebberts created together, for Adobe After Effects. The software creates the look of Holographic Imagery, Digital Signage, Bad TV and Ghostly Apparitions.
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Intro to Holomatrix, Pt. 2: Corner Pinning and 3D
- By Aharon Rabinowitz Nov 16, 2009
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Views: 3452
3 commentsIn this tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz talks about perspective corner pinning and 3D with Red Giant Software’s Holomatrix – A set of tools he and Dan Ebberts created together, for Adobe After Effects. The software creates the look of Holographic Imagery, Digital Signage, Bad TV and Ghostly Apparitions.
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Intro to Holomatrix, Pt. 1: Getting Started
- By Aharon Rabinowitz Nov 16, 2009
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Views: 6408
12 commentsIn this tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz gives you a basic introduction to Red Giant Software’s Holomatrix – A set of tools he and Dan Ebberts created together, for Adobe After Effects. The software creates the look of Holographic Imagery, Digital Signage, Bad TV and Ghostly Apparitions.
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Holomatrix is Here!
9 commentsHolomatrix is here… but, alas, I’m not. I’m on my last day of vacation enjoying the beach. I’ll be telling you more about Holomatrix in the next few days, but in the mean time, check it out here, ad Red Giant Software.
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Death Eater Apparition Effect
2 commentsThere’s a new tutorial at Red Giant TV that shows you how to create the Death Eater Apparition Effect seen in the Harry Potter films. It may not look exactly like it, but it’s a really cool result, none the less. Very interesting manipulation of Trapcode Particular 2. Michael also covers some color correction techniques, [...]
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I love the 80′s
6 commentsUPDATE: Video Rock is now available – get it here. OK – that’s a terrible lie. When I was in the 80′s it was an awkward time. The chicks didn’t dig me. I wasn’t on the football team. I watched Dr. Who and Star Trek, and did lots of other geeky stuff. I was more [...]
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Working a Film Shoot from 10,355 Miles Away
12 commentsLast Sunday night, this was my schedule: 7:00 PM – Dinner with wife and daughter at home, in NYC 8:00 PM – Film Shoot in Melbourne, Australia 12:00 AM – Back home and brushing my teeth before bed I know what you’re thinking: I probably should have brushed and flossed right after I ate. I [...]
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My Interview on Motionworks Unplugged
6 commentsHey folks – I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my good friend John Dickinson, of Motionworks, last week. In this up-close and funny chat, we discuss how I started in the industry and my years working with Creative Cow and now Red Giant Software. I also talk about the online tutorial phenomenon, plus [...]
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Holomatrix is Coming…
11 commentsA new set of tools designed by Dan Ebberts and myself, and which will be published by Red Giant Software. More info coming soon…
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WIP: Fly Into a Picture
12 commentsOne of the effects I’ve always wanted to pull off was flying into picture – similar to what was done in the opening credits of HBO’s Carnivale: Some tarot cards are dropped on a table and then the camera flies into them revealing a full 3D (Well, 2.5D actually) environment. I’ve always admired it because [...]
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The People I Work With (and Who You Should Work With Too)
3 commentsOver the years I’ve worked with a lot of people, and I’m at the point in my career where I can be a little picky about it. Aside from the team at Red Giant Software (which I am honored to be a part of) there are a few people and companies that I have really [...]
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Free After Effects Project File: Microscope
7 commentsYears ago (2006), I had planned to do a tutorial on creating a microscope look with After Effect. I put together a project file, but then got pretty busy with work. When I was finally ready to do it, Andrew Kramer had already done a fantastic tutorial on the subject, so I moved on to [...]