The Multimedia 101 Podcast is a video podcast hosted by Aharon Rabinowitz exploring many of the basic fundamentals and principles that make up this industry. The Multimedia 101 podcast is a “What Is…?” repository of multimedia information, tips and knowledge. If you are just getting started or want to learn more about multimedia, design and production, tune into the Creative Cow Multimedia 101 podcast.

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How Does Computer Animation Work? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(03:32) — 9/4/2006
In this Podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how computer animation works, and discusses the difference between traditional and computer animation.
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What is an Alpha Channel? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(03:14) — 9/18/2006
In this Podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about the alpha channel, a hidden part of video and images that tells your computer where the transparent areas are located.
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What are Raster and Vector Images? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(04:30) — 10/2/2006
In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about the differences between raster and vector images, and the benefits and drawbacks of each format.
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What is Interpolation? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(05:36) — 10/16/2006
In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz revisits the subject of Computer Animation to further discuss what goes on in between animation keyframes. Turns out – a whole lot.
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What are Safe Areas? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(03:37) — 9/25/2006
In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about broadcast design and working within the title safe and action safe areas.
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| What is Compositing? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(04:34) — 11/6/2006
In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz explains how images and video are combined to create complex visuals using programs like After Effects, Combustion and Motion.
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What is Rendering? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(04:51) — 10/9/2006
In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz explains Rendering, a crucial part of the video production process.
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What is a Straight Render? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(03:52) — 10/23/2006
In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about a Straight Render, a special method of video output used to ensure a good-quality composite, along with the pros and cons of using it.
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Basics of NURBS vs. Polygon Modeling by Aharon Rabinowitz
(03:46) — 7/28/2006
Basics of NURBS and Polygon modeling, with advice on when each is best used depending on the subject being animated. A sneak peek lesson from the series officially launching Sept. 1, 2006.
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What are Particle Effects? by Aharon Rabinowitz
(04:12) — 9/11/2006
In this Podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz discusses particle effects and shows you how they are used to create special effects in film and television.
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