02Sep2010
Red Giant Plastic Bullet Photo Contest – Win an iPad!
My friends over at Red Giant Software have a photo contest going on where you can win a freakin iPad! Check out all the rules and stuff after the jump!
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Inspiration VS Plain Old Rip-Off…
There is a lot of stuff on the internet that is derived from tutorials, or from another concept that a company has come up with and then rehashed. A lot of is pretty close to the original idea, if not a complete duplicate. This might be a bit of a rant, but it raises a question. Where is the line between a complete rip-off and taking an inspirational idea and running with it?
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New GURU Preset Packs From Red Giant Software!
Two new huge packs got released over at red giant today, one of which is from our good friend, the Greyscale Gorilla, Nick Campbell! Make sure you go and check out all the packs, and watch the previews after the jump... they are only like, $99 bucks each!
Continue Reading...Leave a Comment31Jul2010
Rampant Media Design Tools! Massive Packs of Animated Elements!
We got a spotlight on a company developing some really sick packages lately, for use in your motion graphics and visual effects productions... check out the details on these guys after the jump!
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Red Giant Releases Magic Bullet Colorista II
Such a huge release on Thursday morning, sadly I wasn't around to break the news to you since it was my birthday... but I am here now... and this is EPIC! You already know that Magic Bullet Colorista is one of the best, if not THE BEST color correction tool for inside After Effects. Well, now Colorista II is out and the features are FREAKING ABUNDANT.
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Advanced Mesh Painting With UDK from 3DMotive.com NOW AVAILABLE!
In this video we'll take an advanced look at UDK's mesh painting features (often called vertex painting). We'll go in depth with instructor, Ryan James Smith on how to create several advanced blending materials such as snow icing over stones, puddles that react to light...
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Thank You To Our Newest Sponsor! VIDEOSMASH!
VisualFXtuts.com really appreciates our sponsors... they really are one of the main reasons I am able to actually bring you content week in and week out. Our newest sponsor, VideoSmash.com offers up some awesome AEP project file packs, and rendered stock element videos! Please check them out by clickin in the sidebar, and check out their video after the jump!
Continue Reading...Leave a Comment01Jun2010
FREE Stock “Real People” Footage DVDs Courtesy of Footage Firm!
YET ANOTHER new collection of sick DVDs from the dudes at Footage Firm! This time it is dealing with people in all kinds of situations... and the best part of it, is all of the talent on the DVDs all have Talent Releases signed, so no worries! (more info after the jump)
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Red Giant’s Plastic Bullet iPhone App is Released!
Yeah, I know I am a little late to the party with this one, but I really wanted to play around with the app before I gave it a review. In short: BUY THIS APP. It is amazing. So many different looks for pictures, so many different possiblities... (full review after the jump)
Continue Reading...Leave a Comment12May2010
Topher Welsh to be Interviewed on CGSwot.com!
So, a pretty sweet deal came about, I got asked by Dave Scotland of CGSwot.com if I would be interested in being interviewed for his Live Webinar Series. Joining me in the Series are people like DJ Nicke and Allan McKay... So I feel kind of like the noob in the group of masters... (more after the jump)
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