http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: Special Effects - Recent Posts en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:03:12 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/effecttechniqu-to-make-yarn-move-behind-band-in-music-video-without-layers#post-72337 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:22:45 +0000 onehorn 72337@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This could also be done with some lighting, by using varying color gels, or a gel-changer. Many intelligent lighting fixtures have this feature. On a budget, you can use some par cans or better still &lt;span style="font-family: Arial,Arial,Helvetica;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"&gt;Ellipsoidals&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (often called lekos) and have a couple P.A.'s swap out the color gels between shots, or with a bit of practice even while you are shooting. </p> <p>I would expect barn doors to be a help in controlling where the light goes.</p> <p>I suspect you'd have to experiment with a few different colors of yarn in order to achieve the maximum effect from the lighting.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/effecttechniqu-to-make-yarn-move-behind-band-in-music-video-without-layers#post-72334 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:36:30 +0000 Don 72334@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>look to the theatre and magic industry for answers.. I've seen it done with silk scarves where long streamers of silk were hand dyed multiple colors, and rolled off spools to have the scarves change color during a live play... hope that helps....</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/effecttechniqu-to-make-yarn-move-behind-band-in-music-video-without-layers#post-72330 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:33:19 +0000 Kenkyusha 72330@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;Is it possible for you to shoot the tree in timelapse to get the effect that you want, then greenscreen the band under similar lighting conditions?&nbsp; You did say that you were looking for a non-post solution, but that will provide you some&nbsp;latitude for finishing (e.g. shooting pick-ups).</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/effecttechniqu-to-make-yarn-move-behind-band-in-music-video-without-layers#post-72302 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:36:15 +0000 James 72302@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am directing a music video that involves a band playing underneath a<br /> large oak tree that's wrapped very sporadically and randomly/hectically with multi-colored yarn. Is there a way to make the colors of the yarn<br /> surrounding the band to change like a visualized without having to stop<br /> the band and move the yarn constantly? </p> <p>I'd like to stay away from post<br /> procedures and come up with a way to "fool the camera" so that the yarn<br /> is "alive" and moving around them? The effect would be almost a time lapse effect behind them of changing yarn colors and patterns... </p> <p>Anything helps! We'll be shooting with 7D's due to budget limitations.<br /> Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sign-up-for-tomorrows-green-screen-and-sfx-webinar-1#post-71022 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:38:09 +0000 Julie Babcock 71022@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>With the aid of green screens and special effects, even the most<br /> impossible scenarios can be a believable part of your video.<br /> Videomaker’s <a href="../../../events/webinar/green-screen-and-special-effects/?utm_source=videomaker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=blogpost_webinars&amp;utm_campaign=webinars">Green Screen and Special Effects Webinar</a> will teach you how to make the most of green screen and special effects illusion techniques – even with a limited budget. </p> <p>In addition to valuable information and a free special report, this<br /> event will also include live Q&A; our team answering questions.<br /> Videomaker’s Green Screen and Special Effects Webinar starts at 11:00 AM<br /> (PST) on Wednesday, Sepetember 21st, so be sure to <a href="../../../events/webinar/green-screen-and-special-effects/?utm_source=videomaker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=blogpost_webinars&amp;utm_campaign=webinars">sign up soon</a>!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sign-up-for-tomorrows-green-screen-and-sfx-webinar#post-69558 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:14:35 +0000 Julie Babcock 69558@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Videomaker’s <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/events/webinar/green-screen-and-special-effects/?utm_source=videomaker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=blogpost_webinars&amp;utm_campaign=webinars">Green Screen and Special Effects Webinar</a><br /> will teach you how to make the most of green screen and special<br /> effects illusion techniques – even with a limited budget.  One of the<br /> greatest things about making movies is being able to create any reality<br /> you choose. With the aid of green screens and special effects, even the<br /> most impossible scenarios can be a believable part of your video. </p> <p>Following the presentation, all registrants will receive a copy of our special report <em>The Keys to Chromakey</em>. <br /> In addition to valuable information and a free special report, there<br /> will be a live Q&amp;A segment; our team answering your questions. This<br /> webinar is tomorrow — Wednesday, July 20th at 11:00 AM (PST) — so be<br /> sure to <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/events/webinar/green-screen-and-special-effects/?utm_source=videomaker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=blogpost_webinars&amp;utm_campaign=webinars">sign up soon</a>!</p> <p>Not interested in this topic? <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/events/webinar/?utm_source=videomaker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=blogpost_webinars&amp;utm_campaign=webinars">Videomaker’s Webinar Training series</a><br /> provides a wide variety of webinars that cover topics including<br /> Advanced Editing, Documentary Production, Lighting for Video, Advanced<br /> Shooting, Audio for Video, and much more.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-fx#post-68656 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:50:03 +0000 John 68656@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, i am a kid making some SFX and i really ant to ge better, i will post some video links in here and if you have the time then watch them.  Thanks and leave your HONEST critique.</p> <p>&lt;span style="white-space: pre;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;-John</p> <p> </p> <p>Montauk Shootout:</p> <p><a title="Montauk Shootout" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4brRGgjPhU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4brRGgjPhU</a></p> <p>Lightsaber Battle:</p> <p><a title="Lightsaber Battle" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgHpBG59Xts&amp;feature=channel_video_title">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgHpBG59Xts&amp;feature=channel_video_title</a></p> <p>Youtube Channel:</p> <p><a title="Youtube" href="http://www.youtube.com/jgproductions96">http://www.youtube.com/jgproductions96</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/seeking-critique-1#post-63466 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:02:04 +0000 WSanford 63466@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> While I loved that and it was dang funny/great, I don't think its an audience winner. Maybe if it was like a couple buddies watching a game and got to the bottom of a bag. Then shook the Doritos fairy out of the bag with crumbs. First having the look of dispair from no more chips, then suprise of getting the "Power" and zap the family cat on the back of the couch. Then a vioce from the kitchen of the wife "you guys need anything" and a response "nope we're good" guys eating chips and when you close with the logo, a crunch and a meow. </p> <p>Loved it but just think a different storyline would be better than zapping Mr. Winky and eating chips at the kamode. Great work though, well done.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/seeking-critique-1#post-63462 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:36:12 +0000 EmogenMktg 63462@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Would love to get your input on our entry for the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest. You can see it at <a href="http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery?video=2323" rel="nofollow">http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery?video=2323</a>. Feel free to post comments there! Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/adobe-premiere-pro-encore-cs3-for-sale-350#post-62569 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:45:22 +0000 saabturbos 62569@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>bumppppp</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/adobe-premiere-pro-encore-cs3-for-sale-350#post-62389 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:26:04 +0000 saabturbos 62389@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>hi, </p> <p>im selling my copy of adobe premiere pro cs3, encore, and onlocation for $350. Im assuming you guys know what these programs are for and how much its worth brand new. still like $500 i believe for cs3. man, remember when i bought this brand new. anyway, ive fallen out of the whole video editing(moved to cars. lol) and well i have no need for these programs so im just trying to make some extra cash. cds work perfectly and come with the product key you need to use the programs.</p> <p>for windows. not mac sorry. any questions feel free to email me at <a href="mailto:outrunthegun@live.com">outrunthegun@live.com</a> </p> <p>shipping or local pick up/delievery available.</p> <p>im located in bel air maryland. thanks!</p> <p> </p> <p>-zach</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/compositing-software-for-pc-on-a-budget#post-60929 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:38:56 +0000 hmueller 60929@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I often use Premiere Elements (I use for teaching). It has so many easy to access effects and it costs just over $100! For more information see the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Hollywood-Style-Movies-Premiere-Elements/dp/0321606213/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1279657901&amp;sr=1-1">http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Hollywood-Style-Movies-Premiere-Elements/dp/0321606213/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1279657901&amp;sr=1-1</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/compositing-software-for-pc-on-a-budget#post-60913 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:23:27 +0000 SteveMann 60913@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have only played with their demo, but FXHome Composite Lab Pro looks like a less-expensive alternative to AE.  But, like AE, there seems to be a pretty steep learning curve - without the high price tag.</p> <p> </p> <p>Anyone else here try FXHome?</p> <p> </p> <p>Steve</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/compositing-software-for-pc-on-a-budget#post-60906 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:17:41 +0000 birdcat 60906@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have done some very good (and relatively easy) compositing work (chromakey, luminance key, mattes, etc...) with Vegas Pro alone and most (if not all) of these features are available on their sub $100 Movie Studio Platinum Edition which will do this in HD (up to 1080p) or SD (NTSC or PAL).</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/compositing-software-for-pc-on-a-budget#post-60905 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:27:28 +0000 batterycharger 60905@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.buy-battery-charger.co.uk/"> battery charger</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/compositing-software-for-pc-on-a-budget#post-60900 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:14:17 +0000 hmueller 60900@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>AE is excellent as a "composting" tool for creating special effects, it is justifiably expensive, For that kind of power, you must expect to lay down the money!</p> <p>You do not mention what editing software you currently have or how thin your wallet actually is which makes it difficult to give appropriate advice. You can do a great deal of "compositing" with Premiere Pro and FCP, even with Premiere Elements and FCE! The all can edit 16x9 and do keyframing and chroma keying. By adding stock footage, you certainly will be able to "burn down your neighbour's house"!</p> <p>If you gave us a better sense of what you currently have for software, and exactly what you would like to achieve....</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/compositing-software-for-pc-on-a-budget#post-60895 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:02:58 +0000 VideoProV 60895@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>So far Adobe After Effect is the best PC video editing software I found to work with the PCs. I work a lot with <a href="http://www.cg4tv.com/greenscreen/">green screen</a>, the result comes out really realistic. And it is really easy. I had to purchase the license, but it already paid off multiple times, so I don't regret. There are many step by step tutorials available on youtube and other video related web sites. You cam learn really fast. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/human-torch#post-45362 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:02:53 +0000 JohnnyGasket 45362@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I don't know if anyone has seen this or done this but I'm wondering if its possible to do with my editing software (pinnacle studio 10). Any suggestions, tips and advise is welcomed. It looks like this can be achieved with simple chroma/luna key. Am I correct? I can see how the hand ignition is done that way but I'm wondering about the full body. I thought that I saw someone post something about skins but I have no clue about using skins.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf4gBaQU3cg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf4gBaQU3cg</a></p> <p>JG</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/compositing-software-for-pc-on-a-budget#post-45287 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:06:27 +0000 CraftersOfLight 45287@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Most prior topics on this are 8 months or older and was wondering if anyone has come across anything recent.</p> <p>After Effects runs $900+. WAX needs video in AVI format to work and it looks to be in 4:3. </p> <p>If you are working in 16:9 and want to exlpore the art of keyframing, burning down your neighbors house, meteor shower in your city park, muzzle flash from your car's headlights, and other effects, do you know if there are any packages out there for the buget minded (and thin walleted) that might work? I am looking for something beyond those 30 day free trials that I can actually take my time learning.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-feature-horror-movie#post-40231 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:10:23 +0000 BarefootMedia 40231@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The best on the cheap fire I've seen should work for your needs.  They use a strong fan to blow red/orange cloth flames straight up with a light beneath.  The best of these have a rotating filter above the light to provide a more realistic flicker to the "flames."  And they also come in a variety of sizes.</p> <p>In terms of make-up &amp; special effects, I'd strongly recommend you use the tips &amp; tricks on a site dedicated to the small independent producer.  It is a free on-line magazine called "MicroFilmmaker Magazine" at <a href="http://www.MicroFilmmaker.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.MicroFilmmaker.com</a> and they are nothing but they kind of stuff micro-filmmakers need.  They have awesome DIY projects and techniques for production that give professional results at hobbiest prices.  And horror is a very popular micro-filmmaker subject, so they have lots of info on blood, gore &amp; violence.</p> <p>Good luck on your shoot.   And you may want to check out the article on creating campfires in post.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-feature-horror-movie#post-40226 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:05:06 +0000 Don 40226@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> fake fire...propane and ceramic logs (check out a heating/fireplace specialist) you may need a licenced fitter or pyrotecnition....</p> <p>check out places where your local theatres/ballet/tv news places get thiers. then there's costume rental/supply stores...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-feature-horror-movie#post-40221 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:47:06 +0000 Baf04d 40221@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am shooting a feature horror film with a Canon XH-A1 @  24fps (all manual setting obviously). I am concerned with giving my movie that film look, and to be certain <strong>I wanted to know everyone's opinion on all the details of the film.</strong> I will be using a 12ft kessler crane, 50ft. track run from kesslercranes.com, and a 20 ft. green screen.</p> <p>We start shooting on Tuesday, so I might just be getting the pre-shoot nerves, but if there are lighting suggestions that would help my film look more eery please let me know. One of my major concerns is our <em>Campfire scene, </em>real fire is almost impossible to control (especially with my budget). I am looking for consistant footcandle and f-stop readings, and at the same time I want the flickering light that fire gives off in real life.<em> </em><strong>How do I recreate that?</strong><em> </em>I plan on using tight shots on the actors around the fire intertweened with far shots off the flex track around the campfire scene (circular track run for this set-up, obviously). I already ordered a roll of CTB to give the key light a moon light look, and even highered a make-up artist. For right now we are using all MAC make-up, but are ordering the lacerations, wax, etc. soon. <strong>Additionally, anyone know where the best Hollywood special effects make-up is?</strong></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/3d-animationlive-action#post-34735 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:26:30 +0000 videolab 34735@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Making 3d look photo real is really something that is done during the modeling and rendering process. If you have the original 3d files then you could tweak the lighting and materials to make it look more realistic. Otherwise if you could post the video file so I could see what your dealing with then I could try and help you more. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/3d-animationlive-action#post-34731 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:52:25 +0000 TheLukaMan 34731@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am a Television and Video Production student in Milwaukee, and I am makeing a show that will air on PBS, but i need some help with the sepcial effects, I am trying to get some 3d animations look real in live action footage. I have tried color correction in Avid, Vegas, and Adobe, but have failed to capture the realism, I have also tried lighting effects on After Effects,  but nothing seems to work, These are only my test shots, I have not started to shoot the show yet, so I have some time, If anyone has any ideas please help me out</p>