Compositing & Effects Articles

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• GenArts Sapphire Edge Visual Effects Software Review
  April, 2012
  by Ben Balser
  The sheer number of presets for extreme film projection, TV screen and lens flare effects, image quality and preview engine are impressive.
• Corel MotionStudio 3D Editing Software Review
  January, 2012
  by Douglas Dixon
  Corel MotionStudio 3D brings 3D modeling to video editing to customize objects, attributes, motions, and entire 3D scenes.
• Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 Editing Software Review
  January, 2012
  by Douglas Dixon
  This is a tool for people who just want to get down to editing, with the kind of precise control needed to create productions you envision.
• Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium Advanced Editing Software Overview
  September, 2011
  by Douglas Dixon
  CS5.5 expands options for independents, with fully-accelerated editing on laptops, native support for DSLR video cameras, and Audition now on the Mac with deep…
• Grass Valley EDIUS 6 Advanced Editing Software Reviewed
  July, 2011
  by Mike Houghton
  EDIUS 6 is an extremely competitive non-linear editor for intermediate and professional users.
• MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus Introductory Editing Software Reviewed
  April, 2011
  by Doug Dixon
  MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17 is an impressively powerful video editing tool that's stuffed with technology at consumer pricing.
• Roxio Creator 2011 Introductory Editing Software Review
  January, 2011
  by Douglas Dixon
  The venerable Roxio Creator digital media suite provides extensive support for working with video, photos, music and audio, and disc backup and burning.
• An Animation and Motion Graphics Buyer's Guide
  October, 2010
  by J. Michael Long
  Video production is mostly dealing with concepts. As a storyteller your job is to convey the concept in such a way that the viewer understands the topic. If…
• Plug Ins: Imagineer Systems Mocha for AE Version 2, Digital Anarchy's Beauty Box and Singular Software PluralEyes Review
  September, 2010
  by Daniel Bruns
  These plug-ins will give video editors even more tools to make compelling videos that make people say, "How did they do that?"
• Adobe CS5 Premiere Pro and After Effects Review
  August, 2010
  by Brian Peterson
  Significant improvements to key performance areas make CS5 a must-have upgrade for serious video producers.
• Adobe CS5 Production Premium Overview Review
  July, 2010
  by Brian Peterson
  CS5 is among Adobe's most significant upgrades to the Production Premium bundle ever.
• Adobe Visual Communicator 3 Visual Presentation Software Review
  October, 2008
  by Mark Montgomery
  Streaming Video Made Simple... Adobe Visual Communicator 3 turns your computer into a production studio with streaming video capabilities.
• proDAD Adorage Vol. 7: CGM Power Transition Software Review
  October, 2008
  by Charles Fulton
  A powerful, fun-to-explore video transition program... Implementing transitions is not the easiest part of video work. Working with a lot of effects can get&hel…
• FxFactory Pro 2.0 Visual Effects Software Review
  April, 2008
  by Mike VanHelder
  Visually Effective
• Systemax' Endeavor Tower Workstations
  February, 2008
  by Charles Fulton
  hot off the presses
• Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks Video Filter Software Review
  February, 2008
  by Mark Montgomery
  Cook Your Looks
• Tutorial: 2.5d Animation
  February, 2008
  by Mark Wickham
  Producing The Polar Classic Animated Music Video
• Tiffen Dfx Digital Video Filter Software Review
  December, 2007
  by Mike VanHelder
  Colorful Options
• New full-screen animated wipes | Mercury SATA to FireWire | Blackmagic HDMI capture card
  November, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  New Gear: Swipes are full-screen animated wipes bundled with matching custom sound effects. OWC's Oxford SATA-to-FireWire. Blackmagic Intensity Pro HDMI…
• Apple Final Cut Studio 2 Video Editing Software Review
  September, 2007
  by Mark Montgomery
  A Cut Above
• Muvee Auto Producer 6 Editing Software Review
  August, 2007
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
  Extra Texture
• Animation Software Buyer's Guide
  March, 2007
  by Tony Bruno
  Animation is everywhere. From the flying logos that accompany the opening of a football game to the "did-they-just-say-that?" cartoons on late night…
• Visual Effects Software Review: Boris FX 9
  March, 2007
  by Andrew Burke
• Titlers Buyer’s Guide
  December, 1999
  by Wendy Nichols
  Whether you’re looking for a stand-alone character generator or a computer-based titling software, you’ll find it here in our extensive buyer’s guide.
• Benchmark: Adobe Systems After Effects 4.1 Production Bundle
  March, 2000
  by Joe McCleskey
  Adobe Systems After Effects 4.1 Production Bundle
• Benchmark: Ulead Systems Cool 3D 2.5 Titling Software
  September, 1999
  by Larry Lemm
  Ulead Systems Cool 3D 2.5 Titling Software
• Special Effects Generators: Buyer's Guide
  October, 2000
  by Mark Bosko
  Step into the world of special effects. Tools to make your multi-camera shoots or linear edits magical.
• Test Bench: Boris FX Inc. Red 1.2 titling and 3D effects software
  December, 2000
  by Don Collins
  Boris FX Inc. Red 1.2 titling and 3D effects software
• Computer Editing: Film Effects
  June, 2002
  by Tom Patrick McAuliffe
  Post-production tips and tricks to make your video look like film.
• Test Bench: Adobe After Effects 5.0
  October, 2001
  by Bruce Coykendall
  Adobe After Effects 5.0