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Color keying and basic color correction

The is a quick introduction to “Compositing”  –  creating a shot out of different elements (green screen footage/ videos or images) and blending them (realistically/ graphic style) together.

 

Green Screen

Green Screen Vs. Blue Screen:

When shooting people green screen usually works better. However, if your subject wears something green ( or when shooting a tree for example) you can always use a blue background.

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Green screen tutorials using “Keylight”:

Best basic tutorial for this subject ( ignore all  the DV footage comments)

http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorial/basic_color_keying/

More detailed tutorial:

After effects CC 2014:

 

Advanced:

http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorial/advanced_soft_keying/

Advanced excellent tutorial about “Light Wrap”

Advanced “Junk Matt” techniques:

 

 

Extra – specific compositing tutorials:

Green Screen from  downloaded stock footage:

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How to make a great Showreel

**ComD’s Motion Reel 2015 – Submit by Monday, 11/23/15

 

Reel Examples:

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/inspiration-10-must-see-demo-reels/

Tips for Creating A Successful Demo Reel
1.  KEEP IT SHORT

My personal opinion is 60 to 90 seconds for most cases

 

2.  PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

Make sure you lead with your strongest work

3.  SLATE IT

include your name and contact information on a quick slate at the start and end of your reel.

4.  CUT TO THE BEAT

Present yourself as a professional by cutting to the music

5.  SHOW YOUR PERSONALITY

Use your reel to showcase you

 

 

 

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/top-20-tips-for-creating-a-successful-demo-reel/

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/masterclass-building-motion-graphics-reel/

 

Royalty Free Music:

http://www.premiumbeat.com/

http://freemusicarchive.org/

 

 

Tutorials:

 

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Lesson 3 – Keyframe Types

Precomping in After effects:

 

EASE IN /EASE OUT / EASE-EASE

Temporal keyframes & Spacial keyframes

Roving Keyframes:

http://greyscalegorilla.com/blog/tutorials/guide-to-keyframes-in-after-effects/

Copy – Paste Keyframes:

 

Orient to Path ( ’11:20 ):

Roller coaster animation:

Keyframing tutorials:

http://cgi.tutsplus.com/tutorials/keyframing-tips-for-adding-weight-to-basic-shapes–ae-23969

Basic training:

http://cgi.tutsplus.com/tutorials/after-effects-for-beginners-effects-animation–ae-206