tutorials
LW: luxigons

lw_luxigonsLightwave has a feature called 'luxigons' that makes setting up lots of lights really easy. It's not a new feature but it's an easy one to miss and it can save you a lot of time.

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LW: image sequence to movie files

lw_frameseq_to_movIn this tutorial I show you how to render an image sequence in Lightwave and then use Lightwave itself to assemble the image sequence into a movie file.

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compressor: 720p60 to 480i

comp_720pTo480iA quick tutorial showing how to set up Apple's Compressor to downconvert from 720p60 (HD) to 480i60 (SD).

If you simply use the DVCPro50 preset that comes with Compressor, your video won't be interlaced (half of the frames are thrown out).  This video tutorial shows how to enable interlacing so you can take full advantage of having 60 frames per second.

 

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PS: layer transparecy to alpha channel

ps_layer_trans_to_alphaThis Photoshop tutorial shows you a simple way to make an alpha channel from a layer with transparency and save a .tga file.

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AE: output module and filename templates

ae output templates thumbnailHow to use Output Module Templates and Filename Presets to make quick work of saving multiple versions of the same render.

In this case it's a render with three movies being output:

1. A green screen version for chroma keying
2. A Straight RGB version
3. A traveling matte (ALPHA) for use with the Straight RGB version

Making a Render Settings template is very similar to making an Output Module template.

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