UPDATE: THANKS EVERYONE! We found some people to help. If we need more people, I will repost. You guys are great!

Our tutorials are going to eventually include the ability to show and hide subtitles... Basically are going to transcribe all the tutorials from www.videocopilot.net

Here is a fun method for creating translucent glass frames in After Effects that I"m working on.

When I record this tutorial I'll probably add a little more detail to make it look even better. Although the simplicity makes it very interesting and who knows maybe for the tutorial I'll go out of my way to make it look worse just for fun. You never know : ) Enjoy.

Here is the CS3 project file

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As we approach the new Video Copilot website update, great new tutorials are still coming out; like this one. We will be using a very simple method to create nice looking 3D text we can focus more on a nice design that will likely impress your friends AND the people who don't really understand what it is, you say you do here.

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We also have a new blog schedule that we will launch with the new site that keep you motivated on those long days at the office (PG-13) and keep you up-to-date in the magical world of magic.

When I'm working on motion graphics for a commercial or a promo video for some cool products, I always make a storyboard. Let me see.. quick Google search here ya go.

Storyboards don't have to be extremely-detailed but when you are pitching an idea to a client, it helps. The most important thing is to understand where the animation is and to solve technical problems before you run into them. I like to draw arrows and show the movement of the camera and action which helps save time in After Effects because I know what I'm trying to do. Then I can focus on being creative. Also when working with others they know what to expect and it's easier to collaborate.

Storyboard Motives:

• Present your idea, high-quality stuff may get you THE job
• Plan your animation before starting to keep you on track
• Solve technical problems, rather than waiting til you hit one
• Save time if the concept is rejected...

I've been busy all week working on some projects, I can't really talk about it but... I'm almost done, and that's good news.

What is 3D tracking? Well, before I get into the subject of 3D tracking (or matchmoving), I thought I would share this link as a primer until I get to it. So many great things on the horizon... only so many hours in the day to play golf.

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