Archive for October, 2009

Gangster ProAnimator Tutorial

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Get ready for the gangster ProAnimator tutorial. John Dickinson takes you behind the scenes as he creates a look that is inspired by the Sopranos, from HBO. John takes you step by step as he creates all the little details that makes the scene look great.

Learn the following:

• Setting up the 3D Text in ProAnimator with the right bevel, depth, and position.

• Creating a floor surface for the text to cast shadows on.

• Setting up pre-compositions that can be used as textures on the text and the floor.

• Setting up camera and lighting controllers to easily set up a camera that interacts with the 3D text.

• Animate the lights to set up a dark mood, and cast long shadows.

• A great technique to use masks to create a great blood flow effect.


Click on the image above, or the link below to learn how to set up the gangster look!

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New 3D Reflector Video Tutorial – Fancy Reflective Floors

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Following the Multiple Reflective Surfaces tutorial, we now have a video tutorial that covers how use switch multiple floor surfaces with 3D Reflector!

Learn the following:

• Using the “Reflections Only” feature.

• The setup that allows you to quickly switch from one floor surface to the next.

• Adjusting the Reflectivity for different types of floor surfaces such as wood, marble, or metal.

• Applying Blur filters to the reflections.

• Working with the Luma Matte feature to make a realistic mask for the reflection.

• Setting up the Mask layer.


Click on the image above, or the link below to learn more about 3D Reflector!

3D Reflector Fancy Reflective Floors Tutorial