Tutorials

Tutorials a great way to learn something in your spare time. Below you can find a selection of tutorials on a variety of topics. Something you wish to see a tutorial about? Send me a message and it might just pop up here.

Using the Adobe Media Encoder

In this tutorial we look at all the features and benefits of using the Adobe Media Encoder.

Using Mocha to replace signs

In this tutorial we will use Mocha to replace a sign from our footage.

Introduction to Element3D

In this tutorial we look at getting started with Element3D. We take a look at the interface as well as how to create objects, apply materials, and assign groups.

Lower thirds in After Effects. 1 of 3: Basic static lower thirds

This is part 1 in a 3 part series of creating lower thirds in Adobe After Effects. If you are new to creating titles and lower thirds I would start here.

Lower thirds in After Effects: 2 of 3: Styled lower thirds

this is part 2 in our 3 part series of creating lower thirds in Adobe After Effects. In this lesson we will be incorporating design elements and photos to give our Lower thirds some more excitement.

Lower thirds in After Effects: 3 of 3: Fully animated Lower thirds

This is part 3 of 3 lessons talking about simple lower thirds, building fully animated build in build out lower thirds

Element 3D Point replicator tutorial

In this tutorial- learn about the Point Replicator in Element 3D

Element 3D Grid replicator tutorial

In this free tutorial, learn all about the 3D Grid Replicator from Element 3D

Element 3D Sphere replicator tutorial

Learn about how to use the Sphere Replicator in Element 3D V2

Using the Rigid Mask Tracker in Premiere Pro

Have some footage to correct but dont know after effects? Learn all about the rigid mask tracker in Premiere Pro.

Getting Started with FCPX

Getting Started with FCPX for beginners

Basics of editing in Final Cut Pro X

Learn the basics of editing in Final Cut Pro X.

Create a Ken Burns Effect in FCPX

Learn how to create a Ken Burns Effect in FCPX

Censor/Blur object/People in FCPX with built in tools

Learn to use the censor effect in FCPX

Keyword & Smart Collections in Final Cut Pro X

Dont struggle with finding the exact clip or take from a shoot, quickly and easily find any media efficiently in FCPX using Keywords and Smart Collections.

Understanding Proxy & Optimized Media in FCPX

By using proxy media in FCPX you can edit hi res (4k 6k 8k) video on older machines or on the go- without compromising your efficiency.

Rate and sort media in FCPX

Theres times you need to review your best clips or clips that you may not have used yet- in this lesson you will learn how to give your media ratings, and why you would want to.

Using Markers and To Do items in FCPX

Using markers in your storyline can be essential for leaving notes or tasks within your projects

Color Correcting in FCPX

Its often necessary to adjust color, either for artistic purposes or for correcting errors when recording. In this lesson learn how to use color correction activate color scopes

General overview / Getting Started with Motion

In this free tutorial- you will learn a general overview on how Apple Motion works to create a quick animated title.

Element 3D Text and backgrounds

In this free tutorial Learn how to make 3D text with Element 3D and After Effects

3D logos from 2D images with Element 3D

Create 3D logos from 2D images using Element 3D

Understanding text behaviors in Apple Motion

Behaviors are one of the great features in Apple Motion. It allows me to create complex animations that can be applied to several properties and formats of text layers.

Editing on the iPhone tutorial

Editing on the iPhone tutorial- More capable than you might think.

Introduction to keyframes in Apple Motion tutorial

Keyframes are an animation fundamental. If you are new to animating. or to keyframes this lesson is for you.

Introduction to Dropzones

Drop zones are a great feature of Apple motion that lets you use special placeholder your compositions to easily place or replace graphics and video.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 1

Getting to know the workspace In this lesson we take a look at the general workflow of Adobe Premiere Pro, basic functions and a tour of the workspace and panels.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 2

Setting up Projects Learn how to set up projects Learn about scratch disks Understand project Settings

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 3

In this lesson we look at sequence presets, and look at spatial and temporal resolution of timelines in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 4

Lesson 4 is all about importing different types of media in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 5

Basics of editing in Premiere Pro I’ve included sample media to practice with at the bottom of this description. We we be using this media for the remainder of the classes.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 6

This lesson is 6 of 10 in my free Adobe Premiere Pro introduction training class. In this lesson we talk about transitions, ripple edits, Slip edits, and a few other details.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 7

Lesson 7 of 10 in my free Adobe Premiere Pro Training Effects, Adjustment layers, keyframes

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 8

This is Lesson 8 of 10 in my free Adobe Premiere Introductory course, all about audio in Premiere Pro.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 9

In Lesson 9 of our 10 free lessons in Premiere Pro we learn about title layers. Before we dig into to titles I explain some of the Limitations of the titles in Premiere Pro and what you can expect to create.

Adobe Premiere Pro Training Lesson 10

In our 10th and final class in my free Premiere Pro Introduction class, we talk about exporting our projects.

Clone Stamp in After Effects tutorial

In this lesson learn how to use the Clone stamp tool in After Effects.

Apple Motion Professional Training Lesson 5 part 1

Making lower third graphics in Apple Motion. This is a 2 part lesson. In Part 1 we deconstruct the design of one I recently created for a show on broadcast, and design it from the ground up. Learn the basics of lower third design that can be used for titles or Q+A type graphics on … Continue reading Apple Motion Professional Training Lesson 5 part 1

Apple Motion Lesson 5 part 2: Animating Lower thirds

Apple Motion Professional Training Lesson 5 part 2 Animating titles in Apple Motion. This is a 2 part lesson. In Part 1 we deconstruct the design of one I recently created for a show on broadcast, and design it from the ground up. Learn the basics of lower third design that can be used … Continue reading Apple Motion Lesson 5 part 2: Animating Lower thirds

Apple Motion Professional Training 6 – Behaviors

Apple Motion Professional Training series 06- Behaviors

Apple Compressor Professional training

In this Lesson- Learnt he basics of Apple Compressor

Apple Motion Professional Training 07 – Emitters

Learn the basics of building emitter systems in Apple Motion.

AFTER EFFECTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING lesson 11 -Screen Replacements with Mocha AE

Learn the Screen replacements I use for tv commercials

Motion Lesson 11-Lights

In this lesson learn all about Lights in Apple Motion-

Apple Motion Professional Training series 08- Replicators

Learn all about the power of replicators in Apple Motion!

Apple Motion Professional Training series 09- 3D Layers

Motion training lesson 9- 3D layers

Apple Motion Professional Training series 10- Render settings and Exports

Learn about Export option in Apple Motion

FCPX Lesson 10 – Compound Clips

Final Cut Pro X Training lesson 10- Compound Clips Compound Clips are a useful tool for a variety of workflows in Final Cut Pro X. Whether you are iterating new titles over and over, or need to quickly change the layout of a clip, it offers versatility in your timeline without taking up a lot … Continue reading FCPX Lesson 10 – Compound Clips