http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Tag: Animation - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:12:47 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-3d-animated-real-world-terrain-flyovers#post-50162 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:06:19 +0000 NormanWillis 50162@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> don't know.  sorry.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-3d-animated-real-world-terrain-flyovers#post-50139 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:13:08 +0000 sockydr 50139@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thank you for the info, Norman.  For Blender and Lightwave, do you know if they can take .dem (Digital Elevation Model) files, and satelte overlay files as input to build 3D models?  I know if I can do that, then I should be able to do animated camera moves around the model.  If you don't know, I can ask around the communities for those programs.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-3d-animated-real-world-terrain-flyovers#post-50138 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:50:11 +0000 NormanWillis 50138@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> you can also ask about lightwave on Creative Cow</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-3d-animated-real-world-terrain-flyovers#post-50137 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:49:04 +0000 NormanWillis 50137@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> <a href="http://www.blender.org/">http://www.blender.org/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/">http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-3d-animated-real-world-terrain-flyovers#post-50136 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:40:53 +0000 NormanWillis 50136@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>have you looked at lightwave 3d?</p> <p>I think there are also some Open Source alternatives.  You might google "Open Source Lightwave 3d", and see what you come up with.</p> <p>I hope that helps.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-3d-animated-real-world-terrain-flyovers#post-50134 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:05:34 +0000 sockydr 50134@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I’m looking for help in finding software that I can use to produce 3D animation video flyovers of real world terrains. I would like to make professional looking 3D animated video of scenes such as flying up to and around Mt Rainier in Washington, or Mt Whitney in California. I know that Google Earth professional offers such a product, but the cost is at least $400.0 per year, which is prohibitive for my budget restricted hobby. I tried 3DEM from Visualization Software LLC, but was unable to seamlessly stitch together the .dem files for the terrain I needed. I also tried MicroDEM, but had the same problems as 3DEM – plus it was not easy to use. If anyone knows of such a product or can point me in the right direction to find such a product, I would really appreciate it. I’m willing to pay a reasonable one time purchase price – I just can’t afford a yearly subscription fee like Google Earth Professional. Thanks for any help.</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-49150 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:37:20 +0000 darkmilonguero 49150@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi.</p> <p>I find very interesting this post because I have a similar issue. I am bit confused whether I should shoot in 60i or 30p for web, DVD and eventually Blu-Ray. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-48803 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:56:08 +0000 rocrob 48803@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thank you.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-48789 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:08:34 +0000 birdcat 48789@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Good lighting is essential.  Look in a TV studio of any kind and the most prevalent equipment you will see is the multitude of lights.  </p> <p>Good audio (mic placement) is also very important - use decent mics on boom poles or wireless lav's if you can.</p> <p>A tripod is also important, as is a teleprompter and talent that knows how to both run it and read from it (both sides of the camera).</p> <p>I think the camera is the least important piece of the puzzle as even a good consumer model will yield decent results.</p> <p>Just MHO.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-48778 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:14:23 +0000 rocrob 48778@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I would like to add that the videos for will primarily for the web, but occassionally, I may want to create standard definition DVDs as well.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-48775 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:53:32 +0000 rocrob 48775@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Does anyone have any recommendations on the recording format (720p/60, 1080i, etc) needed to achieve the live TV look (such as the video type seen on the TV news, The  Daily Show) or if the Standard Definition camcorders like the DVX100B or XL2 are capable of recording and displaying that type of video?  Most of my videos would be shot indoors.  I would like to narrow down the camcorder I need to purchase based the recording formats.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/goofy-comedy-slapstick-collab#post-48765 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:32:14 +0000 starcityfame 48765@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi All,</p> <p>My friend Hans and I have started collaborating on a YouTube comedy series called "Cher on Crack, Sonny is Back." There was no other reason than to do something off-the-wall and be creative about it - not just stand in front of a camera and shout like so many others do (and get millions of hits for). Not knocking that, but everyone has different interests.</p> <p>Our interests are more about filming technique and post-production... a little bit of scripting and ad-libbing... and having fun with customes, props, green screen, animation, and plain silly entertainment in this angry and serious world.</p> <p>This video is our 3rd in a series which started out as a green screen test at first. This week, we will be shooting Part 4 with a more defined script. Please feel free to comment here or on YouTube... preferably YouTube. The cam is a Canon XHA1. Our lighting is not yet perfected. Hans Moore does some animation as a hobby. Both of us are recent filmmakers and will be switching from Ulead to Premiere Pro soon.</p> <p>YouTube link: </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmVcuHqHDM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmVcuHqHDM</a></p> <p>Thanks!!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-48683 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:29:11 +0000 rocrob 48683@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thank you for your replies.  Does the 720p30 recording format produce an video image similiar to reality and news TV programs?  More often than not, that will be what I want most of my videos to look like.  I may do some film-like videos, but not very often.  </p> <p>I am strongly considering one of the SD camera such as the DVX100B or the XL1.  For HD, I'm sort of considering the JVC HD100U or the JVC HM100.  I read somewhere that the JVC-HD100U was used to make a movie that used a lot of green screen work.  I believe I also read somewhere else that the HD100U was good for 24p film-like video, but not for reality or studio type video.  But since the HD100U and the HM100 has a wider variety of recording formats than a little of the lower to mid-range camcorders, I'm not sure if that is accurate.  </p> <p>Would you recommend green screen projects with a SD camcorder (like DVX100B or XL1)?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-48675 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:07:45 +0000 robgrauert 48675@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you are shooting for the web, I don't see a need to shoot any other HD format other than 720p30, however, I don't think you need HD. I think if you shoot 16:9 on a Panasonic DVX100B or a Sony PD170, you would be satisfied with the results. </p> <p>Since you want to do green screen, if you insist on shooting HD I would recommend a DVCProHD camera since that codec is an I-Frame codec. Long GOP codecs, such as AVCHD, HDV, and maybe even XDCam EX, will give you problems when attempting to do green screen.</p> <p>As for editing on PC, I suggest Adobe Premiere for editing and After Effects for your graphics.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-48667 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:09:51 +0000 Cville 48667@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> You asked a lot of question and I will address a few of them.  You can find both books and DVD's here on yhe Videomaker website.  One book that I would recommend "The filmmaker's Handbook" a comprehensive guide for the digital age.  This  covers and explains a lot about film and video.  I have the 2008 edition which also covers high definition formats.  It is a great all around guide and you will learn a lot.  My copy came from Borders.</p> <p>You also said you want to shoot in 16:9.  Most of the standard definition cameras will record in 16:9</p> <p>Your computer platform will influence your Editing software I am sure you will get many recomendations.  I work on a PC and use Sony Vegas Pro 8.  I moved from Uleads Meadia Studio Pro. When I bought Vegas it came bundled with a set of VASST training DVD's which were a great help in gettng me up to speed on the software.</p> <p>You will probably need more than just the editing software for some of the things that you want to do and I am sure others will make some recomendation in that area especially around your annimation requirements.</p> <p>I hope this helps</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-recording-formats-and-editing-software#post-48655 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:49:10 +0000 rocrob 48655@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am in the process of trying to select a digital camcorder for some projects I plan on doing and have a question about some of the various video recording formats in order to narrow down which camcorder to buy.  My projects will primarily be for a web site I plan on publishing and for YouTube.  My preference is to shoot videos with a look similiar to what you see on reality shows, TV news, The Daily Show; in essence, most of the videos will not have the film look.  I also plan to do blue or green screen backgrounds for some of my videos and incorporate some animination and graphics in my videos.  Should the need arise, I would like the option of shooting film-like video which I understand is 24p.  Typically, what shooting format should I be looking at in the digital camcorder (ie 1080i/60, 720/60p, 720/30p) to achieve the video look I want to produce.</p> <p>High definition is probably not a necessity at this point although I have been looking primarily at HD camcorders because I like the option of recording in that mode and a lot of them can film in 16:9.  While most of my projects will be on the internet, I would like to option of filming and putting the video on a DVD and have it displayed optimally for widescreen televisions.</p> <p>The other question I have is about software and editing.  Some of my videos will be like a news segment or a comedy news show other videos or pictures will appear on the video along with the video that I filmed.  I also would like from time to time to use animation (think Daily Show or The Colbert Report) where the title of the segment is animated along the bottom of the screen or an opening segment is animated.  Then, of course, is the blue or green screen work where I can display either a still photo or another video in the background.  Any ideas on which software(s) are ideal for these types of projects or any good books or DVDs I can read.   I would use be using a PC for my editing work.</p> <p>Thank you.  Robert</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/making-a-kung-fu-energy-ball#post-47517 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:16:57 +0000 SpenceP 47517@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Great effect and cool tutorial!! Thanks heaps... keep posting more tuts like this and i'll be a happy man!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Spencer</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/making-a-kung-fu-energy-ball#post-46646 Mon, 11 May 2009 09:12:54 +0000 ProJuiceTV 46646@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In this new tutorial from Pro Juice, Nick takes you through the steps of creating an energy ball with the Particle Filter in Adobe After Effects.</p> <p>Using a layer of smoke, blurs, colour correction and some masking techniques, Nick shows you how to create the energy ball, give it a burning hot spot, animate it to fly towards the camera and reflect off the nearby fence.</p> <p><a href="http://www.projuice.org/KungFuEnergyBall.html">Kung Fu Arlo</a></p> <p>You can also download the sound effect (created by Arlo) used in the animation on the tutorial page to use in your own project.</p> <p>Enjoy</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/im-looking-for-a-someone-to-create-a-video#post-46322 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:08:07 +0000 Donagh 46322@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>HI, </p> <p>I've got a website and we are looking to create an introduction video to new users on the site. I'd be looking for a video in an animatied style so if anyone on here is interested in hearing more or can recommend someone that does good work then please send me a PM. </p> <p>Thanks </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-logowording-animation#post-45879 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:01:47 +0000 candjvideo 45879@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I use Boris Graffitti and it is very cool.  I have it with Pinnacle V12 Ultimate and really enjoy how you can animate the text.  BG is a very good program. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-logowording-animation#post-45640 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:24:40 +0000 tlframe 45640@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks a lot</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-logowording-animation#post-45573 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:05:41 +0000 griz11 45573@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Check out Boris Graffiti. Its split out of their big package for titles etc. Does pretty much anything. I use it as a plug in with Vegas but they have several other options. 3-d extruded text tons of filters. If you can find the bundle of Fx and Graffiti thats the deal to get. I think I paid 189 for the pair.</p> <p> </p> <p>Griz</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/with-this-ship-music-video#post-45367 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:32:55 +0000 JohnnyGasket 45367@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Meh, </p> <p>reminds me of the Smashing Pumkins concept. I really liked the beginning where the horizon rotated from day to night.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-software-for-logowording-animation#post-45289 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:31:46 +0000 tlframe 45289@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My brother and I are dabbling in outdoor show production and are looking for a software better than what we have. it needs to include a versatile logo animation ability for our show name.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/with-this-ship-music-video#post-45062 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:34:03 +0000 ProJuiceTV 45062@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Here is a great music video directed and animated by Matt Arnold for Aussie band 'The Basics.' </p> <p><a title="With This Ship" href="http://www.projuice.org/Spotlight_Matt.html">With This Ship</a></p> <p>This is the best music video i have seen come out of Australia in a long time.</p> <p>Enjoy.</p> <p>Nick</p> <p><a href="http://www.projuice.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.projuice.org</a><br /><a href="http://www.animusindustries.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.animusindustries.com</a><br />Online portal and television series about music, video and multimedia for ‘guerrilla producers’ that want to make, distribute and market their media</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-video-sharing-portal-for-filmmakers#post-44046 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:54:17 +0000 composite1 44046@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Birdcat,</p> <p>Thanks for putting out this info. My Co. is currently putting together an IPTV and this is good research material. We had been approached by them for some of our content, but I've held off since we're developing our own thing. If anything else it's a good way to make sure we aren't 'copycatting' (which I truly dislike.) Oh and watch out for Mr. 'Video Olympic'. I tried to dial up Videoolympic.com and got bupkis. Nada on the google search too. No doubt a scam or a 'nettrap'.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-video-sharing-portal-for-filmmakers#post-44036 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:17:43 +0000 birdcat 44036@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Video Olympic -</p> <p>Do you have the authority to share this for use in others work?  Just asking.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-film-competition-call-for-entries#post-44005 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:10:43 +0000 imls1978 44005@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> DO YOU WANT TO BE A BIG STAR?</p> <p>Here´s what you have to do, chose a category of the ones below and submit your 3 to 15-minute short to BigStar.TV´s monthly short film contests and compete with other users to win $1,000.<br /> Open Contest. No specific level of expertise to enter!</p> <p>Comedy Short, Submit by March 20, 2009<br /> Student Film Short, Submit by March 31, 2009<br /> High Definition Short, Submit by April 15, 2009<br /> Animation short, Submit by April 30, 2009<br /> Thriller Short, Submit by May 14, 2009</p> <p>For official contest rules &amp; entry information please visit <a href="http://www.bigstar.tv/film-contests" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigstar.tv/film-contests</a></p> <p> Good luck and let’s get those cameras rolling!</p> <p>Martin</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/3d-animation-and-how-much-should-i-charge#post-39684 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:09:55 +0000 Arkmand 39684@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks all for your help!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/3d-animation-and-how-much-should-i-charge#post-39351 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:10:01 +0000 Ryan3078 39351@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I would either charge by the hour, or offer different packages for those with different budgets.  Maybe a basic package that's a custom text logo with a graphic, then more expensive options with more opportunity for custom work.  Keep in mind who you want your client to be, too.  If you're looking to work with independent filmmakers, then they won't have much money to spare, and you'll have to adjust your level of effort to accompany how much they pay.</p> <p>But personally, I'd just create 5-10 different levels of creative packages, and price according to that, like you'll see with wedding videographers, and their levels of packaging.</p>