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💡 #C4DQuickTip | Learn how to use the Tracer Object to create trails for your animated objects in #Cinema4D! The Tracer Object generates a spline from the animated object's positions and can be used as any other spline, even in a Spline Wrap deformer. 👀 More #MaxonTraining ⬇️ maxonvfx.com/MaxonTraining

Exciting news for my fellow filmmakers and video creators! I've just released a comprehensive video that dives deep into the world of color grading using Rec. 709 LUTs. Whether you're a seasoned director of photography or just starting out, understanding how to properly use LUTs can dramatically enhance your footage and elevate your storytelling. I believe that the right knowledge can transform good footage into great films, and I'm excited to share these insights with you. Check out the video, and don't hesitate to reach out with questions or share your own experiences with LUTs in the comments below. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what our footage can look like! #filmmaking #videoproduction #colorgrading #cinematography #videocreation

"The Cheerleader effect," which Barney Stinson mentioned in 'How I Met Your Mother' (based on actual research), is how I describe all the AI videos being released by companies nowadays. These videos show stunning, glittering visuals for 3-5 seconds with slow camera turns and 'oh wow that amazing lighting!' (what in the world will humanity do without that gorgeous lighting). When put together, they create a sense that everything is perfect and grand. It's hypnotic and captures you like a fly. But if you take out each shot and remove the camera turn, what do you see? You'll notice the eyes and lips are mismatched, the liquid filling up looks unnatural, the house's center of gravity is off, the gun is held incorrectly, and the camera moves faster than the person, making him glide awkwardly Yes I know, AI isn't perfect and still has a long way to go before producing the correct visuals. The point isn't to criticize AI but to look at the direction it's taking. It's all about aesthetics – glow, shine, contrast, and bright colors with flashy cinematography. There's no focus on accurate physics, environments or human anatomy. Maybe it's time to change the direction and create videos that are accurate, even if they're not the brightest. There's nothing wrong with a low-light setting if it's correct. Why start with videos where saturation and contrast are cranked up to 100?

Did you miss my livestream with Victor Perez? Here's the VOD with chapters. We had so much fun, and it was wonderful talking to the audience. Thanks for all the love 🩷 and kind words during the stream (we had over 500 people watching live). We talked about his amazing career in VFX, his work as a Director, and his new book 'The Color Management Handbook for Visual Effects Artists'. We chatted with the audience, did a giveaway with my course, Victor's book and a copy of Nuke Indie (courtesy of Foundry), discussed the current anti-CGI backlash, and even gave some tourism tips and tricks. Enjoy with chapters: https://lnkd.in/eeByCpxg

video is the most demanding, also gets the most attention

Check out Stable Video on Stable Assistant from Stability AI! https://lnkd.in/dyYiU9Zi #StableAssistant is a friendly chatbot powered by the latest text and image generation technology from #StabilityAI. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #GenAI

Work in progress short film. More Kling teasers at the end. Tools used: Alpaca for ALL image prompts Hedra for lip syncs and voice (which I'll change later) Suno for music Meshy for 2D-to-3D character models Blender for scene and camera angle layouts Kling for majority of animated shots #kling #hedra #suno #conceptart #worldbuilding #visdev

Did you miss my livestream with Victor Perez? Here's the VOD with chapters. We had so much fun, and it was wonderful talking to the audience. Thanks for all the love 🩷 and kind words during the stream (we had over 500 people watching live). We talked about his amazing career in VFX, his work as a Director, and his new book 'The Color Management Handbook for Visual Effects Artists'. We chatted with the audience, did a giveaway with my course, Victor's book and a copy of Nuke Indie (courtesy of Foundry), discussed the current anti-CGI backlash, and even gave some tourism tips and tricks. Enjoy with chapters: https://lnkd.in/ez_4UyMQ

Mastering the Master Shot: A Guide to Effective Scene Composition. Are you ready to take your filmmaking game to the next level? If so, you're in for a treat! In today's email, we're diving deep into the art of cinematography to explore the importance of the master shot – a fundamental tool that can make or break your film. What is a Master Shot? The master shot is like the backbone of a scene, providing a comprehensive view of the setting, characters, and action. It confirms the location and geography, clarifies character relationships, and gives editors the flexibility they need to create a seamless final product. Why is it Important? Imagine watching a film where you're constantly disoriented, unsure of where the characters are or how they relate to each other. Not a pleasant experience, right? That's where the master shot comes in. By capturing the scene in its entirety, it ensures that viewers stay engaged and immersed in the story from start to finish. Ready to Learn More? Click here to watch now: https://lnkd.in/gZBQepxg

Using a low aperture adds cinematic quality to your videos, creating a focused subject with a beautifully blurred background. Solid apertures like 1.8, 1.4, and 2.8 are ideal for this effect! However, be cautious with variable apertures like 3.5 to 5 as they may result in lower image quality when zoomed in. Any questions? Drop your comments below! . . . . . . . . . . . #cinematicquality #lowaperture #videographytips #focusedsubject #blurrybackground #aperturesettings #visualstorytelling #filmlook #videoproduction #cameraaperture #depthoffield #bokeheffect #videographybasics #shootlikeapro #apertureguide #visuals101 #professionalvideography #videocreator #filmmakingtips #creativevideography