Massive Price Cut on Almost All Templates
Check out the new price cuts on several templates over at AEProjects.com
AEProjects.com Holiday Sale – 25% Off Everything
Enjoy the holiday season with our 25% Off Sale. Everything at AEProjects.com is on sale for 25% off until this Friday 12/04/09.
Just enter the code AECODE09 at checkout to receive the discount. Make sure to click the “apply” button to apply the coupon code before you checkout.
Also checkout our latest template Painted Lines – HD if you haven’t seen it already.
Halfpipe Theater and other templates updated
I just released an update for the Halfpipe Theater template that fixes a mixed up placeholder and also adds a separate template file that can also support video files.
The reason the first version could not accept video files was due to the placeholders being used as transition items. That means the video would not be in synch as various points in the timeline.
You will receive two templates, one that supports stills only, but has transitions, and one that supports both video and stills, but no transitions.
I also updated TV Tower and Reflections to include PAL compositions.
If you have already purchased the any of these templates and would like an updated version, please contact support on AEProjects.com with your order number and I will email the files to you.
Mini Tutorial – Adjustment Layers and Masks
Here’s a quick tutorial on how I made the AELooks presets only affect a portion of the video in the little promo video on AEProjects.com
This gave me a chuckle this morning
Templates! Presets! Freebies! Oh My!
I have just release three new items over at AEProjects.com so hurry over to take a look and let me know what you think.
Halfpipe Theater – HD
A cool new template with colorful backgrounds and a unique presentation for your photos and still images (sorry no video clips for this one)
AELooks2 – Presets
40 new effect presets that create many popular “looks” including Infared, Fashion Magazines’ Style, Lomography, Cross Processing, High Contrast Black and White, Glows and many more
Medical Text – Freebie
A free After Effect project that features a unique look to display medical information and text. (requires Trapcode’s 3D Stroke and Starglow)
Build, Share, Download Fonts
I’m always interested in finding new fonts and I recently came across this new website that allows you to create your own fonts using a really cool looking online editor. Even if you don’t have the skills or time to build your own, you can download any user’s fonts or use it as a starting point for your design.
Check it out at http://fontstruct.fontshop.com/
Heading to Orlando
I’m heading out to Orlando in the morning for the 4Ever Group Video08, I hope to see many of you out there. Don’t miss my seminar on creative DVD techniques Wednesday afternoon. It should be really good for those of you wanting to make cool hoolywood style motion menu’s for your video productions and learn some creative tricks using the entire Adobe Creative Suite.
4Ever Group’s annual conference is always a good time to recharge your batteries with fresh new creative ideas and reconnect with your colleges across the nation. I especially like the closeness of the group, where I feel more of a member than just a number. So if your not planning on coming, it’s not too late 
Well, I better head to bed… early flight tomorrow.
See ya!
PS: I snuck out another template to the store, but haven’t announced it yet. Let’s just say, I’m saving up for one big release in the next week or so.
Vote Now for the EventDV 25 2007!
EventDV magazine has opened the polls for the 2007 EventDV 25. Click here to go to their website and vote for your choice of the top 25 videographers.
4Ever Group Video08 Registration Now Open
I will be presenting an advanced DVD menu seminar at the upcoming Video08 in January. We’ll walkthrough the whole process from idea to final output using Adobe Encore, Photoshop and, of course, After Effects. Here is the full spiel from the program guide:
Menu Magic
Advanced DVD Authoring and Creativity
Take your DVD productions to the next level by learning advanced and creative authoring techniques! Josh Fozzard will showcase the possibilities for the newest and coolest features for your next DVD’s. Learn the step-by-step process of how to create Hollywood-quality motion backgrounds, first-play videos, and inter-menu motion that immerses the viewer into the DVD experience.
Explore the possibilities of Next Generation HD Blu-Ray formats and delivering your DVD experience to the web. Josh will showcase many samples of his most creative menus, while teaching the many merits of advanced DVD’s. You’ll also discover his techniques for getting ideas and inspiration, how to use storyboards, and how to best use Photoshop and After Effects.
Click here to view the website.
New Downloadable Training Video on Time Remapping
aeMENTALS: Time Remapping is the first in a series of tutorials focusing of the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects. Download this tutorial video and learn how to Time Remap layers and control time with keyframes. You will also learn a special technique for working with video layers while using your favorite AEProjects.com template.
- Learn the basics of Time Remapping in After Effects
- Create slow/fast motion, freeze frames, and variable motion with keyframes
- Control video layers in AEProjects.com templates with amazing ease
- Follow along on your computer in this 15 minute downloadable tutorial video
Visit AEProjects.com to purchase this training video.
New High Definition After Effects Template Project Released
AEProjects.com is proud to announce our newest template, Ring Around – HD.
The Ring Around – HD After Effects template will knock your productions through the roof and blow your clients away in stunning high definition. If you are looking to save money and time yet still produce amazing After Effects projects, this is the template for you. Add your own images/videos to quickly create an amazing video that will impress your clients, speed up your workflow, and increase your profits. Supports up to 32 photos/videos within the template and outputs both HD and SD in NTSC and PAL flavors. Click here to see more at AEProjects.com
NOTE: Fonts and Audio are not included in the template.
How to resolve the “After Effects warning: The sequence has X missing frames” error
If you have ever received this type of error while working with your templates, here is the problem and solution.
By default Adobe After Effects imports a sequentially numbered set of images as a “sequence” or movie where each frame is a separate file. If there is one or more frames missing you will get this error.
The simple solution is to deselect the “Import as Sequence” checkbox in the lower left corner of the replace/import dialog box as seen below. This will allow you to import one single image file.
Google Maps now with Street View!
Google Maps has opened a new door to viewing our world with Street View. Now you can view an area from street level and even interact with it by moving the camera. It is limited right now to 5 cities (San Francisco, New York, Denver, Las Vegas and Miami). I wonder how long it will take them to get the rest of the world?
Here a video demo:
Fun Web Diversion: Pictaps
I stumbled across this fun little web diversion that lets you draw a character and then it automatically animates into a little dance. Very fun and entertaining, give it a try. Here is my creation: Bender from one of my favorite TV shows, Futurama.
If you make one, be sure to post the link in the comments. My son and I are having fun making them together. Let’s see what you can do!