Monthly Archives: December 2009

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How to make 3D Text and use 3D Stroke in After Effects – Live Tutorial

Check out the very first Live GSG Tutorial on how to make 3D Text and how to Make 3D Stroke from Trapcode go around objects. This tutorial was made live on Ustream where people could interact and ask questions about … Continue reading →

December 31, 2009 and filed in After Effects, Tutorials, Video
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GSG State Of The Union 12-30-09

Just wanted to post an update about GSG and what to expect in the next month or so from Greyscalegorilla. This site is all about YOU. Let me know what you want to want to see on GSG by dropping … Continue reading →

December 30, 2009 and filed in News, Video
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Happy Holidays from Greyscalegorilla

Wow, this year has been very exciting for me and Greyscalegorilla. I really love the community that has grown. I’m so glad to have all of you as readers of Greyscalegorilla. This community wouldn’t be what it is without you. … Continue reading →

December 20, 2009 and filed in My Work, News, Video
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Shattering an Object in Cinema 4D – Part 2: Lighting, Texturing and Rendering the Scene.

In part two of this tutorial, I show you how to set up the textures and the lights in this scene to prepare it for render. We use the GI Sky Sampler and an HDRI image to light the scene … Continue reading →

December 18, 2009 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video, Visual Learning
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Shattering an Object in Cinema 4D with Destruction and Mograph 2

Today, I show you how to explode an object in Cinema 4D by first cutting up your object into pieces with a Plugin called Destruction. Then, we will use Mograph 2 MoDynamics to make the pieces fall on the ground. … Continue reading →

December 17, 2009 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video, Visual Learning
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GSG Live Today December 17 at 4PM Central. It’s Over

You missed it! That’s OK though. There will be another GSG live next week. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I had a blast. Cheers! Come say hi at 4PM today for GSG Live. Bring your questions about Motion Design, … Continue reading →

December 17, 2009 and filed in GSG Live
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New Five Second Project “Milk and Cookies”

Photo by trekkyandy Welcome to the final FiveSecondProject of 2009. There are some new rules to keep in mind when submitting your five second project. So, make sure you watch the new videos below before submitting. Can’t wait to see … Continue reading →

December 16, 2009 and filed in Five Second Projects
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5 Rules for Five Second Projects

Official Rules 1. Submissions must be five seconds long! 2. Only animation is accepted. Video only submissions will not. 3. The animations has to do with the theme in some way. 4. Original Work only. Don’t cut out 5 seconds … Continue reading →

December 16, 2009 and filed in Five Second Projects
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Five Second Project “Home Sweet Home” Winners

Great work as always from everyone who entered. It is always great to see all the participation. Check out this winning spot by BOUDIER Vincent. Animated in Cinema 4D. Nice work! Winner The next Project will be announced soon with … Continue reading →

December 16, 2009 and filed in Five Second Projects
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Say No To Spec Work on your Demo Reel

I wanted to talk a bit about spec work. It has come up a few times on the Demo Reel Critiques lately and I thought I would share my opinion on it. What is spec work? Spec work is doing … Continue reading →

December 14, 2009 and filed in Ideas, Inspiration, Video, Visual Learning
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Demo Reel Critiques – Episode 5

Today, I have my friend Brad Chmielewski help me out with the next set of reel critiques. Brad is ALL OVER the internet doing some great work. he works at Daily Planet as a Motion Designer. He runs a blog … Continue reading →

December 10, 2009 and filed in Motion Design, Reel Critique
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The Future Is HERE! Ustream Broadcaster – Stream Live From Your iPhone

High Rez: Going for a walk Low Rez: Making Lunch I’ve just finished trying out the new Ustream Broadcaster App for the iPhone that allows you to stream LIVE from your iphone though WiFi and 3G and I am impressed! … Continue reading →

December 9, 2009 and filed in GSG Live, News, Reviews, Tech
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40% Off Red Giant Software Today Only – It’s Over

UPDATE: It’s all over, folks. Hope you got a good deal on some new software. Today is the day. You can get 40% off of EVERYTHING from Red Giant. If you were thinking about getting anything from Red Giant including: … Continue reading →

December 8, 2009 and filed in After Effects, News
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Make the JibJab Effect using After Effects and the Tracker

(Can’t see video? Go to Greyscalegorilla.com) Mentioned In The Video ElfYourself My Dad’s Retirement Video Screenvision – Disco Holiday

December 8, 2009 and filed in After Effects, Tutorials, Video, Visual Learning
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AENY Meet-up tonight. Come say hi!

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who came out to see me. It was great to meet all of you in person, too. I had a blast!!! The tutorial went well and it should be up online early next week. I really … Continue reading →

December 3, 2009 and filed in GSG Live, News