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There are now over 90 After Effects tutorials, 49 Final Cut Pro tutorials, and even more ponderings on this site!

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Review

October 25, 2006
Knoll Light Factory Pro 2.5
Solid upgrade for motion graphic artists
By Stephen Schleicher

Ah the every famous CG Lens Flare. Back in its heyday, 3D animation and motion graphics were full of the stock effect that became the staple of cheese. Need to hype up a logo? Add a lens flare! Does it take place in outer space? Add a lens flare! The effect became so over hyped it quickly became a joke, and if you used them, you were sure to get a lashing from your boss.
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Review

October 25, 2006
Sima Hitch
Don’t pick up hitchhikers
by Stephen Schleicher

When Sima’s Hitch arrived at my door, I was interested in the claims made on the package; transfer music and files from iPod to iPod, camera to camera, camera to iPod, or iPod to USB device. The advantage of the Hitch being one does not need a computer to move files from one device to another.
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Announcement

October 11, 2006
After Effects 7.0 PowerStart

I am super happy to announce my very first training DVD for Adobe After Effects 7.0. Working with Josh Mellicker from DVCreators.net, After Effects 7 PowerStart is designed to give the beginner or novice a comprehensive understanding of how After Effects works.

After Effects PowerStart is the world’s best learning experience for mastering After Effect’s unique and sophisticated motion graphics creation environment, whether you are a professional graphics artist, video or film editor, or new to digital media.

As a special thank you to all of my fans and readers, I am offering you a special discount on this DVD between now and December 1, 2006. Instead of $79.95, you can purchase After Effects 7.0 PowerStart for $71.96, by entering the coupon code superhappy on checkout. That's superhappy on checkout, and the disc will be shipped your way.

Hurry, you only have until December 1, 2006!

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PodCast

September 15 , 2006
Coolness Round Up
Episode 57 - TiVo and iTV
by Charlie White and Stephen Schleicher

In the second of a muiltipart series covering home theater, the Gurus of Cool talk about the TiVo Series3 HD Personal Media Recorder, the latest iPod and iTV announcements from Apple, and the big CEDIA convention in Denver.

Listen to the show here, or subscribe to it through iTunes.