» Real world usage of Motion

CCS 2010 kinetic typography open

stephen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:49:21 +0000

This kinetic typography project was created in Motion and is now on Vimeo. Motion's real time capabilities made it easy and fun to experiment with different text animations and the results speak for themselves. This open was created for a project for the Catholic Community Services of Utah. The up-beat open uses type to help inspire viewers to help make a difference with Catholic Community Services.

CCS – Pinky

stephen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:49:50 +0000

The newspapers near the beginning of this touching story where created in Apple's Motion. There is also some rotoscoping that was done in Motion as well. This video is about a former St. Vincent de Paul client, now employee, tells his story of struggle and triumph. St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room provides hot, nutritious meals or sack lunches daily to low-income and homeless individuals and families.

Deadly driveways

stephen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:27:33 +0000

Dozens of children are hit every week in parking lots and driveways across the nation. Many are hospitalized. Some are killed. Take a look at this video and see how to reduce the risk to children. This Public Service Announcement was create with Collision Guard who is helping make Americas highways safer. The text and rotoscoping was done in Apple's Motion. Enjoy.

Featured Videographer

stephen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:42:31 +0000

1000 cc Raw Thrill Open

I was excited to find out that the TV Show Open I did for 1000cc Raw Thrill is the Featured Video on the DV Professionals web site. It is an honor to have my work showcased on their website.

To see the TV show open check out the link below:

Apple Motion project

stephen — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:57:56 +0000

This video was created in Apple's Motion and showcases some of the programs abilities. The video was made to get people who already knew about the For Fun Festival excited about participating in it this year. The competition has three categories which are song, dance and art. This open was created by Lone Peak Productions, a Utah video productions company. To check it out click here: Apple Motion video

2D Photo Move in 3D

stephen — Fri, 13 May 2011 22:47:18 +0000

This 2k commercial was created by Lone Peak Productions, a Utah Video Production company and PPBH. It is showing in all of the Megaplex theaters after the movie trailers. This spot was created in Apple's Motion and showcases the joy of owning a home built by Henry Walker Homes. Pay special close attention to the boy jumping on the bed and remember that is was created in Motion.

Click here to view the 2D photo move in 3D environment

Final Cut Pro Quick Tips

stephen — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:16:29 +0000

Okay, so this is not a Motion tutorial , but I think it is a must watch. Learn how to get things done in Apple's Final Cut Pro faster with CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Stephen Smith. In this video tutorial he'll show you how to find un-used clips fast and easy. Plus, cut down your render time and learn how to play un-rendered clips in real time. If that's not enough, he'll show you how to work with thumbnails, nest clips and how to access the text editor quickly. With these FCP quick tips you can save time so you can spend it doing more important things like learning Klingon.

Edit faster in Final Cut Pro

For Fun

stephen — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:35:29 +0000

I created this video in Apple's Motion and it showcases some of the programs abilities. It utilized Motion's 3D camera, particles, replicator and more. The video was made to get people who already new about the For Fun Festival excited about. This open was created by Lone Peak Productions, a Utah video productions company. But the real question is, can you find me in the crowd?

To see the video click here: Virtual Stage

Sun Valley

stephen — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:31:14 +0000

This video was created by Lone Peak Productions and the ad agency Penna Powers Brian Haynes (PPBH). This video was created in Apples Motion and utalizes the camera to move still photos in a 3D environment. This commercial was created in 2008.

Kinetic Type

stephen — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:51:21 +0000

In this Apple Motion video tutorial, Stephen Smith shows you how to get your text noticed. This tutorial shows you the ins and outs of kinetic typography, otherwise known as moving text. Plus, Stephen will take you beyond just learning how to use Motion and show you key text characteristics.

Click here to see the Kinetic Typography video tutorial.