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Avid DS TutorialsAvid DS Transport Surface ConfigurationThis short tutorial from Igor Ridanovic walks you through basics of custom configuration of the new Avid transport surface in DS v11.
More tutorials available for download at HDhead.com.
2012-09-0904 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS AJA Custom LauncherMake an improved custom DS v11 launcher for use with AJA I/O boards. More tutorials available for download at HDhead.com.
2012-07-1703 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Camera SmoothingRemove unwanted camera shaking but keep intended camera move intact. More tutorials available for download at HDhead.com.
2012-05-0208 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Media PurgingThis tutorial covers a couple of simple methods of deleting Avid DS media files. An expended tutorial is available for download at HDhead.com.
2012-02-2503 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Spot Color CheckerYou can do very fast color balancing in file based workflows using this simple spot color checker. The preset used in the tutorial is available for download at HDhead.com.
2012-01-1405 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Topographic Modeling and Stereoscopic Animation Pt2Make 3D terrain in Avid DS and render it in stereo 3D. Visit HDhead.com for a free elements used in this tutorial.
2011-09-0114 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Topographic Modeling and Stereoscopic Animation Pt1Make 3D terrain in Avid DS and render it in stereo 3D. Visit HDhead.com for a free elements used in this tutorial.
2011-07-3114 minAvid DS TutorialsMetal Plate and 3D Laser Etching in Avid DSLearn how to make a bumpy shiny plate with etched logo in Avid DS. Visit HDhead.com for a free Avid DS presets used in this tutorial.
2011-06-3014 minAvid DS TutorialsMake a Waving Flag in Avid DSLearn how to make a waving flag in Avid DS. This effect can add style to lower third graphics. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2011-05-1612 minAvid DS TutorialsPremultiplication in Avid DS Pt2Tips and tricks for handling and preparing media for third party use. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2010-09-2509 minAvid DS TutorialsStereoscopic Titles in Avid DSYou can make Stereoscopic (S3D) titles in Avid DS in a couple of simple steps. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2010-08-2108 minAvid DS TutorialsPremultiplication in Avid DS Pt1Learn what premultiplication is and how to use it when creating graphics elements in Avid DS. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2010-07-2305 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Indexing and Media Management Pt2The second part of Avid DS media management tutorial. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2010-05-1107 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Indexing and Media ManagementLearn the basics of Avid DS media management and understand why media indexing is important. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2010-04-1908 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Fog and Smoke FXCreate simple and fast fog and smoke effects in Avid DS without a third party particle system. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-12-0209 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS Z Buffer FXThis Avid DS tutorial explains the basic use of Z buffer information when compositing 3D animation elements in Avid DS. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-10-1108 minAvid DS TutorialsFunctional CounterThis is a followup for the May 2009 Calculator tutorial. This lesson explains how to build on-screen counters. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-09-0908 minAvid DS TutorialsAvid DS RED ImportImporting RED footage to Avid DS is easy. This tutorial will walk you through all the steps. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-09-0909 minAvid DS TutorialsMetaFuze RED Tutorial (Espanol)Learn basic steps for preparing RED dailies (rushes) for use in Avid Media Composer. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-06-3011 minAvid DS TutorialsMetaFuze RED Tutorial (English)Learn basic steps for preparing RED dailies (rushes) for use in Avid Media Composer. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-06-3011 minAvid DS TutorialsFrames to Time On-screen CalculatorCalculate frames to time code at any frame rate from 1fps to 120fps with this on-screen calculator for Avid DS. You can download this free preset from www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-05-0204 minAvid DS TutorialsDetecting Repeated FramesRepeated (duplicate) frames sometimes happen in file based workflows. Detecting a repeated frame visually in slow moving material can be a challenge. Learn how to build a simple tool in Avid DS to aid in detection of repeated frames. You can also download this free preset from www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-04-0403 minAvid DS TutorialsStereoscopic ContainersAvid DS v10 is capable of stereoscopic (3D) editing, effects and playback. This tutorial explains the stereoscopic setup basics.The tutorial comes with a free interaxial separation preset available at www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-03-1509 minAvid DS TutorialsMatte Key (Matte Containers)Matte Containers in Avid DS allow you to combine a fill with a separate matte. Learn how to use this feature in this short tutorial by Igor Ridanovic from www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-03-0104 minAvid DS TutorialsPaint Trails (Handwriting)The "handwriting" feature found inside the graphics tool in Avid DS can be used to create effects ranging from simulated handwriting to animated paint strokes. The tutorial comes with a free downloadable preset. Visit HDhead.com for other tutorials by Igor Ridanovic and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-02-1704 minAvid DS TutorialsColor Bars and Head FormatHead formatting and color bars are some of the least understood subjects in video mastering. Learn how to properly head format of a video tape master and which color bars to use. Visit HDhead.com for other tutorials by Igor Ridanovic and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
2009-01-2605 minAvid DS TutorialsMotion ParallaxUnlock the 3D compositing environment in Avid DS using custom Motion Parallax plugin from HDhead.com.
2009-01-1111 minAvid DS TutorialsRack Focus EffectRack Focus plugin is also available for free download from Hdhead.com.
2009-01-1107 minAvid DS TutorialsBuild a Glow EffectLearn how to build a glow effect. You can also download the effect from HDhead.com
2009-01-1104 minAvid DS TutorialsCustomizing Wacom TabletThis tutorial teaches you how to customize Wacom tablet for maximum productivity in Avid DS and other applications. The described technique is applicable in any application that uses Wacom tablet. Visit HDhead.com for other tutorials by Igor Ridanovic and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.
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