Motion Graphics with the State College Area HS Technology Education Department

Episode 23- 3D Studio Max 2009, Low Poly modeling-Spaceship - CG1 and CG2

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 22 Oct 2008 15:07:51 GMT

In the new HD format, classroom instructor, Troy Alesi will introduce low polygon modeling techniques in 3D studio Max 2009. This exercise will demonstrate foundation level skills in computer graphics and animation while creating a "cool" spaceship that could be used for; 3D cartoon animation, sci-fi film effects, or game level design. In the next several installments of this podcast series, host, Troy Alesi will demonstrate putting materials into the scene, creating special effects, animation techniques, camera usage, and the rendering process.

Episode 26- 3D Studio Max, Network Rendering - CG2 and Advanced CG

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 12 Nov 2009 15:41:45 GMT

In this short episode, classroom instructor, Troy Alesi will continue demonstrate the network rendering process used for our Render Farm in 3ds Max.

Episode 25- 3D Studio Max 2009, Fire Effect-Spaceship - CG1 and CG2

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 19 Nov 2008 17:41:45 GMT

In this episode, classroom instructor, Troy Alesi will continue with the spaceship where we left off last time, introducing the fire effect and using atmospheric gizmos. This exercise will continue to demonstrate foundation level skills in computer graphics and animation while creating a "cool" spaceship that could be used for; 3D cartoon animation, sci-fi film effects, or game level design. In the next several installments of this podcast series, host, Troy Alesi will demonstrate; animation techniques, camera usage, and the rendering process.

Episode 24- 3D Studio Max 2009, Materials-Spaceship - CG1 and CG2

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 29 Oct 2008 20:12:08 GMT

In this episode, classroom instructor, Troy Alesi will continue with the spaceship where we left off last time, introducing materials and sub-level materials. This exercise will continue to demonstrate foundation level skills in computer graphics and animation while creating a "cool" spaceship that could be used for; 3D cartoon animation, sci-fi film effects, or game level design. In the next several installments of this podcast series, host, Troy Alesi will demonstrate; creating special effects, animation techniques, camera usage, and the rendering process.

Episode 27- Autodesk Revit, Define Custom Walls - CG2 and Advanced CG

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 28 Jan 2010 15:36:51 GMT

In this short episode, classroom instructor, Troy Alesi demonstrates the process of creating custom walls for use in your room rennovation project.

Episode 22- After Effects CS3, Picture Build Effect Part 2 - CG2 and VMT

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 14 Feb 2008 19:45:54 GMT

In the finale of this exercise, I will add the 3D rotation to the graphics with a camera and null object. Some extra effects will be added to the original shatter, for the picture, to create the illusion of hot particles building the laser print. At the conclusion of this exercise, I will show how to make this work for any still graphic, making this a much more useful project to keep hanging around, worth all the effort used to create it. You will also see that, tied to episode 9, you may be able to find other uses, combining exercises or projects.

Episode 20-Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, Animated Titles from PS - CG1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 3 Jan 2008 14:36:20 GMT

To complete an introductory video editing scenario, I will import a layered Photoshop graphic, into Premiere Pro CS3, to use as an animated title. The title will be imported as a sequence, preserving layers, to be animated and nested into the main movie sequence.

Episode 21- After Effects CS3, Picture Build Effect - CG2 and VMT

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 8 Feb 2008 19:49:50 GMT

In part one of this exercise, I will create a very interesting effect, all with AE, and any still picture you would want to build. In the exercise, I will be using fractal noise, gradient ramps, mask shapes, Null objects and special effects to create the illusion of digitally printing a picture with hot lasers and small particles. This happens to be the effect I use for the introduction to my podcast episodes, but as you will see in part two, can be tailored to fit any still frame picture for an interesting TV or web banner spot.

Episode 19-Flash CS3, Animated Movie Clips with Tweens - CG1 and CG2

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 20 Dec 2007 14:36:20 GMT

In this episode, I will use Flash CS3 to create a winter scene "E-card", where I cover what I consider to be one of the fundamental elements needed for success in Flash; the ability to make animated motion tweens and Movie Clip symbols. These can be used in any project, by importing them into the current project library. Use this to help create a unique E-card to surprise someone you know

Episode 18-Photoshop Image Creation, Mouse Pad, Poster, T-shirt - CG1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 16 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I will use PS CS3 to create an original image to be printed as a mouse pad, poster, or T-Shirt. The image has some requirements meant to demonstrate the basic techniques used in PS for image creation.

Episode 17-3D Studio Max 9, Creating Virtual Pumpkins

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 24 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

As a way to bring in the fall season, I will be carving virtual pumpkins in 3D Studio Max 9. This project should "tie up some loose ends" with boolean, editable splines, and meshes, along with a new tool in "Loft".

Episode 16-3D Studio Max 9,Modeling a Dinette Scene, P2, CG1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 19 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this second part, I will demonstrate how to animate a target camera, add lights to the scene, materials for realism. I will finish this episode off with a basic outline for your final rendering as a movie able to be played for various audiences.

Episode 15-3D Studio Max 9,Modeling a Dinette Scene, P1, CG1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 16 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In part 1 of this project, I will create all the models needed to give the illusion of a complete dinette scene including: a room, table, chairs, objects on the table, and light fixtures. This should tie together a lot of modeling skills and add more depth to your arsenal. In part 2, I will animate the scene and put in materials to add realism.

Episode 14-3D Studio Max 9,Modeling a Chess set, P2, CG1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 26 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In part 2 of this exercise I will complete the last piece, the knight. Offering some unique challenges and some new modeling techniques, you will gain a lot of skill through the completion of this exercise.

Episode 13-3D Studio Max 9,Modeling a Chess set CG1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 24 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

This is where the pavement meets the road as I demonstrate how to do modeling at the sub-object level. You will be introduced to the conversion of 2D shapes into 3D shapes and how to edit each. This is a great tutorial built into 3D Studio Max 9 and should not be over looked for those that want to understand modeling concepts.

Episode 12-Introduction to 3D Studio Max 9-Modeling, Motion, Materials, Part 2

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 20 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In part 2 of this exercise, I will demonstrate the basics of animation and modification of objects with the use of the modifier stack.

Episode 11-Introduction to 3D Studio Max 9-Modeling, Motion, Materials, Part 1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 19 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Moving into the world of 3D modeling and animation, I will begin a series of episodes devoted to 3D Studio Max 9. At the start of this series, I will go through the basics of the GUI, and basic object creation.

Episode 10-Election Poster-Photoshop CS3 to After Effects Pro CS3, Part 2

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 18 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Technology Education instructor, Troy Alesi, will take the Photoshop file used in the last episode and repurpose into a video graphic using Adobe After Effects CS3. Basic animation properties will be covered including: position, rotation, scale, and opacity. Motion paths will be used to control movement, and layer anchor points along with their 3D switches will be used to finish off the details of this episode. The composition will be rendered as a DV AVI, ready for broadcast.

Episode 9-Election Poster-Photoshop CS3 to After Effects Pro CS3, Part 1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 13 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I will use an exercise from "Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-One" by Deke McClelland, to teach my video media students how to create shapes on masked layers, make, and duplicate transformations, and use layer blend modes. This file will be "repurposed" from a print graphic to video as I take it into part two for After Effects Pro CS3.

Episode 8-Developing menu transitions in AE for Adobe Encore - Part 3

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 13 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this final installment for an introduction to Adobe Encore, I will use Adobe After Effects to create movies that play as transitions from the project "Main Menu" to "Sub Menus". Links will be created from menu buttons to the movies, and end actions of those timelines linked to the ending menu.

Episode 7-Creating Web Banners in Photoshop CS2 and Image Ready

Abdullah Almoaigel — 4 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this demonstration, Video Media Technology student, Abdullah, creates web banners in Adobe Photoshop and Image Ready.

Episode 5-"Cartoonification" in Photoshop CS2

Martin Greenberg and David Vidmar — 24 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this demonstration, Video Media Technology students, Martin and Dave, demonstrate how to take a photograph image and make it look like a cartoon image.

Episode 6-Developing DVD Menus for Adobe Encore 2.0 - Part 2

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 31 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In part 2 of this exercise, I will show the basic operations of Adobe Encore, including: how to import assets, creating links, creating chapter points, utilizing a play all button, motion menus, and checking the project for errors. In the next episode I will talk about creating professional DVDs with the incoporation of transitional menus in After Effects.

Episode 4-Empasis in Photoshop CS2

James Burke — 23 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this demonstration, Video Media Technology student, James Burke, creates the illusion of emphasis on one character within a photograph of several characters.

Episode 2-Creating Picture Transitions in Flash 8

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 17 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this tutorial, classroom instructor, Troy Alesi imports still frame pictures into a project library in Flash 8. The pictures are animated in a simple way to transition from one to the next with fade-ins and fade-outs. This could be used as a animated slide show by itself, or in a bigger project as a Flash movie clip symbol.

Episode 3-Developing DVD Menus in Photoshop CS2 for Adobe Encore 2.0- Part 1

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 22 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this lesson, classroom instructor, Troy Alesi, demonstrates how to create two types of DVD menus within Photoshop CS2 to use in Adobe Encore. The two styles will be a text based menu and a thumbnail, scenes menu. This part of lesson covers creating and basic testing of the menus, while a future episode will focus on utilizing the menus in Encore 2.0.

Episode 1-Creating an Animated Flash Button with the "Jelly Effect"

Troy Alesi - Instructor - taa11@scasd.org — 10 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I will demonstrate an advanced way to create an animated button that could be used to control movies within Flash 8. The button has a nice "jelly effect" and rings that spin around upon over and down states.