http://www.creativecow.net Designed for media professionals and hosted by industry-leading experts, the Creative Cow Multimedia 101 podcast is a "What is...?" repository of multimedia information, tips and process knowledge. If you are just getting started or want to learn more about multimedia, design and production, tune into the Creative Cow Multimedia 101 podcast. Designed to Empower the Creative Mind. en-us cow Technology No Designed for media professionals and hosted by industry-leading experts, the Creative Cow Multimedia 101 podcast is a "What is...?" repository of multimedia information, tips and process knowledge. If you are just getting started or want to learn more about multimedia, design and production, tune into the Creative Cow Multimedia 101 podcast. Designed to Empower the Creative Mind. Designed for media professionals and hosted by industry-leading experts, the Creative Cow Multimedia The Creative Cow Team ron@creativecow.net Ron Lindeboom technology, artists, animation, self-help, design, audio, 3D, DVD, motion graphics, Flash, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Combustion, movie making, compositing http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/what-is-compositing--129 In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz explains how images and video are combined to create complex visuals using programs like After Effects, Combustion and Motion. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, compositing, keying, alpha channels, transfer modes Aharon Rabinowitz 04:34 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_CompositeiPod_Lo.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/what-is-a-straight-render--119 In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about a Straight Render, a special method of video output used to ensure a good-quality composite, along with the pros and cons of using it. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, straight render, premultiplied render, compositing, video output Aharon Rabinowitz 03:52 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_StraightiPod_Lo.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/what-is-interpolation--130 In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz revisits the subject of Computer Animation to further discuss what goes on in between animation keyframes. Turns out - a whole lot. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, interpolation, computer animation Aharon Rabinowitz 05:36 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_Interpolation.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/what-is-rendering--131 In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz explains Rendering, a crucial part of the video production process. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, rendering, video production Aharon Rabinowitz 04:51 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_Rendering.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/what-are-raster-and-vector--122 In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about the differences between raster and vector images, and the benefits and drawbacks of each format. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, raster graphics, vector graphics, bitmaps Aharon Rabinowitz 04:30 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_VectoriPod_Lo.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/what-are-safe-areas---123 In this podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about broadcast design and working within the title safe and action safe areas. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, broadcast design, title safe, action safe, safe areas Aharon Rabinowitz 03:37 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_Safe_AreasiPod_Lo.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/what-is-an-alpha-channel--124 In this Podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz talks about the alpha channel, a hidden part of video and images that tells your computer where the transparent areas are located. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, alpha channel, transparency, 24 bit, 32 bit Aharon Rabinowitz 03:14 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_AlphaiPod_Lo.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/what-are-particle-effects--132 In this Podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz discusses particle effects and shows you how they are used to create special effects in film and television. Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, particles, particle effects, particle systems Aharon Rabinowitz 04:12 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_ParticlesiPod_Lo.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/how-does-computer-animation-work--126 In this Podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how computer animation works, and discusses the difference between traditional and computer animation. Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Multimedia 101, computer animation, keyframing, tweening Aharon Rabinowitz 03:32 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_AnimationiPod_Lo.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/basics-of-nurbs-vs-polygon--127 Basics of NURBS and Polygon modeling, with advice on when each is best used depending on the subject being animated. A sneak peek lesson from the series officially launching Sept. 1, 2006. Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No Aharon Rabinowitz 03:46 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/CC_101_NURBSiPod_Lo.mp4 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/podcast/multimedia-101-podcast-promo--128 An introduction to the Multimedia 101 podcast. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0700 No The Creative Cow Team 01:00 http://cowcast.creativecow.net/multimedia_101/episodes/101_Podcast_Promo_iPod.mp4