Chris Zwar

Visual FX compositor working in Sydney. Specialising in Adobe After Effects. Occasional writer for the ProVideo Coalition.

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

Time to update the @AdobeAE showreel... it's been 6 years. Mostly compositing and visual fx. #aftereffects #vfx https://t.co/rlm1CrZFH0

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

The latest video on @AdobeAE #aftereffects color management looks at how to deal with Corporate Branding Colors in an ACES project. As ACES becomes more accepted in corporate video production, this will become increasingly relevant.

https://t.co/Wvjso2BHy4

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

Many @AdobeAE #aftereffects users work with brand colours, and worry about those colours changing or looking wrong. In this video, I look at why this happens and how to fix it. Every AE user should watch this! #motiondesign #motionGraphics
https://t.co/hxM2w8hEiu

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@helloluxx It's still not big enough

[James @friedpixels]

Time machine screenshot find from the @weareMK12 archives... (before my time) Machobox AE

#mographhistory

[Sean Jenkin @jenkmeister]

Do you know 3D? Do you know how to test software? We have an opening for a QE/QA on the AE team. https://t.co/jOtgdBpkhb

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

Tone Mapping is a critical part of HDR video workflows. Here's an introduction to tone mapping in After Effects - what it is, and why you need to care:
https://t.co/qtRsSFZn5J
@AdobeAE #aftereffects #VFX

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@joesaward You must be the Lady Whistledown of Formula 1...

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@VivaLamprey "It is easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission"

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@friedpixels @ActionMovieKid Absolutely. Still rocking Particular 2.2.6 because it does what I want it to do without costing me a monthly subscription.

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

Saw the opening scene to The Acolyte. What is it, Crouching Tiger Hidden Jedi?

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@ActionMovieKid Giving yourself downtime is possibly the most difficult part of being self-employed. It's not easy to switch off, or even feel like you deserve to switch off. Gardening, cycling help - anything that's not staring at a screen.

[Victoria @FakeGreenDress]

After Effects 24.5 is live!

🦖 Animated model support
🔦 Shadow catchers + color shadows
🧊 Depth data in Advanced 3D
🎥 Cameras + Lights in the Properties panel
📚 OBJs in CC Libs
➕ 33 new presets inc. text boxes, numeric counters and anime bgs

More:
https://t.co/xzDgufzuzU

[Jayse Hansen @jayse_]

Rest in peace my friend. Legendary Visual Designer Mark Coleran. He made film-UI (FUI) an art form worth caring about.

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@BrndnStrssng First time I've ever walked out of the cinema and straight into a music shop to buy the soundtrack. I still listen to the soundtrack.

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@helloluxx At least you'll be warm...

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@joesaward I like the idea that as soon as your car started to sound like an Italian sports car, it broke down like an Italian sports car...

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@AdobeAE #aftereffects users - here's an opportunity to work with Adobe shape the future of After Effects. If you're a 3D motion designer and have ever wished for workflow / UI features in After Effects, here's your chance! https://t.co/a75p6BjHaY
#motiondesign

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

HDR formats can be confusing, so I try and de-mystify the different terms here: https://t.co/3v2hAGXGAx Although it's part 21 in a series, it's also a great intro for any @AdobeAE #aftereffects #motiondesign #VFX starting out with High Dynamic Range and #colormanagement

[Chris Zwar @GodamnCharlatan]

@tvaziri It will make Paw Patrol a hell of a lot more interesting

[Victoria @FakeGreenDress]

💡 Fast way to create Advanced 3D shadow catchers in After Effects Beta: use the 3D Camera Tracker!

Select track points, right-click to add catcher/camera/light. Switch the light type to Environment and drop in your model. I like to color-pick a shadow color from the video, too.