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The InMyInDesign_text_to_sound folder contains an Adobe After Effects CS4project file, with the associated audio and image assets, that shows how thevideo creators added animated text to sound in the music video.

The InMyInDesign_Text_cloud folder contains an Adobe After Effects CS4project file, with the associated image assets, that shows how the videocreators generated the swirling cloud of text around the performer in themusic video.

The InMyInDesign_Text_orbit folder contains an Adobe After Effects CS4project file, with the associated image assets, that shows how the creatorsproduced the orbiting text around the performer in the music video.

†Copyright © 2009 by Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.These example assets and project files are for educational instruction purposes only.Copying, reproduction, and transmission of these assets for any other purpose or in any other form are strictly prohibited.

Requirements

Now that you have had a behind-the-scenes look at an example musicvideo, it’s time to create your own music video.

Your music video should adhere to the following requirements:

1. Be 2–4 minutes in length. 2. Show the song title, artist, music video director, and record label (if

applicable) in the lower left corner of the screen during the first 10seconds and last 10 seconds of the video.

3. Use one or more advanced techniques or effects from the followinglist.

4. Be in a web-compatible format. (Note that copyright laws restrict

public distribution of a music video of a copyrighted song.)

Advanced Techniques/Effects

The following advanced techniques and effects are particularly applicable tomusic video production. Click on the image to the left of each tutorialdescription to view the Adobe TV tutorial within this PDF. These tutorialswill teach you how to use these techniques and effects in your music video.For even more tips and tricks, tutorials, and inspiration for video production,see the Digital Video show on Adobe TV.

Tutorials for techniques used in In My Heart and InDesi gn

Short and Suite – In My Heart and In Design (Part 1) Technique: Using the cartoon effect in Adobe After EffectsDescription: Karl shows how new effects in After Effects CS4 are used tocreate a cartoon look, while Jason creates the "down & dirty" sound used forguitar and drum tracks in Audition 3.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f15419v1025

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Short and Suite – In My Heart and In Design (Part 2) Technique: Animating text in Adobe After EffectsDescription: "In My Heart and InDesign" continues as Jason covers bringingAdobe Audition 3 stems into Soundbooth CS4 to make a final mix and Karl

reviews making text animate to sounds in After Effects.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f15419v1024

Learn CS4 Production Premium – Using Dynamic Link Technique: Using Dynamic LinkDescription: Exchange data between Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects,Soundbooth, and Encore using Dynamic Link, without rendering andexporting intermediate files.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f15419v1026

Tutorials for other techniques applicable to music videos

Learn Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 – Applying effects to groups of clips Technique: Applying effects to groups of clips in Adobe Premiere Pro

Description: Apply effects to groups of clips. Create a multieffect preset, saveit in a new custom bin, and apply it to a group of clips.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1600v1022

Creative Cow After Effects Tutorials – Custom Waveform (Part 1)Technique: Animating waveforms in Adobe After EffectsDescription: In this video tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitzshow you how to create a customized, sound-reactive waveform using astroke, a distortion effect, and an expression.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f15419v1028

Creative Cow After Effects Tutorials – Custom Waveform (Part 2)Technique: Animating waveforms in Adobe After Effects

Description: Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how toimprove the look of the customized waveform and talks about how to getreal control of your audio keyframes.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f15419v1027

Short and Suite – I’m Your Puppet, I’m Your Tool (Part 1)Technique: Using the puppet pin tool and motion sketching in Adobe AfterEffectsDescription: Karl covers the puppet pin tool and motion sketching in AfterEffects while Jason dazzles us with the Guitar Suite, submixing, and creatingbig drums.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f15419v1023

Short and Suite – I’m Your Puppet, I’m Your Tool (Part 2)Technique: Using the puppet pin tool and nested comps in Adobe AfterEffects Description: Karl delves into the advanced Puppet Tool and using nestedcomps to add video elements to a still, while Jason goes over MultibandProcessing & Exporting the Mixdown.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f15419v1021




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Adobe Beginner Classes – Episode 17 Technique: Building a light show in Adobe After Effects Description: In this Illustrator/After Effects tutorial, Dennis Radeke shows youhow you can build your very own light show.

URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f15419v1020

Learn Premiere Pro CS4 – Normalizing audio for the whole Master track Technique: Normalizing audio in Adobe Premiere ProDescription: Normalize audio for the entire Master track in just a few steps.Set the peak level; the rest is automatic.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1600v1024

Learn Premiere Pro CS4 – Using Photoshop with PremiereTechnique: Using Photoshop with Adobe Premiere ProDescription: Create a sequence-ready Photoshop file, import a layered PSD,play Photoshop video, and use Photoshop rotoscoping in Adobe PremierePro.URL: http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1600v1000

Next Steps

Once you have completed production of your music video, consider howyou might have used other advanced techniques or effects to change thestyle, tone, or message of the music video.

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