Basically speaking, I have a situation where I may want to insert frames that are generated from the surrounding frames. For example, if I have a one-frame gap between 00001.MTS and 00002.MTS, I'd like to generate that frame from the last frame of 00001 and the first frame of 00002. Or, perhaps I could find those moments when the camera goes out of focus, snip those frames out, and generate new replacement frames.

I'm sure there's software that does this that might be affordable. It may even be in After Effects, for all I know, and I'll go check that package out. But does anyone have any knowledge of such a thing?

I've done some experiments using variable frame rate (32 fps) at 1080/25p on my AF101, but had problems with light flicker and/or motion blur. In a 50Hz country only 25 or 50 fps seem to work without any light flicker, and obviously neither is of any use.

So instead of using VFR, I've tried shooting in 1080/50p using a relatively high shutter speed (around 250th) and slowing it down down in post, using Optical Flow in FCPX, which looks OK, but there's still some jerkiness in the faster movements. I just can't seem to find the right balance between blur, jitter or light flicker - any suggestions?

Reading around I've seen conflicting info - some say always stick to the 180d rule, others say shoot with as high a shutter speed as possible if you're going to slow down in post (i.e. not shooting with VFR). I'm shooting the day after tomorrow, so any help much appreciated!

I've found that I can export of the video as a series of transparent PNGs that can be imported into Motion and FCPx It cost me £69.95. I'm going to use it to combine 3D elements in Motion for titling and concept animation sequences.

I applied HS filters to the elements but found that transparency failed on embedded clips of flare - not in Motion but in FCPx. Furthermore, dropzones were working differently.

These projects are not very expensive so I didn't expect too much when I put a support email in. I was pleasantly surprised by the response.

First Clips in DropZones work differently in FCPx 10.1 - my bad I should have done a little more research (Now the position of the playhead at the point of application is used rather than the beginning of the selection) .

Transparency in Motion and the way that video is inherited into the dropzone in FCPx is quite complex where there is another transparent video clip in the project. The upshot is that if you apply a HS filter to a group of elements then the transparent clip in that element has the equal and opposite HS filter applied.

Jakub Jaroszek of MotionVFX send me a screenshot of his Motion project with all the elements expanded and an explanation of what to do where.

I thought this was worthy of a note on PV.

http://www.not-literally.com/2013/10/23/torch-making-tutorial-movie-props/

I've seen filters to simulate whip pans but it does not appear to be the same thing. Usually a whippan filter motion blurs the video horizontally as it transitions from one shot to another to simulate the whip pan effect. But this is not the effect I saw in the video.

From what I can remember, the video was original shot on a wide lens as I remember there was barrel distortion. As the camera was whip panning, there was definitely streaking and motion blur as the camera went around. The barrel distortion was still there during the whip pan so it was like as though no filter effect was used at all.

There is a behind the scenes:

Obviously they use multiple cameras and some kind of sequencing. I figure it's like the "bullet time" matrix stuff, but I need to know what exactly this is called so I can find the software or hardware I need to do this.

Essentially I have a client who wants this exact effect on part of a music video and I need to figure out how to make it happen.

Just top graphic card required, realtime rendering.

Also check http://www.iryoku.com/next-generation-life

• Need to demonstrate examples of complex motion graphics work, including animated vector illustrations...
• Although complex is required, it is only an entry level position.

I have basic skills in After Effects ( nulls, wiggler, write on etc ) and have played around with taking the vector paths from Illustrator extruding 3d shapes.

Wondering if anyone has any of their own work or examples they could point me to that contain current motion graphics techniques that would be considered necessary for 'high end fast turnaround productions for large corporate clients and on TV commercials'.

My background is in video so I was thinking of doing x5 5second videos that I can lay the graphics over. Each with a different theme and technique.

Any help would be great, tutorials, show reels, advice whatever!!

Thanks :)

Obviously lighting and setup are critical to pulling good keys, and I know that many may be tempted to say "try it and see"- which I'm definitely willing to do! I'm just trying to shortcut a bit to the best possible starting point I can before delving into the process on my own.

Any sample footage would also be greatly appreciated!