We’ve all seen it at least once. You watch a music video and one of the effects you see is a strobe like frame by frame flash that goes to the beat. As requested, we’ll be taking a look at how to do just that in Vegas Pro 12. We’ll be using general features not bound to just Vegas Pro so feel free to apply these techniques to your favorite editing platform.

Inspiration

Eminem – No Love ft. Lil Wayne @ 1:25 http://j.mp/11lVScL

Harlem Shake Times Square NYC feat. NYPD @ 0:20 http://j.mp/11lVZ8f

If you used this effect in any of your videos, share them in the comments below or on our Facebook page!

Resources:
Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music
Flickr Car Image by Axion23
Optical Flares: RodyPolis (http://j.mp/LXkT60)

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Simply double-click the pattern to load it into Photoshop CS6.

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Try It Out!

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Quick! You get a phone call from a client needing assistance with installing software. What do you do? You could try explaining things back and forth all by phone, but sometimes this leads to nowhere . What if there was a quick way to view that clients screen as if you were right there with them. Here’s a solution. QuickScreenShare.com will allow you to share your screen with anyone. No registration and it’s completely free. Nothing to install (assuming you have Java). It’ll work on Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can even control the remote clients mouse and keyboard!

How does it work?

When you first visit the site, you’re met with some options. The first option asks, “What do you want to share?” You can choose whether to share your screen with someone else or to view someone else’s screen. For whichever option you choose, you’ll get a one-time use link to send to your client or the person helping you. Once they click this link, they’ll be able to confirm the connection and then see and control your screen or vice versa. Be sure to enter your name in the “What’s your name?” box so that the other user will be sure they’re connecting with the right person.

The screenshot above shows the ONE time use link to send to the person you’re sharing with. Once you finish sharing and close the share window, this one time link will no longer work.

When they accept the connection, your/their screen will start streaming!

If you’re a little leery about allowing a remote connection to your computer, not a problem. You’ll be able to see the other users mouse moving around so that they can guide you in the right direction.

Another neat feature is that the sharee(you) also has the option to share their screen back to the sharer(client) in case they need to show something from their computer.

Basically, all you need for this to work is Java. Both the sharer and sharee must have it installed. Many computers already have Java installed on them but don’t worry if yours doesn’t, as it takes just a few steps to download and install it.

QuickScreenShare.com is a side project from the creators of Screencast-O-Matic.com and is still in BETA. I was able to put it to use a few times without any problems. It has a slight lag sometimes, but you can expect that from just about any remote connection. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to connect to your office computer with this since it’s mainly for one time use. Another thing is there isn’t any communication service built in, so it’s up to you to find a method of communication. You could talk to them by phone or use something like Skype to talk or chat. Nonetheless, you could always just use notepad within the screen share and chat that way.

So, the next time you’re in need of quickly helping a client or getting help, use QuickScreenShare.com. It’s extremely simple and easy to use.

Ever use QuickScreenShare.com? What are your methods of remotely connecting to a desktop? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Get “Cache My Work”
http://j.mp/AuQjOX

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to save all open applications when you log off like you can on the Mac? You can shutdown, logoff, restart your computer and when you log back in, all your applications will re-open. Windows has no built in features for this but I think I found a good alternative. It’s called “Cache My Work”. It basically does all that! Saves open applications and folders when you logoff/restart or shut down your computer and they will then reopen when you log back in!

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Music: Kevin MacLeod

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In this Photoshop CS5 tutorial, I explain the way I’ve found to create a mosaic out of multiple photos. If you find an easier way of doing this in Photoshop, please let me know in the comments!

Alternative Mosaic Software: http://j.mp/wDPE83

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Music: Klaypex

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Enjoy this free 1080p footage taken of a fireplace. Although not the BEST quality ever, it’ll work as a nice little background. Just another free gift from me to you!

25 Seconds – .MOV File – 7.61MB

Preview

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Candy Cane text tutorial at iceflowstudios.com

Well the Holidays are finally here and I come bearing gifts! This time, I’m giving you guys all some free lower thirds for your holiday video projects. Just some transparent images, nothing to go tipping over your hot chocolate for, but they’ll get the job done. You’ll get the PSD file so you can even animate these yourself if you want! Just a little something to show my appreciation to all of YOU my followers and to thank you for all of your support! Here’s to another great year in 2012!

DOWNLOAD THIS FREE!

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Today, I’ll show you how to create this “Cool Blue” text effect I put together in Photoshop. You can download the PSD file below! If you like this, feel free to share it along!

How-to:

1. Start Photoshop and create a new document. I set the size to 1280px by 720px but you can make it bigger or smaller depending on the project your working on. Next I added some text with the following styles;

• Font: Impact
• Size: 274 pt
• Color: #00a9e8

2. Then I’ve added the following layer styles to my text layer.

• Drop Shadow
• Inner Shadow
• Inner Glow
• Bevel and Emboss
• Stroke

I’ve also added a nice little grey background for the text too. That’s it! You can download the PSD below and copy the layer styles from my text layer to your own!

Download

Click the button on the above to download the PSD File!

If you liked this and are looking forward to more, please post your thoughts in the comments below! I only want to create content useful to you guys so hopefully this helps!

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Sometimes it can be such a pain looking for stock photography that’s actually FREE and not just Royalty Free. Royalty Free stock photography basically means that you don’t have to pay the photographer every time you use the photo, but you do have to pay for the actual photo itself. Over the years, I found what’s now known as “my little collection” of free stock photography sites. Today, I’ve decided to share those with you and better expand your collection of free stock photography sites.

1. Image After – Free Photos & Textures

2. Freepixels – Corporate type Images

3. Stock.XCHNG – Free Stock Photography

4. Photo Rack – Free Stock Photos Categorized only

5. Image Base – Free to use Photos

6. Morgue File – Free Stock Photography

7. Open Photo – Free Stock Photography grouped by categories

8. Woophy – Travel Photography Community

9. Free Historical Stock Photos – Historical Stock Photos

10. Public Domain Photos – Public Domain Photography

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