Text tutorials

A general introduction to getting the best results from the optic engine.

Advanced techniques for creating a vivid, authentic lightsword glow.

A quick walkthrough showing how to create new png textures for use in EffectsLab using the Paint Shop Pro image editor.

How to rotoscope a normal lightsword, alter the glow and do simple masking.

Create simple muzzle flashes for your shoot-outs!

How to replicate the innovative glow effects from the movie and computer game.

How to blur somebody's face to avoid recognition.

How to add dramatic camera movement using Chromanator's animation system.

Basic information on using presets.

An overview of how to make a movie.

Some essential tips on using a video camera.

Some information about using garbage mattes.

Tips on shooting footage for split screen 'cloning'.

Tips on settings up your first greenscreen.

An example of basic animation.

A brief introduction.

Creating 'fake' depth-of-field (focus) using masks and effects tools.

How to achieve subtle and dramatic visual effects using the Add composite mode and various tools.