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Creative COW Magazine Writer, Web Writer, Contributing Editor, COW Master Series Trainer


Stephen Smith
Stephen Smith
Lone Peak Productions, Inc.
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Salt Lake City, Utah USA

Stephen graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in Multimedia Communications Technology. "I picked the degree because it had the longest name, "says Stephen. Since then, he's gone on to produce internationally distributed DVDs, some in 21 different languages. Stephen has won over a dozen awards while working at Lone Peak Productions, where he is a producer and lead editor. He is also the author of the Creative Cow Master Series DVD, Money Making Graphics and Effects for Final Cut Studio 2.


COW Master Series Titles


Money Making Graphics and Effects for Final Cut Studio 2 Money Making Graphics and Effects for Final Cut Studio 2 by Stephen Smith
Thirteen Full Length Video Tutorials with Project Files and Source Footage
$49.95

Award-winning editor Stephen Smith takes you through 13 chapters of client pleasing graphics, while showing you how to use Final Cut Studio to its fullest. Each chapter is presented in a unique and dynamic way, with engaging graphics and illustrations that won't put you to sleep. The real world techniques in this DVD will have you smiling all the way to the bank.

You can find Stephen Smith hosting in Creative COW's COW - Free Stuff , and Apple Motion forums.



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Articles by Stephen Smith

Video Copilot
Designer Sound FX Designer Sound FX

In need of high end, Hollywood sounding swishes, impacts and other great sounds? You know, the same sound effects traditionally found in high end movie trailers and promos? Let Creative COW Contributing Editor Stephen Smith point you towards a must have sound effects album, Designer Sound FX.

Review
Apple Motion
Motion Templates 101 Motion Templates 101

Motion templates are a great feature that can get you great results in no time. This video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader, Stephen Smith will go over the fundamentals so working with templates is easy.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
COW - Free Stuff
Free Elements Part 2 Free Elements Part 2

Love the words free, freebie and no cost? In Free Elements 2, Stephen Smith will show you where to find high quality freebies, such as free video and photo stock footage and free design help aids. Elevate your next project without breaking the bank.

Feature
Music - Creation | Composition
Abaltat Muse 2.0 Reviewed Abaltat Muse 2.0 Reviewed

Would you love to have artificial intelligence compose the music for your next edit? Creative COW Contributing Editor Stephen Smiths review of Abaltat Muse 2.0 shows you how this program can compose and arrange a score for your next project.

Review
Apple Motion
Creating a Hologram Creating a Hologram

Looking to create your own holographic effect? Let CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith show you how. This Apple Motion video tutorial will teach you what you need to know to create a hologram effect.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Event Videographers
Stack Tracks: Layered Digital Music Stack Tracks: Layered Digital Music

In need of some high-end royalty free music that can fit any media professionals budget? Creative Cow Contributing Editor Stephen Smith explains why Digital Juices StackTraxx layered music library can be the perfect solution for your next project.

Review
Event Videographers
How to Add Video, Photo and Audio Assets to your Digital Toolbox How to Add Video, Photo and Audio Assets to your Digital Toolbox

Who doesnt love high quality free stuff? Let Creative Cow Contributing Editor Stephen Smith be your maitre D. Hell provide a menu that will show you some of the best places to get free video, photo and audio assets that will benefit every media professional.

Feature
Apple Motion
Creating Customized Motion Templates Creating Customized Motion Templates

If you thought the pre-built templates that came with Motion were cool, how about building your own? This Apple Motion video tutorial by CreativeCow.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith will show you what you need to know to create your own custom Motion templates.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Apple Final Cut Pro
Stephens Five FCP Time Saving Tips Stephens Five FCP Time Saving Tips

Want to save time while using Final Cut Pro? CreativeCow.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith will show you how. His video tutorial has five must use tips: Motion Templates, Swap Edit, Audio Levels, Ripple Delete and Transitions Time Saver.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Apple Final Cut Pro
Compressor Custom Settings: A Creative COW Final Cut Studio Video Tutorial Compressor Custom Settings: A Creative COW Final Cut Studio Video Tutorial

Final Cut Studios Compressor has many pre-existing settings that allow you to start compressing your project immediately. If you find yourself making the same alterations this tutorial can save you time. CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith will show you how to: create custom settings, create custom settings from scratch, create groups of settings and how to delete settings.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Apple Final Cut Pro
As a Page Turns: A Creative COW Final Cut Studio Video Tutorial As a Page Turns: A Creative COW Final Cut Studio Video Tutorial

Creative Cow contributing editor Stephen Smith examines the classic tale of how a page peel can be transformed into a realistic player in the video effects world. With a little extra work, your results can go from fake to fabulous in no time. As a Page Turns not only includes how to maximize a page peel but how to create custom blue prints in Live Type.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Apple Final Cut Pro
Five Free Plug-ins for Final Cut Pro Five Free Plug-ins for Final Cut Pro

If you love plug-ins for Final Cut Pro, youll love free plug-ins even more. CreativeCow.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith highlights his five favorite free plug-ins for FCP, everything from eye candy to the ones that save your bacon.

Feature
Apple Final Cut Pro
Bad TV Look: Final Cut Pro Tutorial Bad TV Look: Final Cut Pro Tutorial

Creating that bad TV look has never been easier with Final Cut Pro. CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smiths Bad TV tutorial will show you how to create this spectacular effect using tools already provided by FCP. Learn how to make your video transition in from noise, animate a TV roll and duplicate the turning off the TV look.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Apple Final Cut Pro
Announcing! Money Making Graphics & Effects for Final Cut Studio 2 Announcing! Money Making Graphics & Effects for Final Cut Studio 2

The Creative Cow Master Series of DVD training presents a closer look at the finer points of graphics and animation inside Final Cut. Hosted by Creative COW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith, this disk contains over 3 hours of energentic, informative lessons.

Feature
Apple Final Cut Pro
CSI: COW CSI: COW

Theres nothing like glass panes moving randomly on a screen. In this Final Cut Pro tutorial learn to create the stunning bars like the ones in the show open to CSI: Miami. Follow along with Stephen Smith, the Final Cut sleuth, to learn how easy this effect really is.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Apple Motion
Painting with Apple Motion Painting with Apple Motion

Painting in Final Cut can be a lot of fun without the mess. This tutorial by Contributing Editor Stephen Smith showcases the new paint feature of Apple Motion. Learn how it can be used to create a brush stroke across your video. So enjoy the great tips in this video tutorial, Painting with Motion.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Apple Final Cut Pro
Creating That Old Film Look with Final Cut Studio 2 Creating That Old Film Look with Final Cut Studio 2

Taking advantage of new features in Apple Final Cut Studio 2, CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Stephen Smith offers a fresh approach to an old effect. Project files are included so you can follow along, and customize the vintage scratches, flickers and dust galore that make up the classic old film look.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Apple Final Cut Pro
Bad TV Effect for Final Cut Pro Bad TV Effect for Final Cut Pro

Do you want to create that 'bad TV' look that is becoming more and more popular? Stephen Smith's Bad TV tutorial will show you how to create this spectacle effect using tools already provided by Final Cut Pro.

Tutorial
Apple Final Cut Pro
Creating That Old Film Look For Final Cut Pro Creating That Old Film Look For Final Cut Pro

Do you want to create that old film look with out purchasing expensive plug-ins? Unfortunately, Quick Time's special effects settings create phony looking scratches. This article by Stephen Smith explores how to add that extra bit of pizzazz without breaking the bank.

Tutorial


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