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In this tutorial, Daniel goes over some simple ways for adding texture to your text and then adds animation for this 3D movie title sequence. Learn how to align test to the center of the project window, how to use a guide layer, how to create an alpha track matte. This animation uses motion blur, spotlight, and a lens flare.. Also, create a reflection for the text with gaussian blur applied to it. show less

The Edge 80 Optic is the newest addition to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System. It’s a tilt-shift optic that, when tilted, creates a sharp area of focus through the photo that’s bordered by a blur. show less

Adobe has officially released its Lightroom 5 Beta and NAPP is ready to get you up to speed on it faster than any other resource on the web with its Lightroom 5 Launch Center. So take a minute today and join NAPP president Scott Kelby and Photoshop Guy Matt Kloskowski as they cover everything you need to know about the beta with helpful video tutorials and tips. show less

PNG Express is a powerful plug-in that allows you to add tags to the names of groups and layers and, with the click of a button, exports them into PNG files. show less

Hydra Pro 3 from Creaceed SPRL allows you to create high-dynamic-range (HDR) images. You can import up to seven regular photos to this image editor and it will create a stunning final image, called an HDR image. show less

As many industries and consumers migrate toward cloud-based storage, there are still advantages to physical drive solutions that don’t require any Internet connection, and many offer speeds that are simply not possible for most consumer connections. Factor in drive performance and the addition of an mSATA SSD card (sold separately), and you have the Drobo Mini. show less

Daniel Bryant demonstrates some quick, believable techniques for simulating 3D with 2D effects and animation in After Effects by making a sample TV commercial tag. show less

The BALLED Pro lights are LEDs that output a fixed 125 lumen. They’re suitable for object and food photography, can help with portrait shooting, and are great as a portable lighting kit when shooting video interviews. show less