Cook it Now with the Cookinator Season 2 and Hitfilm 3 Pro
Hi,
I have just begun Season 2 of my parody styled cooking web series "Cook it Now with the Cookinator " Now Hitfilm 3 Pro has become an essential tool in my work flow and I plan to post and update as my episodes progress and things I hopefully learn with Hitfilm 3 Pro.
Cook it Now!: S2 Ep01 "PanCakes"
This First episode I did a lot of color grading and preset fx to give the right look to my scenes, all my HUD displays where done in Hitfilm and also my opening titles. I even assembled a lot of my final shots including adding sound FX music just because it speed the process up. I do wish Hitfilm had some simple EQ fx for audio but still the tool allowed me work quicker than previously exporting and going into an editor. This time I was able to adjust FX right to the last minute depending on how I saw the overall video.
Upcoming Episodes will feature some Ghostbusters parodies and Mortal Kombat gaming parody although I have no idea how to achieve that animation look from MK3. But my series is as much a learning process as a production. Hence although I would like more views, I enjoy what I do and what I do is create!
Chris George
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Triem23 Moderator Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 18,982 AmbassadorAlready saw the Ep. Good times.
For the MK serie, they either digitize or mo-cap, so shoot a live plate. Use the denoiser, but too much, aiming for the plastic look. Use Derez or Mosaic at a low setting to pixilate a bit, and up the saturation.
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StormyKnight Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 2,728 AmbassadorYay! Season 2!!! Two grenades.....rofl.
New FX, new song, new recipes.......looking forward to seeing more.
BTW- do you have the number for Frynet? I'd really like to try that C1000 Bacon pizza. ;^)
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StormyKnight good pick up on the C1000 Bacon Pizza lol
Triem, thanks for the tips. Now to figure out the how to animate digitized characters :S
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Episode 1.5
Episode 1.5 to keep a steady flow. Well an attempt to keep a steady flow of content. I plan to do, one full episode every fortnight and one quick tip episode every other week.
This weeks quick tip episode is how to boost your instant coffee.
This time around I did the entire episode in in Hitfilm Pro. all the editing, sound fx and VFX. Unlike previous episodes which was more of a mix of Hit Film and another editor.
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Fun stuff - I will find you and cook for you
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I don't know why its taken me so long, but I finally got around to watching it. Then I watched more- these are hilarious!
The voice of Ahhhnold is perfect. This is one of those things that is so central, it could really make or brake the show but its spot on and a lot of fun.
If I had any critique at all it would be that the sound design with the motors is a bit abrasive. Maybe get a few different sounds to choose from then blend them together in different ways so that they seem a little more diverse. Or not- just my 2 cents. Also, the rest of the audio is awesome. I know that stuff doesn't just happen, so good job.
Either way, you've gained a fan (and subscriber). And now I've got a backlog to go watch- so excited! Also, the food actually looks amazing which is the cherry on top. Are you an actual chef? Or is that just a hobby?
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StormyKnight Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 2,728 Ambassador
I tried watching this the other day at work but there were no speakers except the one inside the case- which sucks for listening to anything and I only caught some of the lines due to "work noise". Now that I've seen it properly- lolololol. I love the system disruption with the butter! As always- cleverly done!
Does Skynet let one access google?
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Stargazer54 Moderator Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 3,005 Ambassador@WSStudios Agreed, two grenades up! Just now had the time to sit down with my favorite IPA and enjoy S2 Ep01 Pancakes. The whole concept is so wacky, but you guys make it work in spades. Looking forward to more!
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@Stormyknight what makes you think Google isn't just an alias for Skynet?
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@Stormyknight Frynet does! lol
@ZedFable not a chef, cooking is a hobby
@rgbii thanks!
@stargazer54 appreciated!
Thanks for all the positive feedback
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Just installed the red giant universe plug in. I really like the VHS plug in. I did a test on an old episode. But I can see some major use for this. Think a subscription might be in order
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Triem23 Moderator Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 18,982 Ambassador
Between Flashback shots to the origins of Frynet, and Cookinator System Errors, glitch just became your new friend!
I've installed Universe, but haven't had a chance to play with it yet.
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@Triem23 I think you may be right! Great add on to hitfilm
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StormyKnight Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 2,728 Ambassador
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Just completed episode 2. Red Giant universe helped save a lot of time especially with the terminator hud preset....
How to make Pizza Lasagna - Cook it Now!: S2 Ep02
As for hit film, I think i got better with chroma key this time.
New things I did in this episode was the torch beam using the Light Flare fx. Also gun muzzle. As per usual all my color grading and lighting was done in Hit film, going for that surreal, dream, look....
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StormyKnight Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 2,728 Ambassador
That's a great idea- pizza lasagna! I would use a few different toppings and omit olives but that's the beauty of cooking. Add what you like. Hope you got to eat the final product.
Did I detect a little 'Person of Interest' influence at the beginning? ;^) The voice-over is pretty good!
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@StormyKnight yes I discovered persons of interest while prepping for season 2 and thought why not parody that too!
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If your menu is up, we will find you!?
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StormyKnight Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 2,728 Ambassador
LOL! Good one, Aladdin4d! I wonder what would happen if Samaritan went up against Frynet? Could be a culinary nightmare!
Could Samaritan interrupt the functions of a Frynet cyborg?
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Who would of thought my series would predict the future
IBM's supercomputer wrote a cookbook, and it's coming out next week (via @BusInsiderAU) http://www.businessinsider.com.au/ibm-watson-supercomputer-cookbook-2015-4
sounds like Frynet is real
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Should we stock pile ammo and food in an underground bunker equipped with a world class kitchen??
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Triem23 Moderator Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 18,982 Ambassador
I still await the inevitable cook-off between a classic C-800 and a liquid-metal C-1000 whose hands morph into frying pans, carving knives and cheese graters.
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@Triem23 I think that'll have to wait until the Cookinator lands a gig as the next Iron Chef.
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@Triem23 ive been testing some animations in iclone. A cook off might be on the way... Lol
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Triem23 Moderator Moderator, Website User, Ambassador, Imerge Beta Tester, HitFilm Beta Tester Posts: 18,982 Ambassador
Nice.
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So finished another episode. This one took longer due to, well, "life". but here it is. Loco Moco Recipe | Cook it Now! with The Cookinator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRfbEqaPUjw
For this one, new things, using the Universe Glitch Transition and other Glitch FX. Also used the Atomic particles to disintegrate a mini robot.
Of course Hitfilm's Chroma key tool was used and the Cine Fx to grade everything and give it that polished look
