Gemini AI MultiModal Model Course

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Aug 21, 2024

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Learn how to use Google Gemini AI MultiModal Model in this course for beginners. You will learn to build an app with the Gemini API that can SEE images and answer questions about them.

?? Course developed by @aniakubow

Google provided a grant to make this course possible.

?? Contents ??
00:00 Introduction
01:51 What is Gemini?
04:14 Getting set up
06:53 Authentication
09:06 Gemini Models
10:28 Build an app that can SEE!

???? Thanks to our Champion and Sponsor supporters:
???? davthecoder
???? jedi-or-sith
???? ????
???? Agustín Kussrow
???? Nattira Maneerat
???? Heather Wcislo
???? Serhiy Kalinets
???? Justin Hual
???? Otis Morgan
???? Oscar Rahnama

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Learn to code for free and get a developer job: https://www.freecodecamp.org

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DaVinci Resolve Course – Video Editing for Beginners (2024)

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Aug 19, 2024

“
Learn how to use DaVinci Resolve for video editing. This software is used to edit many feature films and there is also a super powerful free version. This course will guide you from the basics of installation to creating professional-quality videos, equipping you with essential skills and techniques.

Download course media files: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x7UAusXc-EXPygDfLfmH0JUc7y8IsfGn?usp=sharing

?? Course developed by @GavinLon

?? Contents ??
?? (0:00:00) Introduction
?? (0:06:14) Overview and installation of DaVinci Resolve
?? (0:12:47) Create a new DaVinci Resolve Project
?? (0:18:42) Import “TravelHooray” Media files into DaVinci Resolve
?? (0:22:18) Overview of the Layout of the Edit Page
?? (0:49:02) Add Media Files to the Timeline (Edit Page)
?? (0:57:06) Create “TravelHooray” Commercial Video (Step by Step)
?? (1:59:13) Adding Effects using the Fusion Page vs The Edit Page
?? (2:02:40) Let’s Look at the Fusion Page
?? (2:40:40) Creating a Fusion Composition
?? (2:47:31) Use Compositing on the Fusion Page (SciFi Move Trailer Example)
?? (2:56:53) Use a Polygon Mask Node to Reveal Text from Behind a Building
?? (3:06:39) Use a Background Node and Ellipse Node to Create Alien Object in the Sky
?? (3:15:59) Use a Planer Tracker Node to Pin a Stock Video onto a Building (Blade Runner Effect)
?? (3:25:38) Should city in Fog using FastNoise Node.
?? (3:30:40) Render SciFi Move Trailer using Deliver Page in DaVinci Resolve
?? (3:34:31) Create Light Sabre Ignition Effect
?? (3:48:50) Create the Wielding of the Light Sabre Effect
?? (3:50:34) Creating Sith Lord Eyes Effect using B-Spline Node
?? (3:55:45) Outro

???? Thanks to our Champion and Sponsor supporters:
???? davthecoder
???? jedi-or-sith
???? ????
???? Agustín Kussrow
???? Nattira Maneerat
???? Heather Wcislo
???? Serhiy Kalinets
???? Justin Hual
???? Otis Morgan
???? Oscar Rahnama

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Explosions, Monsters, MECHS! ???? ???? ???? – Metal Heart BTS

By School of Motion
Published: Aug 14, 2024

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Join my React course here https://learnwebcode.teachable.com/p/learnwebcode-premium

JSON we use in this lesson https://learnwebcode.github.io/bootcamp-pet-data/pets.json

My reference code that I wrote in this video https://github.com/LearnWebCode/nextjs-intro-tutorial

0:00 Intro
4:15 Why Is This Useful?
5:59 Linking Between Pages
12:52 Adding Client Interactivity
18:05 Dynamic URL Routes
31:47 Adding CSS

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Director/animator Aharon Rabinowitz created a detailed breakdown of how Metal Heart was made, including the mocap workflow, VFX, color grading and more!

Watch the full video here?? https://som.bz/4dCJ24B

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I was scared of Unreal… so I made a film with it

By School of Motion
Published: Aug 14, 2024

“
True Story: A year ago, director/animator Aharon Rabinowitz had never touched Unreal Engine. Then he took our 6-hour course Unreal Engine for 3D Artists, with Jonathan Winbush, and kicked off his Unreal journey. 365 days later he completed Metal Heart, an animated short film.

In this video, follow Aharon on his journey in creating Metal Heart using Unreal Engine and After Effects. He’ll walk you through the motion capture workflow, creating VFX, color grading, motion design, sound design and much more. Packed with a bunch of mini tutorials full of useful tips and tricks in both Unreal Engine and After Effects, you won’t want to miss this!

BUT FIRST make sure you watch the film! https://youtu.be/U26xwhN3Twk

Plus – Learn how you can win over $4,500 in tools and training at: schoolofmotion.com/metalheart

PRIZES INCLUDE:
School of Motion All-Access Pass ($1,200) – One year of access to every course we offer!

Maxon One ($1,199) – A one-year subscription that gives you access to Cinema 4D, Red Giant Complete, Universe, Z-Brush and more!

VDB Bundle from The Pixel Lab ($1,299) – over 1,100 professional fire, smoke, fog, mist, cloud, tornado, portal, dry ice, explosions and smoke plume elements

Artlist Max ($480) – A one-year subscription packed with music, sound FX, AI voice-over, footage, video templates, and more!

Re:Vision Effects: ReelSmart Motion Blur for AE/PPro ($110) – The industry standard tool for adding realistic motion blur to your video.

Unreal Experience Bundle from The Pixel Lab ($349) – Over 1,550 professional metal, wood, stone, rock, brick, terrain and landscape textures for Unreal to level up your game!

The Unreal 3D environment of your choice from Vasiliy Poryagin ($250) – Pick from one of his kickass Unreal Marketplace assets, including the set we used for this short film.

CHAPTERS:
Intro 00:00:00
Why Create The Short Film in Unreal? 00:00:38
Using Motion Capture Files in Unreal 00:02:45
Root Motion Animation 00:03:55
Control Rig Layers 00:05:09
Volumetric Effects 00:07:29
Projecting The U.I. onto The Helmet Glass 00:09:37
Camera Movement 00:12:55
Motion Blur 00:15:48
Depth of Field 00:16:40
Rendering 00:19:34
Color Grading 00:21:36
Titles 00:24:30
Music & Sound Design 00:25:17

SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES:
Unreal Engine for 3D Artists: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/unreal-engine-for-3d-artists
After Effects Kickstart: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/after-effects-kickstart
Animation Bootcamp: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/animation-bootcamp
Cinema 4D Basecamp: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/cinema-4d-basecamp
Cinema 4D Ascent: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/cinema-4d-ascent
Expression Session: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/expression-session

USEFUL LINKS:
Tutorial: Save a UV Guide out of C4D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnmRzPPpzFA
Tutorial: Fire and Explosions in Unreal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaxGwDmNodQ
Tutorial: Motion Design Animators in Unreal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG64FfF0Jdw
Tutorial: MoCap Workflow for Unreal: Coming Soon!
The Pixel Lab VDBs: https://www.thepixellab.net/vdb
Heat Distortion for Unreal Engine: https://www.thepixellab.net/heat-distortion-vfx-unreal
Unreal Materials for Motion Graphics: https://www.thepixellab.net/unreal-materials-for-motion-graphics
Unreal Environments by Vasliliy Poryagin: https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/profile/VasiliyPoryagin?count=20&sortBy=effectiveDate&sortDir=DESC&start=0

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SHORT FILM | Metal Heart – Made in Unreal Engine

By School of Motion
Published: Aug 14, 2024

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STORY: In Metal Heart, a soldier and his drone partner go hunting for kaiju. 

Starring the voices of David Hewlett (The Shape of Water, Stargate Atlantis) and Marta Svetek (Five Nights at Freddy’s, Battlefield 2042)!

So, crazy story… A year ago, director Aharon Rabinowitz had never even touched Unreal Engine. Then he took School of Motion’s 6-hour course Unreal Engine for 3D Artists, with Jonathan Winbush, which kicked off his Unreal journey. 365 days later he completed Metal Heart, this animated short film. 

Learn how Aharon made Metal Heart in this in-depth behind the scenes: https://youtu.be/ISOT0Xsayiw

Plus –  Learn how you can win over $4,500 in tools and training at: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/metalheart

PRIZES INCLUDE: 
School of Motion All-Access Pass ($1,200) –  One year of access to every course we offer!

Maxon One ($1,199) – A one-year subscription that gives you access to Cinema 4D, Red Giant Complete, Universe, Z-Brush and more! 

VDB Bundle from The Pixel Lab ($1,299) – over 1,100 professional fire, smoke, fog, mist, cloud, tornado, portal, dry ice, explosions and smoke plume elements

Artlist Max ($480) – A one-year subscription packed with music, sound FX, AI voice-over, footage, video templates, and more! 

Re:Vision Effects: ReelSmart Motion Blur for AE/PPro ($110) – The industry standard tool for adding realistic motion blur to your video. 

Unreal Experience Bundle from The Pixel Lab ($349) – Over 1,550 professional metal, wood, stone, rock, brick, terrain and landscape textures for Unreal to level up your game!

The Unreal 3D environment of your choice from Vasiliy Poryagin ($250) – Pick from one of his kickass Unreal Marketplace assets, including the set we used for this short film.

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Machine Learning in JavaScript with ml5.js

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Aug 14, 2024

“
Learn how to use ml5.js for machine learning with JavaScript. ML5.js is built on top of TensorFlow.js, providing a simplified interface for integrating machine learning models into web applications. This course will guide you through the basics of using ML5.js to create interactive and intelligent web experiences, even if you have no prior experience with machine learning.

???? Code: https://github.com/ousecTic/ml5js-course

Course developed by @TheQuackLearner

?? Contents ??
?? (00:00) Introduction
?? (01:43) Prerequisites
?? (02:44) Beginner Guide to Machine Learning
?? (08:54) Understanding Teachable Machine and the TensorFlow.js File structure
?? (13:03) Teachable Machine Rock, Paper, Scissors Game
?? (19:09) Pre-trained Model Explanation
?? (20:33) Mobilenet Image Recognition Project
?? (24:03) Transfer Learning Explanation
?? (27:31) Build Mini Teachable Machine Clone
?? (35:06) Common Misconceptions of Transfer Learning
?? (36:50) Custom Model Student Score Prediction Demo
?? (38:18) Custom Model Student Score Prediction Project
?? (47:34) Using Kaggle Dataset and Saving our Model
?? (53:03) Closing

???? Thanks to our Champion and Sponsor supporters:
???? davthecoder
???? jedi-or-sith
???? ????
???? Agustín Kussrow
???? Nattira Maneerat
???? Heather Wcislo
???? Serhiy Kalinets
???? Justin Hual
???? Otis Morgan
???? Oscar Rahnama

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Learn to code for free and get a developer job: https://www.freecodecamp.org

Read hundreds of articles on programming: https://freecodecamp.org/news

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AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) Certification Course – Prepare For and Pass the Exam

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Aug 12, 2024

“
Prepare for the AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) certification and pass! Validate technical proficiency in developing, testing, deploying, and debugging AWS Cloud-based applications.

?? Course developed by Andrew Brown of ExamPro. @ExamProChannel

???? Additional Exam Prep: https://www.exampro.co/dva-c02

00:00:00 Introduction to the Developer Associate Course
00:33:51 Amazon Elastic Beanstalk
06:48:24 Elastic Beanstalk Follow Along
08:06:34 Elastic Container Service
10:26:41 Elastic Container Registry
11:11:25 EKS
12:03:23 AWS Fargate
12:20:03 AWS X Ray
12:46:56 AWS Certificate Manager
13:05:30 Amazon Route 53
14:34:48 Key Management Service
14:42:50 Amazon Cognito
15:30:34 SNS
16:11:29 SQS
17:12:26 Kinesis
19:01:56 SSM Parameter Store
19:07:17 AWS Secrets Manager
19:29:04 Amazon DynamoDB
20:32:08 DynamoDB Follow Along
21:03:23 Amazon EC2
23:02:46 Identity and Access Management
25:08:20 AWS CloudTrail
26:16:37 AWS CloudFormation
29:00:37 Serverless Application Model
29:05:24 Continuous Integration Development
29:11:55 AWS CodeCommit
29:15:45 Docker
29:23:39 AWS CodeBuild
29:32:20 AWS CodeDeploy
30:25:22 AWS CodePipeline
33:18:26 RDS
34:29:42 S3
53:36:58 Amazon ElasticCache
54:28:20 Amazon API Gateway
54:51:48 MemoryDB
55:22:27 AWS Step Functions
57:18:37 AWS API
62:35:12 Amazon Virtual Private Cloud
71:13:06 AWS Lambda
73:54:05 CloudFront
74:28:33 Aurora
75:05:42 ELB
76:09:47 Athena
76:25:44 AWS Copilot
76:37:32 EFS
77:02:26 EBS
78:07:13 Cloud9
78:25:31 AWS AppConfig
78:45:47 AI Dev Tools
79:09:23 Amazon Detective
79:17:32 AWS Batch
79:45:21 AWS Firewall Manager
79:51:51 AppSync
80:17:00 AWS Amplify
80:37:16 OpenSearch Service
81:00:21 AWS ML Managed Services

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Enter To Win the Unreal Experience Bundle from The Pixel Lab!

By School of Motion
Published: Aug 09, 2024

“
We’re releasing Metal Heart on Aug 14th, and to celebrate, we’re giving away a $4,500+ bundle of the tools we used to make it! Including:

The Unreal Experience Bundle from The Pixel Lab which includes over 1,500 professional metal, wood, stone, rock, brick, terrain and landscape materials and a powerful heat distortion tool.

Watch the trailer and enter to win at https://som.bz/3WXgRan

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?? After Effects Pro Tip: Render Tokens Demystified!

By School of Motion
Published: Aug 08, 2024

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??Render tokens! Do you use this often overlooked After Effects feature?

Render tokens allow you to set up custom file naming conventions for your renders using variables like project name, comp name, and render date.

Find out more and watch the full episode of Motion Mondays here ?? https://som.bz/3yHc17P

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Code a Downloadable Desktop Game in JavaScript

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Aug 07, 2024

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Learn how to make a game in JavaScript with the KAPLAY library and how to use Tauri to make it installable on PC.

Try the game: https://jslegend.itch.io/kriby
Code: https://github.com/JSLegendDev/Desktop-JS-Game-Tauri

?? Course created by @JSLegendDev

Tauri prerequisites: https://tauri.app/v1/guides/getting-started/prerequisites/
Download the assets: https://github.com/JSLegendDev/Desktop-JS-Game-Tauri/tree/master/public

Check his written tutorials: https://jslegenddev.substack.com/

?? Chapters ??
?? (0:00:00) Intro
?? (0:03:17) Setup
?? (0:19:42) Loading assets
?? (0:20:59) Implementing fullscreen + enabling Tauri APIs
?? (0:28:44) Creating the game menu
?? (0:41:17) Implementing player logic
?? (0:52:24) Finishing the game menu
?? (0:56:40) Implementing the game (but the save system first)
?? (1:04:28) Implementing the game (for real)
?? (1:16:55) Implementing the score UI
?? (1:28:20) Building the project for distribution
?? (1:30:26) Additional info regarding distribution

???? Thanks to our Champion and Sponsor supporters:
???? davthecoder
???? jedi-or-sith
???? ????
???? Agustín Kussrow
???? Nattira Maneerat
???? Heather Wcislo
???? Serhiy Kalinets
???? Justin Hual
???? Otis Morgan
???? Oscar Rahnama

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Learn to code for free and get a developer job: https://www.freecodecamp.org

Read hundreds of articles on programming: https://freecodecamp.org/news

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