Caleb Ward

Caleb is a Motion Designer that is passionate about creating helpful and inspiring content. He spent his early career as a filmmaker and motion graphic designer in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area.

Caleb is committed to helping the industry through awesome articles, tutorials, and tools. He was formally educated at the University of North Texas in Radio, Television, and Film.

Filmmaking

Canon’s New 4 Million+ ISO Camera Is Amazingly Impractical

Canon’s latest big camera announcement pushes the boundaries of low-light capabilities, but who is going to buy this camera?

Filmmaking

How to Use High-Key Lighting Without Looking Like a TV Movie

High-key lighting is for more than just TV. Let’s take a look at a few examples and examine a few ways to get the shadow-free look.

Filmmaking

Industry News You May Have Missed (July 2015)

It’s been an exciting week in the world of filmmaking and gear. Here are a few news stories you may have missed.

After Effects

7 Places to Find Free Light Leaks

Light leaks can add a vintage charm to you videos or allow you to cover up rough edits. Here are some great places to get free light …

Premiere Pro

How to Batch Export Clips in Premiere Pro

Need to export a lot of sequences or clips at the same time? No problem! Here’s how to batch export in Premiere Pro.

Filmmaking

7 Things Filmmakers Can Learn From Incredible Aerial Footage

There’s a lot to learn from these visually spectacular aerial shots. Here’s 7 filmmaking techniques for getting great drone footage.

Filmmaking

How Low-Key Lighting Can Instantly Make Your Film Dramatic

Low-key lighting can instantly make your scene dramatic and moody. In this post we’ll look at how it’s done and share a few tips for low-key success.

Filmmaking

Can You Legally Fly A Drone Through A Fireworks Show?

Flying a drone through a fireworks show is certainly impressive. But is it legal?

Filmmaking

How to Choose the Right Epic Music for Your Film

Make your film or video monumental! Here’s a few things to consider when looking for that perfect epic track.

Filmmaking

7 Reasons Why Your Creative Vision Isn’t Translating to the Screen

Find yourself in a creative rut? Here’s a few tips for moving an idea from your head to the big screen.

Filmmaking

Free Call Sheet for Film and Video Projects

Organize your film and video productions with this free call sheet template. Download a PDF or interactive version for easy modification.

After Effects

How Circle Bursts Can Enhance Your Motion Design

How can circle bursts transform your motion design? Let’s take a 360 degree look.