Aaron Williams
Using the Channel Mixer for a Better Black-and-White
Give your black and white video footage more punch by customizing the monochrome with the channel mixer. In this quick tutorial we give the After Effects channel …
Creating an Aggressive Vintage Teal and Orange Look in SpeedGrade
We share the recipe for creating a highly stylized vintage look in SpeedGrade. Experiment with the settings to get a custom look of your own!
Quick and Easy Vignettes in Adobe After Effects
In this post we experiment with creating vignettes in After Effects! See how combining matted solids with blending modes can add focus and depth to your video …
8 Bit Color vs. 32 Bit Color in Video Color Grading
In this post, we show you the difference between grading in 8 bit vs 32 bit color and how it can improve your video color grades!
Color Grading in Layers in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects or SpeedGrade
Make your color grades easily modifiable by grading in layers in your video editing app. With a grade layer you only need to adjust one filter, instead …
Video Editing: Additive vs. Subtractive Color Correction
Get effective color grading results by using a subtractive color corrector, instead of the additive color correction filter that comes with your video editing software. In this …
Video Color Correction: Fixing Bad White Balance Using Offset Controls
Working with footage with difficult color casts? Follow these tips to quickly correct bad white balance and color casts in your video projects!
Why a Full Screen Still-Store is Better Than a Split Screen
In this color grading quick tip, we discuss why it’s better to use full screen vs split screen when matching your shots – good advice for colorists …
Color Grading Quick Tip: Non-Absolute White and Black Points
In this post we share a quick tip for color balancing your video footage! Good judgment is often the most important ‘tool’ for picking a white and …
Pro Tip: Color Grading in Passes
Work your video editing color grades in passes to ensure you always have a ‘client ready’ version. Follow these tips for color grading success!