3 Ways to Use the Fractal Noise Effect in Adobe After Effects
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to harness the power of grayscale noise in Adobe After Effects. Let’s get started! No matter the type of project you’re …
Video Tutorial: How to Make a News Ticker in After Effects
Create a news ticker in After Effects! Learn how to create the news ticker look you see on the BBC, CNN and ESPN.
5 Ways to Punch Up a Boring Shot with the Rotobrush
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to add life to a static shot with this powerful After Effects tool. When you rotoscope, you’re essentially …
4 After Effects Creators You Should be Following on YouTube
With so many AE tutorials out there, it’s tough to narrow down your options. Skip the search and up your AE game when you subscribe to these …
Iconic Cinematography: Our 5 Favorite Shots from Conrad Hall
One of the most respected and well-known cinematographers of all time, let’s take a closer look at what makes Conrad Hall’s work remarkable.
5 Ways to Use Undercranking on Your Next Project
To speed things up, you must first slow things down. Let’s take a look at the antique art of undercranking.
From Zebra Lines to False Color: 4 Ways to Monitor Exposure on Set
With so many ways to monitor exposure, it can be difficult to know which method is best for you. Let’s take a look.
Should You Buy a Viewfinder or an External Monitor?
When it comes to viewfinders and external monitors, the options are quite vast. Dive in and explore the pros and cons for each.
How to Create a Low-Budget Crash Zoom from Two Shots
The crash (or snap) zoom is a cinematography technique you’ll see in big-budget films. Here’s how to create it at home.
How to Animate Individual Letters in Adobe After Effects
After Effects has a number of typography tools, the most powerful being the text animator. Let’s see how to animate letters with this tool.
Harness the Power of Blackmagic Camera Presets
Presets save time and help avoid operator error. Let’s take a look at how to use them when shooting with the popular Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.
5 Reasons Why the URSA Mini Pro G2 Is a Documentary Workhorse
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is a versatile camera, good for nearly any workflow. Let’s take a close look at the camera in a documentary environment.