Tutorials
Video editing, video production and color grading tutorials. Software covered includes Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro X and Maxon Cinema 4D.
A Practical Guide to Dutch Angles and Tilted Framing
Dutch angles, if used discreetly, add an aura of dread, as well as a sense that the world has gone askew. Let’s take a look at how …
Building Your Own Car Rig — Commercial Insider Edition
In this next video for fiscally clever car rigging, we’ll break down the mission control setup inside the car. Plus, my experience with these techniques.
The Best Scenario for Using Space Lights: An Introduction
Shooting in natural light, outdoors, can often be a limiting experience. Introducing the space light — a great alternative to outdoor lighting.
Premiere Pro Quick Tip: How to Create Proxies
Is your computer having a hard time handling high-res video files? Let’s take a look at how you can work with proxies in Premiere Pro.
How to Speed Up or Reverse a Clip in Premiere Pro
Learn how to speed up video and reverse a clip in Premiere Pro to open up a new world of creative possibilities for your footage.
7 Basic After Effects Skills Every Editor Should Know
Missing some After Effects skills? Here are some tutorials that teach all the basic knowledge you’ll need for working with the program.
How to Take Photos with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
While the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K won’t replace your go-to still camera, it can capture stills to make referencing and scouting much easier.
Quick and Easy Tips on Shooting and Processing Day for Night
In this article, we’ll take a look at the basics of shooting day for night footage — as well as post-production processing in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Quick and Easy Compositing Tips for Adobe Premiere Pro
Join us as we explore how to use opacity blending modes to alter or enhance your footage by blending elements from one scene into another.
How to Shoot a Green Screen for Perfect Chroma Keying
Shooting video on a blue or green screen can be tricky. We’ve rounded up some tips to help you successfully pull the cleanest key possible.
Controlling High, Medium, and Low Image Noise Frequencies
Every filmmaker is familiar with image noise, but what are its frequencies, and what’s really going on when we clean it up?
Isolating Image Channels to Work with Chroma and Luma in Premiere
Mastering color correction means understanding the color channels that make a good image. Here’s how to isolate the chroma and luma channels in Premiere.