Video Tutorials
Video tutorials covering filmmaking, production and post. Software covered includes Avid, After Effects and Final Cut Pro.
How to Recreate Star Wars Practical Effects
Recreate the groundbreaking Star Wars practical effects with this fun collection of tools and tutorials.
3 Ways to Stabilize Motion in After Effects
There are multiple ways to smooth out and stabilize motion in After Effects. Here are the three most important techniques to know.
Cool Video Trick of the Day: How to Create a Cloning Effect
Learn how to duplicate yourself with this easy cloning effect. You’ll be beside yourself with joy!
How to Creatively Use a Reflector on Location
Utilize these tips to creatively use a reflector on location to capture the right lighting for your next production.
Get Moving With Dolly Systems Under $500
Adding dolly movement to a film or video can really enhance your project. Let’s take a look at some dolly options that come in under $500.
Creating Optimized Media in Final Cut Pro X
For video pros, transcoding recorded media is a necessity. Let’s learn the different ways in which we can create optimized media in Final Cut Pro X.
Great Tutorials on Color Matching with SpeedGrade and Premiere Pro
Working with two completely different cameras? Here are some tips for color matching your footage using Adobe SpeedGrade.
Cinematography: The 7 Benefits of Shane Hurlbut’s Inner Circle
Learn all aspects of cinematography from blockbuster Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut.
Simulating Depth Using Vanishing Points in After Effects
Turn your 2D images into 3D worlds with the astonishing Vanishing Point feature in After Effects.
Pro Tip: Change Track Height in Premiere Pro
Need to see your waveforms or video thumbnails? Here’s a quick way to change track height in Premiere Pro.
Learn a Gruesome Lesson in Horror Makeup From Rick Baker
With these horror makeup tutorials from SFX master Rick Baker, you can take your next video project to a creepy new level – or maybe just rule …
How to Achieve Perfect Slow-Motion Results in Post
Overcranking in camera will give you the option to achieve beautiful slow-motion work in post. But if you don’t follow the right formula in the editing room, …