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3 Simple Ways to Stop Endless Video Revision Requests
Revisions can be a pain equally felt by video editors, motion designers, VFX artists and colorists. Here are some tips on limiting endless video revision requests so …
Do You Need to Own a Professional Cinema Camera?
A few years back I bought a RED — and it very nearly financially crippled me. The following will help serve as a guide for those who …
Sick of Premiere Pro? Try Editing in DaVinci Resolve.
DaVinci Resolve is more than just the world’s best color grading platform — it’s a professional video editing software too. Editors are making the switch. Here’s why.
What Does a Director of Photography Do?
We know the title and recognize some of the greats, but what does a director of photography (aka cinematographer) actually do on a film production? Let’s explore.
The Tangent Ripple: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
The Tangent Ripple Color Grading Surface is one of the most anticipated devices of 2016 — and now the user reviews are pouring in. So, what’s the …
The Basic Properties of Color
Color is one of the most important tools you have in your kit. Do you understand the best ways to use it? Here are the basics.
Employ the Usage Tab to Simplify a DaVinci Resolve Project
Removing unused clips from a large media pool makes any DaVinci Resolve project easier to manage, but how do you know what’s being used and what isn’t?
How to Create a Soft Hazy Look Without a Fog Machine
Fog machines and hazers are some of the most widely used tricks of the trade on film sets, but they certainly aren’t the only way to give …
Dissecting a Hollywood Editor’s Avid Workspace
Learn from Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation editor Eddie Hamilton as the ins and outs of his Avid workspace are revealed.
DaVinci Resolve Tip: Using a Color Chart to Match Your Shots
Color correction can be a very frustrating process for those without much post-production experience, but using a color chart on set can make things much easier in …
How to Avoid Sepia Looks While Warming up Footage in Post
When attempting to warm up footage in post, many inexperienced colorists will take a wrong turn and wind up giving their footage a sepia look. Here’s how …
The Video Editor’s Guide to Color Grading
Increasingly, video editors are color grading on laptops and desktops instead of utilizing accurate, calibrated displays. Here’s how to make this reality work for you.