An Interview with Motion Design Entrepreneur Ian Frederick
An interview with Motion Designer and 3D Artist Ian Frederick on making animated concert visuals for EDM artist Wooli. Ian Frederick is a motion designer and 3D …
The 5 Cheapest Matte Boxes for Your Camera Rig
Let’s take a look at five wildly affordable, readily available matte boxes that can help you capture better-looking images on a budget. There are a few reasons …
The 3 Best Pro-Mist Filters for Creating Dreamy Cinematic Looks
Give your shot soft, atmospheric vibes with the three best black pro-mist filters on the market. If your search habits are anything like mine, YouTube has probably …
After Effects to Get Faster and Other Updates Coming to Premiere Pro
Adobe has unveiled a new Public Beta for AE, as well as new features for Premiere. Let’s take a sneak peek.
10 Best YouTube Channels for Colorists and Color Grading
Follow these phenomenal YouTube editing experts to master the basics of color correction and color grading. Wherever you are on your “hey, I make videos” career timeline, …
5 Ways to Manipulate Time in Adobe Premiere Pro
When you’re editing video, you’re essentially playing with time. Let’s look at a few Premiere Pro tools to help you do just that. You know, it’s called nonlinear …
How to Use Motion Blur Inside of Adobe After Effects
Want to make your animation more realistic in After Effects? Motion Blur is the key. Here’s everything you need to know. One of the most exciting early …
Old-School Looks: The 5 Best Vintage Lenses for Under $250
Use this affordable vintage glass to give your commercial, editorial, and personal projects a warm, timeless look. When I first started using old lenses, I was hoping …
Improve Your Workflow: How to Cut Clips in After Effects
Learn how to cut a clip in After Effects. It’s a quick, easy way to add a new skill and streamline your workflow. Trying to cut a …
Lesson Learned: 10 Quick Tips for Backing up Footage
Losing projects is the worst. Especially because it doesn’t have to happen! Avoid disaster with these tips for backing up footage. If you’re new to filmmaking, the …
How Guillermo del Toro Uses Color, Objects, and Trauma in His Films
A look into the thematic filmmaking techniques used (and mastered) by Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro. I distinctly remember the first time I saw a Guillermo del …
Top 6 Techniques on How to Write a Short Film Script
Short films showcase your talent—and tell a story. Here are a few tips on writing a practical (and successful!) short film script. The short film is, perhaps, …