Posts Tagged ‘Tricks’
Using the Channel Mixer for a Better Black-and-White
Give your black and white video footage more punch by customizing the monochrome with the channel mixer. In this quick tutorial we give the After Effects channel …
Quick and Easy Vignettes in Adobe After Effects
In this post we experiment with creating vignettes in After Effects! See how combining matted solids with blending modes can add focus and depth to your video …
When to Use the Read File Node in Autodesk Smoke ConnectFX
In this post we demystify Smoke’s Read File node. Learn how and when to use it in your Smoke video editing projects.
Video Color Correction: Fixing Bad White Balance Using Offset Controls
Working with footage with difficult color casts? Follow these tips to quickly correct bad white balance and color casts in your video projects!
Pro Tip: Color Grading in Passes
Work your video editing color grades in passes to ensure you always have a ‘client ready’ version. Follow these tips for color grading success!
Editing With Canon C300 Footage – Tips For When It All Goes Wrong
Working with Canon C300 MXF video footage? In this post we share some tips for avoiding common MXF editing pitfalls!
Autodesk Smoke: Preset Menus, Full Screen UI & Group Nodes
We’ve got more hot tips for Autodesk Smoke! In this post learn how to add a Smoke preset menu to other nodes, remove the OSX menu bar …
Smokin’ Hot Tips for Autodesk Smoke
In this Smoke tutorial we’ll show you how to enable visual rendering, copy/paste color correction effects across clips and specify default frame rates for imported sequences. Lots …
Smoke ConnectFX: The Paint Node
Learn how to paint with images and how to get the most out of the Paint Node inside Autodesk Smoke. I am not an artist…I freely and …
Tutorial: The EQ Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition
If you’re looking to make your audio pop master the EQ settings in Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition. In this post, we show you how to manipulate …
Mastering The Film Slate
Knowing how to properly use a film slate is an essential tool in video and filmmaking – both for those on the production and post production side. …
5 Tips to Create Better Work By Maintaining a Fresh Perspective
Keep your creativity fresh by practicing these tips! Useful advice for any creative professional including video editors, designers and photographers.