Sometimes, you might just need to edit a clip in Adobe After Effects. Here’s how it’s done. After Effects is a great tool for many things. It’s one of the best tools for compositing and merging visuals, it’s still the…
Here are 10 time-saving tricks that can shave valuable seconds off of repetitive tasks in Adobe After Effects. I have what some might call a love/hate relationship with After Effects. I’ve spent so much time in it at this point…
Here are 10 quick and easy techniques to save time editing in Premiere Pro. I’ve been editing in Premiere for a long time. It’s absolutely been the piece of software I’ve spent the most time in over the last decade…
The unsung hero of a beautifully lit shot is a catch light. Here’s everything you need to know. When it comes to lighting, there are a lot of things you have to consider to pull off a great-looking shot. Regardless…
If you’ve ever wanted to try compositing in After Effects, it’s easy to get started, and it’s even easier with some free stock clips. There are few things in the pantheon of visual creative endeavors that I enjoy quite as…
Browsing our library, you may see “Editorial Use Only.” What does that mean, and when does your project qualify as Editorial? You may have run into instance when you wanted to use a specific stock clip or image in your…
Did you know you can turn just about anything into a photorealistic 3D object using your phone? Photoscanning objects is about as much fun as I’ve ever had using a phone or a computer. Anytime you’re walking around and you…
Stock footage can sometimes stick out like a sore thumb in an edit. Here are some ways to make your stock elements blend in seamlessly. If you need to punch up your edit with some footage that you don’t have,…
Want to tell a story? Are you on your own? These free tools can make it all possible. Everyone has stories to tell. As the industry changes and filmmaking become more accessible on a micro level (meaning anyone can shoot…
One of the quickest ways to get started in Visual Effects and CG artwork is learning how to animate characters with motion capture animation. Here’s how to try it now for free. These days, it seems like everyone is talking…
Motion capture was out of reach for most creatives even a few years ago. Now, anyone can give it a try. Here’s how. In the digital animation and VFX space, technology is advancing at breakneck speeds. In just a few…
Netflix is losing money, YouTube has an ad problem, and online content is changing in inevitable ways. Let’s discuss. In my opinion, the current state of streaming and online content is truly at a level of pure nuclear volatility. From…
