When building a video project, the colors you use signal the mood of your project. You can alter the emotional impact of every scene simply by altering the colors. Color has been recognized for centuries as being more than a…
Every filmmaker will need a spotlight from time to time. Here’s how to use one effectively. If I were to ask you about using hard light, I would wager that your thoughts would initially gravitate toward how you can soften…
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…
Looking for free stock video clips for your projects? Help yourself to the clips in this freebie roundup. We’ve all been there before: you’re working on a video editing project, you’ve got everything you think you need, and then BAM,…
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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…
So you want to make a documentary? Here are the key steps, from concept to screening. Documentaries are a great way to tell a story that’s happening in real life, or shed light on a situation that you think deserves…
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…
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…
Making an explainer video is easier than you might think, and there are services that can make the process even easier. With such powerful software tools available these days, there’s no shortage of ways to tell a story or get…
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…
From overlays to motion graphics — here are some of the key video editing effects you need to know. Whether you’re a wedding videographer, a corporate editor, or a documentarian, there are several effects you absolutely need to know before…
