Let’s discuss the different color temperatures you can expect to work with while shooting a film. Let’s get right to it: color temperature is the hue of the light source used to illuminate a scene, and it’s measured in degrees…
From adapters to small lenses, here are the best options for an affordable anamorphic look—even without the lens. In this filmmaking gear roundup, we’re going to look at a few affordable anamorphic options that will give you a timeless, cinematic-looking…
In this article we explore the ins and outs of knowing when to stop down the lens or to open up and get shallow. Depth of field refers to the range of distances within a scene that has several subjects…
In this introduction, we’ll discuss one of the single best tools available to image makers — the light meter. Exposure light meters measure the amount of light in a scene to help photographers and cinematographers determine the proper exposure settings…
Loop expressions in After Effects can make your animations look professional. Here’s how. In this article, we’re going to talk about Loop Expressions in After Effects and how you can easily start using them, regardless of your skills as an…
In this introduction, we’ll share everything you need to know about chroma key and green screens. A green screen and chroma keying are elements of a technique used in filmmaking and post-production to create special effects and composite images or…
Here’s what to know about After Effects text presets — and how to find the best templates online. Whether you’re an experienced motion graphics artist, or just starting out, it is almost inevitable that you’ll land a gig with such…
We’ve all seen perpetually looping animations, but how do you make one look seamless? We’ll show you how in this tutorial. A looping animation is an animation that repeats seamlessly, creating a continuous cycle of movement without any noticeable start…
Let’s look at how to create motion graphic transitions using Adobe After Effects. Transitions can indicate changes in location, time, or perspective within a video. For instance, a fade or dissolve transition can signify a change of location or passage…
Here’s everything you need to know about transitions and where to find FREE downloadable packs. In this article, we’re going to look at transitions — specifically what they are and why we use them, and then we’ll go over some…
Here are several of the very best paid and free plugins available for After Effects users in 2023. An After Effects plugin is a software component that adds new functionality and features to the Adobe After Effects application. These are…
Don’t blow your budget with these cost-effective techniques for getting a smooth shot. In this article, we’re going to look at a few unconventional ways to stabilize your shot. While the traditional, standard route to take is to use a…
