The world of stabilization has come a long way since the the 2010s. What was once reserved for professional sets has now trickled down to the entry-level consumer. Initially, the primary form of stabilization was through Steadicams; then, we saw…
One of the most frustrating things that can happen to us as video editors is working with (and ending up) with poor audio. The reasons one might end up with bad audio can range from unfavorable equipment to recording conditions…
Highlight rolloff refers to the transition from highlights to shadows in an image, and it can help images look more cinematic. Here’s how. Dear reader, I want to ask you, what do you perceive as one of the core values…
The ’90s are back, so let’s look at how to capture the visual and cinematic aesthetics that defined the decade. The CD changed the music market in the mid-80s, and by the mid-90s, that same digital revolution had come to…
Have you ever watched a behind-the-scenes featurette and noticed the lack of softboxes on film sets? Sure, you may see giant chimera softboxes for large sets, but what about the ones you often see in your favorite YouTuber’s setup? Well,…
In this tutorial, we’ll look at a simple approach to editing your footage in Adobe After Effects. Editing a project in After Effects might feel like a strange choice if you’ve never done it before. If you find yourself in…
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…
Ok, so you finally get your first big gig, you’ve booked the studio, you’ve booked the lights, and the very first thing you might think about doing is turning said lights up to 100% power. Let it shine! However, you…
The sun is a great source of natural light, but it can also ruin your shot. In this video tutorial, we cover a few tips you need for your next outdoor shoot. Recording videos inside can be a breeze —…
Retrofuturism is the design trend that is always on the cusp of arriving but is never out of date. Here the key elements of retro-futurism. It’s always been difficult to pin down exactly when the future is going to arrive,…
