Think Like a Director: Unpacking the Western Genre
The Western is all about taming the Frontier. Let’s unpack this cinematic genre and discover how deeply it is rooted in our psyches. On the one hand, the Western, in its simplest expression, is…
The Western is all about taming the Frontier. Let’s unpack this cinematic genre and discover how deeply it is rooted in our psyches. On the one hand, the Western, in its simplest expression, is…
There are a number of tools you can use in After Effects to get the precise look you want. Here’s a breakdown of each — and how they’ll help. While After Effects is filled…
The impulse response is a room’s tone after some big sound happens. Here’s how you record it properly. Having your very own impulse responses can be rather handy, especially in the world of filmmaking.…
In this article, we’re going to look at an After Effects plugin called Mask Prompter from Blace Plugins, available for $49.99. So, what is Mask Prompter? Apparently, it will create mattes with nothing more…
Whether you’re starting a new podcast or looking to improve one you’ve already started, sound effects are a low-cost way to add some production value. With radio-style storytelling making a big comeback in the…
Today, we will continue our deep dive into DaVinci Resolve 19’s newest features by exploring the Film Look Creator. This new feature could potentially put competitors like Dehancer and FilmConvert at risk of obsolescence,…
Shaky footage can make your project look unprofessional. Here’s how you can stabilize it in Adobe Premiere Pro. There are many nifty tools in Premiere Pro to make your edit and your footage look…
Does DaVinci Resolve 19’s defocus background effect actually work? We find out in this review. Blackmagic has finally released the long-awaited DaVinci Resolve 19, albeit in beta form. This update brings a variety of…
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…
3D modeling isn’t the only way to create some of the assets you need. In this tutorial, here’s how you can create a baseball using only After Effects. This week, we’re excited to launch…
Audio compression helps smooth out your recordings. Here’s how it works and when you should use it. Audio Compression: arguably one of the more complex-yet-useful audio effects out there. Seeing countless forums of aspiring…
Looking to add some cool tracking effects to your sports reels? Check out this technique in After Effects. Baseball season is upon us, and as such, you will likely see cool shots like this…