Whether it’s a review, an educational guide, a music video, or a vlog, you need awesome B-roll footage. B-roll is supplemental, usually somewhat artistic footage that can be used to show details in a review, establish a mood in a vlog, or help mask a transition between two scenes. In this article, we’ll cover how […]
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25+ Amazing Free After Effects Templates for Editors
After Effects is powerful but also intimidating, which means templates and presets are amazing things to have. They can massively speed up a workflow, when there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. With so many great free templates out there that are customizable and fully animated, it was hard to narrow our list down to […]
Continue readingWhen Should You Hire a Video Editor for YouTube?
Whether you create vlogs, let’s plays, do-it-yourself videos, or any conceivable kind of YouTube content, you’ve probably groaned when it comes time to edit your footage. Editing isn’t for everyone, and a lot of people prefer the process of filming the video and starring in it, rather than putting the final pieces together. Editing can […]
Continue readingWhy is My PSD File so Big?
A lot of factors can go into a Photoshop file being unreasonably large. In this article, we’re going over what contributes to the file size and steps you can take to reducing it. We’ll also mention an alternative to using PSD files that may save you a lot of space as well as time! If […]
Continue readingCan You Make Professional Art With Mobile Apps? (Opinion)
Can you make professional art with mobile apps? “Art” can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. I think to many, art doesn’t extend much beyond the most restrictive and mainstream view of the subject. Ask most people on the street what art is, and they’ll talk to you about classic paintings. […]
Continue readingThe Top 10 Gifts for Filmmakers
I have an uncle-in-law who is an avid golfer. When my wife and I think of gifts for him, our impulse is to go for some sort of golf equipment. But we know absolutely nothing about golf. And if we did get him something for golfing it would probably be something lower-quality than what he […]
Continue readingShort-Form Content: How to Make Money with Vertical Videos
Instagram Reels and TikTok are some of the most popular video-sharing platforms right now. And they really show the true power of short-form content. While 20-minute deep dives on YouTube are timeless, there is also always going to be a place for sub-60-second videos that anyone can never-endingly scroll through on their phone. These vertical […]
Continue readingTop 7 ‘Learn Everything’ YouTube Videos for Video Editors
There are a million “beginners guide” tutorials out there and there are a million more specific guides. But sometimes when it comes to video editing, you just want a massive chunk of content. These 7 “learn everything” YouTube videos for video editors cover how to learn software like Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. If you’re […]
Continue readingPopular Photo Caption Ideas for Instagram
A good Instagram photo caption is an art and a science. You can’t just post a picture without adding a perfect caption, or you might be missing out on a lot of engagement. Writing an original caption is usually preferred but if you’re just not feeling it, we’ve assembled a list of over 100 tried-and-true […]
Continue readingLearn Color Grading: How to Get Started as a Colorist
Do you want to be a colorist, who is responsible for color grading high-profile movies, masterpiece indie films, or commercials? If so, we’re going to tell you what you need to do to start your career as a colorist, how to learn color grading, and how to find jobs in the field. While some may […]
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