Houdini is a 3D animation software that includes some powerful tools – powerful enough to be used in top-selling animated movies! In this article, we will take a look at some of the features of Houdini, and what sort of big-budget projects it has been used in. SideFX Company Background via SideFX Houdini is […]
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Is Lightroom Slow for You? 5 Lightroom Performance Fixes
Adobe Lightroom Classic CC is used by photographers every day to touch up and edit their pictures. When the software starts running slowly, it really hampers your workflow and can make the activity of editing and organizing your photos a chore. Today we will be talking about 5 ways you can speed up Lightroom performance, […]
Continue reading7 Tools for Measuring and Tracking Social Media Growth
Social media is an amazing tool for marketers everywhere, as it’s a great way to engage with and advertise to customers. And it can have great ROI. But the biggest challenge is often proving that ROI to management and being able to show that your efforts are working well. That’s where social media tracking tools […]
Continue readingPhotography Locations Near Me: 5 Ways to Find Spots for Photo Shoots
There are plenty of aspects of professional photography that non-photographers take for granted. Whether it’s the extensive post-shoot editing, the time it takes the frame the perfect shot, or the sheer amount of equipment it can take to highlight a model, there is always something that viewers of your photography might not be thinking about. […]
Continue readingHow to Reset After Effects Preferences Settings
Adobe products are widely used in the creative industries. One of the reasons for the software suite’s success is its flexibility. In this article, we will be discussing how to adjust, perfect, and reset Adobe After Effects preferences! Breaking Down After Effects Preferences Adobe After Effects is a powerful software than can do some amazing […]
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Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best video editors out there, and certainly one of the most popular. That popularity isn’t just due to the Adobe name, though. It’s also very easy to learn and start editing amazing pieces of film. Today we will be going over one of the essential functions of Premiere, […]
Continue reading15 Cool Photoshop Text Effect Tutorials
Adobe Photoshop can produce some amazing works of art, if you have the know-how. It is also great for generating unique and interesting text effects that catch your attention. We’ve compiled this brief list of the best and most fun text effect tutorials online. These tutorials dive deep into using layer effects, brushes, and more […]
Continue readingBlender Overview: Free 3D Modeling and VFX Software
(C) Blender Foundation, www.blender.org Every once in a while, you come across a piece of free software that has no business being free. Blender is one of those. The Blender project is a powerful, open source 3D creation suite that enables users to work on every aspect of 3D work. This includes modeling, animation, game […]
Continue reading21 Incredible Space-Inspired Photoshop Manipulations
When it comes to photo editing, the first thing that some people gravitate toward is making space-inspired Photoshop manipulations. Often it’s very easy to create an impressive-looking space-themed image in Photoshop, making them an easy draw for beginners. But, the more advanced artists creating work in this area can make some truly impressive pieces. These […]
Continue reading17 Professional Demo Reel Examples from 2017
As time goes on, film gets more advanced. Whether it’s animation technology, CGI, or creative editing, there are a lot of impressive works out there. What better way to appreciate it than by watching these 17 professional demo reel videos from 2017. Full of high-energy animations and even some behind-the scenes looks at how layers […]
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