AV1 is a video codec that is promising to be the future of online video streaming. But what is AV1 and what exactly does it claim to do? We’ll answer those questions and many more in this primer. What is a Codec? Let’s start with the basics. A codec is a compression algorithm that allows […]
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Social Media Alternatives For Creatives
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube… It’s easy to see the downfalls of these applications, and the struggles to succeed on them when so many people are posting. This has caused many creatives to abandon ship and seek out platforms that better suit their needs. Instagram, once a haven for photographers is now often associated with reposted […]
Continue reading7 Amazing AI Art Generators
AI art started taking the world by storm in 2022. And along with both beautiful and disturbing images showing up in your social media feeds, you have likely also seen a lot of debate among artists. While AI art allows anyone to generate art based on a text prompt, artists and non-artists alike have expressed […]
Continue readingTop 20 Best Canva Templates for Social Media Marketers
One of the best tools for anyone looking to professionalize their social media and help attract a larger audience is Canva. Whether you want to make a holiday sale post or show off a new product, Canva has the right templates for you. Their templates make it easy for anyone to design something visually pleasing […]
Continue readingHow to Use Lower Thirds in Premiere Pro
Hey everyone, welcome back to FilterGrade. Lower thirds are really helpful when you’re doing interviews or providing credit in a video. But with all of the cool animations you might see on lower thirds, you’re probably wondering how to use them. Luckily, Premiere Pro makes it super easy. Before that though, let’s briefly talk about […]
Continue reading10+ Useful Tools for Freelance Writers
Getting started as a writer or adapting your workflow with the current tools available online can be greatly beneficial, but also very daunting. There are so many resources out there and a Google search will have you trying them all before finding the ones that work best for you. Not to worry, though, we’ve already […]
Continue readingTop 10 Cinematic Intros for Premiere Pro
When you’re video editing, you want to make an impression right away. And what better place than the intro? The intro to your video is like being introduced to a person for the first time; you really need to catch a viewer’s attention with a good-looking video intro. So with that in mind, we’ve assembled […]
Continue readingAdobe Camera to Cloud Coming to Public Beta + Premiere Pro Updates!
In our coverage of Adobe MAX in October, we covered Adobe’s announcement of Camera to Cloud for certain RED cameras, using Frame.io. And now a release date has been officially annoounced. Starting on Thursday December 8th, the Public Beta for Camera to Cloud will be available! This integration works with RED V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL […]
Continue readingEasy After Effects Tricks for Beginners [Video Tutorial]
Hey everyone, welcome back to FilterGrade. In this video we’re going to talk about a few awesome tricks for beginners in After Effects. After Effects is a complicated piece of software, so it’s nice to know a few quick tips. Watch the full video tutorial on our YouTube channel. Audio Keyframes Have you ever wondered […]
Continue readingHow Fashion Brands Can Leverage Virtual Spaces for Marketing
Fashion and video games. It’s not an association that you’re likely to make. But more than ever, that sentiment is changing. In many popular video games, fashion is intrinsically linked to the game’s success. This article will present a new way for fashion brands to attract customers and fans. Virtual spaces are a powerful and […]
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