When it comes to photography cameras few live up the standard and quality of the Leica line of cameras. Some of the most iconic photos in history were taken with Leica cameras. Hand-made in Germany they are known for their high precision, quality optics, and state of the art technology. They are built to last […]
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FREE Warm Tone Video LUTs
We’re back with another freebie and this week it’s even better than ever! We’ve been cooped up working on some new video edits for a few music projects and we’ve been putting together some clean warm tone video LUTs, and we wanted to be able to give back to the community so you can try […]
Continue readingTop 7 Incredible Final Cut Pro Plugins for Editors
Final Cut Pro is a popular and powerful video editing tool already. But third-party plugins can enhance your experience and speed up your edits. These plugins are useful for doing advanced effects and creating an easier way to make your visual effects faster. Here are our top 7 favorite Final Cut Pro plugins that we […]
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Have you ever watched a high-end music video or commercial and noticed how perfect the colors look? Or how all the different scenes and colors seem to coincide somehow? This is known as the art of ‘color grading’ or ‘color correction’. Color grading is a whole art form in itself, but breaking it down to […]
Continue readingReview: A Modern Approach to Photographic Composition Ebook
When it comes to taking a quality photo, composition is one of the most important parts. Having the right angle, elements, viewpoint, and layout can really make all the difference. Composition is something I’ve struggled with over the years. Particularly when there are a lot of things going on in a city or street photo. […]
Continue reading20 Filmmaking Competitions Worth Entering
The red carpets, the photographers, the fame… There is a lot of excitement that goes on at film festivals and as someone looking to make a name for themselves in a highly competitive industry they are a must. But, with some of these competitions having a hefty entry fee and only a small percentage of […]
Continue readingFREE Instagram Lightroom Presets (mobile)
You can never have enough presets to sift through when editing. Obviously you can always start your edit from scratch, but having an interesting base to start from is so much quicker and can help you create something you otherwise may not have been able to! Today, we have 3 FREE Lightroom Presets for Instagrammers […]
Continue reading30 Best Photo Booth Templates To Upgrade Your Booth Designs
We’ve talked about photo booths on the FilterGrade blog one before, in our article on how photographers can earn more money. Since that article went live, photo booth businesses have continued to increase in popularity (worldwide pandemic aside). Now, we’re not saying we’re responsible for that continued climb, but we do enjoy helping our fellow […]
Continue readingThe Best FREE Animation Apps for Mobile
Once upon a time, not so long ago, if you wanted to animate something, you were tied to a bulky desktop computer and hard-to-learn software. But alas, times have changed, and chances are the only thing you need to easily create animations or GIFs is already in your pocket. Thanks to several free apps, both […]
Continue readingUsing HSL to Boost Colors: Lightroom Quick Tip
There are a number of ways you can increase the saturation of your photos in Lightroom. One of the best is with the HSL Panel. In this tutorial, I’m going to share a few quick tips for using HSL (hue, saturation, and luminance) to boost the colors in your edits! You can also adjust the […]
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