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 […]
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The 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 […]
Continue readingFREE ‘Denim’ Textures
Have you ever seen what raw denim looks like up close? It’s pretty interesting, and when you start brainstorming how you can use it in your creative projects, you’ll really get inspired. There are tons of different pieces of cotton all pilled together and the craziest part is that it will all eventually get made […]
Continue reading15 Epic Trailer Templates for Premiere Pro
We can all recount a time when we saw a movie trailer or opener that made us say “wow.” Most great movies capture us from the jump and keeps us on the edge of our seat from the start. To get your audience to feel this way then you need an incredible opener/trailer. Even for […]
Continue readingThe Do’s and Don’ts for Minimalist Web Design
Minimalism is the art of keeping things simple. For some people, it’s a way of life, and it keeps the clutter out of their living space while directing their focus to what’s truly important to a happy home. Minimalist web design doesn’t mean a lack of design, but that every element has a particular purpose […]
Continue readingWondershare Filmora9 Video Editing Software Review
This post was sponsored by Wondershare Filmora. Learn more about their easy to use video editing software for beginners, Wondershare Filmora9 below. What is Filmora9? Wondershare Filmora9 is an easy to use video editing program from Wondershare. Filmora9 has an intuitive and easy to follow interface making it easy to edit and share your videos […]
Continue reading20 Poses for Instagram Models
The majority of the most popular Instagram photos have a person as the subject. Their secret to success is a combination of the photographer’s skill, a pleasing background, the right lens, and an overall visually appealing composition. A large part of the composition of a photo with a person as the subject is how […]
Continue reading10 Basics of Graphic Design: Best Tips for Beginners
You can’t call yourself a graphic designer just by opening Photoshop and drawing some shapes. Graphic design has rules, or guidelines, that help designers create an image that conveys the intended message. These basics of graphic design are second-nature to experienced designers. But they’re critical for beginners to learn as soon as possible so they […]
Continue reading15+ Best Photo Manipulation Tutorials for Photoshop
Photoshop is an amazing tool that can and has been used to create simply incredible artworks. It is extremely powerful and has endless possibilities for what you can create. There are many different ways you can manipulate a photo and this list will provide different photo manipulation tutorials to help you create stunning photos and […]
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