So, you’ve purchased your first DSLR camera – maybe something like a Canon Rebel. While the standard kit lens that comes with the camera will serve you well, and be incredibly versatile, you’ll soon want to branch out. Today we’ll be going over the best first lens you could buy, and why you would want […]
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The Role of Design in Engagement Marketing – What has Changed?
If you think design is an afterthought or something unnecessary, you’re mistaken. In today’s era of high competition, design has become an absolute necessity, even more so when talking about engagement marketing. But how has the role of design in engagement marketing evolved over time, and what does the future entail? We uncover it all […]
Continue readingAdobe Creative Cloud 2022 App Updates Available Now
The Adobe Creative Cloud video applications have officially been updated to their 2022 versions as part of Adobe Max. These app updates include plenty of new features and changes to the workflow. We’ll be breaking down the highlights of this update here, but be sure to try out the apps for yourself. Photoshop 2022 Updates […]
Continue readingVisual Synthesizer Breakdown Guide
Over the past few years analog visual synthesizers have become increasingly popular in the underground videography and cinematography world and they are only becoming more widely used today. Their usage has been more commonly noted in music videos, film production, still photography, and live projections at many concerts, although the options that you can create […]
Continue readingApple Launches First 3D View Maps Using AR for iOS 15
Today Apple introduced the first ever 3D maps to the Apple Maps app for iOS 15. Their press release shares ‘Maps users in London, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco can experience a three-dimensional city view with rich detail, enhanced navigation, immersive walking directions, and more’. – London, LA, NYC, and San Francisco […]
Continue readingHow Shawn Rubel Grew Vecteezy from Side Hustle to International Creative Marketplace
Working in a creative field like design or photography provides unparalleled flexibility and unlimited possibilities. Side hustles and personal projects are common for creative professionals, and sometimes they lead to something big. Vecteezy is a creative marketplace that offers millions of free stock photos, vector graphics, and 4K stock videos to designers, marketers, and business […]
Continue readingBest After Effects Plugins for Sci-Fi Effects
How do you make laser blasts, explosions, epic space backgrounds, and alien monsters? Well, when you have the power of After Effects plugins, a lot of the hard work has already been done for you! There is no need to reinvent the wheel when great tools already exist. These are some of the best sci-fi […]
Continue readingColor Grading Work for Draft Day’s Die Bout Mine Music Video
Exclusive before/after photos and stills of the color grading for Draft Day’s music video, Die Bout Mine. Watch the gorgeous video featuring Super 8, VHS, and BMPCC footage in sunny California. Video Credits Rapper: Draft Day Director: Bankstone Shot/Edited by: Ethan Iverson Color Grading: Matt Moloney Watch the full video: Super 8 Film Color Grade […]
Continue readingApple’s New Object Capture Makes 3D Modeling for AR Easy
There was a lot to love from Apple’s WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) event, but one new tool, in particular, caught our eye as a photo and video site. This is the new Object Capture technology available for Mac. What it does is let creators build a 3D image for augmented reality based on a […]
Continue readingFREE Motion Graphics Background
Sometimes a blank screen isn’t enough to reel someone in. Sometimes you need to add some motion or some type of flare that will bring the viewer in and keep them engaged. Today we have a free animated background for you to help keep your content engaging and appealing! This animated background is perfect for […]
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