DaVinci Resolve is a free video editing software beloved by many and considered a viable alternative for Adobe Premiere Pro. In this FilterGrade video, we’re going to teach you the basics of using Resolve for editing. One of its biggest selling points is that it’s completely free. This free version includes all of the editing […]
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15 Editing Tutorials for Lightroom Mobile
Editing on the go isn’t just for Instagram lovers anymore, thanks to expert editing apps even the most experienced photographers are often opting to edit on mobile. You can achieve effects similar to traditional desktop softwares, correct any issues, and even fix the lighting, all on your mobile phone. And, now that professional editing equipment […]
Continue readingTutorial: An Introduction to After Effects Expressions
After Effects expressions are small pieces of code that can be plugged into an After Effects project to achieve a desired effect without using complex keyframing. Expressions use JavaScript, and you do need some programming knowledge to make the most of them. However, there are many great examples of both beginner and advanced expressions, so […]
Continue readingHow to Reset Lightroom Preferences
You’ve probably spent a lot of time setting your Lightroom CC or Lightroom Classic to exactly what you need it to be. But if you’ve made a change you can’t figure out how to revert, or just want to start fresh, you can easily reset Lightroom. All you need to do is trash your preferences. […]
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You’ve probably spent a lot of time setting your Premiere Pro to exactly what you need it to be. But if you’ve made a change you can’t figure out how to revert, or just want to start fresh, you can easily reset Premiere Pro. All you need to do is trash your preferences. When you […]
Continue readingUpselling for Photographers: How to Make More Money
The majority of photographers love their job. Few people make a career from doing what they truly love. Photographers are able to make a living from their creativity and passion. Yet, for many photographers, creating art and photography is the easy part of the job, due to this passion and drive. However, being able to […]
Continue readingHow to Use Roto Brush 2 in After Effects
After Effects recently added Roto Brush 2 to their After Effects beta version, meaning editors can start using this new AI-powered tool. If you want to quickly create amazing green screen effects without a green screen, this tool is your answer. What is Roto Brush? Roto Brush is a tool that editors can use in […]
Continue readingLayer Groups: How to Organize Your Photoshop Project
When editing in Photoshop, you can just keep all of your layers wherever you want, or you can use groups to organize your layers! If you’re brand new to learning Photoshop, it might take a little while to get comfortable with the concept of layers. Once you’re comfortable, you can get organized. If you’re doing […]
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 readingHow to Get Funding: What to do if Your Business Idea Needs Investment
Starting or growing a business can be difficult – and that difficulty is cranked right up if you’re doing it without any money in the bank. Don’t get me wrong; it’s absolutely possible to grow a business if you’ve only got $20 to your name – but I’d argue that, for most people, it’s not […]
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