Final Cut Pro X is a powerful video editing program from Apple. With this software you can create short films and special effects, color grade your footage, and much more. In this tutorial, we’ll be covering how to install LUTs in Final Cut Pro X. LUTs are lookup tables that allow you to apply effects […]
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How to Obtain Permits for Commercial Photography and Filming
Producing large-scale commercial audio and visual content requires a number of moving parts. From the production team to the location and legal aspects, there can be a lot going on. One key component of commercial photography and film projects is obtaining permits. When Do You Need a Permit? If you are planning a commercial photo […]
Continue readingHow to Reset After Effects Preferences Settings
Adobe products are widely used in the creative industries. One of the reasons for the software suite’s success is its flexibility. In this article, we will be discussing how to adjust, perfect, and reset Adobe After Effects preferences! Breaking Down After Effects Preferences Adobe After Effects is a powerful software than can do some amazing […]
Continue readingCut Video in Premiere Pro: How to Trim Clips
Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the best video editors out there, and certainly one of the most popular. That popularity isn’t just due to the Adobe name, though. It’s also very easy to learn and start editing amazing pieces of film. Today we will be going over one of the essential functions of Premiere, […]
Continue readingCitizine set to Debut Travel Video Awards at 2018 NAB Show
What is the NAB Show? The NAB Show, or the National Association of Broadcasters‘ show, is an industry event for advertisers, media, entertainment, and technology companies to showcase innovative products and new developments. Dubbed the “ultimate event for the media, entertainment, and technology industry.” The NAB puts on an amazing five-day conference for media executives of […]
Continue readingBlender Overview: Free 3D Modeling and VFX Software
(C) Blender Foundation, www.blender.org Every once in a while, you come across a piece of free software that has no business being free. Blender is one of those. The Blender project is a powerful, open source 3D creation suite that enables users to work on every aspect of 3D work. This includes modeling, animation, game […]
Continue reading17 Professional Demo Reel Examples from 2017
As time goes on, film gets more advanced. Whether it’s animation technology, CGI, or creative editing, there are a lot of impressive works out there. What better way to appreciate it than by watching these 17 professional demo reel videos from 2017. Full of high-energy animations and even some behind-the scenes looks at how layers […]
Continue reading10 Professional LUTs Packs for Filmmaking
Color grading your footage is extremely important. So important, that many people even recognize and recall tv shows and movies by their color or ‘look’. When editing colors, it can be difficult to align your footage and find the right effects to match your shooting style. Lookup tables, or LUTs, are a useful tool you […]
Continue reading13 Amazing Special Effects Tutorials for After Effects
Adobe After Effects is a powerful tool, to say the least. If you have become a master at programs like Photoshop and Premiere Pro, another great program to advance your video editing and animation skills is After Effects. In this article, we share 13 tutorials for After Effects that range from beginner to expert. These […]
Continue readingPremiere Pro Blending Modes Explained: How to Use Video Overlays
Video blending modes are an easy and fun way to add an extra bit of artistic interest to video clips. In this tutorial, we will be explaining the various video blending modes that Premiere Pro offers. This will include what sort of effect they will have, as well as some situations that each blending mode […]
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