Blender is an awesome 3D modeling tool, and the best part is that it’s free. In this video, we’re going to cover the basics of Blender, including how to set up a project, add elements to it, and ultimately render your 3D art. To start, go to the Blender website, download Blender, and install it […]
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How to Pick a Graphics Card for Video Editing
If you’re building a computer or buying a prebuilt computer for video editing, the CPU and RAM are some of the most critical factors. But the GPU, or graphics card, is also important. This has always been an important component for some tasks, but is even more so now. A recent update has given Premiere […]
Continue reading12 Tutorials for Creating VHS Glitch Effects
At some point or another, you’ve probably seen the VHS glitch effect. And, whether it be in a movie, on an image, or in a TV show the theme remains the same. VHS glitch effects are often composed of a warped electronic sound effect and a noticeable video resolution disruption. When done well, the final […]
Continue readingTop 10 After Effects Blogs in 2020
Motion graphics, video, and animation are all growing in popularity in 2020. It’s important to stay sharp on the latest tools, techniques, and resources at your disposal. In this list we’ll be covering the top 10 After Effects blogs. Ranging from basic editing techniques to complex 3D rendering and composing, this guide features blogs at […]
Continue readingLexar Launches World’s First 1TB SDXC Card
This week, Lexar announced the world’s first 1-terabyte SD card with fast transfer speeds. You can capture 1080p full-HD, 3D, and 4K video faster and with less cards thanks to these technological advancements from Lexar. 15 years ago Lexar announced 1GB SD card, this year they announced a 1TB SD card Read speeds up to 95MB/s, […]
Continue readingMotion Tracking Tutorials for After Effects
Motion tracking allows you to track the movement of an object and then apply the tracking data for that movement to another object. With text, graphics, and/or 3D elements you can add objects to an environment that look natural and flow with the motion of the video. Motion Tracking Examples This video from Joseph Herman […]
Continue reading101 Freelance Business Ideas for Creative People
Starting out as a freelancer can be kind of thrilling. On the one hand it is incredibly scary to do it alone and manage an entire business. On the other hand you now get to work on your own schedule and on projects you are truly passionate about. Because of the growth and popularity of freelancing […]
Continue readingOverview of the New Creative Profiles Feature in Lightroom Classic CC
Adobe just announced a huge new feature in Lightroom Classic CC, Lightroom CC, and Adobe Camera raw: Creative Profiles With camera and creative profiles, Adobe has improved the way images are rendered in Lightroom/ACR, while also allowing the use of 3D LUTs within the program. What are Profiles? A profile is a set of instructions […]
Continue readingHoudini Overview: VFX and 3D Modeling Software
Houdini is a 3D animation software that includes some powerful tools – powerful enough to be used in top-selling animated movies! In this article, we will take a look at some of the features of Houdini, and what sort of big-budget projects it has been used in. SideFX Company Background via SideFX Houdini is […]
Continue reading15 Cool Photoshop Text Effect Tutorials
Adobe Photoshop can produce some amazing works of art, if you have the know-how. It is also great for generating unique and interesting text effects that catch your attention. We’ve compiled this brief list of the best and most fun text effect tutorials online. These tutorials dive deep into using layer effects, brushes, and more […]
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