Have you ever taken a picture and it looked perfect without trying? Well, you may have followed the rule of thirds without knowing it! The rule of thirds is a photography rule that can help you take better pictures by making them more aesthetically pleasing. In this article, we will define the rule of thirds […]
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Tips for Using FilterGrade Presets
Photographers and creatives all over use FilterGrade presets for many different types of things. Whether it be learning how to edit, saving yourself time, or any other reason, there is no reason to dislike presets. They are very beneficial and can help you learn how to branch out and create your own unique style. Everyone […]
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Photography and videography are too highly expensive hobbies which often keep individuals from expanding or experiment with different genres. Buying new gear or upgrading current equipment is not always possible. Whether you are in the market for a new camera or lens, or have been debating whether to grab the latest gear to satisfy your […]
Continue readingShould I Buy a Photography Kit on Amazon?
If you’re a new photographer, keep reading! There are a lot of photography kits on Amazon, and other photographer marketplaces like Adorama and B&H, that include everything you could need to get started. But what do all of these items do, and do you really need them? In this blog, we’ll cover the items commonly […]
Continue readingTop Printing Advice for New Photographers
If you’re just getting into the rewarding pursuit of photography, you might wonder how to best present your work. Whether you plan to print out images for an art show or you have clients you plan to sell photographs to, knowing how to get your photos from digital to hard copy takes some skill in […]
Continue readingDaVinci Resolve Basics Tutorial for Video Editors
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 […]
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 […]
Continue readingCommon Beginner Photography Mistakes to Avoid
No matter what you’re a beginner at, you’re bound to make a few mistakes. In this article, we’re talking about the biggest mistakes that beginner photographers make, and how you can overcome those bad habits and start your journey to becoming a professional. Cover photo by: Lukáš Rychvalský These are the most common photography mistakes […]
Continue reading7 Mistakes Beginning Video Editors Make
So you’re excited about editing and you’ve got all of your programs ready to go, you ave your raw footage, but whenever you go to edit, you can’t create what you actually visualized in your head. You’ve learned the basics of your editing program (Adobe Premiere, Avid, Final Cut X etc.), but it’s still not […]
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