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6 Camera Movements for Your Next Music Video

Shooting video, unlike photography, requires different movements and motions to help create different realities inside the film. Where shutter speed will play a massive role in the ‘motion’ of a photograph, the movements you use while filming your video will help you tell your story in a unique way. In this article, we’ll be covering […]

5 Classic Filmmaking Lessons from Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock is a legendary director whose name is associated with incredibly iconic films such as Rear Window, Psycho, and The Birds, just to name a few. While art is subjective, Hitchcock’s methods and opinions have been discussed at length over the years. While these 5 lessons we’re sharing today are not rules that are […]

Free Cinematic Tones Capture One Styles

A brand new freebie for all the Capture One Pro users out there! This freebie was created by Thiago Vibesp. View his best-selling pack of Capture One Styles here. The free cinematic tones download includes two free Capture One Styles and some help files! Read: How to Install Capture One Styles Click the button below […]

Prism Lens FX DREAM FX Filter Test (daylight)

1 Daylight Test for Prism Lens FX Dream FX Filter - FilterGrade

We’ve recently been exploring the effects of lens filters and how they can altar your footage to make it look more cinematic. This week, we decided to take a look at how the DREAM FX filter from Prism Lens FX would help make our footage better. Needless to say, the filter provided us with incredible […]

Best LUTs for DaVinci Resolve Color Grading

Hey, DaVinci Resolve users! We know how much you enjoy color grading since it’s one of the core features of the program. In this roundup, we’ll be covering some of the most versatile and high-quality LUTs for DaVinci Resolve that are available for purchase in the FilterGrade store. Keep an eye out for our frequent […]

Free Potter Mobile Preset by Daniel Horvath

This preset is great for night photos mixed with outdoor street lights. Created by Daniel Horvath. Daniel works as a professional photographer. He loves dark and moody photography. The Harry Potter color style inspired him to create this presets for you! Add dark mood look to your photos with these awesome presets from Daniel Horvath. […]

iPhone Filmmaking- 7 Tips for Making Better Mobile Films

It’s no secret that cameras on mobile smartphones have become increasingly impressive. And, although an iPhone camera is likely not the first choice for an experienced videographer, the notion that smartphone filmmaking is an amateurs-only arena is tired and dated. In fact, with the right tools and tips, making a movie with only an iPhone […]

Mavic Air 2 with 34-Min Max Flight Time Announced by DJI

After releasing the Mavic Mini a little over six months ago, DJI has a new drone for enthusiasts. The Mavic Air 2 is a much improved and advanced drone system with higher quality footage and flight time capabilities. Read more below. DJI Mavic Air 2 priced at $799 USD and available on DJI, Adorama, and […]

100 Best AE Templates for 2020

Whether you create business presentations, promotional videos for upcoming events, are responsible for putting together eye-catching product launch videos, the right After Effects template can transform your videos. We’ve gathered up 100 of the must-have After Effects templates for beginner and professional photographers and videographers in the industry. The BEST After Effect Templates 1. Website […]