Christmas is almost here and it’s time to start preparing your holiday videos for the big day! People will be opening presents all around the world, so it’s important to capture those memories. Whether you are capturing your Christmas party, some winter activities like ice skating or skiing, or even just sneaking a clip of […]
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Top 7 ‘Learn Everything’ YouTube Videos for Video Editors
There are a million “beginners guide” tutorials out there and there are a million more specific guides. But sometimes when it comes to video editing, you just want a massive chunk of content. These 7 “learn everything” YouTube videos for video editors cover how to learn software like Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. If you’re […]
Continue readingLearn Color Grading: How to Get Started as a Colorist
Do you want to be a colorist, who is responsible for color grading high-profile movies, masterpiece indie films, or commercials? If so, we’re going to tell you what you need to do to start your career as a colorist, how to learn color grading, and how to find jobs in the field. While some may […]
Continue readingFREE LUTs for Super 8 Footage
When we first started shooting super 8, we did it all out of passion… and had very little knowledge of the process. We barely knew how to shoot super 8 film, let alone how to deal with the post-production of it. After trial and error, we’ve learned how to shoot, edit, and color grade super […]
Continue readingColor Grading Work for Draft Day’s Die Bout Mine Music Video
Exclusive before/after photos and stills of the color grading for Draft Day’s music video, Die Bout Mine. Watch the gorgeous video featuring Super 8, VHS, and BMPCC footage in sunny California. Video Credits Rapper: Draft Day Director: Bankstone Shot/Edited by: Ethan Iverson Color Grading: Matt Moloney Watch the full video: Super 8 Film Color Grade […]
Continue readingTop 10 Final Cut Pro LUTs and Presets
Final Cut Pro is a popular and powerful video editing program for Mac users. If you’re trying to find the absolute best Final Cut Pro LUTs and presets, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled 10 of the best downloads and purchases from our website and from others. Check them out below! Cover […]
Continue readingHow to Get a Film Look in After Effects
In this guide, we’re using After Effects to turn modern footage into Super 8 style footage and VHS style footage. These two vintage styles look great and can be accomplished pretty easily with the features in After Effects. Today we’ll be using color grading, pre-compositions, creating chromatic aberration, and adding film grain. Let’s get into […]
Continue readingWhat do YouTubers Use to Edit Their Videos?
So you want to be a YouTuber, huh? More than likely, your videos will need editing, whether you have to cut out a mistake, add a title card, or add a complex special effects scene. Picking a video editing program can be difficult with so many great options out there. So we’ve taken notes on […]
Continue reading24 Wonderful Winter Photos to Inspire You
It’s winter time (in the northern hemisphere at least) which means that it’s time for some winter photo inspiration! Hopefully these 24 gorgeous winter photos inspire you to get cozy with a cup of coffee and a blanket. Or maybe to get out into the snow with your own camera and capture some amazing winter […]
Continue readingHow to Use LUTs with Adobe Camera Raw
Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. Today we’re taking a look at Adobe Camera Raw, and how to utilize LUTs from Premiere Pro on your still images. A LUT, or Lookup Table, is a color profile generally applied to footage, but also to still images. It’s a bit like an Instagram filter. Camera Raw is used […]
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