Making a video is easier than ever before, we don’t need a huge bag for all the cameras, lenses, and other equipment anymore. All we need to get started is take our smartphone out of the pocket and start shooting. You get everything right: lighting, white balance, exposure… but why do you still feel like […]
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Top Free Online Video Editors (Beginner Friendly)
We can all agree that YouTube is rather a lifestyle than a simple video sharing platform. Over 100 billion hours of video are watched on Youtube every single day. Meanwhile, the rise of the short video network TikTok should not be ignored as well. With that being said, video editing is no longer limited to the […]
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Is image editing in Photoshop a difficult skill to master? Well, it seems that way from the outside looking in. But when you break it down, the image editing process is actually super logical. In this blog I’ll explain the techniques and processes I use to create complex photo manipulations, professional retouching and detailed compositions. […]
Continue readingThe Best Laptops for Freelancers
Cover Photo by Ben Kolde For most of us, freelancing simply wouldn’t be possible without an internet connection and a laptop. Since a laptop is such an important piece of the freelancing jigsaw, it makes sense to have one that’s going to tick all of the boxes needed for your job role. Freelancing means something different […]
Continue readingLG’s New 4K HDR Monitor That Costs Less than $500
Earlier today, Engadget reported on a new monitor that LG has released for the 4K market. The LG 32UK550-B is a ‘large screen 4K standard model full of image technology playing an active part in each field‘. The LG 32UK550-B is a 4K compatible (3840 × 2160) HDR 10 Monitor Large screen of 31.5 inches and image display […]
Continue readingLighting Set Ups and Techniques for Product Videos
Photo: Alexander Dummer Make the Lighting in Your Next Product Video a Success with These Tips A common type of video widely used by businesses is a product video. These types of videos showcase the product to give viewers a better sense of its features and benefits. But, these videos are different than your traditional videos; […]
Continue readingBlackmagic RAW Codec Introduced by Blackmagic Design
Last week, Blackmagic Design introduced Blackmagic RAW. Blackmagic RAW is a new video codec designed by Blackmagic as a replacement for both RAW and video codecs. Blackmagic created their own RAW because, ‘we wanted it to be very easy to use, very fast and much higher quality’. The world’s fastest RAW format (.braw) with much better […]
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 readingHow to Import and Apply LUTs in After Effects
Interested in using LUTs in After Effects? With LUTs (lookup tables) you can apply a consistent look to your footage and color grade your clips faster. This tutorial will cover the simple process of importing and applying LUTs within After Effects. 1. Import Your Footage To import a lut in After Effects you’ll need some […]
Continue readingThe Bell Sisters’ Free Lightroom Presets Pack
The Bell Sisters’ Free Lightroom Preset Pack is available to you for free! Get a taster of what The Bell Sisters’ Lightroom Presets are like with this exclusive free download on FilterGrade. These Lightroom Presets have been created to give your photographs a stunning professional finish, with soft creamy semi-matte overtones and rich contrasting colours. […]
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