Today we’re expanding upon our existing DaVinci Resolve tutorials to show you how to create animations, all the way from the most basic animations all the way up to the tools you need to create advanced animations. For those moving from Premiere Pro, you’ll be happy to know that basic animation controls are similar in […]
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12 Amazing Books About Filmmaking
Filmmaking can sometimes be a natural talent, but most of us need to spend time learning the art. What better way than reading some of the best books about filmmaking that have ever been written? Here are our top picks for 12 of the best books about filmmaking. We’ve compiled a list of beginner and […]
Continue readingThe Best Photoshop Blogs with Tutorials & Resources
Learning Photoshop, or anything really, all by yourself is an admirable quest. But eventually, everyone needs to seek out an outside resource like an educational blog in order to advance their knowledge and learn from experts. In this blog, we’re going to cover some of our favorite Photoshop blogs where you can get awesome tutorials […]
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Learn Photoshop from the very best websites for free. We show you the right order to learn Photoshop by laying down all the resources that you ever needed. Opening images, editing, retouching, photography & compositing in Photoshop has never been so easy, check out the best-listed websites to become a Photoshop superhero. Photoshop is the […]
Continue readingTutorial: An Introduction to After Effects Expressions
After Effects expressions are small pieces of code that can be plugged into an After Effects project to achieve a desired effect without using complex keyframing. Expressions use JavaScript, and you do need some programming knowledge to make the most of them. However, there are many great examples of both beginner and advanced expressions, so […]
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You can’t call yourself a graphic designer just by opening Photoshop and drawing some shapes. Graphic design has rules, or guidelines, that help designers create an image that conveys the intended message. These basics of graphic design are second-nature to experienced designers. But they’re critical for beginners to learn as soon as possible so they […]
Continue readingHow to Use Proxies in Premiere Pro
Is your timeline playing back slowly in Premiere Pro? Then maybe it’s time to start using proxies. Upgrading your computer to be able to handle high-resolution video files is always an option, but it’s a lot less expensive to use proxies, which is a feature built in to Premiere Pro. Proxies are essentially lower-resolution and […]
Continue readingHow to Add Motion Blur in Photoshop
The motion blur effect… It’s extremely desirable and notoriously difficult to achieve, organically that is. While the elusive slip of motion is oftentimes hard to capture on camera, it is relatively simple to add in Photoshop. So if you missed getting the speed tail on film, follow these simple steps to learn how to add […]
Continue readingLearn After Effects CC in 15 Minutes Tutorial (and Video)
After Effects is an intimidating Adobe Creative Cloud program with an absolute ton of potential in the visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing space. Yes, it can do a lot. But it boils down to some key interfaces, which we’re going to focus on today. After this, it shouldn’t feel so intimidating. This video will […]
Continue readingStream Nikon School Online Classes for Free this April
The coronavirus is impacting millions of creators around the world, and in an effort to keep creators inspired during lockdown, Nikon is offering their online classes for free throughout April. The company stated: “Nikon’s mission has always been to empower creators. In these uncertain times, we can do that by helping creators stay inspired, engaged […]
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