Hey everyone, welcome back to FilterGrade. Lower thirds are really helpful when you’re doing interviews or providing credit in a video. But with all of the cool animations you might see on lower thirds, you’re probably wondering how to use them. Luckily, Premiere Pro makes it super easy. Before that though, let’s briefly talk about […]
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7 Tactics to Improve Your Communication Skills as a Freelancer
When you’re miles away from your employer—or even halfway across the globe—never discount how communication plays a crucial role, even when doing remote work. Freelancers make money online while offsite, and even when you’re communicating through a screen, you should strive to improve their communication skills consistently, which could result in better work compensation and […]
Continue readingThe Financial Guide To Going Freelance in 2023
More and more people are choosing to go freelance. There are many reasons for this, but the main one is that freelancing offers flexibility and freedom. You can work from home or anywhere you want, which means you have a lot of control over your own life. Also, freelancing allows you to make your own […]
Continue readingA Complete Lightroom Mobile Editing Class for New Users
Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. Today we’re taking a look at Lightroom Mobile. This tutorial will be recorded on an Android device but everything in this tutorial will apply to iPhones as well. Watch the full tutorial: If you already know the desktop version of Lightroom then the mobile version should come pretty naturally to […]
Continue readingThe 17 Best Jobs for Digital Nomads And Where To Find One
Working while traveling is not the norm for most professions. However, as a digital nomad, you will get to travel the world while keeping a financially stable situation. Digital nomads work remotely. They all have different jobs and are location-independent. But where to find a job as a digital nomad? What are the most common […]
Continue readingTop Tips for Editing Vlogs
Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. Today we’re talking about video editing, and specifically editing vlog-style content for YouTube. Vlogs are slices of life, where you film your day or a specific adventure you went on, or perhaps talk about a specific topic. They’re narrative and can often feel a bit raw. But that being said, […]
Continue readingHow to Get Hired as a Video Editor
Between YouTube, TikTok, online courses, digital ads, and short films, the demand for professional video editors is high. But how do you even get hired as one? Maybe you could find a job application for a large production house, but how would you go about finding a YouTube creator in need of an editor? Here […]
Continue reading5 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 […]
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 readingPlanning a Video: How to Write a Script
A lot of planning goes into writing a script for a video. Whether it’s a YouTube video or and educational course, many videos need some sort of script or rough outline. In this guide, we’ll be talking about how to write a video script so that your video recording sessions go smoothly! Cover photo by: […]
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