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KIDS SEE GHOSTS (2D Animated Visualizer)

Recently we’ve been working on crafting our style – photo, video, animation, design, etc… and with crafting style comes experimenting! Check out our most recent experiment – a 2D, stop-motion animation! What better way to learn what you like and what looks cool other than try it out? In this project, we used the song […]

How to Create Animated Transitions in After Effects

Hey everyone, today we’re going to be creating some awesome animated transitions in After Effects. After Effects isn’t a video editing program in the same way that Premiere Pro is. Yet you can create some cool transitions that you can bring into your Premiere Pro project, that are simply impossible to create in Premiere Pro. […]

The 15 Best Lower Thirds Templates for Documentaries

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Lower third texts are essential for documentaries. Whether you need to display a name, place, date, time, or key information these elements are a must. Aside from the basics, these elements need to capture your viewer’s attention without distracting them. Creating lower thirds text can be time-consuming especially if you want them to be animated. […]

10 of the BEST After Effects Templates for 2021

10 of the BEST After Effects Templates 2021 blog - FilterGrade

One of the best ways to enhance any video is by adding effects to create a whole new concept and idea with the raw footage / photos that you have. After Effects Templates are perfect for helping with this because you don’t have to make everything from scratch! You can add your own content and […]

8 Free Motion Graphics eBooks

There are a lot of great motion graphics video tutorials out there, but they can often be lacking in information as compared to what motion graphics eBooks can offer. We’ve gathered 8 of the absolute best eBooks on the subject that are totally free. Learn about visual design, animation, motion graphics, and much more. These […]

Tutorial: 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 […]

8 Types of Digital Products to Sell as a Freelancer

If you are a creative freelancer then you are always looking for your next side hustle. As a photographer, a designer, a video maker or any other type of creator, you eventually pick up enough skills and need to start creating an income off of them. If you are good with Adobe Suite then there […]

Top 10 After Effects Blogs in 2020

Motion graphics, video, and animation are all growing in popularity in 2020. It’s important to stay sharp on the latest tools, techniques, and resources at your disposal. In this list we’ll be covering the top 10 After Effects blogs. Ranging from basic editing techniques to complex 3D rendering and composing, this guide features blogs at […]

Best Tutorials for Creating an Intro in Premiere Pro

An interesting intro for your cinematic videos and YouTube videos/vlogs is essential for drawing in viewers. The best way to introduce new viewers to your channel or your work is to have a clear, clean, and concise intro. It’s also a great way to build brand recognition with your audience. Your intro can share your […]

8 Tutorials for Creating Lyric Videos in After Effects

If you have a favorite song, chances are someone has done a lyric video for it. You’ve probably seen them; cool and creative typography moving to the words and beats. Music publishers like these videos because they are quick to make and normally with less cost than the average music video production. Some believe Prince’s […]