Sound effects are an essential element in video editing as they enhance the storytelling by adding depth and realism. Finding the perfect sound effect can be daunting, especially if you’re on a tight budget. However, there are numerous resources available that offer high-quality sound effects for free. We will explore different avenues for procuring free […]
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Top 7 Incredible Final Cut Pro Plugins for Editors
Final Cut Pro is a popular and powerful video editing tool already. But third-party plugins can enhance your experience and speed up your edits. These plugins are useful for doing advanced effects and creating an easier way to make your visual effects faster. Here are our top 7 favorite Final Cut Pro plugins that we […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Glitch Effect in Photoshop CC
Special effects are always fun to create in Photoshop and the glitch effect is one of the most popular special effects in images. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how you can mimic the glitch effect in Photoshop as I break down tools & techniques to create this popular effect. I’ll show you how you can […]
Continue reading27+ Best Distressed Fonts for Grungy Text
Rough, textured, and faded. Distressed fonts are all the craze for vintage and ancient style designs. Add life to your posters and graphics with some grungy type. In this roundup we’re gathering out favorite distressed fonts with various bundles and font families included! These are the best distressed fonts around. Cover photo credit: Typefaith Fonts […]
Continue readingBest Procreate Brushes for Vintage Illustrations
If you ask me what are the APPs you should install on your iPad, Procreate will definitely be on the list. Procreate, the Apple Design Award winner and App Store Essential, is the most powerful sketching, painting and illustration app built for creative professionals. Having the best Procreate brushes helps you to be even more creative, […]
Continue readingHow to Manage Sound on a Video Production Set
So you want to make a video. You’ve done all the prep work, and now it’s time to film. Not only do you have to consider the quality of your video production, you have to consider your audio production as well. You can’t have high-quality video without high-quality sound to match. And in most cases, […]
Continue readingNVIDIA AI Research Shows the Future of Removing Grain and Watermarks from Photos
Removing grain is a key feature photographers use in programs like Lightroom or Capture One. The ability to reduce noise and grain still has a long way to go, but research from NVIDIA shows just how far deep learning based technology is coming. NVIDIA AI removes grain and watermarks from photos In the beginning of […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Retro Grainy Film Effect in Photoshop
Using Photoshop you can create some pretty incredible photo effects. From natural pastels and soft edits to dark/moody edits, there are a lot of options depending on your style. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a retro grainy film effect in Photoshop. Retro effects are popular in a variety of advertisements, social media […]
Continue readingHow to Create Dreamy Retro Colors in Capture One Pro
Exciting news, we’ve recently launched Capture One Styles on FilterGrade! Similar to filters in other photo editing programs, these help you add amazing effects to your photography work in seconds. They are incredibly versatile and can be used on all kinds of photography projects ranging from high end commercial/advertising work to portraits and lifestyle work. When creating […]
Continue readingSkin Retouching Tips for Photoshop
The goal of every photographer is getting great-looking skin while still preserving that natural beauty that’s hard to get just right. While effective lighting and well-applied makeup are always the foundation of good-looking skin in photographs, retouching is taking it up to a completely new level. Retouching isn’t a technique that you should over-rely on, […]
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