Joe Taveras is a Boston-based Technologist & Mixed Media Artist merging Art & Technology to tell positive stories of tomorrow. We’re in the process of filming a full interview and documentary with Joe, but in the meantime, we wanted to share some photos and information about him to introduce Joe to the FilterGrade Community. Joe […]
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Web3 Guide for Creators: What is Web3?
You may have heard about Web3 recently. It’s a hot topic among those interesting in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and similar concepts. With NFTs seeming to be a wild craze in 2022, Web3 surely will have some impact on creators and artists. In this article, we will explain what Web3 is, what it’s trying to accomplish, and […]
Continue readingApple Launches First 3D View Maps Using AR for iOS 15
Today Apple introduced the first ever 3D maps to the Apple Maps app for iOS 15. Their press release shares ‘Maps users in London, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco can experience a three-dimensional city view with rich detail, enhanced navigation, immersive walking directions, and more’. – London, LA, NYC, and San Francisco […]
Continue readingThe Best Graphics Cards for Video Editing Programs
Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. In this article and video we’re covering what to look for in a graphics card for video editing. We’ll be talking about Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro, and other less-common editing platforms. Some have unique hardware preferences and we’ll be going into more detail about those. […]
Continue readingApple’s New Object Capture Makes 3D Modeling for AR Easy
There was a lot to love from Apple’s WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) event, but one new tool, in particular, caught our eye as a photo and video site. This is the new Object Capture technology available for Mac. What it does is let creators build a 3D image for augmented reality based on a […]
Continue readingCan You Include Smartphone Images In Your Photography Portfolio?
Smartphone camera tech has come a long, long way over the past few years. Most modern smartphones are outfitted with advanced cameras and photo software — to the point that some smartphones may even compete with DSLRs. However, there’s only so much a smartphone can do. Professional photographers still primarily rely on high-cost cameras, rather […]
Continue readingThe BEST Ring Lights for Streamers and YouTubers
Lighting sets the mood for your video and the right lighting will make you look good in any setting. This doesn’t mean you have to spend thousands on professional lighting kits. Ring lights are easy to use, set up, and give you a professional-looking shot. Ring lights give off a shadowless even distribution of light […]
Continue readingHow to Collaborate on Premiere Pro
Working collaboratively on a video editing project used to consist of writing down timecodes with notes, but luckily those days are behind us. Adobe Premiere Pro offers some robust collaboration tools. There are two different ways to create a collaborative project in Premiere Pro, and each comes with its own advantage and disadvantages. Watch the […]
Continue readingMilanote for Creative Projects
When you are a creative staying on top of projects, jotting down your next big idea, and keeping clients and teams on track is a challenging job. You can use various apps and tools to help stay organized, but jumping back and forth from one to another will often lead to details getting lost or […]
Continue readingThe Best Laptop Stands in 2021
With a large portion of the professional world working at home still, laptop stands are incredibly important! They help with working ergonomics as laptops should never actually be used on a lap, and are often bad for the neck even when using on a desk. But a laptop stand can be so much more than […]
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