December 3, 2023
Today, I’ll show you how to add and create titles to your videos using BCC Title Studio. Whether you’re working on impressive movie titles or unforgettable openers, Title Studio offers an endless pack of plugins to choose from, and is compatible with all the most popular video editing software, from DaVinci Resolve to Final Cut Pro, and more.
December 2, 2023
Do you remember those incredible transformations in movies where an animal morphs into a human? Or the iconic transformations of the T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day? If you’re curious about this effect for your films or want to transform your intro logo for your video content, morphing animation is for you.
December 2, 2023
We’re all striving to have the best result possible when taking a picture, but sometimes there are uncontrollable factors, such as lightning, that end up giving us unwanted anomalies, such as glare.
November 30, 2023
In the photography world, there are countless tricks you can learn to make your art stand out in the sea of ordinary content.
November 23, 2023
In the ever-evolving fields of visual effects, animation, and augmented reality, there are two powerhouse techniques: planar tracking and 3D tracking. Both play crucial roles in seamlessly blending the real and virtual worlds.
November 22, 2023
Let’s compare Mocha AE and Mocha Pro, two powerful planar tracking and visual effects plug-ins. Use this guide to find out which version is perfect for you based on your needs and workflow.
November 22, 2023
Recording videos nowadays happens mostly with smartphones, and since that’s not a professional setting with all the equipment required to produce professional footage. The result is often shaky, and it’s obvious that it came from an amateur, handheld recording device.
November 16, 2023
Are you bored of always shooting your video content in the same spot? Incorporating a green screen into your filming practices can help you bring to life any setting you desire for your visual project.
November 16, 2023
Photography offers a wide range of styles to choose from in order to create a unique look in each shot. One such style is the cinematic shot, which gives the impression of a still taken straight from a movie. Cinematic shots can transport us to the scene and evoke powerful emotions. Complex composition, color grading, and other filters are what distinguish narratively-driven cinematic portraits.
November 10, 2023
In video editing, one of the most important skills to learn is how to transition from one shot to another smoothly. It’s generally believed that the more “invisible” and unnoticeable the transition, the better job you’ve done at redirecting the viewer’s attention to the next important thing shown on the screen without interrupting their focus.
November 10, 2023
If you want to take your VFX, image restoration, and composition skills to the next level, having both Boris FX Sapphire and Continuum in your toolkit is a must.
November 9, 2023
Dealing with video noise is an inevitable challenge. The issue can be caused by various factors, such as shooting in low light or having a high ISO setting, and can also occur as a result of compression during the post-production process.
November 4, 2023
If you’re looking to add some visual dynamism to your content, rotoscoping can help you do just that! With this technique, you can isolate or remove objects and backgrounds, giving you the freedom to unleash your creativity.
November 4, 2023
Throughout history, humans have always found ways to simulate real-life human movements and tell stories through images. In the past, this was achieved using still images and drawings to tell a story; nowadays, animation is the process of turning still images into motion pictures.
November 2, 2023
Rotoscoping is a technique that has seen a rise and fall in popularity as tastes change. But at the moment, rotoscoping is becoming increasingly popular, which means that there are plenty of rotoscoping animation software options out there to support all your rotoscoping creative needs.
November 2, 2023
Have you ever shot footage in low light and been unhappy with the results? Perhaps you have shot video with a smartphone and had “grainy” footage?
November 2, 2023
Aspiring video creators and hobbyists can now access the same video editing techniques that were previously reserved for professional editors. Most video editing software available today, including Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, comes equipped with extremely valuable tracking features.
November 2, 2023
There are many video effects you can use to make any content look more interesting and dynamic. Using such techniques helps to keep your viewers engaged and keep them watching your content. One such effect is the bulge effect.
October 31, 2023
The film, video games, and television industries have been on the rise for a long time. With the constant need for fresh and innovative content, creators must optimize everything and ensure their funds are used efficiently while impressing their viewers with their products.
October 27, 2023
With AI tech moving forward at breakneck speed, new tools are becoming more and more accessible across every aspect of our daily lives. This includes the world of art, VFX, and animation, where a once arduous and tiresome process is now made quicker and more straightforward with the help of AI tools.
October 27, 2023
When it comes to special effects, no technique is used more commonly than Chroma Key. This is the process of filming objects or actors in front of a solid, monochrome color screen and then replacing the color with literally anything.
October 26, 2023
Chroma key is everywhere. You can find chroma key compositing in the simplest video homemade production to the most complex and involving Hollywood blockbuster. And while it’s a simple technique to think of, the difference it has made to the video production industry has been absolutely seismic.
October 21, 2023
Have you ever seen an old CRT television? If not, you might have missed out on the grainy, low-resolution images that were common before HDTV. Sometimes, you could even see vertical lines in rows when you paused a scene.
October 21, 2023
Filmmakers use many effects to add a vintage look to their films, to add distortion as if the film was damaged, dirty, or placed incorrectly in the projector. These techniques allow you to create an old movie feel, add immersive flashback transitions, and showcase a character’s past or historical events.
October 20, 2023
Adobe Photoshop is the world’s most popular photo editing software, offering a myriad of tools and effects that when combined with the required skill set and imagination, can result in mind-blowing digital art, retouches, photo manipulations, matte paintings, and more.
October 20, 2023
Old photos can carry a wealth of memory and meaning. Whether they are personal family treasures, moments from the past, or just quick snaps, old photos really matter.
October 13, 2023
Advancements in technology have revolutionized the field of filmmaking, enabling us to craft incredible worlds, breathtaking landscapes, and fantastical creatures that were once beyond the scope of traditional filming techniques.
October 13, 2023
Have you ever heard of rotoscoping? It’s a popular animation technique that has been around for some time now. Even if you don’t know the name, you’ve probably seen it used in movies, TV shows, music videos, and video games.
October 12, 2023
Nowadays, photo editing software is easily accessible to almost everyone, with some of the most popular choices being available even on smartphone devices.
October 12, 2023
Looking for a high-end 3D particle generator system to add realistic particle effects to your motion graphics, titles, and backgrounds? Look no further than Particle Illusion! In this complete guide, we’ll answer all your questions about Particle Illusion, including what it is, how to use it, and the different subscription programs. Plus, we’ll provide a step-by-step reference guide and training resources to help you create mind-blowing particles for your productions.
September 27, 2023
With the rise of social media and the myriad of digital content generated on a daily basis, creators are constantly trying to find ways to make their content more attractive to their viewers’ eyes, so questions like “What is rotoscoping?” are trending more than ever.
September 27, 2023
The lens flare is one of the most commonly used visual effects in digital photography editing. It’s also quite common to find the use of a lens flare filter in videos, especially cinematic edits and music videos.
September 27, 2023
The question of how to unblur a video or an image continues to be frequently searched, as everyone has a camera at their disposal within their pocket.
September 21, 2023
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover effective techniques and strategies to tackle banding issues in your videos. Master the best tools and techniques to eliminate and prevent banding, ensuring your video content will look professional on every monitor
September 20, 2023
Motion tracking is an extremely useful tool when it comes to video production. The ability to follow objects and work with them is a vital skill for any aspiring video editor.
September 20, 2023
Whenever we take a photo, we want it to be a clear, accurate representation of what it is we are looking at. Whether it’s a quick selfie, a detailed nature snap, or the preservation of a personal memory, the picture needs to look good.
September 14, 2023
There are many different ways to adjust the footage you have shot and make it communicate with your audience. Different tools allow video editors to do just about anything with their footage to achieve a particular look or style.
September 14, 2023
Video production can sometimes seem a little overwhelming to the newcomer. There are a lot of terms to learn, approaches to take, and work to be done.
September 13, 2023
Whenever footage is being shot, care and attention will have been put into the planning and execution. A good cameraperson, director, or cinematographer will pay attention to details and ensure that everything is set up and recorded as it should be.
September 13, 2023
Following the immense popularity of TikTok and Instagram Reels as short-form video content, it was just a matter of time before YouTube released its type of short-form vertical video to compete with other social media platforms.
September 10, 2023
Grain is a form of noise that appears in your video footage as a granular pattern on areas of your screen resembling small grains or particles, which makes your videos look gritty and low-quality. The main cause of grain is setting a high ISO on your camera when you shoot in dark locations with low lighting, and if you can’t re-shoot your video, the only way to fix the issue is in post-production.
September 10, 2023
Among the skills any editor might develop, motion tracking has become an increasingly important one. Having software that can follow objects and assign tasks to those objects is extremely useful and can be used in any number of different scenarios.
September 9, 2023
Aspect ratio is something you’ll find in your camera settings or within the properties of your video editing software. It’s typically defined by a pair of numbers whose meaning might initially seem hard to grasp.
September 9, 2023
After Effects is one of the most well-known post-production workstations in the video editing industry.
September 9, 2023
This complete guide on the motion blur effect will help you understand more about what it is and why creative minds are so eager to include it in their project, as well as help you decide whether you should keep it enabled while playing a game.
September 9, 2023
Transitions are a fundamental part of video editing and are a way of moving between scenes or clips in your video project. They make your videos more interesting, add flow to the movement between your scenes, and avoid the distraction that a sudden jump from one clip to another might create.
September 6, 2023
Video editing requires immense attention to detail, up to the point where your method of transitioning from one shot to another can speak volumes about your skill to a trained eye.
September 6, 2023
One of the most common visual effects you’ve seen in TV, films, commercials, music videos, and YouTube content is screen replacement. Imagine how amazing it would be to replace screens to correct shots, add footage from another video, or hide what was on the screen while recording!
September 6, 2023
Color can significantly impact how a scene is perceived and what emotions it evokes. In the early days of filmmaking, color and lighting were meticulously adjusted while filming: filmmakers used camera settings, natural light, and other techniques to create desired illumination.
September 5, 2023
Amongst the hardships video editors deal with is receiving a blurry video and having to include it in their project, which is often bad for both their reputation and the final product.
September 5, 2023
In video editing, effects are often used for various purposes, like creating thematic transitions, bringing up graphic elements creatively, starting or ending sequences, and much more.
September 5, 2023
Video editors rely on the motion blur effect to “enhance” scenes with movement and action, making the movement look better and, in most cases, more realistic. Motion blur can also be used to emphasize the sense of speed and movement.
September 4, 2023
It’s undeniable that lightning is one of the most important things when it comes to taking photos and recording video content.
September 4, 2023
Most content we watch nowadays is edited. You may not notice it as a viewer, but that’s the beauty of it, and it’s what distinguishes experienced editors from beginners.
September 3, 2023
Improving the viewer’s experience, making your content more immersive, and showcasing your editing skills can all be achieved by incorporating visual effects into your videos.
September 2, 2023
If you have ever wondered how these things are made in movies, the answer is simple: motion tracking, something that any video editor should know how to use to expand their abilities and provide clients with visuals of the highest quality.
September 1, 2023
And one of the most common ways After Effects is used is by adding transitions to videos. Transition effects are something any motion graphics projects can benefit from.
September 1, 2023
In today’s world, smartphone cameras have advanced to the point where they can capture high-quality videos, and the popularity of social media has made it common and even further encouraged people to record daily events. In some cases, it has even become necessary to do so.
August 28, 2023
If you have ever wondered how to create a stunning glitch error effect for your videos, you’ll be happy to know that it’s now easier than ever, thanks to VEGAS Pro (formerly known as Sony Vegas Pro) and BorisFX plug-ins. With these professional tools at your disposal, all it takes is a bit of know-how and creativity to bring amazing videos to life.
August 28, 2023
Nostalgia strikes, and suddenly, you want to watch an old black-and-white video, be it a home video, a movie, or an old interview. However, you’re so unaccustomed to the lack of color that you lose interest after a few minutes. But what if you could give that video new life by adding vibrant colors and making it look new?
August 28, 2023
Simply put, video transitions are fades, wipes, dissolvers, and more advanced 3D animations used in post-production that tie two media clips together, creating more professional-looking footage. Transitions make video cuts look smoother, create dynamic variations between two scenes, or drive the story forward with creative and unique transition effects.
August 28, 2023
Experienced video editors can transform long shots into dynamic videos filled with emotions. Most of the time, transitions can help enhance the quality of your footage, allowing you to switch between two clips seamlessly and create engaging visual content.
August 27, 2023
The video quality on iPhone devices has always been excellent, both for casual videos and more serious projects. Even some professional movies are recorded using only an iPhone camera, Tangerine being a great example.
August 25, 2023
Do you want to bring your family’s old black-and-white videos back to life? Turning your black-and-white video into modern colorized footage will bring happy tears to everyone who watches them. It will be like seeing them with brand-new eyes.
August 25, 2023
Have you ever wondered why the whole process of creating a movie is so expensive and requires immaculate organizing? What’s the reason producers demand everyone is on time and not a second is wasted while shooting?
August 25, 2023
Spending money on some new equipment is always fun, whether you get a new computer monitor, a brand-new TV or entertainment center, or a laptop. Wherever you watch content, getting the latest tech always makes for a pleasurable experience.
August 24, 2023
Recording a video comes with a few risks, one being the possibility of getting a “grainy” or “noisy” result that looks unpleasant and unprofessional.
August 24, 2023
Making video with visual effects seem so convincing it looks effortless actually takes a lot of work. Many elements can go into producing footage that looks and feels real to the viewer and viewers are quick to pick up on anything that doesn’t quite look right.