Post-Production

What is VFX? Defining the Term and Creating Impossible Worlds

Thanks to movies and television, we’ve all experienced fantastical worlds that could never exist on our Earthly plane. Even if we don’t typically enjoy the fantasy genre, we’ve definitely seen these effects in action — whether in cinema, commercials or even video games. This post explores how to create these worlds using visual effects. So… Continue reading What is VFX? Defining the Term and Creating Impossible Worlds

Alyssa Maio

Free Fog Overlay Templates — Downloads For Video & PNG

Utilizing mediums like fog, haze, and smoke in a shot has various benefits. Visually, it can give your scene depth and imbue it with motion as the haze moves across the screen. Tonally, fog and haze can add a layer of mystery that is perfect for horror, thriller, and dramatic stories. But fog and haze… Continue reading Free Fog Overlay Templates — Downloads For Video & PNG

Kyle DeGuzman

Free Video Transitions — Premiere Pro, After Effects, and More

Stock transitions have been used over and over again and has led to video editors avoiding transitions to avoid making a stale video. However, thanks to the power of the internet and generosity, some creators have put together some extremely unique, creative, and sometimes colorful transitions that can add some life to your edits. From… Continue reading Free Video Transitions — Premiere Pro, After Effects, and More

Kyle DeGuzman

What is a Vectorscope? How They Work and Why You Need One

Everyone’s eyes process color differently. You may color grade in post-production, thinking you’re getting your image exactly right. But for other people, it just looks… off. To get the best results, you need to rely on the vectorscope, which is present in many video editing software programs, including Adobe Premiere Pro. But what is a… Continue reading What is a Vectorscope? How They Work and Why You Need One

Mike Bedard

How Copyright Free Music Works and Where to Find It

When creating a filmmaking project, costs add up quickly. Whether paying for cast, camera equipment, PA’s, or countless other expenses, you wanna save anywhere you can. So how about music? Today, we break down copyright free music. We talk about what it is, how to use it, and copyright free vs “royalty-free.” We’ll get you… Continue reading How Copyright Free Music Works and Where to Find It

Theo Friedman

8 Best Free LUTs You Need to Make More Cinematic Videos

Color grading is a critical, yet tedious aspect of the Post-Production process. One of the best tools a filmmaker has to save time without compromising great color grading are LUTs. LUTs are used by both professional and amateur filmmakers for both their convenience and their cinematic effects. Many of the best free LUTs are now generously… Continue reading 8 Best Free LUTs You Need to Make More Cinematic Videos

Kyle DeGuzman

How to Edit Photos Like a Professional in 8 Essential Steps

Getting started in photography is incredibly exciting. But once you’ve taken all of your photos, you may be a bit intimidated with the process of editing them. However, photography editing doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In fact, it can be a process that you look forward to just as much as shooting. It… Continue reading How to Edit Photos Like a Professional in 8 Essential Steps

Kyle DeGuzman

Ding Sound Effect Download — Royalty-Free SFX Library Sounds

DING DING DING! You found it, the best place to find the best ding sound effect download.  Need that perfect ding noise to set the toaster off and distract the bad guy? An iPhone ding sound to ruin a romantic moment? An annoying seatbelt sound to ramp up the tension in an argument?  Don’t worry, no matter… Continue reading Ding Sound Effect Download — Royalty-Free SFX Library Sounds

Theo Friedman

18 Best Stock Music Websites of 2021 For Video Creators

Scoring your videos is no easy task when you’re on a budget. You want music that invigorates your vision without costing an arm and a leg. Luckily, the best stock music websites offer high quality material that’s only a click away. To save the expensive, back-and-forth process of working with a composer, you can simply… Continue reading 18 Best Stock Music Websites of 2021 For Video Creators

AJ Unitas

The Godfather Restaurant Scene & The Principles of Film Editing

How do you create a compelling character in the editing room? The choices an editor makes greatly impact how audiences receive a character. In moments of change or distress, we want the audience to actively engage with the thoughts and emotions that motivate our character’s decisions. By understanding their characters, editors can employ editing techniques… Continue reading The Godfather Restaurant Scene & The Principles of Film Editing

StudioBinder

What is Capture One? Photography Editing Software Review

What is Capture One? The software has emerged as one of the premiere resources for editing RAW image files – but what are the benefits of Capture One and how is the software used? We’re going to answer those questions by breaking down some of the strengths and weaknesses of Capture 1. We’ll also look… Continue reading What is Capture One? Photography Editing Software Review

Chris Heckmann

Best Podcast Recording Software — Mac, PC, Paid & Free

Today, there are thousands of podcasts available to stream on every topic imaginable, and so it’s no real surprise that the market caught up quickly.  Now, with just some simple software, anyone can start a podcast. But how do you know which software to choose? Just like podcasts: there are a ton. Most of the… Continue reading Best Podcast Recording Software — Mac, PC, Paid & Free

Alyssa Maio

What is Cross Cutting and Parallel Editing in Film?

Cross Cutting and parallel editing are highly effective editing techniques that can greatly improve the quality of any film or visual work. If you’ve heard the expressions “greater than the sum of its parts,” then you already know why these techniques are used so often in filmmaking. In this post, we’re going to give you… Continue reading What is Cross Cutting and Parallel Editing in Film?

SC Lannom

Best Free Gun Sounds Online — Reload Your SFX Library

Sound effects are an incredibly important aspect of filmmaking and storytelling. They can communicate information, create a world, and engage an audience more deeply into a film. However bad sound effects can also distract or disengage an audience. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the best sites to download realistic, high-quality and free gun… Continue reading Best Free Gun Sounds Online — Reload Your SFX Library

Kyle DeGuzman

Motion Graphics Design Inspirations and Trends for 2021

Motion graphic design is an excellent visual storytelling tool utilized more and more often. They engage viewers and communicate ideas in a brisk yet captivating manner. With motion graphics, styles shift over time so it’s important to stay on top of trends. In this post, we’re going to go over a list of the biggest motion… Continue reading Motion Graphics Design Inspirations and Trends for 2021

StudioBinder

Best Sites to Download Royalty Free Music for Commercial Use

When it comes to advertising, music can make or break a commercial. And it is no surprise that hiring a musician to score or create music for your commercial advertisement can be expensive. Finding royalty free music for commercial use that is high quality and unique can also be difficult. In this article, we aim… Continue reading Best Sites to Download Royalty Free Music for Commercial Use

Kyle DeGuzman

What is Compositing? VFX Compositing Techniques Explained

Compositing is one of the most prevalent techniques in the visual arts – but what is compositing? Thanks to the technological advancements of the last few decades, composite images are seen everywhere. We’re going to look at different types of composite images from green screen to rotoscoping to CGI and everything in between. By the… Continue reading What is Compositing? VFX Compositing Techniques Explained

Chris Heckmann

Best Laptops for Video Editing: A Buying Guide for 2021

The right laptop can make your job as a video editor so much easier. But finding the right machine for your workflow can be exhausting — and expensive. Don’t worry, we’ve done our research on 2020 laptops, across price ranges, operating systems, and designs. Before we jump into our best laptop for video editing, let’s… Continue reading Best Laptops for Video Editing: A Buying Guide for 2021

Chris Heckmann

Guide to the YouTube Audio Library & Royalty-Free Music for Videos

We’ve all been there. You want free music or free stock audio for a project, but don’t know where to look. One of the best sources for royalty free music is the YouTube Audio Library. That’s right, it’s an extensive collection of free music for YouTube, by YouTube, on YouTube. So how do you crack… Continue reading Guide to the YouTube Audio Library & Royalty-Free Music for Videos

AJ Detisch

What is a Rough Cut in Film — Stages of Film Editing Explained

What is a rough cut? If you have any interest in editing or filmmaking in general, then one of the first terms you should learn is the rough cut or rough edit. The rough cut is not always confined to just the Post-Production stage as you might expect. In this article we’ll explain exactly what… Continue reading What is a Rough Cut in Film — Stages of Film Editing Explained

Sam Kench

Best Sound Editing — 10 Oscar-Winning Movies Ranked (2021)

Sound editing is a fundamental building block that adds another layer of intrigue and awe in any film especially your favorite ones. From foley artists recording in a studio, to gathering sounds in the woods (more on this soon), sound editing requires a level of exactness and imagination unrivaled by most artists. Sound is just… Continue reading Best Sound Editing — 10 Oscar-Winning Movies Ranked (2021)

Alyssa Maio

Best Sound Mixing — 20 Oscar-Winning Movies Ranked (2021)

For many viewers, Best Sound Mixing is often overlooked by all of the other categories at the Oscars. But it is a highly technical craft that is also incredibly creative. Mixing is the process of matching audio levels of every single sound in order to make the film sound seamless, realistic, and sharp. Sound mixers… Continue reading Best Sound Mixing — 20 Oscar-Winning Movies Ranked (2021)

Alyssa Maio

Best Green Screen Background Videos — 4K, HD, & Royalty-Free

Whether you want to make YouTube videos or short films, a green screen can take your project to the next level. You can achieve a professional-looking video relatively inexpensively. But after you get your green screen and film in front of it, there’s still the matter of what you’re going to put in its place.… Continue reading Best Green Screen Background Videos — 4K, HD, & Royalty-Free

Mike Bedard