What is a Freeze Frame — The Best Examples & Why They Work

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How to Mask in Premiere Pro — An Essential Compositing Guide

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Adobe Premiere Pro Keyboard Shortcuts — The Ultimate Guide

If you want to edit faster, there is one piece of sage advice that you will hear time and time again: learn the hotkeys! While it is possible to edit most projects using only the simplest tools available in Premiere Pro or by navigating through a series of menus and right-clicks, having a thorough knowledge… Continue reading Adobe Premiere Pro Keyboard Shortcuts — The Ultimate Guide

How to Make Glitch Effect Premiere Pro — A Quick & Easy Guide

Whether you are editing YouTube videos, a science fiction film, or a commercial, a glitch effect can add a whole lot of production value to your project. Learning how to create a glitch effect from scratch in Premiere Pro will also help you learn how to get creative with duplicating frames and adjusting their qualities… Continue reading How to Make Glitch Effect Premiere Pro — A Quick & Easy Guide

Free Background Music for Video — 13 Sites You Need to Know

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How to Film and Edit a Music Video From Start to Finish

Music videos are an incredible medium that bridges the world of filmmaking and music. Whether you are a musician looking to shoot your own music video or a filmmaker looking to shoot a music video for a client or friend, creating a music video can be daunting. When broken down into steps, however, filming and editing… Continue reading How to Film and Edit a Music Video From Start to Finish

How to Get Clips for Edits — 4 Ways to Capture Footage Online

How do you get movie clips to use in editing projects? There are a few different reasons why you may need pre-existing movie footage brought into your editing program of choice. Perhaps you are putting together YouTube content such as video essays or movie reviews and you need clips of the source material, or maybe… Continue reading How to Get Clips for Edits — 4 Ways to Capture Footage Online

What Does a Sound Designer Do — Role & Duties Explained

EssentialsOpen menu What is Sound Design What Does a Sound Designer Do Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing What is Voice Over What is a Foley Artist What is Diegetic Sound  What is Non-Diegetic Sound What is a Film Score What is Asynchronous Sound What is Music Licensing What is a Film Composer What is a… Continue reading What Does a Sound Designer Do — Role & Duties Explained

What is Film Editing — Editing Principles & Techniques Explained

Editing EssentialsOpen menu What is Film Editing What Does a Film Editor Do How Does an Editor Control the Rhythm of a Film How to Become a Film Editor What is In Camera Editing What is Screen Direction in Film What is a Rough Cut in Film What is Continuity Editing in Film What is… Continue reading What is Film Editing — Editing Principles & Techniques Explained

How to Use a Green Screen — Setup, Lighting and Creative Uses

BasicsOpen menu What is a Green Screen? Blue Screen vs Green Screen DIY Green ScreenOpen menu How to Make a Green Screen Green Screen Color Using a Green ScreenOpen menu How to Use a Green Screen Green Screen Lighting EditingOpen menu Best Green Screen Software Best Green Screen Background Videos How to Use a Green… Continue reading How to Use a Green Screen — Setup, Lighting and Creative Uses