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 a rough cut is, why it matters, how it can begin taking form during the Production phase, how rough cuts differ from production to production, and we’ll be answering the broader question: what are the stages of editing?Continue reading What is a Rough Cut in…
It is the opinion of many that Final Cut Pro X can be a little bare when it comes to tools for editors. However, once you download the best plugins for the software, Final Cut Pro X can be an entirely new Post-Production tool. So we’ve compiled a list of the best free Final Cut Pro plugins that you can download for free today. These plugins are not only meant to save you time and stress, but are designed to elevate the production quality of your projects. Continue reading 15 Free Final Cut Pro Plugins You Need In Your Arsenal
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. Fortunately, the best green screen background videos are readily available from sites all over the web. Some are free. Others cost a little bit of money. All of them help filmmakers make the best video possible.Continue reading Best Green Screen Background Videos — 4K, HD,…
When making a movie, whether small or large, it can always be fun to add an additional effect over the shot. You either do this for aesthetic, atmospheric, or plot reasons, all depending on the context you put it in. VHS effects are among the most popular, as can be seen in so many online photographs and phone apps. Today we’re gonna learn how to add VHS effects to video, how VHS video effects can be utilized, and some popular VHS filter options that you can add into your next project.Continue reading How to Add VHS Effect to Video —…
If you’re like anyone else, learning After Effects can be overwhelming and time consuming. While it’s a great idea to learn how to create effects from scratch to learn the ins and outs of the program, it isn’t always necessary. The internet is filled with After Effect templates that help ease the workload of motion graphics. We’ve compiled a list of the 12 best free After Effects templates that, to our surprise, don’t have a price tag. From light leaks, to muzzle flashes, to haze, and even futuristic HUDs, let’s take a look at the best free After Effects templates…
If you’ve ever watched a show, movie, or commercial with words on the screen, you’ve likely seen lower thirds at work. But what is a lower third? And how can you create them effectively, while maintaining aesthetic integrity? A slick design with strategic font and color choices will add a layer of professionalism to your project. Here are some tips on how to make that happen, including tutorials and templates for lower thirds in After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro. Continue reading What is a Lower Third? Definition and Design Strategies
Creating one moment that stands out in the minds of the viewer after your film or tv show ends can be hard, but it is possible. The long take is one way to do it. Today we’re going to go over the best long takes in film and television. Continue reading The Best Long Take Shots & How They Push the Story Forward
There is more than one way to create a time lapse video and even more ways fine-tune the time-lapse-capturing process. Creating great time lapse videos can be daunting as it is an incredibly technical feat with a number of settings, tools, and variables that all must be taken into account. Whether you’re wondering how time lapse videos work, what time lapse photography is, how to do a time lapse video, or even how to make a hyperlapse, we’ll walk you through the process from start to finish. Continue reading How to Make a Time Lapse Video in 5 Simple Steps
Whether looking to edit your first video or thinking about switching, something prompted you to stumble upon Davinci Resolve 16, and what a stumble it was. We’ll get into the ins-and-outs, the ups-and-downs, the whys-and-why-nots, talk about Adobe Premiere Pro, all that. First, take a moment, pat yourself on the back. As of clicking this think… you just saved a lot of money. Let’s find out why.Continue reading Davinci Resolve 16 — Prices, Features, and How it Compares
Everyone loves a great movie trailer. They help create a buzz about your project. They entertain crowds as stand-alone, short-form tidbits of cinematic excitement. And, if you haven't even made a full film, a well-executed trailer can lead to successful financing.Continue reading How to Make a Movie Trailer that Grabs Attention
