Wouldn’t it be cool to make a travel film like the one below. It may look impressive, and that’s because it is, it really is, but it is also very achievable if you have the patience to learn and the drive to get out there. To help you on your way to making your incredible
If you have animated anything in After Effects, you will know how much time can be spent merely navigating the many buttons, menus and windows on display – so that’s why it’s handy to know the various different After Effects keyboard shortcuts. Customising the interface and removing unneeded windows can drastically help your workflow and
Choosing music for your video is a challenging proposition for many Indie Filmmakers and video content creators. If you haven’t got the budget to use a composer to write you something bespoke then you’re into the ‘joy’ of searching music libraries for a suitable track. For some reason the Search process is a frustration for
Whether you’re a creative or commercial filmmaker, it is rare that you will be working alone all of the time so video collaboration platforms are a ideal. When beginning a new project, it is essential to understand how you will receive feedback from your producer/director/client, and how this may affect the editing process. Naturally, the
Video editing apps might not be the preferred way for any filmmaker to assemble their latest work, but there is no denying it can help make the editing process more efficient on the right project. You may suspect video editing on a smartphone is for the casual enthusiast looking to improve their home movies. But
One of the significant advantages Final Cut Pro X has had over its non-linear editing rivals is the ease with which you can do multicam editing. The powerful synchronisation and playback features make it simple to create and edit sequences from up to 16 angles. In this article, we’re going to use the example of
The life of the filmmaker is never far from chaotic. Scheduling, budgets, logistics… everything is sent to test your organisational skills. In this article, we’re going to address the final stage of production where all that initial effort and subsequent shooting hopefully pays off. In my experience of nearly 15 years making creative, corporate and
The world of paid and free video editing software can be confusing and intimidating, especially when on a time constraint. Brand loyalty, previous experiences and level of complexity required are all factors that can influence your decision. Committing to a purchase of software shouldn’t be done lightly, so it’s reassuring to know there’s plenty of
From feature films to promotional content, stock video is becoming an essential part of every video editors toolkit. We are constantly asked by freelancers if we know of any good HD stock video websites to use for their last minute corporate shoot or music video. The majority of the time, if you use a professional
A not so well kept secret about animation is that more often than not, professionals will use After Effects plugins and templates to create the end product. While you may find your moral compass twinge at first, this isn’t cheating, in fact, it makes sense from both a time and cost perspective. While it’s not
