Top Motion Design Tips For Beginners
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Animation with Markers, No Keyframes in After Effects
Marker-driven animation is, in my opinion, one of the most elegant ways to set up a composition in After Effects and playback at will. This technique is something I discovered recently and applied to my cyber-security explainer video that I am collaborating on with Andy from Attack Detect Defend.
Introducing The Unofficial Guide to NDI
The Unofficial Guide to NDI is the perfect book for anyone interested in the future of video production. NDI (Network Device Interface) is quickly changing the world of video. With the potential to eliminate the need for custom cabling, interfaces, capture cards, and other additional hardware, NDI provides a versatile solution for sharing, recording, displaying, and broadcasting video over standard ethernet networks.
How to Animate Responsive Lower Third MOGRTs in Adobe After Effects
Teaching animation in Adobe After Effects with a hint of expressions is a passion of mine. I teach best practices and animation techniques in my online classes.
The Most Affordable RAW Cinema Camera
You may be asking yourself why is Stream Semester still talking about a mid-tier camera from 2012? We are going to let you in on one of the best-kept cinematography secrets of the last few years. The Canon EOS M, with the latest version of Magic Lantern, transforms this unassuming little camera into a fully capable cinema camera. It is on par with the Black Magic Pocket Cinema cameras in many regards with a little know-how. The best part is that you can get this camera for under $200.
How To Find Your Niche In Filmmaking
Armed with that knowledge, I entered the world of entrepreneurship at the tender age of 24 with a fancy camera, some basic shooting skills, and a lot of unearned bravadoes. One of the first things my father – a fractional CFO with more than a few years of experience – told me was that if I was going to be successful I needed to find a niche.
What You Need In Your Portfolio To Get Into Film School
University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts only accepts roughly 3% of applicants into the program. So, we took a look at their application requirements to give you a list of what the most prestigious schools expect from their film school applicants. If you create your portfolio around the best, you’ll be prepared for any other application.
Tips To Learn Professional Photography in 7 Days
According to a recent study by Kelly Heck Photography, while people only remember only 10% of what they read these days, adding a photo or an image can improve retention by 65% at times. In light of this information, here are some quick tips that can help you learn professional photography in just about a week.
BlackMagic ATEM Mini Extreme: One Device To Do It All
I have done product reviews for several years and usually I spend the time allotted with the equipment, use it all I can, then move on. There are very few products that I have reviewed that for all intents and purposes haunted me. I could either afford them or not and that would determine my next step with them.
EditMentor: The Hands-On Way to Teach Video Editing
EditMentor is a web-based program that allows you to walk your students through the production process via an interface that is simple to use and editing software agnostic.
The Best New Wireless Mic for Small Crews
No matter what you’re filming, having a wireless microphone makes it way more efficient. However, finding a wireless mic with professional sound quality, a reliable signal, and an affordable price point is not an easy feat. That is until Hollyland dropped the LARK 150 Wireless Microphone System.
Blackmagic Design: ATEM Mini Extreme Review
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme… I don’t even know where to start with it. I really do feel a sense of separation since I packed it up to send back to Blackmagic Design. I got to test the new device for two weeks and due to rain and other cancellations, I was only able to use it for two live broadcasts but I was in love well before that!
FREE Video Production & Management Tools for K12 Media and Journalism Classes
This article outlines some of the more versatile features and facts that make SchoolTube the premier partner for K12 media and journalism teachers.
Safer Video Sharing For The Classroom and Remote Learners
Nearly 80% of the teachers who responded to our webinar poll said they were sharing videos as part of their class, and YouTube was the #1 source for sharing.
Did We Just Find The Best Free Daw?
We have been on the search to find the perfect Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for beginning audio engineers, musicians, filmmakers, and enthusiasts. The search is finally over. The software is called Waveform Free by Tracktion. This software has blown us away on so many levels. Let’s dive in and discover what makes this DAW our favorite program for recording and editing audio.
5 Camera Tips For Beginner Filmmakers
The number one thing I found out from throughout my experience in video production is that many beginners don't take advantage of their youth to get better at their craft. If you know at a young age that you want to be a filmmaker, I think that you should honestly start as soon as possible. At that note, you may not have an outlet on where to start with your brand new equipment. By writing this article, I hope to help someone with their first steps on the right path to success in camerawork.
Don't Hold Back: The Only Camera You Need Is The One That's With You!
Waiting on expensive gear is just an excuse for you not to create when you have a very powerful tool in your hand. Telling a story in the 21st Century has never been more accessible! The films below were all shot on early models of iPhone with some simple lens setups.
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme Unboxing
The ATEM Mini Extreme is Blackmagic Design’s most advanced 1 M/E switcher that features 8 inputs, 4 ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers, a total of 6 independent DVEs, 2 media players, 2 downstream keyers, 16 way multiview, 2 USB connections, and multiple HDMI aux outputs. Also released is the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO model which includes everything in the Extreme plus a more powerful recording engine that can record all 8 inputs plus the program for a total of 9 streams of recording. Our very own Tom White received the Atem Mini Extreme from Blackmagic Design and couldn’t be more excited to share with you his unboxing experience and initial reactions.