Use these effects presets to save time in FCPX. Create an effect once, add it with a click forever! FCPX allows editors to create their own video and audio effects presets. This facet of the software is a real time-saver, because once you’ve created your effect (or a combination of eff

The best video editing PC is the one you build yourself. Check out 3 PC builds for all budgets and experience levels. To get the most out of your computer, it’s better if you build it yourself. Computer parts are more affordable than ever, and there are many guides, tutorials, and PC help fo

From writing to starting your own YouTube channel, here are 3 ways to diversify your revenue stream with a new side hustle. When I first started out as a freelance video editor, I asked a more experienced editor for his greatest piece of advice. I expected to hear something about creativity

Learn how to create seamless background loops in Adobe After Effects. Tutorial includes free project files! In this After Effects tutorial, we’re going to explore how to create a custom looping background animation. It’s actually simpler to pull off than most people think, and us

You’re working more gigs than ever, and your computer is a mess. Here are four tips to get it cleaned up with the right file naming conventions.In an increasingly gig-oriented economy, many creative pros are finally going it alone in pursuit of sweet, sweet autonomy.The autonomous vide

Doh! Your boom is in the shot. Here’s how to make it (and other unwanted objects) go away in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve. Despite everyone’s best intentions, the boom pole occasionally slips into even the most well-prepared camera crew’s footage. The reason is simple: The boom o

Want to speed up your editing in Premiere Pro? Move to a keyboard-only workflow and improve your editing speed by 20%. Most people use a keyboard and mouse to edit in Premiere Pro. This is natural since, by and large, most tasks require both. There are, of course, other control devices, such

While Twitch is primarily known for streaming gaming content, you can also stream presentations, tutorials, ceremonies, and events. Here’s how. Content creators with hustle know that moving from platform to platform to win the next viewer is just part of the game. As content creation e

Get cleaner wide-angle footage! In this video tutorial, we take a look at Red Giant’s new Lens Distortion plugin for After Effects. There are a few ways to correct lens distortion on wide-angle footage in After Effects, and Red Giant just introduced one more — the new Lens Distortion p

From basic cutting to adding effects and animations, here’s what to look for in a mobile video editing platform. Video editing has never been the most accessible step in the production workflow. You need the footage, you need a computer that can handle an NLE, and you need the knowledg

Meet Adobe’s latest update — the most baffling design choice in recent memory. Let’s take a look at why it’s the complete opposite of optimal. If you just updated your Adobe Creative Cloud to the latest versions, you surely immediately realized your taskbar now looks incred

After Effects makes it easy to remove unwanted logos and trademarks from your footage. Here’s how it’s done. There are lots of reasons to remove logos from your footage. If you want to sell the footage as stock, you’ll need to avoid or remove logos before you upload it. If

Add custom icons to your PC or Mac (and change your Adobe apps back to their classic looks so you can tell them apart). I recently shared my thoughts on The Great Creative Cloud Icon Fiasco of 2020. (Spoiler alert: I hate the changes Adobe made to its app branding.) After some self-reflectio

Let’s take a brief look at frame rates, what they are, and exactly how to decide how many frames per second will best benefit your next project. Different mediums and different regions all demand different frame rates for various reasons. But, the number of frames per second you decide

Let’s explore the visual art style of two retro genres — Synthwave and Vaporwave — and talk about how to incorporate them into your video project. Have you noticed the increase in 80s/90s visuals in modern entertainment? Ready to delve into the worlds of Synthwave and Vaporwave? In thi

Whether you’re an After Effects veteran or an AE newbie, these ten plugins are a fantastic addition to your motion design toolkit. Every motion designer has a few plugins they rely on to customize and enhance their day-to-day After Effects workflow. After all, plugins are a no-brainer

Sky replacement is a quick and easy way to make your shots look more dynamic. Let’s take a look at how to replace the sky in Premiere and Resolve. Sky replacement can make pedestrian shots look more exciting and turn great shots into something truly epic. Need a moon? No problem. Don&#

FCPX’s array of built-in tools allows you to get the best color possible out of your videos. Let’s look at how these tools can help you elevate your color process. Color grading skills take time to refine and develop, and legitimate expertise requires practice and experience. Non

Are Premiere Pro’s best days behind it? If you said “yes,” then why are you still using it? Here are a few reasons I’ve moved on. “Premiere is dead.” I mumbled this to myself as I stared forlornly at the all-too-familiar words on the screen in front of me:

DaVinci Resolve is unique among post-production applications in that it’s free. But, here are six compelling reasons why you should consider upgrading to the paid version. The fact that there’s a free version of DaVinci Resolve is actually amazing when you consider that, before Blackma