Learn how to use Adobe After Effects with this free course that’s perfect for beginners. Jump to content in this section: Introduction After Effects Basics Compositions and Layers Keyframes Masks, Shape, Layers, and Text 2.5D Motion Tracking Mattes and Cool Effects Build a Lower Third Exporting Conclusion What You’ll Learn How to understand the After… Continue reading After Effects for Beginners
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How to engage Gen Z in your commercial portfolio
They’re on track to be the best-educated generation yet. 49% get most of their news from social media. 49% work remotely at least some of the time. They’re 20% more likely than other generations to try a new product to see how it compares to their current brand. 75% agree that the world is at… Continue reading How to engage Gen Z in your commercial portfolio
The best practical gifts for photographers
These are the best practical gifts for photographers. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sure, it’s fun to give (and get) flashy gifts over the holidays. But sometimes, it’s even better to give something that you know will be used… Continue reading The best practical gifts for photographers
6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location
The post 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Struggling to capture great on-location portraits? You’re not alone. Unlike studio portrait photography, photoshoots on location can be unpredictable and stressful. Even if you’re using a flash, you generally need to factor in the… Continue reading 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location
The best gifts for photo and video creators
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best backpack for traveling creatives WANDRD PRVKE 31L Photography Travel Backpack SEE IT Best for capturing aerial footage DJI Mavic 3 Classic SEE IT Best external recorder Atomos Shogun 7 SEE IT Chances are… Continue reading The best gifts for photo and video creators
Licensing trend alert! Eco/sustainable Christmas
According to research from Google, 82% of consumers agree that sustainability is more top-of-mind for them than it was before the pandemic, with 78% saying that big businesses have a role in helping to combat climate change. Google Search data further indicated that consumers are looking for everyday actions they can take to make a… Continue reading Licensing trend alert! Eco/sustainable Christmas
Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits
New gear: Canon announces the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.5 lens, and Speedlite EL-5
Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mark II full-frame mirrorless camera. Canon Canon is keeping busy lately with a consistent parade of new gear. Just this summer, it launched the EOS R10 and R7 cameras. And now, it has announced the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens, and the Speedlite… Continue reading New gear: Canon announces the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.5 lens, and Speedlite EL-5
A guide to renting camera gear
On set at a music video shoot with all my rented gear. The monitors were rented through LensRentals.com while the lights and slider were picked up from brick-and-mortar rental house CSI. Buying lights, a slider, video monitors and a gimbal for this shoot would have blown my budget, renting was only a few hundred dollars.… Continue reading A guide to renting camera gear
3 Top Video Templates for Literacy Promotion — After Effects
International Literacy Day’s aim is to improve world literacy rates. It started in 1966 when UNESCO declared that the 8th of September would be used to highlight and improve literacy skills. The first ILD was celebrated in 1967 but even now more than half of children and adolescents aren’t reaching basic maths and literacy levels..… Continue reading 3 Top Video Templates for Literacy Promotion — After Effects