Transform your videos into a cinematic visual experience: these preset packs include everything you need for creative color control, from one-click style adjustments to precise workflow tools. How to Use Color Presets in After Effects Get some inspiration with this video tutorial on how to quickly add creative color styling to video with LUT presets… Continue reading 8 Top Colour Grading Preset Packs for After Effects (LUT Sets)
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How to Merge 2D Animation Into Live Action Video Using Cartoon Animator and After Effects
Cartoon Animator has a simple way to export your 2D animations using an alpha channel, which allows your animation to have transparency; you can layer this video on top of any sort of background that you can imagine. In this tutorial you will learn how to merge a 2D animated character created using Cartoon Animator… Continue reading How to Merge 2D Animation Into Live Action Video Using Cartoon Animator and After Effects
The photographer’s guide to thrifting
Earlier this year, The New York Times reported on the comeback of 35mm SLR film cameras. Even as smartphone cameras improve, millennials and Gen Zers continue to rediscover the joys of buying second-hand gear on Etsy and eBay. According to eBay, vintage camera sales have been on the rise since 2015, and the pandemic era… Continue reading The photographer’s guide to thrifting
20 Top Particle Effects Animation Templates for After Effects
In this showcase, we’re highlighting 20 top After Effects templates you can use to create the engaging particle effects animation style with your own logo and assets. Top Particle Effects Templates for After Effects Particle Motion — Photo Animation Particular Effects Featured After Effects Particle FX Template From Envato Elements This After Effects particles project… Continue reading 20 Top Particle Effects Animation Templates for After Effects
Save up to 30 percent on external storage for World Backup Day
SanDisk SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD Check Price Get super-fast storage in a small package. Portable SSD T7 Check Price Samsung’s tiny drive promises up to 1,050MB/s transfer speeds. WD 14TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive Check Price Get ample storage for all of your images and videos. Responsible photographers get to enjoy all… Continue reading Save up to 30 percent on external storage for World Backup Day
A Photographer’s Guide to Brightness — How to Read Light
If you’d like to know more about the essential role that light plays in photography, then you’ll love our course, A Photographer’s Guide to Light. In this lesson you’ll learn why brightness is the most important quality of a light source. Noticing Brightness If a light isn’t bright enough, photography isn’t possible. At least, not regular… Continue reading A Photographer’s Guide to Brightness — How to Read Light
Capturing the age of influencers and sharing on social media
According to the recently-released Culture Rising: 2022 Trends Report by Facebook IQ, conversations about influencer marketing are on the rise. On Facebook, topics such as “brand ambassador” and “social influence” went up by 131% and 91%, respectively. Meanwhile, on Instagram, the topic #Microinfluencer rose by 384%, while #Creator saw a 76% boost. What’s more, 40%… Continue reading Capturing the age of influencers and sharing on social media
2022 World Press Photo Contest regional winners announced
A collage showing some of the regional winners from this years World Press Photo Contest. World Press Photo The regional winners of the 2022 World Press Photo Contest have just been announced. Although the contest has been running for 65 years, this is the first time they’ve used a regional format. We’re pretty excited about… Continue reading 2022 World Press Photo Contest regional winners announced
6 Top Wedding Video Templates for After Effects (1 Free)
A wedding video is a great way to preserve memories of a special day, but the process can be time-consuming and technically difficult, so we’ve picked five top After Effects templates from Envato Elements, Envato Market, and Mixkit to help you make a wedding video with a fraction of the effort. Top Wedding Video Templates for… Continue reading 6 Top Wedding Video Templates for After Effects (1 Free)
Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process
Draped Boats, North Whitby, Yorkshire, England. 1986. © Michael Kenna Photography In March 2020, when COVID-19 led to worldwide lockdowns, Michael Kenna had a full calendar of trips and exhibits planned for the months to come. Instead, he found himself stuck at home with nowhere to go. Rather than taking new photos, he went back… Continue reading Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process