There are a ton of shortcuts, and which ones you need to remember depends on your workflow. The Basics: The first keyboard shortcuts I ever learned, were the keys to display certain properties. S shows Scale, P shows Position, A shows Anchor Point, R for Rotation, and T for Opacity (T is for Transparency I… Continue reading Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide
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How to Attach Lav Microphones to Clothing: Essential Lapel Mic Kit
Just like “shotgun” microphones, there are bunch of useful accessories to help lavaliere microphones perform their best. In this lesson you’ll learn about the essentials to keep in your kit. Wearable Microphones Let’s look at some of the accessories that come with this type of microphone. Our example is an Audio Technica 899W, and there… Continue reading How to Attach Lav Microphones to Clothing: Essential Lapel Mic Kit
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
7 Kawaii Templates for Videos in After Effects
Kawaii, overly simplified, is a Japanese word for cute. The word has been derived from a longer phase that describes someone who has started blushing (again, overly-simplifying here), and has come to have a cultural meaning that can be used to describe certain human (and non-human) qualities, specific styles of manga, handwriting, fashion, video, and… Continue reading 7 Kawaii Templates for Videos in After Effects
The best gifts under $100 for photographers
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best filter for landscape photographers Hoya 77mm PROND 16 Neutral Density 4 Stop (1.2) Filter SEE IT Best for high-end instant film photography Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera SEE IT Best for adding… Continue reading The best gifts under $100 for photographers
Tips for gorgeous fall photos
As the days grow shorter, tree swallows and monarch butterflies begin their migrations. Garden spiders weave their webs, visible in the morning dew. Over warm water, the cool autumn air creates ethereal fog. The green leaves turn to shades of lemon, amber, and mahogany. The quality of the sunlight itself also changes at this time… Continue reading Tips for gorgeous fall photos
The best lens cleaning kits of 2022
Marcus Urbenz via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras SEE IT Clean any kind of sensitive electronics with this versatile lens kit. Best for all-around care Movo Deluxe Essentials DSLR Camera… Continue reading The best lens cleaning kits of 2022
The best telescopes of 2022
Celestron We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for astrophotography Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope SEE IT It guides you toward the good stuff. Best value Coleman Astrowatch Reflector Telescope SEE IT Look deep into the sky on a small budget. Best for… Continue reading The best telescopes of 2022
How to Use a Bus System to Edit Multiple Dialogue Tracks in Fairlight
If you’ve been working with video for a while now, you’ve probably heard of a bus channel. If you’re like me, you’ve likely been a little confused by what exactly a bus is, how it works, or a combination of the two. There’s no need to fret. We’ve all been there—it’s just part of the… Continue reading How to Use a Bus System to Edit Multiple Dialogue Tracks in Fairlight
Best 3D printers for kids in 2022
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Budget DaVinci Mini Wireless Check Price Best Kid-Friendly Toybox 3D Printer for Kids Check Price Best for Teens Monoprice Voxel Check Price From creating custom-fitting prosthetics to delicate art projects, to greatly reduce… Continue reading Best 3D printers for kids in 2022