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5 color grading mistakes filmmakers should avoid
Proper color grading is one of the important elements of your videos. It affects the mood of the scenes, and it can affect the viewers’…
5 effective tripod hacks for your next film project
It’s rare that I actually see new ways to utilise a tripod. When these videos pop up, they’re invariably just a rehashing of somebody else’s…
An A-Z guide for making fantastic water droplets splash photos
There’s something special about photos of water droplets. I personally like the element of surprise, because you can’t predict the exact shape you’re going to…
Why Leveling the Horizon Isn’t Easy
It might seem like one of the simplest parts of photography: leveling your horizon. Most photographers want their horizons to be straight, of course, but…
The difference between Levels and Curves in Photoshop
You can adjust the tonality of the photos using either Levels or Curves. But how to know which to use? And what are the differences…
7 tips for taking photos in bad weather
I more than often hear landscape photographers complaining about “bad” weather and then say it’s chugging down. Honestly, I don’t know what they’re talking about….
This tip will save you hours of color matching in photoshop
Here is a quick little tip that can save you hours and hours of color matching in photoshop. Surprisingly, it does not involve reviewing real…
Add different looks to your photos using only Gradient Map layer
There are several ways to color grade your photos, and plenty of different looks you can create. In this video, photographer Travis Transient will show…
How to make your digital footage look like it was shot on Super 16mm film
Shooting with real film is the dream of many filmmakers. Often, they actually get their chance, and fall in love with it. But these days,…
How to make five horror lighting setups with a single light
Halloween is just around the corner, so you may want to make some scary photos or videos for the occasion. Jordy Vandeput of Cinecom.net shows you five…








































