After Effects Hidden Gems Weekly: Effect Point Path

After Effects Hidden Gems Weekly: Effect Point Path 1

Whereas some effects process every pixel in a layer more or less evenly (think blurs or color correction), others generate new pixels based around a specific point on a layer (for example, particle systems and lens flares). You can define where that Effect Point is on a layer, and even animate it – but unlike […]

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More free tools for video editors

More free tools for video editors 2

The guide for “The BEST and FREE video editing software” we published recently never aimed to be a complete list, as the number of video editors and other tools used by the industry is growing all the time. We look, now, at some more options available in the world of free and FOSS or Free […]

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DaVinci Resolve 12 public beta now available for download

DaVinci Resolve 12 public beta now available for download 3

Resolve upgrade news was announced earlier this year, but Blackmagic has just released info about the public beta of Resolve 12, along with download details. Scott Simmons took a peek at these features at NAB, but now you can see those features for yourself. Find out all of those details along with an update about […]

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Review: Audio-Technica BP40 high-end dynamic studio microphone

Review: Audio-Technica BP40 high-end dynamic studio microphone 4

I am privileged to be among the first tech journalists/consultants to review the just released Audio-Technica BP40 high-end dynamic analog studio microphone. As I have covered in the past, dynamic microphones are among the most popular ones used in traditional terrestrial AM/FM radio and by podcasters, as well as being the most popular type for handheld television […]

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