Vignettes in Premiere & After Effects
Vignettes have become more popular, and perhaps heavy-handed, especially in After Effects since the release of theDV Rebel’s Guide by Stu Maschwitz....
‘Good’ Photography Isn’t Enough Anymore
Sara Frances: “John Hartman has long had my respect as an innovative teacher, but better – John is a...
Hitting the Exposure Sweet Spot
After years of looking at dynamic range charts I noticed that almost all camera gamma curves emphasize mid-tones within...
Pro Tips for Photo Restoration in Photoshop
Photoshop’s tools for quality, fast acting corrections are now so easy and plentiful. I hope to add a few...
Before & After VFX for Final Destination 5
Here's an awesome behind the scenes look at the bridge sequence in Final Destination 5. This scene is very...
Progressive Posing – Full Length
In my last article Progressive Posing, I covered the Two-Thirds view and the Profile view. Referring back to that...
What Good is a Macbeth/Colorchecker Chart?
Most camera rental houses have an in-house expendables store, and during a recent visit to one such store I...
American Society of Cinematographers Names Television Nominees
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has selected its television nominees for the organization’s 27th Awards for Outstanding Achievement...
How To Select a DAM System: Best Practices, Pitfalls To Avoid, and a Look at the Market
In the market for a Digital & Media Asset Management system? Thinking about divorcing your current vendor? Looking for...
