Visual Effects (958 Tutorials)
In Depth: What in the Heck is Bokeh?
July 18, 2019
Bokeh is a type of defocus or lens blur where the blur takes on the shape of the lens diaphram. We explain how to pronounce the word, how it is created, and show lots of cool examples. Also, a few plug-ins to create a bokeh in post-production.
Topograph for After Effects Overview #gettingstarted
July 11, 2019
In this tutorial overview, learn how Topograph for After Effects works to create the topography and how to manipulate the settings to get the look you want.
FumeFX and tyFlow Fluid Force
July 9, 2019
In this new tutorial from SitniSati, learn how to use tyFlow Fluid Force to blow some maple leaves across the desert. Watch it now!
After Effects: Stranger Things-Inspired “Upside Down” Look + Free Project files
July 9, 2019
In this tutorial from Rocketstock, you will learn how to create a Stranger Things-inspired “Upside Down” look in After Effects. Plus, you can easily follow along with the free project files.
Avid: Using the Updated Sapphire Builder
July 9, 2019
In this tutorial, Damien LeVeck of Skubalon Creative explains what’s new in the Sapphire Builder (2019.5) for Avid and then shows you how to create a cool stylized effect when working with footage that needs to fit a specific aspect ratio.
Hitfilm v13: Create the Upside Down from Stranger Things | 3D Camera Tracking
July 2, 2019
Learn how to create the Upside Down with the powerful new 3D camera tracker from Foundry, coming in HitFilm 13.0.
Sapphire 2019.5 Overviews for Builder, S_ParallaxStrips, S_PixelSort, S_DissolvePixelSort
June 26, 2019
Boris FX has some new tutorials for Sapphire 2019.5 that include Overviews for Builder, S_ParallaxStrips, S_PixelSort, and S_DissolvePixelSort.
In Depth: Fireworks
June 25, 2019
Yes, the U.S. Independence Day is upon us once again! Whatever your country or holiday, here are some methods of creating some beautiful explosions in the sky with After Effects, CINEMA 4D, and other hosts. There are some great plug-ins out there for making fireworks too.
Burning Question: How Do I Fix Rolling Shutter?
June 24, 2019
In this article, we’ll talk about What Rolling Shutter is, or RS, which we’ll sometimes refer to it. We’ll go over what the types are, with lots of examples, so you’ll recognize it when you see it. Then, we’ll talk about how you can avoid, reduce, or fix RS problems both when shooting and in…
Red Giant VFX Reflection Tutorial #gettingstarted
June 20, 2019
Get started with Shadow – one of the brand new tools in Red Giant VFX Suite! Tutorial created by Brian Behm.
Red Giant VFX Chromatic Displacement Tutorial
June 20, 2019
Get started with Stu Maschwitz’s tutorial for Chromatic Displacement – one of the brand new tools in Red Giant VFX Suite!
Red Giant VFX Optical Glow Tutorial #gettingstarted
June 20, 2019
Get started with Stu Maschwitz’s tutorial for Optical Glow – one of the brand new tools in Red Giant VFX Suite!
Red Giant VFX King Pin Tracker Tutorial #gettingstarted
June 20, 2019
Get started with Stu Maschwitz’s tutorial for King Pin Tracker – one of the brand new tools in Red Giant VFX Suite!
Getting Started with Red Giant Shadow #gettingstarted
June 19, 2019
Get started with Shadow, one of the brand new tools in Red Giant VFX Suite with this tutorial created by Brian Behm.
Red Giant VFX Supercomp Tutorial #gettingstarted
June 19, 2019
Get started with Stu Maschwitz’s tutorial for Supercomp – one of the brand new tools in Red Giant VFX Suite!