Tip #1101: Breaking into Documentaries at 40
Filmmaking can be a tough industry to break into. And in her case, she thought it would be especially difficult in her 40’s. But, at 40, Jia Wertz did just that. Here’s what she learned.
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Tip #1100: What is a Showrunner?
The show-runner is the lead producer on a film or video project who oversees every element of the project’s creation, from the initial pitch to the final edits and marketing. Learn more here.
Tip #1099: The Challenge of Perfect vs. Good
My wife has a saying: “The perfect is the enemy of the good.” Nowhere is that more true than in technology; and it is driving us all nuts.
Tip #1095: Playful, More Effective, Colors
Coloring an element is something we do all the time. But, it is often much more interesting to color using gradients. Here’s how.
Tip #1094: Secret Spinning
Spin is a very popular Behavior that gets elements in a Motion project to spin. What you may not know is that there is a hidden keyboard shortcut that helps you make the most of this move.
Tip #1093: Audio is Motion’s Achilles Heel
Audio is Motion’s Achilles heel. The audio controls in Motion are terrible. However, here’s a trick that can bail you out when you are in a hurry.
Tip #1108: Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve
Earlier this year, Paul Saccone and Dion Scoppettolo co-authored the “Beginners Guide to DaVinci Resolve.” Here’s how to get your free copy.
Tip #1107: Boris FX Tutorials
I was exploring the Boris FX website and discovered a gold mine of video tutorials for 22 different host applications and spanning more than 23 categories. Here’s the link to learn more.
Tip #1106: Share Your Favorite Tutorials
With so many effects packages out there, and so many website providing tutorials, I’m curious about which tutorial and web sites you find the most helpful.
Tip #1105: What is Sharpening?
We have all heard the term “sharpening.” But what is it and how do we apply it?