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Cover image via In this quick-tip video tutorial, we are going to look at the best way to reduce aliasing issues that often occur on action camera footage. To do this, we are going to be working in After Effects, using a free plugin called FXAA. Aliasing is a distortion artifact that can occur on any footage, but it is extremely common on footage from action cameras, drones, and cell phones. Aliasing makes edges appear jagged or “stair-stepped” rather than smooth.

Cover image via Sometimes, white colors on your footage will have a yellow or orange tint to them, often as a result of a white balance that is slightly off. This can be very problematic to fix in post in a way that looks natural. In this quick tip, I will show you an easy method for achieving cleaner looking whites on your footage! In order to remove the unwanted yellow color cast from our footage, we need to start by applying the Lumetri Color effect.

Cover image via After Effects probably isn’t your first choice when it comes to working with audio files. That being said, you’ll likely still need to know a few audio tips and tricks from time to time. In this tutorial, we’ll cover all of the basics for working with audio files inside After Effects. First, we need to look at two different audio related panels you have access to in After Effects. The first is the Audio panel. Navigate to Window>Audio.

Cover image via The amount of progress light companies have made in the past 10 years, technologically speaking, is pretty astounding. The trajectory of LEDs has been pretty significant as they’re pretty much the industry standard for using lights on productions now. Thanks to a few key players in the light manufacturing space, small, affordable, powerful LED lights are now more accessible and capable than ever before.

Cover image via Just like the VHS look, another retro look is becoming trendy: Mini DV. More and more creatives are starting to utilize the look and feel of Mini DV footage, often referred to as “LoFi.” In this step-by-step video tutorial, we’ll show you how to recreate the look of Mini DV footage in After Effects! First, create a new composition named Mini DV Comp. Set the composition size to 200 px x 150 px; this will give you a 4:3 aspect ratio. Now, add your footage into the composition.

Cover image via When you need to edit an image into a video, it can sometimes look a little “low budget” to only show a static image on screen. An easy method most creators use is the “Ken Burns” effect, which is simply animating the scale of an image to slowly zoom into it. However, this effect still isn’t that interesting.

Cover image via In the expansive realms of audio and video editing, there are seemingly countless ways to make your sound better complement your visuals. One of the most powerful tools you can use to accomplish this is automation. Let’s explore the importance of automation and learn how it can help contour your sounds and give depth and character to your projects. Automation refers to the process of using software to automatically adjust a variety of audio parameters over time.

Cover image via If you’re working in filmmaking or audio production, then you’re dealing with cables—a lot of them—in all kinds of scenarios, both on set and in the studio. When dealing with audio, there are two cables you’ll encounter more than most: XLR and Jack. What sets them apart, and how do they impact audio quality? Are XLR and Jack connectors best suited for specific audio situations? Let’s explore the features and distinctions of these two widely used audio connectors.

Cover image via Placing simple white text graphics over footage can create an undeniably clean look—as long as the text doesn’t wash out and become difficult to see. When this happens, it’s usually because the background footage is too bright or has a lot of white in it. Good news—this can be fixed! Check out these three quick tips for using white text over bright footage. Adding the Curves effect to your background footage can help make your white text stand out.