Best After Effects and motion graphics template sites — 2024

Professional motion graphics can add polish and panache to your video work, but video editors aren't usually also motion graphic artists. The skillset needed to create a complete graphics package takes time to learn. And in the deadline-driven world of video production, that's often time you don't have. What's the solution? Motion graphics templates that you can customize to your needs in programs like After Effects or Apple Motion.

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Lessons from the field

The close-up shot: Why it's so important in cinema

The most important job a filmmaker has is to establish empathy. Even with technical and budgetary constraints, the audience will most likely overlook those setbacks if they can empathize with the characters on-screen. One of the single greatest tools filmmakers can use to establish empathy is the close-up shot.

In this article, we will go over what a close-up shot is. We'll also cover the various uses it has in film and provide a few classic examples. Additionally, we'll discuss setting up your close-up shots and when you should include them in your final cut. Read more.

Creator Handbook: This is how you market a YouTube channel

It is essential for creators to market on YouTube to optimize their growth. YouTube, with its billions of active users, secures its spot as the second most used social platform. With its size and capacity, YouTube offers creators a stage to share their content. The platform provides the means for any creator to grow an audience. But aside from uploading videos, creators also need a marketing plan to help their channel reach its potential. Read more.

6 video transitions that aren't cheesy

In today's competitive world of video production, enhancing the quality of your video is practically a must. One of the best ways to improve your videos is to use unique and clean transitions. However, not all transitions are made equal. Bad transitions can have the opposite effect. Read more.

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