For the past few years, every update Blackmagic Design has delivered for its DaVinci Resolve software has been massive, and version 16 is yet another game changer.
Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve is currently the only software that allows you to edit, create motion graphics and VFX, mix audio, and, color grade from start to finish.
Embracing the show’s neo-noir aesthetic, the “Riverdale” title card evokes a flashing neon sign. It’s a very cool effect, which you can replicate yourself using Premiere Pro and Red Giant Universe.
The Final Cut King is an internet superstar and digital wizard who understands online video better than most, so his predictions are worth paying close attention to.
Not long ago, most gory effects were done on set, but now most shows and films are so high-res that audiences can see the tiniest details. That means fake blood and gore has to look just like the real thing.
When production crews don’t have the time or budget to reshoot a scene at night, VFX teams can change it digitally — but doing this effectively goes far beyond the flick of a switch.
One of the first things VFX artists learn is how to integrate footage into an empty screen. Here’s how to actually film those screens so that you get a great result in post.
If you have footage with perspective and parallax changes, the Point Tracker simply won’t cut it. Fortunately, AE comes with its own 3D Tracker, which is perfect for these types of shots.