Change Layer Name in After Effects

This tutorial explains how to change the name of a layer in Adobe After Effects and what the difference is between Source Name and Layer Name.

What is an After Effects Template?

What is an After Effects Template? Learn what they are, their pros and cons, and where to get them (free and premium versions) in this article.

Equipment You Need to be a Freelance Video Editor

This article walks you through all the equipment you need to be a freelance video editor. The equipment you need does not need to be expensive. Learn here!

Over the Editor’s Shoulder: Part III

OverTheEditorsShoulderPartIII

This is Part III in a series called Over the Editor’s Shoulder where I document my daily progress on a freelance editing project I’m working on. I chronicle what I do in the edit bay, what I learn, my struggles, failures, successes and more.

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How to Use Favorite Bins Feature in Avid Media Composer

This tutorial is on Favorite Bins in Avid Media Composer. You’ll learn what Favorite Bins are, to create them, to customize them and more.

Create a Soft Drop Shadow on Titles in Avid Media Composer

This tutorial is on how to create a soft drop shadow on a title in Avid Media Composer. We’ll go through how to create a title, add a stroke, add a drop shadow, how to soften the drop shadow and how to save the title and insert it into a sequence.

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