A virtual set is a background image or animation of a real or computer generated scene that is displayed behind person who has been filmed on a green or blue screen.  By combining the two layers, the video editor makes it seem as if the person was physically in the scene displayed in the background.  Over the years, the Virtual Set has grown in popularity and is being used widely in video recording, movies, news shows and talk shows.  Some of your favorite news shows, drama shows and movies probably use virtual sets and stages and you never… Read More

By shooting your next project on a green (or blue) screen, you have ability to create a clean and stylish video production. Having the ability to change your subject’s background in post production will give you limitless options when it comes to your final product. There are a wide variety of chroma key backgrounds to choose from that will give your video production a polished look similar to larger video productions.

The basic idea of green screen production is simple: setup a green screen, shoot your talent in front of it, then remove… Read More

How to Make a Holiday Christmas Card Video

Ah, the holidays ! With all the hustle and bustle it is a miracle that anything gets accomplished around the studio . The holidays are also a time that we reach out to individuals and clients and thank them for their patronage during the year .

Usually, this is done through a card or gift, but why not make an impression this year and produce a short Christmas greeting card thanking your clients for their business! With today's video editing software, it is very easy and affordable

STEP 1 – THE IDEA

Depending on your business, you may want to think about the… Read More

Top 3 After Effects Templates

After Effects is an amazing program (and it also has an equally amazing learning curve). Even with working consistently with After Effects for almost a decade, it amazes me that I can still discover new features and techniques with a quick google search. The multitude of tutorials and examples online provide an amazing resource for users who would like to learn more about After Effects.

Working with After Effects to create an animation can be a time consuming and daunting task depending on the… Read More