The Best Animated Music Videos Internationally 2018 By John Thatch / June 16, 2018 In today’s digital age, a music video is often as important as the song itself. Budgets are huge, and the results are as cinematic as any film in your local movie theatre. But, music videos have been around for a very long time, so it’s growing increasingly difficult to be original. Animation might be the answer […]
The 3 Best Slide Scanners 2018 By John Thatch / June 11, 2018 We’ve previously written an article on our favorite scanners, but this post is specifically for scanning slides. Whether you’re a photographer that prefers to shoot on analogue 35mm cameras, or you have old negatives that you want to digitalize, a scanner of this type is a can’t-live-without piece of kit for backing up, printing and […]
How to get animation internships (2018) By John Thatch / June 9, 2018 When it comes to starting a career in the field of visual arts, a degree is important, but it certainly isn’t everything. If you’re an animator, bagging an internship at a top production studio is key to landing that first job and getting your career moving. Here’s our guide on how to beat out the competition […]
The 10 Best Instagram Alternatives By John Thatch / May 23, 2018 Almost everyone in the world with a smartphone knows what Instagram is, and with close to 1 billion users it is undoubtedly the most popular photo editing and sharing app available today.But, just because it’s the biggest, it’s not necessarily the best for your specific needs. Maybe you’re a professional or serious hobbyist wanting to […]
The Best Drawing & Illustration Software 2018 By John Thatch / May 14, 2018 What is the best drawing software? There are over 40+ different software solutions for drawing or doing illustrative work. Depending on who you ask you’ll get a different answer to what is best. Your choice depends on cost, style of drawing and willingness to put up with problems. In this article I’ve included a few […]
Essential Camera Lenses 2018 By John Thatch / May 7, 2018 If you’re new to photography and you’re starting to add gear to your kit, one of the things you might be wondering is which lenses to invest in first. There are an endless amount of options on the market, and each one promises to do something special and unique. But, do you really need to […]
How to Take Travel Selfies By John Thatch / May 1, 2018 One of the first questions that people ask when they’re traveling solo, is how to take the perfect travel selfie. When there’s nobody around to snap a shot of you, how do you capture that moment in a way that you’ll be able to look back on for years to come?Thanks to the huge array […]
The 9 Best Drawing Tablets 2018 By John Thatch / April 27, 2018 Digital art is not for everyone. But you are not just dreaming about it anymore. You are taking action. You’re looking for the best drawing tablet to suit your needs. In this article you will find a list of tablets that the artist community generally agrees upon. They were chosen comparing price, hardware and functionality. “Red” – […]
How to Shoot Motion Blur By John Thatch / April 26, 2018 Although as a photographer you’ll generally want to avoid blur, using it in the correct way can create stunning imagery. Motion blur is one of the most striking effects that a photographer can produce, and it can add so much interest to an otherwise uninteresting scene.It’s not just fast moving subjects such as running animals […]
The Best Video Editing Software 2018 By John Thatch / April 25, 2018 The digital revolution has changed film and video for the better. Saving costs on developing film is one thing, not to mention having access to higher quality cameras, drones, and free video lessons on how to make professional videos.But digital editing helped users surpass the biggest access hurdles. The ability to shift around clips, add […]
