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Divide and conquer: Split screen video

Mark Billen January 12, 2023

Splitting video is an editing trick for showing multiple shots on-screen. In this guide, we discuss why and when to use it before explaining how

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Welcome to the FXhome blog – your one-stop learning resource for everything filmmaking and video production-related. Whether you’re into editing, VFX, photography, or motion graphics, we’ve got you covered. Let’s get learning.

Learn HitFilm & Imerge

Learn editing techniques, how to use HitFilm effects and more with these short videos

practical technique

What is depth of field?

If you’re just getting started in the world of photography and filmmaking, you might have come across the term ‘depth of field’. While it might sound quite complicated, depth of field is actually a fairly simple technique that can add a ton of value to your images. In this article, we’ll cover what depth of field is, how it works, and how to use it creatively in your images.

Steven Spicer July 9, 2021

Tutorial

How to create an epic product advert

Ready to learn how to create an amazing product advert from home? Guest host ENDProductionsUK show you how to set up a home studio with minimal space, take you through step-by-step color grading and masking, as well as compositing to make your shots pop. Learn how to use stock footage, music, and sound effects to bring your advert to life.

Hannah Odebode July 8, 2021

Tutorial

How to create an epic Black Widow-inspired title sequence

Black Widow has landed in theaters, launching Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In this tutorial, Zach shows how to use the BCC 3D Text plugin inside HitFilm to create an incredible title sequence.

Hannah Odebode July 1, 2021

Filmmaking

The film production process: Step-by-step

This guide helps by breaking down the key steps of the film production process from start to finish, concept to completion.

Mark Billen June 28, 2021

How to use CamTrackAR with Adobe After Effects

How to use CamTrackAR with Unreal Engine, Blender, and After Effects

In the final installment of our CamTrackAR Masterclass, we’re taking you through how to apply CamTrackAR tracking data to CG backgrounds in software such as Unreal Engine, Blender, and After Effects so they can be exported and composited in HitFilm.

Hannah Odebode June 24, 2021

CamTrackAR Guide

Use CamTrackAR to enhance your projects with 3D camera tracking, or work with immersive virtual production to transport yourself anywhere in the universe

Javert Valbarr June 24, 2021

Tutorial

How to composite CamTrackAR tracked footage in HitFilm

Learn how to take your CamTrackAR tracked footage from your iOS* device and composite it into any scene you can imagine inside HitFilm. The tracking data mirrors the real-world camera movement in your CGI environment, and allows you to add 3D models at the same time!

Hannah Odebode June 17, 2021

Tutorial

How to get started with CamTrackAR

CamTrackAR is a groundbreaking iOS app that can capture video and 3D tracking data simultaneously using Apple’s AR technology, and the most recent update brings powerful new features for on-set previsualization, including live Chroma Key and real-time 3D model import.

Hannah Odebode June 10, 2021

Tutorial

How to create light streak effects in HitFilm

Learn how to use HitFilm’s Light Streaks effect to bring your scenes to life! This fully customizable effect gives you everything you need to create realistic, cinematic light rays – perfect for creating retro-inspired motion graphics and adding some flair to your 3D models.

Hannah Odebode June 3, 2021