FREEBIE! A Cinematic "Cheat" | Monday Minute
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Have you ever wondered what these black bars in movies are? These are called Letterboxes. While historically these occurred when a film got reshaped for a smaller screen, many filmmakers use these today to make their videos look more, cinematic. But why? These create a cinematic look because they mimic that wide aspect ratio that most films posses, giving your video a polished, movie-like feel. They also help with hiding any "fluff" in your frame" Like garbage in the background, notes on the table, etc. Which can directly help you increase the focus on your subject. You can try this out on your own. Here's a FREE Letterbox Overlay that you can try out on your next video. ENJOY! DOWNLOAD: 275+Ultra+Panavision+70+1080.png Godspeed Estevan |
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