Post Production

This new laptop is a powerhouse for creators

GIGABYTE strives for perfection, continuing to implement the latest innovative technology such as the Microsoft Azure AI and ALL Intel® Inside technology. Not only is it an industry first but also ensures customers receive their laptop with the highest performance and quality. There is nothing better to prove the quality of the AERO 15 laptop than the 2019 award for the “Best Notebook” of the year, presented by the European Hardware Association (EHA). GIGABYTE continues to lead by showcasing an all-new 17-inch model: AERO 17. The AERO 17 inherits the AERO series spirit with powerful processing capabilities through the all-new 9th gen Intel® core™ i9, 8 core processor, coupled with the NVIDIA® RTX™ STUDIO laptop certification, aiding creators to smoothly edit 4K videos and heavy 3D modelling tasks.

Learn how to Recreate the “Stranger Things” Mind Flayer

Fans of the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” can keep the show going while it’s on hiatus thanks to the latest VFX tutorial from Red Giant: How to recreate the Mind Flayer. In this short, fun video, Seth Worley, the writer and director behind Red Giant Film hits including “Plot Device” and “Old/New,” shows visual effects artists and motion graphics designers how to recreate the monster-villain, the Mind Flayer, from the iconic final shot of Stranger Things season two. If you enjoy it, be sure to check out Seth’s previous insanely popular tutorial on turning a real-world environment into the Upside Down.

Making an Indie Film? HERE are our Top 5 Survival VFX Tips

If you dream of being a movie maker, it’s no longer as hard as it used to be. Today’s amazing technology has brought visual effects (VFX) and film making tools within reach of just about anyone with a creative idea and some time to learn.

VFX lets you, as a film producer, create scenes by manipulating footage and adding effects digitally to create professional films that look very real on a tight budget. If you were creating the same scenes on a live-action set, you may be looking at dangerous situations or a boatload of money.

By taking advantage of the VFX tools available, an indie filmmaker can create independent, professional films that can, at times, rival the motion picture movie houses at a fraction of the cost. Check out tools such as Motion Array video effects that put amazing visual effects, light leaks, and transitions at your fingertips. Here are the top five survival tips for incorporating VFX.