Power Links is a section devoted to resources and various Internet “clippings” I have found interesting at one time or another. They may be products, tips, or even tutorials. All stem from outside content that I’ve curated for myself and am willing to share with my audience here in case they may be fascinating or helpful to you, too.
Enjoy!
After Effects, C4D, & Motion Graphics
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16 Super-Educational Motion Design YouTube Channels
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Mister Horse AE Plugins
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55 Essential After Effects Tutorials
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How to Create a Long Exposure Video Effect in After Effects
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How to Create Realistic Fog in After Effects
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How to Create Realistic On-Screen Text Messages
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12 steps to make After Effects faster
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Remap the AE GUI with FX Console
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How to Improve as an Animator
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25 Free AE Templates and Assets
Apps & Services
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ScopeBox
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Speedscriber
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Password Manager
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Trash It
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LightIron Folder Structure
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Parashoot – The safe(ish) card eraser
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Adobe Education Exchange
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Malwarebytes
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Affinity
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EditReady Transcoding
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Kyno – Media Management
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Evercast – Remote Edit Session Streaming
Archive Advice
Audio Tips & Tools
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5 Broadcast Audio Specs Every Editor Must Understand
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6 Microphone Pickup Patterns Every Filmmaker Should Know
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Download SFX from Adobe
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Source-Connect = Free Plugin to Conference In People (VO Artists/EPs)
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The Importance of Audio Post in Indie Film
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Free Text to Speech Reader
Business Advice
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What irks CMOs most about their current ad agency?
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How Much Should I Charge?
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High-Ticket Pitching
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22 Tips for Better Facebook Engagement
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Comparing Video Production Companies
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Every Form You’ll Need in 99 Free Templates
Coding
Color Training & Tips
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Crash Course in Video Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve
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Adding Film Grain in DaVinci Resolve
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Getting Started in Resolve – Part 2
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How to Smooth Skin in Resolve
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Reduce Unwanted Skin Shine In Post with Resolve
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Speed Up Your Resolve Session with Power Grades
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Video Editing Techniques for Correcting Skin Tones
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Working with Resolve’s Face Refinement Plugin
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MediaLight Eclipse 6500K Bias Light
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Keeping Levels Legal &
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DaVinci Resolve 15’s Super Scale Feature
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Colour Management for Video Editors
FCPx Plugins
Filmmaking Tips
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6 Knots Every Filmmaker Should Know How to Tie
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7 Quick Production Tips for Pros
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13 Gimbal Movements You Should Know
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The Ultimate Video Terminology List
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Why Today’s Filmmakers Need to Know Digital Filmmaking
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Technical Info – Sony Formats & SLOG
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Codecs/Wrappers/File Formats Explained (Sony)
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A Clear Look At The Issue Of Resolution (ASC)
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SteadXP Image Stabilization
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Equipment Cases
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Free 4K Videos
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mDust 4K Particles
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Luminary Glass FX
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Walkie-Talkie Lingo in Film
Freelancing Tips
Free/Inexepensive Music Sites
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Incompetech
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NCS
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Free Music Archive
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Jamendo
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Bensound
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YouTube Audio Music Library
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Epidemic Sound
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Free-Stock-Music
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Free Stock Music
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TeknoAXE
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Machinimasound
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Josh Woodward
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Synkio
Google Tips
Life Tips
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Should You Live For Your Resume Or Eulogy?
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Check If Your Account Has Been Compromised in a Data Breach
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How To Grow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps
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Help Balancing Your Professional & Personal Life
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ResumUP | Go Visual – Get Visible
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The 2 Basic Traits Science Says Lasting Relationships Boil Down To
Lighting Hardware & Tips
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Anthem One Light
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Cinematography Masterclass
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Rosco Cinegel Product for Treating Windows (Cars)
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Moving Lights at Night on an Indie Budget
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Art of Lighting
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Thoughts on Lighting & Shooting Interviews
Location Scouting
Music & SFX For Productions
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10 Royalty-Free Music Sites Every Online Video Creator Should Know
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Atrium Music
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Freeplay Music
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Freesound
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Marmoset Music
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Music Licensing, Clearance, & Supervision Services
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Music Vine
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Soundstripe
Photography Tips
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8 Steps to Adding Fancy Lighting with Photoshop
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Using Image Processor to Batch Process Multiple Files
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Order Your Photos Printed On Glass
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How to Create Luminosity Masks for Better Retouching
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How to Quickly Replace the Sky in Any Photo
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How to Shoot Epic Landscape Photos of the Night Sky
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Introduction to Digital Photography Course
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Some Tips from Canon for Taking Care of Cameras & Lenses
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Learning About the Blend If Tool
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Using Lightroom Presets to Make an Urban Desaturated Look
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When You Should Be Posting Your Photography to Social Media
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Five Tips for Photographing Skin
Premiere Tips
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Premiere Project Downgrade Converter
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Setting Up a Proxy Workflow
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Keyboard Shortcut Used for Cutting to a Beat
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How to Make Smooth Video Edits
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Captioning in Premiere Pro
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Moving Projects to Resolve Without Rendering
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Working with Dialogue & Transcriptions
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Precision Editing with Trim Mode
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Premiere Training Series & Tips
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Working with Proxies