Story: The Great Unseen Equalizer in VFX There is an art to using VFX as an unseen tool. So much consideration goes into the curating of what you, the viewer, see at any given moment, that it is easy to forget about what you don’t see in a shot. But more often than not, what […]
Download ancient temple matte-painting assets here We have uncovered a collection of ancient structure assets for your VFX and matte-painting projects. With several different lighting angles, such as overcast and sunny. These effects are built to match your footage without any hassle! All of our Free users can access these high-quality graphics, which all have […]
In my day-to-day, I interact with many different types of artists, who have vastly different technological needs. They constantly ask “How can I best configure my personal computer for VFX like the one I have at work?” Here’s a quick guide to figuring out what kind of computer you really need to edit and render […]
Welcome to the Newsroom Carlos! What can you tell us about yourself and the work you do? I’ve been making short films since I was 14. I love what I’m doing and I do it with passion. My love for art is what keeps me going. I’m as fascinated as frightened by the world I […]
Every industry has its yearly, go-to event, a time when the movers and shakers convene on the new-ness of talent or product. In comics: Comicon. For VFX and computer graphics: Siggraph. Gaming: E3. Consumer electronics: CES. I could go on — But have you ever heard of NAB? The National Association of Broadcasters trade show […]
Creating callouts for your video can often be a complicated and time-consuming process, though all that is about to change… We’ve created a free powerful script for Adobe After Effects that can do all the work for you in seconds: Crate’s Callouts! Download the Free Callout Script here. Callouts are the small infographic labels […]
Every profession has a special way of preparing for the task at hand, and we’re no different in the world of media and content creation. Ever see a professional chef organizing ingredients or sharpening knives in the preparation of dinner service? That’s called mise en place, which translates to “everything in its place.” Mis en […]
Download Crate’s Lower Thirds Script here (Pro) Updated 8-17-2022 Ever wondered how to create lower thirds in After Effects? Pro members can now download the latest After Effects script to generate your own customized lower thirds! We have just updated this free script with 20 New Lower Thirds for Social Media and Youtube Call to […]
Download 4K ground fog and mist effects here. If you too find yourself entranced by the peaceful and fluid motion of wispy smoke, you’re in luck! We’ve just released a fantastic bundle of 10 production-ready fog effects, all ready for you to download right away. Each asset has been pre-keyed, so you can drop these […]
Download Apocalypse VFX matte painting assets here ProductionCrate has just released a huge new bundle of apocalyptic assets! Transforming an entire scene into a wasteland is one of the most enjoyable VFX projects you can take on. You can bring destruction to buildings, roadways, cars, plants, and just about anything that you like, taking inspiration […]