Using CSS hover effects is a great strategy to create professional-looking websites with minimal effort. These are easier to use and help in providing an improved navigation experience for the users. CSS hover effects have a greater advantage over the non-CSS animations. The non-CSS animations are complex and can easily affect the website performance if not used properly. However, CSS hover effects are simple and can load quickly. Since it is less of a hassle, it is preferred more by web designers. In this article, we have compiled a list of the 36 best CSS hover effects that can help you cr ..read more

As video editors, we’re well aware of the impact that resolution has on the quality of a video. As much as we try to set the right bitrate, framerate, or aspect ratio, it all goes in vain if the whole thing is recorded with very low video quality. But, in the majority of cases, the editors aren’t the ones who shoot the footage. That is why, it’s very important for those seeking video editing services to know the right resolution to use before hitting ‘record’. Before we get to learning what’s the best quality setting to use, we’ll learn what video resolution means and how it differs from oth ..read more

If you work in 3D design or a related industry, you may come across the terms 3D modeling and 3D sculpting and assume that they’re the same technique or that one is part of the other. While both techniques help to create 3D assets, they are different in their results, methodology, software, and purpose. Do you want to know which technique can help you make 3D models as per your needs? Or is it that you want to understand how 3D modeling and 3D sculpting are different? Whatever the case may be, we’re here to help you out. Here, we’ll have a deep dive into the two digital model-making techniqu ..read more

No matter what platform you’re making videos for, be it YouTube or any other, good-quality videos keep viewers interested in your content. No one likes videos that keep buffering or lagging. Most people think about video resolution and frame rates when trying to make high-quality videos. But sometimes, these aren’t enough to ensure good-quality videos. So then, what more can you do for your audience to get the best visual quality? If you set the right video bitrate, you can give your viewers excellent quality, even when your internet connection is poor (if you are streaming). But we’ll have ..read more

Let’s be honest here, you’ve watched at least some YouTube videos, movies, or Instagram reels. So, you would’ve noticed that each type of video has a different dimension. Likewise, each of them gives their respective audience a different viewing experience. The dimensions of these videos are called aspect ratios, and they’re a very important factor to consider when recording and editing videos. But what exactly is this “aspect ratio,” and why is it so important to video production? Well, that’s precisely what we’ll be doing here exploring and learning what aspect ratio is, its importance, th ..read more

In the video post-production process, color grading has a very important role to play in the creation of beautiful and stylistic videos. Now, there are many different ways to grade colors in a video, and the one gaining a lot of popularity is LUT. But what is this LUT, and how does one use it? Here we’ll let you get a peek into our world of video editing so that you can understand all about LUT, why it’s used, how you can use it too, and some tips on what mistakes you should avoid. So, shall we begin? What is a LUT? LUT is a short form for lookup table and is something like a color filter u ..read more

‘Accessibility’ is an important concept that makes it possible for differently-abled people to have a normal life. This is made compulsory by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). That is why you have parking spots reserved with a wheelchair sign and ramps and handrails along the stairs. But did you know that this ADA compliance is also a must for digital content, including eBooks? Considering that eBook accessibility is an important topic, whether you are an author or eBook publisher, we have prepared this simple guide. We’ll learn: What is ADA compliance? If eBook accessibility is ma ..read more

Today, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are common words that are used a lot. But did you know there’s another term called mixed reality (MR)? Like AR, MR brings into and merges digital elements with the real world, but more convincingly. That’s why many think they both mean the same thing. But if you’re planning to use any of these reality technologies, you should know what each of them is. If you know what makes them different, you’ll be able to pick the technology that suits your needs the best. So, how about we get into the details and learn more about AR and MR? What is a ..read more

Video editing is an interesting process for professionals, amateurs, and hobbyists alike. It is also a skill that is in great demand in different sectors for various purposes. So, if you are beginning to learn video editing, you can speed up the process by practicing with good software. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of free and paid video editing software that is suited for beginners. Let’s take a look, shall we? Best free video editing software for beginners (no watermark) 1. VSDC Video Editor VSDC’s free video editor is one of the best software for video editing beginners. Th ..read more

Social media is full of new content, unique video styles, and quirky presentations. Because that’s what pulls the crowd. One such instance is the short-form vertical video content that has risen to great prominence in recent years. Studies say consumers prefer shorter videos these days over longer ones. Riding the waves of the popularity of this engaging video content, YouTube rolled out its latest feature, YouTube Shorts. These 15- to 60-second videos resemble TikTok videos and Instagram reels a lot and were developed with similar intentions. That is, to hook the audience through entertainm ..read more