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Divide and conquer: Split screen video

Mark Billen January 12, 2023

Splitting video is an editing trick for showing multiple shots on-screen. In this guide, we discuss why and when to use it before explaining how

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Learn HitFilm & Imerge

Learn editing techniques, how to use HitFilm effects and more with these short videos

Halo Jump

Ready to create your first action short? In this filmmaking masterclass we’ll clone your soldiers and make them fly in our homage to the Godzilla HALO Jump scene.

Javert Valbarr November 30, 2017

software update

New Release: HitFilm Pro 6

The biggest release we’ve ever had! We’ve had a tough time keeping our poker faces in-check with this version, but this isn’t about us, this is about YOU and how your feedback and sense of community (all 1.8 million of you!) has driven this latest release to be the biggest it has ever been.

Kirstie Tostevin November 27, 2017

Westworld to Yuma

Brave the Western frontier with classic shootout effects, shotgun blasts and arterial spray. In this filmmaking masterclass, we teach the creative ways of the west.

Ryan Connolly May 18, 2017

HitFilm Pro

HitFilm Pro 2017 Update #4

The most recent update for HitFilm Pro 2017 adds several new features, as well as a list of improvements and fixes. We’re constantly taking inspiration from our great community and this latest free update is sure to make your day.

Oli Thompson April 26, 2017

HitFilm

1 Million HitFilm Users

A few weeks ago, we disturbed a peaceful day in the office by rushing from desk to desk and ringing a bell, town-crier style. We’ve been waiting to ring this bell since HitFilm started. It was reserved for one single thing: the day we passed 1 million HitFilm users worldwide.

Oli Thompson March 31, 2017

Storm troopers in a line depth of field - Star Wars Fan Film

REBELLION

Presenting Rebellion: A HitFilm Story

Our Star Wars-style fan film. For a few months now, while developing HitFilm Pro 2017, we’ve also been working on a super secret project in the background. It involved amazing costumes, handmade props, some 3D models and some very happy Star Wars nerds.

Kirstie Tostevin December 16, 2016

Rebellion – a HitFilm story

Our latest filmmaking masterclass pays homage to everyone’s favorite space-aged saga. Build your own Galactic Empire with solider cloning, and learn how to make a Star Wars-style blaster effect.

Joshua Davies December 15, 2016

software update

New Release: HitFilm Pro 2017

We’re not kidding when we say that this is the biggest upgrade to HitFilm we have ever released. And if that wasn’t enough of a challenge for our team, we’ve topped it off with a brand new website, packed with beautiful imagery, videos and rip-roaring content.

Kirstie Tostevin November 17, 2016

Heads Up VFX Masterclass - Iron Man heads-up-display tutorial

Heads Up – Iron Man VFX

Suit up for battle with your very own version of the iconic Iron Man heads-up display.

Kirstie Tostevin April 28, 2016