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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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Welcome to the FXhome blog – your one-stop learning resource for everything filmmaking and video production-related. Whether you’re into editing, VFX, photography, or motion graphics, we’ve got you covered. Let’s get learning.

Learn HitFilm & Imerge

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

bespoke light flares

How to create custom lens flares in HitFilm

Learn how to create cinematic lens flares from scratch using the Custom Light Flares effect inside HitFilm. With over 60 presets to choose from, and fully customizable settings, you’ll always be able to add the flair your footage deserves.

Hannah Odebode May 27, 2021

Filmmaking

Short film ideas for your first filmmaking project

Finding inspiration for a short film can be a challenge, but there are some helpful techniques to help beginners get started.

Mark Billen May 25, 2021

Kombat!

Delve into the retro gaming world with these epic Mortal Kombat-inspired effects! We’ll show you how to deliver the final punch with element bending VFX to stunning your audience with dazzling animated titles and more!

Zach Alan May 21, 2021

Space battle

How to create Star Wars space battle VFX

Learn how to create an epic Star Wars-inspired space battle scene featuring The Mandalorian’s Razor Crest ship! Zach takes you through the whole process from importing your 3D models, adding animations, creating laser blasts that interact with the models, and adding the final grade to bring the whole scene together!

Hannah Odebode May 20, 2021

Tutorial

How to create Mortal Kombat’s Scorpion fireball effects

Learn how to harness Scorpion’s element-bending powers as seen in the new Mortal Kombat film! Zach shows you how to create cinematic fire VFX using HitFilm’s Particle Simulator, plus gives a handy tip on where to find some free fireball stock footage.

Hannah Odebode May 13, 2021

HitFilm Express

Best video editing apps for desktop, mobile, and browser 2021

Video editing has become an important part of how we share our lives and express ourselves. These are the best video editing apps for beginners across all platforms and budgets.

Mark Billen May 12, 2021

Tutorial

How to create a cinematic Mortal Kombat-style animated title

Create a Mortal Kombat inspired animated title! Perfect for your own Mortal Kombat fan films or simply adding an awesome, cinematic title to your videos! Join Zach as he shows you how to create this cinematic title, step-by-step, using the effects inside HitFilm Express and HitFilm Pro.

Hannah Odebode May 6, 2021

HitFilm

How to create Mortal Kombat’s Sub-Zero ice wall effects

Harness the freezing powers of Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat. Join Zach as he shows you how to conjure a realistic ice wall and shatter it with Scorpion’s kunai chain in Blender before compositing it into a scene using HitFilm. Fight!

Hannah Odebode April 29, 2021

Tutorial

How to create Mortal Kombat-style retro graphics

Ready to enter the retro gaming world and fight for the championship? It’s easy with HitFilm! Javert shows you how to use effects like Mosaic, Posterize, and more to add that arcade-style flair to your videos.

Hannah Odebode April 28, 2021