

“With a collective reach of over 19 million, the photographers signed to the Stills roster are some of the most in-demand names in the industry.

While there aren’t too many details about the library size or pricing ranges for Stills just yet due to its recent launch and exclusive nature, the brand has released the names of some of their photographers as part of the lead up to their launch. A strategy which should set it apart in the industry. With a focus on authentic and premium photography, Stills looks to be wise in limiting both its library and user base to really focus on developing a community, rather than just a wholesale service. Stills is here to close that gap- now, designers don’t have to settle for inauthentic and generic photos for their projects.” As a society, we’re inundated with imagery, but there’s still a huge gap in the market. But typical stock imagery often doesn’t hit the mark when your work needs to represent you as a creative, and compromising your vision is not an option. Great, authentic photography is central to great design. “Designers are tired of spending their valuable time sifting through lackluster photos. Launched with an invite-only wall, Stills looks to be building a refined user base which one would expect to target their main demos of industry professionals and seasoned content creators. As with most post-production issues, the subtler the need for correction, the more effective it will be.ĭesigned to be spiritually linked to their popular Musicbed and FilmSupply brands, FM’s Stills is a new photo licensing platform which should operate similar to other high-end stock imaging services. There are more powerful software alternatives to Adobe's box-ready Warp Stabilizer that some editors prefer (like ReelSteady), but-for a free effect-it's hard to argue with. For somewhat more in-depth video on getting the most out of your Warp Stabilizer, see Story & Heart's tutorial (2/4): One of the things people forget about Warp Stabilizer is that you can make handheld shots with minimal movement into a tripod shot with the "no motion" parameter.

When I use Warp Stabilizer, I tend to bring my smoothness to below 20% and try to keep cropping to a minimum with the "Crop Less Smooth More" function. This basic intro to warp stabilizer from Justin Odisho will help you understand where to start and how to maximize the usefulness of the commonly used effect. Post-stabilization usually means resolution loss, frame interpolation artifacts, and wavy footage, but it can be a lifesaver when applied subtly. Many editors stay away from warp stabilizers, but we've been noticing them more and more even on big budget feature films. Premiere's infamous Warp Stabilizer, built to correct unwanted camera shake in post, can lead to mixed results.
