The Creator's Blog - by Christian Maté Grab

iPhone Camera Settings for Cinematic Videos: The Complete Apple Log Guide

iPhone Camera Settings for Cinematic Videos: The Complete Apple Log Guide

If you shoot video on your iPhone and it never looks as good as what you see online, the reason is probably one thing: you are not shooting in Apple Log (or Apple Log 2). Here is how to fix that, ...

Davinci Resolve Photo Page

DaVinci Resolve 21 gets a Photo Editor? This changes everything for Hybrid Creators.

Blackmagic Design just dropped a huge announcement at NAB 2026. DaVinci Resolve 21 is getting a brand new Photo page, and it might be the most significant update the software has ever seen. For hy...

Film Emulation for Final Cut Pro: How it works + best Plugins

Film Emulation for Final Cut Pro: How it works + best Plugins

If you've ever looked at a shot you filmed and thought "it looks fine, but it doesn't feel like anything" you're not imagining it. Digital footage is technically clean. And that's exactly the prob...

Apple acquires MotionVFX - What that means for the Final Cut Pro Community

Apple acquires MotionVFX - What that means for the Final Cut Pro Community

Apple acquired MotionVFX today, bringing all 70 employees and probably their whole plugin catalog in-house. Expect native motion graphics, tracking tools and 3D capabilities built directly into FCP...

How to Convert and Resize LUTs for any Camera or Software

How to Convert and Resize LUTs for any Camera or Software

If you've ever bought a LUT pack and then realized it won't load onto your camera or your Atomos Ninja, you know the frustration. The file is there. The LUT looks great. But the device just won't a...

Skin Tone Checker for Final Cut Pro: Get Perfect Skin Tones in 2 Clicks

Skin Tone Checker for Final Cut Pro: Get Perfect Skin Tones in 2 Clicks

Checking skin tones in Final Cut Pro used to be a pain. Open the video scopes, find the skin tone line, crop your image down to isolate the faces. Just to check if you're even close. With EMUL8 2...

Color GradingWe built a Dehancer Alternative – Film Emulation on a budget

We built a Dehancer Alternative – Film Emulation on a budget

Hey! Christian Maté Grab here. As someone who lives and breathes solo-filmmaking, photography, design, e-commerce and runs my own creative agency and YouTube channel… I’ve been messing with color g...

Sony FX2: Is this the Best Hybrid Camera for Filmmakers?

Sony FX2: Ist das die beste Hybridkamera für Filmmaker & Content Creator?

Entdecke die neue Sony FX2. Alle technischen Daten und ehrliche Infos für Filmemacher und Hybrid-Creator. Ist das das Upgrade, auf das du gewartet hast? Finde heraus, was die FX2 so besonders mach...

VideographySony Slog3 Monitoring LUT for Run & Gun Filmmakers

S-Log3 Monitoring sucks for Run & Gun Filmmakers (here’s how to fix it)

You know the pain... You’re filming fast. Events, weddings, travel bangers or social content.You’ve got to move. You don’t have time for looking at histograms & zebras. Your Sony's up. You hit ...

VideographyNew Sony FX3a for Filmmakers - Should you upgrade?

Sony FX3a announced – Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Care

Sony FX3a – The “Upgrade” nobody asked for Let’s get straight to the point. Sony just dropped the new Sony FX3a and honestly, if you blinked you probably missed it. Not because it’s subtle or eleg...

VideographyDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro - best settings for cinematic videos

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: Best Settings for Cinematic Videos

If you’ve shot with the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, you probably love the image quality but feel like your footage still screams “action cam.” Too sharp, too digital, too much GoPro-vibes. Let’s fix that!

VideographySony FX3 Mark II Rumors

Sony FX3 Mark II Rumors: Everything we know so far...

Sony continues to push filmmaking boundaries, and the buzz around the anticipated FX3 Mark II is already heating up. But before diving into what we might expect from the FX3 successor, it's importa...

Color GradingHow to easily Monitor your Sony S-Log3 Footage (FX3, A7CII, ZV-E1)

Sony Display LUTs einfach erklärt (Und warum du es nutzen solltest)

Wenn du mit spiegellosen Kameras von Sony wie der FX30, FX3, A7CII oder ZV-E1 filmst, weißt du bereits, dass eine korrekte Belichtung deines S-Log3-Filmmaterials in der Regel eine Überbelichtung u...

How to Use LUTs in CapCut – And Why You Should Switch to the Desktop Version

How to Use LUTs in CapCut – And Why You Should Switch to the Desktop Version

If you're looking to apply professional-grade color grading to your videos using LUTs (Look-Up Tables), you might have noticed that CapCut Mobile no longer supports direct LUT imports. While the mo...

YoutubeWhy your low effort Youtube Videos succeed and your high effort Videos fail

Why your low effort Youtube Videos succeed and your high effort Videos fail

Creating content for YouTube is a labor of love — or so I thought. Like many YouTubers, I poured hours, days and sometimes weeks into scripting, filming and editing videos that I was sure would blo...

Video EditingHow to create SLOW SHUTTER Effect Transitions for your Videos

How to create SLOW SHUTTER Effect Transitions for your Videos

Crafting visually stunning video content is a mix of creativity, technical prowess, and having the right tools at your disposal. One technique I find particularly captivating is the use of slow shu...

Color Grading$15 Dehancer Pro Alternative - Kodak Portra 400 Film Emulation

$15 Dehancer Pro Alternative - Kodak Portra 400 Film Emulation

Dehancer Pro stands out in the realm of film emulation software, praised for its comprehensive ability to replicate various film stocks, add authentic film grain, and create halation effects that c...

AIInstagram Reels better quality tutorial

Mit einem Klick zur besten Qualität für deine Instagram Reels (8K Look)

So sehen deine Instagram Reels aus, als ob sie in 8K gedreht wurden Deine Reels/Shorts sehen verwaschen und unscharf aus nachdem du sie gepostet hast? Viele Videografen und digitale Kreative b...

7 Instagram Marketing Trends in 2024 for more Engagement

7 Instagram Marketing Trends in 2024 for more Engagement

Instagram's landscape is constantly evolving, and with 2024 rolling in, it's time to elevate our strategies. From AI-enhanced creativity to fostering niche communities, let’s explore how you can ...

Color GradingColor Grading Canon LOG footage with LUTs

The Fastest Way to Color Grade Canon LOG Footage

Hey filmmakers and creators! Today I want to share with you a simple step-by-step guide that will speed up the way you color grade your Canon videos. By using LUTs (Look-Up Tables), you can achieve...

VideographyLooking for Cinematic Music & Sound Effects for your Videos?

Looking for Cinematic Music & Sound Effects for your Videos?

In the fast-paced world of digital content creation, the right music isn't just an addition. It's a transformative element. As a content creator my journey with music in my projects has been a pivo...

iPhoneBest Settings for Shooting ProRes LOG Video on the iPhone 15 Pro

So filmst du ProRes LOG-Videos auf dem iPhone 15 Pro

In diesem Artikel führe ich Sie durch die besten Einstellungen für die Aufnahme von ProRes Log auf Ihrem iPhone 15 Pro und gebe Ihnen Tipps zur Optimierung der Belichtung und Farbkorrektur, um ate...

Digital ProductsHow to Sell Digital Products Online (FAST)

How to Sell Digital Products Online (FAST)

The digital realm is vast, and within it lies a goldmine: the digital product market. As we navigate the digital age, the demand for unique, quality digital products is skyrocketing. I embarked on ...

midjourney5 Tips for Creating Stunning Midjourney Images with Lightroom

5 Tips for Creating Stunning Midjourney Images with Lightroom

Have you ever found yourself creating some stunning AI images in Midjourney but they lack a natural vibe? With the help of Lightroom, you can turn these midjourney images into stunning masterpieces...