I thought this was quite a weird and odd video at first. It wasn’t until I was a little while in that I finally realised what he was getting at. But if you’ve been struggling to understand the histogram but you have an ear for music then this video from Tim Shields is a pretty good analogy to help you figure it out.
It’s not rocket science — a handwashing movement has taken the world by storm, insisting the global population reclaim ownership over hygiene and health. Dubbed as a “basic proactive measure” by WHO (World Health Organization), instructional videos, infographics, and step-by-step guides on how to wash your hands have earned a spot next to every sink in the world.
Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States dealt a major blow to photographer’s copyright protections when it declared that states cannot be sued for copyright infringement because they have “sovereign immunity.”
For a more controlled environment, you can take your photo shoot indoors by moving some snow into a room that’s cold enough. Once you have your set, lighting, and gear ready, all you need to do is blow some soap bubbles onto the snow using an ordinary drinking straw and then shoot them as they freeze.
Though Panasonic launched its S system last year with the 70-200mm f/4 lens (among others), photographers like myself were waiting for the f/2.8 version that would give us more flexibility in low light, and of course more noticeable subject separation wide open.
Being stuck at home when you don’t want to be locked indoors just sucks. For photographers who can no longer head out to photograph their usual subjects, with not much to shoot at home (or is there?), boredom kicks in real fast. And for creatives, boredom can be the worst thing of all to have to live with. But it can be beaten!
In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn to apply fake tattoos. We will use various image distortion techniques and color adjustments to apply the tattoo non-destructively.
Canon USA has jumped into the battle against the novel coronavirus, announcing that the company’s medical division (Canon Medical Systems Corporation) has started “development of a rapid genetic testing system for the novel coronavirus.”
I have been getting quite experimental with my photography this year and recently stumbled upon Intentional Camera Movement, or ICM, photography. I fell into the work of photographer Andy Gray and was immediately blown away by the painterly feel of his images.
Joe Edelman has been thinking about this and over the past few days, he’s been doing a series of videos with photography challenges to try when stuck at home. Naturally, it’s a multi-part series, because we’re going to be here for a while. This one covers some pretty interesting creative macro tips for you to have a go at.
The world’s first photo of black hole was published back in April 2019, and scientists have been laboring to find ways to capture sharper images of the mysterious regions of spacetime. Scientists are now saying that focusing on a black hole’s “photon ring” may lead to a huge increase in sharpness.
Need a photo project while confined to your home for weeks due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic? Here is a guide on shooting stacked macro photography on a budget!
Over 8 years ago, we over at On Landscape performed a mammoth “Big Camera Comparison.” We compared medium format and large format film against various digital cameras including the then cutting edge Phase One IQ280, an 80MP CCD sensor which we used on a Linhof Techno, an Alpa, and a Cambo technical camera (we also tested a D800 and a 5D Mark II).
I didn’t buy the Irix Blackstone 11mm f/4 because of its optical qualities even though they are more than satisfactory. Truth be told, I wanted to experience what it would be like to shoot ultra wide-angle (UWA) for the sheer fun of it.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make realistic shadows in Photoshop. Getting shadows right is extremely important in compositing. Realistic natural shadows will make your subject fit better within the scene make the whole composite more cohesive.
Many photographers make one or several big mistakes on their road from unpaid amateur to full-time pro. These mistakes can cost you time and money, and, even worse, scuttle some fledgling photography careers before they even start.
The folks at Seagate have just added an M.2 NVMe SSD to their high-endurance IronWolf lineup. The new IronWolf 510 is described as “ideal for creative pros” and “the world’s first PCIe SSD” to meet the rigorous endurance specifications set by Network Attached Storage (NAS) manufacturers.
The Pixelstick is a 188cm RGB lightstrip on a stick that plays bitmap files. It weighs 1.6kg, has a nice display to select files, has a remote release and runs on eight AA batteries. Oh and it comes in a nice bag.
Zhiyun Tech has just revealed a powerful new gimbal called the Crane 3S, which significantly increases the power and versatility of their popular Crane 3 LAB without giving up much in the way of portability.
Canon has already started the potential for such a lineup with the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM, but Canon Rumors reports that we may see an RF 14-28mm f/2L lens announced at some point in 2020.
Wildlife photography is a journey of persistence and perfection that continues in my life to this day. Maybe I should better phrase the “perfection” part of that statement – wildlife photography is a never-ending journey to get more perfect photos that you are proud of.
Warren De la Rue set out to photograph the total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain, he brought with him hundreds of pounds of equipment, including 113 pounds of engineer’s and carpenter’s tools; 139 pounds of water; lamps, lamp-oils, and wine weighing in at around 73 pounds; a small stove; and a kettle.
Sony is preparing to add an ultra-wide “holy trinity” lens to its G Master lineup, the 12-24mm f/2.8 GM, but don’t get too excited. According to the most recent rumors, not only will the lens be delayed, it also slated to cost thousands more than its direct competitors.
Photographer Michael Comeau over at OnPortraits has put together a cheeky tutorial that pokes fun at how almost every portrait editing tutorial (his included) tends to feature pretty girls as the models. So he created one using “Grumpy Old Men” instead.
UK-based LEE Filters has released a brand new filter system that was designed to work best with smaller mirrorless cameras like Fuji’s X-series. The LEE85 System aims to give mirrorless APS-C shooters a more portable and size-appropriate option, without skimping on features.
If we needed any more evidence that the megapixel wars had shifted from DSLRs and mirrorless cameras to phones, then this is it. According to GizChina, Samsung is developing a 150-megapixel 1″ sensor for smartphones.
The Hasselblad X1D 50C, introduced in 2016, and its successor, the X1D II 50C, remind me a lot of the Mamiya 6. It’s a similar story: medium format image quality in a body that’s familiar, approachable and designed to be used on-the-go rather than stuck in a studio.
We share around 3.2 billion photos online every day. Most of those photos are for personal use, but over the last five-plus years, brands have turned more and more to social media platforms to source creative photography to use in their campaigns.
Photokina 2020: the 2020 trade show has been cancelled due to public health concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus. The show will not take place again until May 2022
SLR Lounge have created a simple little DIY tutorial that can help you add some creative flare to your portraits… literally. In 2 minutes, photographer Pye Jirsa show you how to make what they call a “flare ring” using some simple crafts supplies.