Hands-on with the Canon PowerShot V10: A compact video-centric camera

The Canon PowerShot V10 is a compact camera for beginner vloggers and content creators. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Vlogging cameras have become a force in recent years. Just about every major brand has released multiple cameras intended for… Continue reading Hands-on with the Canon PowerShot V10: A compact video-centric camera

Film production seems to have rebounded

Stan Horaczek For the past few years, rolls of film have been extremely difficult or even flat-out impossible to find. When film was available, it was typically exorbitantly expensive. And frequently, if stores had some in stock, they would limit how many rolls you could buy at once to just one or two. Color film… Continue reading Film production seems to have rebounded

The Insta360 GO 3 is a tiny, modular action camera

The Insta360 GO 3 is absolutely tiny and is barely noticeable when mounted. Insta360 We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Insta360 may be best known for its 360-degree action cameras, but it makes a range of cameras suitable for all sorts of… Continue reading The Insta360 GO 3 is a tiny, modular action camera

The best cameras for kids in 2023

Fujifilm We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for instant shots Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera SEE IT Simple controls and cool instant prints make this one of the most fun cameras around. Runner-up Nikon COOLPIX W150 SEE IT It’s cheap… Continue reading The best cameras for kids in 2023

The best green screens in 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Elgato Green Screen SEE IT Easy setup and rugged construction make this a winner. Best collapsible Westcott Collapsible 2-in-1 Gray & Green Backdrop SEE IT It sets up in literally one second… Continue reading The best green screens in 2023

Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera review: Smaller, faster, cheaper, better

The Nikon Z8 is a true powerhouse. Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I’m hard-pressed to think of a photographic situation where the Nikon Z8 wouldn’t feel right at home. It’s super-fast sensor and fully electronic shutter can crank out… Continue reading Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera review: Smaller, faster, cheaper, better

How to Make Cool Glass Effects in Photoshop (With 3 Actions)

Fancy creating some cool, glass-like effects on your photographs? Try these stylish Photoshop actions from Envato Elements to bring new life to your images. In this tutorial, you’ll see how to create wet glass, shattered glass, and plexiglass looks with your image using actions. All of these actions are available as part of an Elements… Continue reading How to Make Cool Glass Effects in Photoshop (With 3 Actions)

How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits