AI (Artificial Intelligence) has improved rapidly, particularly in the last year or so. While the idea of AI can be a little scary, and there are certainly many ethical considerations with its use, there’s no doubt that it can be a useful and powerful tool for creators, educators, and learners. One particularly time and money… Continue reading 10 Best AI Voice Generators (Text to Speech) for 2023
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20 Best Text Animation Presets and Templates for After Effects 2023
When you open Adobe After Effects, it’s easy to feel lost. With so many controls and options, it’s almost like stepping into the cockpit of a plane with no training! The solution is to use Adobe After Effects text animation templates. With the help of video templates from Envato Elements, text animations are easy to… Continue reading 20 Best Text Animation Presets and Templates for After Effects 2023
3 Ways to Handle Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer
This blog post is written by the team at The Photographer Mindset. What Is “Imposter Syndrome” & How Does it Affect Photographers? Have you ever felt like you have a difficult time taking ownership of your achievements? Do you consistently feel like a fraud and can’t believe that someone is actually paying you for your photography? Do you… Continue reading 3 Ways to Handle Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer
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
Capture One is now available for editing photos on the iPhone
This is an image shot with the Fujifilm X-T5. Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There are tons of photo editing apps available for the iPhone and iPad, but Capture One’s offering is different than most. You’re probably already familiar… Continue reading Capture One is now available for editing photos on the iPhone
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
#VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid
When Sam Brockway first set foot in Nevada’s Jarbidge Wilderness, he could scarcely believe he was still in the United States. Before him stretched 11,000-foot mountain peaks, lush groves of aspen trees, blossoming wildflowers, and crystal-clear blue rivers. Dirt roads as far as the eye could see. At night, he and his friends fell asleep… Continue reading #VanLife: Four photographers who traveled off-grid
How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos
When portraiture is done well, it can be very satisfying and say a lot about the person in the photograph. However, there’s often an element that causes problems for me: fly-away hair. They’re the strands of hair that stick out from the person’s head and make your photo look messy. Particularly if you’re photographing corporate… Continue reading How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos
Zhiyun releases new Crane-M 3S and Weebill 3S gimbals for smooth video
Stan Horaczek While DJI often grabs most of the glory in the gimbal world, Zhiyun has been quietly making excellent camera stabilizers for relatively affordable prices. Now, the company has announced two new gimbals, including the Crane-M 3S for smaller cameras and phones and the upmarket Weebill 3S for mirrorless cameras. Both models are already… Continue reading Zhiyun releases new Crane-M 3S and Weebill 3S gimbals for smooth video