Abby Ferguson Making the leap from candids to posed portraits of friends and family can be stressful, even for top photographers. When posing people, uncertainties abound: How should you light your model? Which lens is right? How do you draw out great facial expressions? Follow these five tips from photographer Patrick James Miller to help… Continue reading Five tips for more flattering portrait photography
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Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
When licensing images for commercial purposes, it’s important to know when to get a proper release. At 500px there are two types of releases that Licensing Contributors need to know about. A model release and a property release. A model release is needed for any identifiable people in a photo. If a person is underage,… Continue reading Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
10 Best AI Voice Generators (Text to Speech) for 2023
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
Introducing William L.: 360º Contributor of the Month – June
William is a passionate photographer with a keen eye for capturing the hidden gems of the USA and Canada. With a journey that began in 2007 and a full immersion into the art of spherical panoramas later on, William continues to explore and learn new techniques along the way. His photographic endeavors serve as a… Continue reading Introducing William L.: 360º Contributor of the Month – June
Meet Ignacio Borrego Polanco: 360º Contributor of the Month – June
Ignacio Borrego Polanco, a passionate panoramic photographer, hails from Madrid, Spain. Currently residing in Sabiñánigo, the Gateway to the Pyrenees in northern Aragón, he finds himself surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Inspired by this breathtaking scenery, Ignacio embarked on his panoramic photography journey twelve years ago, turning it into his profession. During the… Continue reading Meet Ignacio Borrego Polanco: 360º Contributor of the Month – June
The best action cameras in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall GoPro Hero 11 Black SEE IT Featuring the largest GoPro sensor yet, the Hero 11 is capable of stunning and smooth 5.3K video. Best for vlogging DJI Osmo Action 3 SEE IT… Continue reading The best action cameras in 2023
Catch a Buck Moon, luminous Venus, and more in the sky this July
A full moon known as the Buck Moon is seen as a deer grazes outside the village of Taarbaek, Denmark on July 14, 2022. Sergei Gapon/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images This article was originally featured on Popular Science. July 1 Conjunction of Venus and Mars July 3 Full Buck Supermoon July 7 Venus at its Brightest July… Continue reading Catch a Buck Moon, luminous Venus, and more in the sky this July
Save up to $700 on Canon cameras and lenses with Amazon coupons
Abby Ferguson Canon has had a fair amount of gear discounted this spring and summer, but savings just got even better. A selection of gear, some of which is already on sale, now has on-page checkmark coupons on Amazon, offering extra savings of up to $400. If you’ve been considering a new camera or lens… Continue reading Save up to $700 on Canon cameras and lenses with Amazon coupons
46 Best Free Presets for Premiere Pro (& Plugins, Templates, and More!)
Premiere Pro is a powerful non-linear video editor, and it can do all sorts of other neat things with your video. And, while there’s nothing wrong with creating your project from scratch there’s no shame in a helping hand. In this article, we’ve compiled some of the best free presets for Premiere Pro, free Premiere… Continue reading 46 Best Free Presets for Premiere Pro (& Plugins, Templates, and More!)
OWC announces 1TB and 2TB high-performance CFexpress cards
Abby Ferguson Other World Computer is best known for its computer peripherals, but it has recently jumped hard into the memory card world. Early last year the company launched its Atlas Pro Ultra CFexpress cards, which promised reliably fast speeds and rugged build. And now it has expanded the Atlas lineup with 1TB and 2TB… Continue reading OWC announces 1TB and 2TB high-performance CFexpress cards