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Canon may close its only Chinese camera factory

Stan Horaczek Big changes are likely on the way for Canon’s camera and lens production, according to a recent news report published by Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post newspaper. Although Canon has yet to make a formal statement, an internal company memo circulated last week suggests Canon will partially halt production at a major… Continue reading Canon may close its only Chinese camera factory

The new Profoto Clic Octa Softbox sets up in seconds

The stand mount doubles as a handle. Profoto The softbox setup process can be tedious and time-consuming, especially when you’re in the field. Rapid boxes remedy that problem by using the same basic structure found in an umbrella, but with a deeper curve and an integrated diffuser panel at the front. It’s much simpler than… Continue reading The new Profoto Clic Octa Softbox sets up in seconds

How to take your drone photography to the next level

In March of 2021, an 87-second video made by a drone operator, Jay Christensen, went viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of views on social media. Christensen created the video to promote a Minneapolis bowling alley, Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater. In one continuous take, he took us from a bird’s eye view of the exterior,… Continue reading How to take your drone photography to the next level

20 Top Motion Graphics Video Templates for Premiere Pro in 2022

Working from a template gives you an easy starting point to great-looking motion graphics for your video. Here’s our selection from the top Adobe Premiere Pro project templates on Envato Elements and Envato Market. Top Motion Graphics Templates From Envato Elements Envato Elements has a large library of Adobe Premiere Pro projects, including lots of… Continue reading 20 Top Motion Graphics Video Templates for Premiere Pro in 2022

How to Take Raw Photos on the iPhone 13 With Apple ProRAW (Highest Quality)

Most phones have camera apps that produce images “ready to share,” meaning a compressed JPEG file, with pre-set contrast and saturation and without many capabilities for editing. If you want to create a larger file, uncompressed and with many more capabilities for editing, cropping and printing, the key is to use Apple ProRAW. This will… Continue reading How to Take Raw Photos on the iPhone 13 With Apple ProRAW (Highest Quality)

The Associated Press is turning photojournalism into NFTs

No word yet on the pricing of images in the AP’s soon-to-launch NFT marketplace. AP The Associated Press (AP) is launching a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace later this month for collectors to purchase the “news agency’s award-winning contemporary and historic photojournalism”—or at least a token of ownership of the work.  Let’s break it down.  Wait,… Continue reading The Associated Press is turning photojournalism into NFTs

What to consider when collecting NFTs: Appraisals and investments

In October 2020, an art collector named Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile bought a 10-second video art piece for $66,666.66. In February of 2021, he resold it for $6.6 million. You might not have heard of the artist who created the video a year ago, but chances are, you’ve heard of him since. By March, Mike Winkelmann, known… Continue reading What to consider when collecting NFTs: Appraisals and investments

New gear: Rockstar 10mm f/8 fisheye and 27mm f/2.8 pancake for less than $80 each

The new 27mm f/2.8 prime from Rockstar is impressively compact. Rockstar If you’re looking to dabble in a new focal length, without breaking the bank, Chinese lens manufacturer, Rockstar, has two new primes for less than $80 a pop. Both are available in a range of APS-C mirrorless mounts, including Canon M-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, Nikon… Continue reading New gear: Rockstar 10mm f/8 fisheye and 27mm f/2.8 pancake for less than $80 each