Turn your subjects into superheroes with the new Boris FX Optics software

A photo edited in the new Boris FX using the “particle generator”. Boris FX, a Boston-based company known for its visual and special effects plugins, has just released an update to Boris FX Optics, the company’s software and Photoshop plugin, which includes a powerful set of visual effects targeted at photographers. The new version, Boris… Continue reading Turn your subjects into superheroes with the new Boris FX Optics software

Veteran photo editor Jim Colton on how all those Olympic photos get processed

Journalists working in the press room at the 2022 Olympic Games. Maja Hitij/Getty Images Capturing photos at the Olympic Games is truly an Olympian-level effort, from packing the right gear to scouting positions and getting indelible shots in all kinds of weather conditions. It doesn’t stop at the camera, though. With a worldwide audience watching,… Continue reading Veteran photo editor Jim Colton on how all those Olympic photos get processed

How to use AI to sort and edit your photos faster

Getty Images With computational photography, we devote a lot of attention to making images: how the camera interprets and renders a scene, how editing software can quickly create selections or smooth skin. Heck, we do that with photography in general, (justifiably) romancing the experience of getting out in nature or interacting with people in the… Continue reading How to use AI to sort and edit your photos faster

Composition in the age of AI: Who’s really framing the shot?

AI can’t physically move your arm to help frame a shot better (yet). But it can help you improve your composition after-the-fact. Getty Images A recurring theme with computational photography is the tension over creative choices. The “AI” features in cameras and photo editing apps can take over for many technical aspects, such as how… Continue reading Composition in the age of AI: Who’s really framing the shot?

Photo Editing for Beginners: A Simple Introduction

The post Photo Editing for Beginners: A Simple Introduction appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Photo editing can be pretty daunting. Open up any post-processing program, and you’ll be confronted by a slew of sliders, tools, and options (it’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed!). Fortunately, basic photography editing isn’t nearly… Continue reading Photo Editing for Beginners: A Simple Introduction