Why bother renaming your image files? Isn’t IMG_4232.RAW good enough for most photographers? So you use an app, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, to manage yours: good choice. But what happens if you lose your catalog, and all that careful organization goes with it? One smart habit is to keep some specific, basic metadata in the filenames… Continue reading How-to Rename Photos Automatically in Lightroom Classic
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7 Top Transition Templates for DaVinci Resolve
Transitions: They are the glue that holds it all together. But they’ve got to be just right to work. These 7 top transition templates for DaVinci Resolve offer an array of creative ways to link your visuals and give your project the cohesion it needs. Unique Shape Transitions Wipe the slate clean between images and… Continue reading 7 Top Transition Templates for DaVinci Resolve
3 Top Video Templates for Literacy Promotion — After Effects
International Literacy Day’s aim is to improve world literacy rates. It started in 1966 when UNESCO declared that the 8th of September would be used to highlight and improve literacy skills. The first ILD was celebrated in 1967 but even now more than half of children and adolescents aren’t reaching basic maths and literacy levels..… Continue reading 3 Top Video Templates for Literacy Promotion — After Effects
Top 3 Slideshow Templates for Adobe After Effects
This round-up explores the best slideshow templates for After Effects. Even though a slideshow is a simple concept, different themes lend a unique look and feel to your project. We’ll look at three of the best: simple, modern, and business-themed. Using these pre-built projects, you’ll have a professional custom slideshow created in just moments. The… Continue reading Top 3 Slideshow Templates for Adobe After Effects
How to Edit Video on the iPhone
Just a few years back, the idea of being able to edit a video on anything but a fully built-out CPU was unfathomable. Fast-forward to today, and we’re lucky enough to be able to use an iPhone as a one-stop shop for video production. It may not be your go-to tool when working on bigger… Continue reading How to Edit Video on the iPhone
How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13
Just about every year, Apple seems to release a new iPhone, and with that we’ve seen improvements to the photography specs so that we can capture better low-light photographs and enjoy more powerful processing features. That’s not to say that video has gone completely unchanged with Apple. Starting with the 11 series, we started seeing… Continue reading How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a great lens for hybrid shooters. Abby Ferguson The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a full-frame, wide-angle zoom lens for A7-series E-mount cameras. A quick scan of the spec sheet clearly indicates that Sony considers this a true hybrid lens with enough resolution… Continue reading Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters
On-Camera Audio Recording: Cases and Accessories
Understanding how microphones work and how to choose a microphone for a particular situation is important. But don’t forget about how to transport them safely. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about cases, how to transport audio gear, and some accessories you might want to have on a shoot. Cases for Audio Gear Transporting audio gear… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Cases and Accessories
On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic
When you are at a loud event or conference, doing a person-on-the-street interview, or delivering news, a handheld microphone is often the best choice. And in this tutorial, you’ll find out why. What Are Handheld Microphones? Handheld microphones are very simple devices, and the vast majority of those that are used for video production are… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic
On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones
If I had to choose one desert island microphone for video production, it would be a shotgun microphone. Is it the best at everything? No. But compared to a lavaliere, a pencil condenser, or a handheld microphone, it wins in many more situations. In this tutorial, you’ll find out why. What Is a Shotgun Microphone?… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones