How to Use Fisheye Lenses for Photography

If you’re a photographer and you’d like to know more about lenses, then you’ll love our free course, What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses. In this lesson, you’ll learn about fisheye lenses and see what they look like in action, as well as how to correct the curve if you prefer a straighter image. How… Continue reading How to Use Fisheye Lenses for Photography

3 Top Live Commerce Video Templates for After Effects

Live commerce is becoming huge, especially in China. Think of it as modern-day teleshopping like QVC: a mix of live streaming plus shopping to promote engagement and encourage sales. Much of this relies on FOMO—fear of missing out—where a limited number of products are available, and consumers can see others buying them in real time,… Continue reading 3 Top Live Commerce Video Templates for After Effects

Portraits from the Summer of Love, and four other photo book picks

Shenandoah Jordan, Super Adaptoid, Lady Glorious, Matthew, and Steve Culligan in a Convertible, Haight Street, August 13, 1968. From Elaine Mayes’ “The Haight-Ashbury Portraits 1967–1968”. © Elaine Mayes In this season’s photo book selection, we look at early color photographs by urban street photographer, Mitch Epstein; Elaine Mayes’s portraits of hippies and oddballs at the… Continue reading Portraits from the Summer of Love, and four other photo book picks

How to Use and Choose Standard Lenses for Photography

If you’re a photographer and you’d like to know more about lenses, then you’ll love our free course, What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses. The standard zoom lens is a great lens to have for situations where you need flexibility and quality. In this tutorial, you’ll learn why it’s called a standard zoom and see… Continue reading How to Use and Choose Standard Lenses for Photography

18 Top Title Templates for Premiere Pro — Text Motion Graphics

The opening titles are your first chance to really wow the audience. In this article we’ve chosen 18 of the Best Premiere Pro Animated Title Templates from Envato Elements and VideoHive. They’re perfect for getting your viewers eager to see the rest of your video. How to Add Text in Premiere Pro Learn how to… Continue reading 18 Top Title Templates for Premiere Pro — Text Motion Graphics

Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022

Mary Oakey, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Best overall Google Nest Cam Outdoor Check Price This comprehensive security system comes with smart alerts that use AI to distinguish between noises. Best for the entire house Deep Sentinel Smart Security Cameras Check Price Connects… Continue reading Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022

Bling, bling, Webb snaps Neptune’s rarely-seen rings

“Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) image of Neptune, taken on July 12, 2022, brings the planet’s rings into full focus for the first time in more than three decades”. Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI | Processing: Joseph DePasquale This story originally appeared on Popular Science. When you think of planets with rings, Saturn normally takes the cake… Continue reading Bling, bling, Webb snaps Neptune’s rarely-seen rings

50 Top Lightroom Preset Packs for Instant Image Filters and Photo Looks

In this article we showcase a selection of top Lightroom presets for portraits, landscapes, black-and-white, film, weddings, fashion and editorial, and special effects. All of these presets are included with an Envato Elements subscription. Within each category we’ll profile the best Lightroom presets available on Envato Elements. You can download all of these and millions… Continue reading 50 Top Lightroom Preset Packs for Instant Image Filters and Photo Looks

Colour Grading and Contrast in DaVinci Resolve: Neutral, Natural, and Beyond

If you’re a filmmaker and you’d like to know more about editing, particularly colour, then you’ll love our free course, How to Colour Grade Video. In this Da Vinci Resolve tutorial, you’ll see examples of natural colour grading by using exposure adjustments in the shadows, mid-tones, and highlights in combination with masks and motion tracking. Colour… Continue reading Colour Grading and Contrast in DaVinci Resolve: Neutral, Natural, and Beyond