Mic’d up and ready to record. Onur Binay, Unsplash Lavalier (or lapel) microphones used to be more enticing in theory than they were in reality. Bad sound quality, short battery life, and clunky transmitters made them more of a nuisance than a practical audio solution. However, developments in the technology now allow for great wireless… Continue reading The best lavalier microphone setups for capturing dialogue
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JPEG jumble: the week’s best reader-submitted photos
Rudiescu on Flickr A race car zips down the track to a child’s delight. The sun’s last golden tendrils cling to a cloudy sky. A horse and its rider share a tender moment. For this week’s Photo of the Day challenge, we asked readers to show us what they most love to photograph, and the… Continue reading JPEG jumble: the week’s best reader-submitted photos
3 TikTok Promo Video Templates for Final Cut Pro
TikTok has proven to be a hugely popular social media platform for creators. Being able to quickly and easily make videos to promote your brand or business makes scheduling your daily content uploads more manageable. In this round-up, we’ll show you some of our top promo video templates to use with Final Cut Pro that… Continue reading 3 TikTok Promo Video Templates for Final Cut Pro
AI-generated image wins art contest, ‘actual’ artists irate
“Théâtre D’opéra Spatial” took first prize in the Colorado State Fair. It was generated by the image synthesizer Midjourney. Screenshot/Discord/Jason Allen For centuries, innovation has challenged the way society defines art. Artists including pointillism pioneer Georges Seurat and Paul Signac were among the founders of the Paris-based Salon des Indépendants in 1884 who were revolting… Continue reading AI-generated image wins art contest, ‘actual’ artists irate
Best Micro Four Thirds cameras for 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Check Price Best for video Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Check Price Best for fast moving subjects Olympus OM-D E-M1X Check Price Micro Four Thirds cameras were originally introduced as a lightweight alternative to the bulky DSLR. These interchangeable lens cameras typically have a lower price point, excellent… Continue reading Best Micro Four Thirds cameras for 2022
Fancy Photo Lenses: Do You Really Need Stabilisation, Coatings, and Focusing Motors?
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 all about ultra-fast focusing motors, fancy lens coatings, and image stabilisation—and whether you really need them! Fancy Photo Lenses: Do You Really Need Stabilisation, Coatings, and… Continue reading Fancy Photo Lenses: Do You Really Need Stabilisation, Coatings, and Focusing Motors?
Adventures in the outback: Winners of the 2022 Australian Geographic photo awards
“Head on.” Runner-up in the Threatened Species category. Matty Smith The skeleton of a tree rises towards the Milky Way. Sharks encircle the carcass of a dead whale. Tiny critters search for a snack. These scenes are among the winners and finalists of the 2022 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards. They invite… Continue reading Adventures in the outback: Winners of the 2022 Australian Geographic photo awards
Using the magic of reflections to elevate your photography
In Namibia, Marsel van Oosten captures the mirror image of a springbok, pausing to drink at a watering hole in the afternoon light. On a snowy morning on Lake Kawaguchiko, Loic Lagarde captures the perfect reflection of Mount Fuji in the still water. And at Germany’s Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge, Kilian Schonberger photographs a fairytale setting… Continue reading Using the magic of reflections to elevate your photography
Skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson on getting your foot in the door
Andrew Reynolds frontside flips a hefty double set of stairs in front of a crowd. © Atiba Jefferson Atiba Jefferson is a legend in the world of skateboard photography (and skateboarding in general). With more than 25 years of experience behind the lens, his work has and continues to grace the covers and pages of… Continue reading Skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson on getting your foot in the door
15 Top TikTok Ad Video Templates on the Placeit Online Editor
With TikTok’s popularity, it makes sense that it there is a large space on the platform for video advertising. In this article, we share our top picks for quick-to-make TikTok video ads with TikTok templates from PlaceIt. 10 Top Templates for TikTok Advertising Videos Placeit is an online video maker. You don’t need experience with… Continue reading 15 Top TikTok Ad Video Templates on the Placeit Online Editor