Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses

Tokina Super-telephoto lenses are typically large, unwieldy, and expensive pieces of technology. They can easily run you upwards of $12,000 and weigh more than five pounds. But Japanese lens maker Tokina aims to change all that and has announced three new ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses via an IndieGoGo campaign. The three lenses are part of the… Continue reading Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses

How to Enhance Portrait Photos Using Vibrance in Lightroom Classic

Getting the colours just right in your photo can be difficult. There are so many variables at play while editing that can effect the brightness of your colours, the density of your colours, and the saturation of your colours.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom Classic to get… Continue reading How to Enhance Portrait Photos Using Vibrance in Lightroom Classic

Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide

There are a ton of shortcuts, and which ones you need to remember depends on your workflow. The Basics: The first keyboard shortcuts I ever learned, were the keys to display certain properties. S shows Scale, P shows Position, A shows Anchor Point, R for Rotation, and T for Opacity (T is for Transparency I… Continue reading Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide

How to Attach Lav Microphones to Clothing: Essential Lapel Mic Kit

Just like “shotgun” microphones, there are bunch of useful accessories to help lavaliere microphones perform their best. In this lesson you’ll learn about the essentials to keep in your kit. Wearable Microphones Let’s look at some of the accessories that come with this type of microphone. Our example is an Audio Technica 899W, and there… Continue reading How to Attach Lav Microphones to Clothing: Essential Lapel Mic Kit

Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits

Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits

Best lens adapters of 2022

ShareGrid, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for mounting a Canon lens to a Sony body Metabones Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Sony E Mount SEE IT This adapter has a rubber gasket that protects your Sony camera S E-mount from… Continue reading Best lens adapters of 2022

The best gifts under $100 for photographers

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best filter for landscape photographers Hoya 77mm PROND 16 Neutral Density 4 Stop (1.2) Filter SEE IT Best for high-end instant film photography Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera SEE IT Best for adding… Continue reading The best gifts under $100 for photographers

Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 lens and Z Fc camera look like vintage gear

The SE lens goes great with the Black Edition camera. Nikon Take a quick glance at Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens, and you might think it’s a vintage lens. The silver band around the lens and distinctive pattern on the focus ring make clearly flick at the design inspiration it draws from Nikon’s… Continue reading Nikon’s new Z 40mm f/2 lens and Z Fc camera look like vintage gear