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B&W challenge: Channel the early greats, show us your best monochrome photos

Marissa Wu B&W photography is having a moment—with historic German film manufacturer Orwo releasing a new monochrome film stock (the brand’s first in 50 years), and Wes Anderson filming parts of “The French Dispatch” on B&W motion picture stock, there is definitely a nostalgic appeal that beckons artists—film and digital shooters alike—to eschew color in… Continue reading B&W challenge: Channel the early greats, show us your best monochrome photos

How to Record a Video Podcast With Remote Guests Using Squadcast

Don’t get me wrong, there were already a bunch of great resources for communicating with coworkers and friends: Skype and Zoom are prime examples. But what about podcasting with guest in remote locations? How do you manage files easily? Will there be massive audio drift? What if someone isn’t recording the audio on their end… Continue reading How to Record a Video Podcast With Remote Guests Using Squadcast

Photographic proof of a black hole at the center of our galaxy

The first-ever photograph of the massive black hole Sagittarius A*. EHT Collaboration Scientists have long speculated about the existence of black holes. Albert Einstein originally predicted them in his theory of relativity and Roger Penrose developed mathematical formulas to explain their formation. But it wasn’t until 2019 that we saw our first photographic proof of… Continue reading Photographic proof of a black hole at the center of our galaxy

Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

The zoom lens’ focal range is intended to appeal to portrait shooters. Sony Electronics Sony has just unveiled the Xperia 1 IV, the world’s first production phone with an optical zoom lens as well as ultrawide, standard wide, and front-facing cameras. It’s a pretty serious smartphone photography package that, at $1,600, comes with a pretty… Continue reading Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

21 Top Workflow and Animation Scripts for After Effects

Scripts are add-ons that load extra functionality and enhancements, ranging from little things like better note-taking, to big things, like help with managing layers and keyframes in large compositions, into Adobe After Effects. It’s a big program for complex work; using scripts in After Effects can make life easier. Top Scripts for Adobe After Effects… Continue reading 21 Top Workflow and Animation Scripts for After Effects

Meta launches NFTs on Instagram… and they ‘shimmer’

Instagram is partnering with select creators and collectors to pioneer their new “Digital Collectibles” feature. Meta Instagram is making a foray into the world of NFTs. This digital form of art creation and collection has been making waves in recent years—and not always for the right reasons. But, it seems, whether you like it or… Continue reading Meta launches NFTs on Instagram… and they ‘shimmer’

Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces

In January, a non-fungible token collection known as “Frosties” generated quite a bit of buzz online. The collection included 8,888 NFTs based on cartoon ice cream scoop characters, and investors were promised perks, including access to a metaverse video game and 3D versions of their characters. The NFTs sold out in under an hour. The… Continue reading Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces