Edit stronger, faster, better with AI-powered presets

The editing platform Luminar Neo offers plenty of AI-powered sky replacement presets. Jeff Carlson It’s time to confess one of my biases. I’ve traditionally looked down on presets in photo editing software. I get their utility. With one click you can apply a specific look without messing with sliders or knowing the specifics of how… Continue reading Edit stronger, faster, better with AI-powered presets

Your next electric vehicle battery could be manufactured by Kodak

The company will lend its coating and engineering technology to Wildcat Discovery Technologies, which specializes in battery development. Getty Images Kodak is jumping into battery manufacturing, no, not camera batteries, electric vehicle batteries. The brand has announced a minority stake in the battery startup, Wildcat Discovery Technologies. Apparently, the legendary company’s film-coating process shares similarities… Continue reading Your next electric vehicle battery could be manufactured by Kodak

Could NFTs be used for online identity verification?

Right now, you can buy an NFT of your favorite photograph, buy land in a metaverse like Decentraland or Cryptovoxels, and build a virtual gallery exhibition from scratch. In 2021, metaverse real estate sales hit $500 million. Experts say that number could double this year. The way we interact online is changing, and it’s happening… Continue reading Could NFTs be used for online identity verification?

Former Nikon GM says the DSLR era has ‘already ended’

RIP?. Nikon Former Nikon general manager and product designer, Tetsuro Goto is weighing in on the brand’s future. In response to last week’s report that the storied Japanese camera manufacturer plans to wind down DSLR development ASAP—a report Nikon so far doesn’t deny but also doesn’t confirm—the mastermind behind such products as the retro-fabulous Nikon… Continue reading Former Nikon GM says the DSLR era has ‘already ended’

How to shoot better car photos

Show your whip off with some tasteful motion blur. Mark Elias Many types of creative possibilities are available when photographing cars. You’re proud of your’s and what you may have done to it. But there are good ways and bad to show others the apples and oranges of your eyes. Follow our advice and you’ll be… Continue reading How to shoot better car photos

Best Olympus cameras in 2022

Olympus Best for professionals Olympus OM- E-M1X Check Price The full-sized body balances big lenses nicely. Best for videos Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Check Price It offers many of the same features as the flagship camera. Best for traveling Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Check Price It may be small, but it’s no slouch… Continue reading Best Olympus cameras in 2022

Best image stabilized binoculars of 2022

Fujinon Best overall Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars Check Price Best marine binoculars Fujinon TS-X 1440 14×40 Check Price Best for astrology Canon 18×50 IS All Weather Check Price Long-range binoculars are a chore to hand hold steady enough to see clearly, which is why image stabilized binoculars are so helpful. Oftentimes, a… Continue reading Best image stabilized binoculars of 2022

Best lenses for bird photography in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best Canon Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Check Price Best Nikon Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Check Price Best Sony Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Check Price Documenting the avian species can be tricky but the proper lenses for bird photography make it much more attainable. Without… Continue reading Best lenses for bird photography in 2022

How to Use Proxies for Faster Editing in Premiere Pro

In this lesson from David Bode’s FREE Ultimate Premiere FAQ course, you will learn how to create and use proxies in Premiere Pro for a faster editing experience. What Is a Proxy? A proxy is a duplicate of a project’s source footage that is smaller and lower-resolution than the high-resolution original. Video proxies are created… Continue reading How to Use Proxies for Faster Editing in Premiere Pro