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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

Get larger than life with Laowa’s new 58mm 2x macro for mirrorless

© Alberto Ghizzi Panizza/Venus Optics It’s been a busy year for Venus Optics. With new releases numbering in the double digits, ranging from compact ultra-wides to shift lenses, the Anhui, China-based brand is building a reputation for its well-priced, specialized glass. And this latest release, the Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO “CA-Dreamer” looks to be… Continue reading Get larger than life with Laowa’s new 58mm 2x macro for mirrorless

3 Top Android Pro Video Recording Apps

If mobile filmmaking is your thing, then you’ll know how important it is to find a great app that will let you film and edit all in one place. Check out our three favourite pro recording video apps for Android. 3 Top Android Video Apps 1. Video Editor & Maker – InShot This is a… Continue reading 3 Top Android Pro Video Recording Apps

What Makes a “Bad” Photography Lens?

If you’re a photographer and you’d like to know more about lenses, then you’ll love the photo tips in our free course, What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses. In this lens selection tutorial, you’ll learn about blurring, loss of contrast, chromatic aberration, vignetting and distortion by taking a look at some ‘bad’ lenses. If… Continue reading What Makes a “Bad” Photography Lens?

Scales, feathers & fuzz: Show us your best pet portraits

It’s ok if your pet portrait is a bit non-traditional. Dan Bracaglia There’s nothing quite like bonding with a member of another species. Inviting creatures, large or small, into your home to love and care for is one of the great joys of life. And though it may not be easy, it’s surely worth the… Continue reading Scales, feathers & fuzz: Show us your best pet portraits

Laugh it up fuzzball – the year’s funniest pet photos

Nilo’s Love for water. Winner of the Dog category. “Nilo is an adopted puppy about 10 months old. He was hit by a car and was barely saved. Now recovered, he has just discovered water for the first time. His capers and pirouettes show his passion for water. Love at first sight”. Jose Bayon What’s… Continue reading Laugh it up fuzzball – the year’s funniest pet photos

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

Freeze! The week’s best reader-submitted still life photos

“A traditional still life of three pears exhibiting the interplay between light and shadow”. David Terao For this week’s reader challenge, we asked you to submit photos of the inanimate. And as always, you delivered. While some folks settled on more unusual subjects to photograph, the vast majority of you stuck with classic still life… Continue reading Freeze! The week’s best reader-submitted still life photos