Shenandoah Jordan, Super Adaptoid, Lady Glorious, Matthew, and Steve Culligan in a Convertible, Haight Street, August 13, 1968. From Elaine Mayes’ “The Haight-Ashbury Portraits 1967–1968”. © Elaine Mayes In this season’s photo book selection, we look at early color photographs by urban street photographer, Mitch Epstein; Elaine Mayes’s portraits of hippies and oddballs at the… Continue reading Portraits from the Summer of Love, and four other photo book picks
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On-Camera Audio Recording: Pencil Condenser Microphones
It’s important to understand what microphones do and how they work when capturing audio. Each type and model comes with its own set of features and characteristics that can be used to your advantage when recording a subject. In this audio recording tutorial, we’re going over pencil condenser microphones. So let’s jump in and start… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Pencil Condenser Microphones
Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’
Crank that ISO, AI de-noise software is here to save the day. Shot at ISO 6400 with noise corrections made using On1 NoNoise AI. Jeff Carlson In photography, knowing when to put the camera away is a valuable skill. Really dark situations are particularly difficult: without supplemental lighting, you can crank up the ISO to… Continue reading Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’
Best document cameras in 2022
Firmbee.com, Unsplash Best compatibility AVer U50 Document Camera Check Price Easy to set up and works with Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Most versatile IPEVO VZ-X Document Camera Check Price Provides up to 12 hours of viewing on battery power. Best budget OKIOLABS OKIO CAM S 2-in-1 Document Camera Check Price Doubles as a webcam and… Continue reading Best document cameras in 2022
Best galaxy projectors for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Galaxy Lamps Galaxy Projector 2.0 Check Price Best budget BlissLights Sky Lite – LED Laser Star Projector Check Price Best for kids Fortally Nebula Star Projector 360 Degree Check Price Galaxy projectors mimic the serene experience of staring at the night sky on a clear, crisp night. But because many of… Continue reading Best galaxy projectors for 2022
Best indoor drones in 2022
DJI Best overall Potensic P5 FPV Check Price Best for beginners EMAX EZ Pilot FPV Drone Check Price Best for children Best indoor drone for children Cheerwing U46S Mini Drone Check Price Indoor drones might sound like an odd concept. Flying machines make their homes in the open skies where there’s room to roam and… Continue reading Best indoor drones in 2022
Spotlight on cottagecore in Commercial Licensing
Last year, the now-famous prairie-style “Nap Dress” by Hill House Home took over the internet. By February, when the brand dropped a new collection, it sold $1 million’s worth in inventory in just twelve minutes. By the end of the day, they’d made more than they had in the entirety of 2019. Meanwhile, English Garden-inspired… Continue reading Spotlight on cottagecore in Commercial Licensing
How Getty covers championship basketball with a small army of cameras—and robots
Jalen Wilson #10 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots the ball as Brady Manek #45 of the North Carolina Tar Heels defends in the first half of the game during the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship. Jamie Squire/Getty Images Jamie Squire has been shooting for Getty Images for 27 years. Now a Senior Staff… Continue reading How Getty covers championship basketball with a small army of cameras—and robots
Best projector screens of 2022
Max Vakhtbovych, Pexels Best projector screen for outdoors VIVOHOME 14 Feet Indoor and Outdoor Inflatable Blow up Mega Movie Projector Screen Check Price Bring the party outside with a sturdy inflatable screen. Best projector screen for first time users Elite Screens Manual B 100-INCH Manual Pull Down Projector Screen Check Price Easy-to-operate pull down video… Continue reading Best projector screens of 2022
Best spotting scopes of 2022
Pablò, Unsplash Best for photographers Nikon Fieldscope ED50 Angled Check Price Attaches to your DSLR with a 50mm lens that helps you focus on every color. Best for stargazers Celestron Regal M2 100ED Check Price A 100mm lens delivers vivid images and the 20x minimum magnification brings the night sky to your backyard. Best budget… Continue reading Best spotting scopes of 2022