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Rotolight debuts the ‘world’s first’ electronic smart softbox

The Rotolight SmartSoft Box is a $499 accessory for Rotolight’s AEOS 2 lights. Rotolight British light manufacturer Rotolight has announced the SmartSoft Box—the “the world’s first intelligent electronic softbox”—as an addon for its AEOS 2 lights, according to Amateur Photographer. It’s got some neat technology that will allow photographers to adjust the diffusion, focus, and… Continue reading Rotolight debuts the ‘world’s first’ electronic smart softbox

NFT trends: The next wave of futuristic art

Amid the pandemic, when the photographer Daniel Cheong found himself unable to travel, he started building impossible, futuristic composites in Photoshop. The results are breathtaking, combining the neon lights and sky-high architecture of Bangkok, Hong Kong, Dubai, Chongqing, and beyond to create dizzying megacities straight from a dream. Early this year, he released his first… Continue reading NFT trends: The next wave of futuristic art

The Insta360 Sphere makes capturing 360-degree drone footage a dizzying delight

The Insta360 cameras allow drone enthusiasts of all skill levels to capture amazing footage. Insta360 Drone enthusiasts know that the DJI Mavic Air 2/2S is equipped with a great camera, but there’s a catch: it can only shoot flat footage. For those wanting a 360-degree view on their flight, Insta360 recently released the Sphere, a… Continue reading The Insta360 Sphere makes capturing 360-degree drone footage a dizzying delight

A Quick Guide to the Layout in DaVinci Resolve 18, for Beginners

Learn to colour correct like a pro with our free course, DaVinci Resolve Color Grading for Beginners. You’ll learn how to use each colour tool in Resolve, including how to set up your project using scene cut detection, how to get clean skin tones with noise reduction and how to create cinematic looks. In this… Continue reading A Quick Guide to the Layout in DaVinci Resolve 18, for Beginners

Best light meters for 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Check Price Best budget Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Check Price Best for film Voigtlander VC Speed Meter II (Black) Check Price Even in a world full of AI-powered smartphone cameras and increasingly impressive mirrorless cameras from every major camera manufacturer, dedicated light meters still occupy a well-earned place in… Continue reading Best light meters for 2022

Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography

At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing contributor Lukas Klima. Lukas Klima is an Austrian… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography

Google is serious about better skin tone representation in the digital world

The Pixel 6a brings the company’s flagship Tensor processor to a mid-range phone for the first time. Google Late spring is always an exciting time for Android fans, as that’s when Google traditionally takes the wraps off its latest hardware, software, and services at its annual Google I/O event. Things were especially exciting this year,… Continue reading Google is serious about better skin tone representation in the digital world

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