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

10 Top Title Animation Presets for Premiere Pro

What you say is just as important as how you say it. Animated titles get your point across with a visual tone that suits and elevates your footage. Whether you have a distinct title animation style in mind for your video or want to peruse the options, here are several that caught our eye—and very… Continue reading 10 Top Title Animation Presets for Premiere Pro

Leica M11 sample photos: 60 megapixels sure looks good

Converted from DNG, vignetting reduced | ISO 64 | 1/500 sec | f/8. Jeff Keller The flagship Leica M11 rangefinder launched earlier this year boasting a host of upgrades, most notably, a higher-resolution sensor and a more powerful processor. And yet, the camera sports the same basic design as its ancestors, dating back to the… Continue reading Leica M11 sample photos: 60 megapixels sure looks good

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?

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

How to Imagine a Look and Evaluate Video for Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve

If you’re a filmmaker and you’d like to know more about editing, particularly colour, then you’ll love our free course, How to Colour Grade Video. In this DaVinci Resolve tutorial, you will learn how to use colour grading to create feeling. How to Imagine a Look and Evaluate Video for Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve Some… Continue reading How to Imagine a Look and Evaluate Video for Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve