Tag: environment

Create Your Own Reflector (Environmental Lighting)

Reflectors are a very nice tool to have. You can pick up a professional reflector at any photography equipment store, as well as online. What’s nice is that they don’t cost that much, usually around the US$50 mark. But if it’s your first reflector, you might want to build your own. It’s very easy to… Continue reading Create Your Own Reflector (Environmental Lighting)

Best notebooks in 2022

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Moleskine Cahier Journal Check Price Best for film ShootFilmCo PhotoMemo Film Photography Notebook Check Price Best waterproof Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Top-Spiral Notebook Check Price You may not consider a notebook… Continue reading Best notebooks in 2022

Best monoculars in 2022

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Leica Monovid 8×20 Check Price Best for stargazing Celestron Outland X 20×50 Check Price Best for hunting Vortex Solo RT 8×36 9 Check Price When looking for the best option in field… Continue reading Best monoculars in 2022

Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!

After a rainy summer’s day in Iceland, Daniel Gastager watches the clouds part to reveal a spectacular sunset. While exploring the vast desert in Namibia, Emilie Ristevski spots an enchanting wild oryx in the distance. On Indonesia’s Sumba Island, Daniel Kordan comes face-to-face with the “dancing mangroves”—trees that seem to come alive at sunset. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!

On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101

Microphone placement is critical for capturing high-quality audio. What do I mean by microphone placement? Quite simply, it means where you decide to place the microphone. The goal in microphone placement and pretty much all audio recording is a high signal-to-noise ratio.  Signal to Noise Let’s break that down. The signal is the thing you… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101

On-Camera Audio Recording: Monitoring in the Field

When you’re recording and using a microphone to capture high-quality audio, monitoring that audio is a must. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up monitoring and what to use to listen to your audio. First, let’s talk about how to set up for monitoring. How to Set Up for Monitoring If you’re using… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Monitoring in the Field

On-Camera Audio Recording: Keep Your Head on Straight

Trying to get great audio while performing as a one-man band can be a recipe for an anxiety attack. With so much to think about with capturing the footage, what do you focus on with sound? Find out in this tutorial.  While You’re Setting Up When you’re behind the camera and you’re shooting a video… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Keep Your Head on Straight

3 Top Templates for After Effects to Celebrate Planet Earth

To show our support for environmental stewardship, and this beautiful little planet we call home, in this roundup we’re celebrating video templates for After Effects from Envato Elements that explore themes of global environmental awareness. What Is Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. From the Earth Day Network: “Our… Continue reading 3 Top Templates for After Effects to Celebrate Planet Earth