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
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What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)
While exploring the Bavarian Forest National Park one day, Kilian Schönberger happened upon this spooky sight: a carriage, straight from a fairytale, abandoned in the woods and reclaimed by nature. But the setting alone didn’t make the photograph; the pale cerulean light, eerie in the mist, transformed the landscape into a scene from a ghost… Continue reading What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)
Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
Nikon It’s a great time to be a Nikonian. With a healthy selection of cameras, from the tiny, affordable Nikon Z50 to the impressive flagship Nikon Z9, and no less than 30 Z-mount lenses on offer, the company’s mirrorless line now has something for most everyone. For those who’re still clinging to their DSLRs and… Continue reading Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses
How to Change the Mood of a Scene Using Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve
Natural colour reinforces story, but sometimes you need a stronger touch. Stylised colour is a cue for your audience about the kind of story they’re watching, but it’s very easy to go too far. In this lesson you’ll see some examples of stylised colour grading plus a break down of exactly what goes into creating… Continue reading How to Change the Mood of a Scene Using Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve
Blurred Rhythm
Sanwariya, a danseuse performs a swirling movement during her performance. Photograph/Shobha Deepak Singh Shobha Deepak Singh uses artistic blurs to bring the world of music and dance performances on to the photographic canvas. My Assignment Description: To photograph unique blurs of different dance and musical performances. Duration: This is an ongoing project that began nearly… Continue reading Blurred Rhythm
Copyright: What you need to know as an NFT creator and collector
Late last year, Spice DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, spent $3 million at Christie’s to buy an ultra-rare copy of a production book created by the filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. The book detailed Jodorowsky’s plans for an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune—an ambitious idea for a film that never came to be. The organization then announced… Continue reading Copyright: What you need to know as an NFT creator and collector
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
5 Top Birthday Video Templates for DaVinci Resolve
They only come around once a year, though sometimes a little too quickly for our liking… still, birthdays are a wonderful excuse to celebrate. If you’re making a video for a family member, friend, or a client or business to celebrate a birthday, then why not try some professionally made video templates for DaVinci Resolve.… Continue reading 5 Top Birthday Video Templates for DaVinci Resolve
Portraits of ‘rebel’ icons, plus five other photo shows worth seeing
Joe Strummer backstage, The Clash, Milan, 1981. © Janette Beckman, courtesy of FaheyKlein Gallery, Los Angeles We’re back with our monthly installment of the best photography exhibitions to see around the United States for the months of May and June 2022. Highlights include the return of Brooklyn’s Photoville festival; Elle Pérez: Devotions on view at… Continue reading Portraits of ‘rebel’ icons, plus five other photo shows worth seeing
Best thermal imaging cameras in 2022
Flir Best overall Hti-Xintai Higher Resolution Check Price Best budget FLIR TG267 Check Price Best for iPhone Seek Thermal CompactPro Check Price Thermal imaging cameras–sometimes called heat sensor cameras or thermal imaging guns–have a broad range of applications and come in an even broader range of configurations, from thermal security cameras to specialized firefighting tools. … Continue reading Best thermal imaging cameras in 2022