The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle

DigitalRev In-Focus We love when nerdy things collide here at Pop Photo, and that is precisely what happened with the creation of perhaps the most iconic movie prop of all time. As the video below from DigitalRev In-Focus explains, George Lucas wanted the props in the Star Wars films to look used in order to… Continue reading The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle

Here’s what you can expect to see in the night sky throughout May

May’s night sky will be anything but boring. DEPOSIT PHOTOS This article was originally featured on Popular Science. Date Event May 4 and 5 Full Flower Moon May 5 and 6 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse May 5 and 6 Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower May 27-30 Lāhaina Noon May 29 Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation April showers may bring… Continue reading Here’s what you can expect to see in the night sky throughout May

Photo Of The Day By Robert Henderson

Today’s Photo of the Day is “Farewell to the Kings” by Robert Henderson. Location: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. “Farewell to Bob Jr. and Marley, the Lion Kings of the Serengeti for over seven years,” writes Henderson. “Bob Jr. and Marley were killed in March 2023, in separate attacks by a coalition of rival males trying… Continue reading Photo Of The Day By Robert Henderson

The best high-end lighting gear

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There are already lots of great gear roundups for beginners and photographers on a budget. The strobes, kits and LED panels below fall into another category entirely. The gear featured here is for professional photographers who… Continue reading The best high-end lighting gear

DaVinci Resolve vs Adobe After Effects (Which is Best for 2023?)

DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects. Both are powerful software suites for video projects. But which should you choose? Which app is right for you?  In this tutorial, we’ll explore the advantages of DaVinci Resolve vs After Effects. By looking at the key features of each, we’ll outline their place in your creative toolbox. Let’s… Continue reading DaVinci Resolve vs Adobe After Effects (Which is Best for 2023?)

The best photo editing software in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best photo editing software for beginner Luminar Neo SEE IT Software with advanced AI for easy editing. Best all-in-one Adobe Lightroom SEE IT Lightroom can handle almost any type of editing you may need… Continue reading The best photo editing software in 2023

The best ASMR microphones in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Rode K2 SEE IT Best budget Audio-Technica AT2020 SEE IT Best binaural 3Dio FS Binaural Microphone SEE IT There aren’t many performances more dependent on the microphone than ASMR videos, which is… Continue reading The best ASMR microphones in 2023

The best low-light cameras of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon EOS R6 II SEE IT Best for video Sony A7S III SEE IT Best M43 for video Panasonic GH5S SEE IT If you’re looking to take photos or videos in low-light… Continue reading The best low-light cameras of 2023

Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Fine Art Category Winner

The 2022 500px Global Photography Awards serves creatives working with photography and provides them a chance to showcase their skill and be rewarded for it. The second edition of the competition consisted of six categories: Technical, Storytelling, Commercial Content, Documentary, Fine Art, and Landscape. Today on the blog we’re talking with the winner of the… Continue reading Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Fine Art Category Winner