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AI-generated image wins art contest, ‘actual’ artists irate

“Théâtre D’opéra Spatial” took first prize in the Colorado State Fair. It was generated by the image synthesizer Midjourney. Screenshot/Discord/Jason Allen For centuries, innovation has challenged the way society defines art. Artists including pointillism pioneer Georges Seurat and Paul Signac were among the founders of the Paris-based Salon des Indépendants in 1884 who were revolting… Continue reading AI-generated image wins art contest, ‘actual’ artists irate

Best Micro Four Thirds cameras for 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Check Price Best for video Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Check Price Best for fast moving subjects Olympus OM-D E-M1X Check Price Micro Four Thirds cameras were originally introduced as a lightweight alternative to the bulky DSLR. These interchangeable lens cameras typically have a lower price point, excellent… Continue reading Best Micro Four Thirds cameras for 2022

15 Top TikTok Ad Video Templates on the Placeit Online Editor

With TikTok’s popularity, it makes sense that it there is a large space on the platform for video advertising. In this article, we share our top picks for quick-to-make TikTok video ads with TikTok templates from PlaceIt. 10 Top Templates for TikTok Advertising Videos Placeit is an online video maker. You don’t need experience with… Continue reading 15 Top TikTok Ad Video Templates on the Placeit Online Editor

You can now share NFTs on both Instagram & Facebook

Meta continues to push for the metaverse, sinking $10 billion into virtual reality ventures. Meta Three months after debuting shimmering NFTs on Instagram, Meta is making Facebook the next place to show off your digital collectibles. The social media behemoth announced that the feature is now available on both platforms through the connection of a… Continue reading You can now share NFTs on both Instagram & Facebook

Western Digital and SanDisk memory devices are up to $252 off right now on Amazon

Sale on SanDisk and Western Digital memory devices. Abby Ferguson As photographers and videographers, we generate a lot of data. And all those files need to live somewhere. Whether on SD or CF cards in our cameras as we create images or videos or on hard drives for long-term storage, it’s a constant battle to… Continue reading Western Digital and SanDisk memory devices are up to $252 off right now on Amazon

How to Add Area Lighting Effects to a Cartoon Animation Using After Effects

What You’ll Be Creating Area lighting effects are essential for illuminating specific areas and for creating mood in your animation. In this lighting tutorial for After Effects, you’ll learn how to create cartoon lighting effects using Cartoon Animator and Adobe After Effects. What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial After Effects has many different tools that allow… Continue reading How to Add Area Lighting Effects to a Cartoon Animation Using After Effects

Turns out, you may need a permit to film in national parks after all

The United States Court of Appeals has ruled that commercial filming permits are not a First Amendment rights violation. Getty Images To permit, or not to permit? That may no longer be the question. According to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, commercial videography on public lands is not… Continue reading Turns out, you may need a permit to film in national parks after all

Wildlife photographer David duChemin on finding your voice

David Duchemin David duChemin is a photographer, author, and educator, known for both his humanitarian work as well as his nature and wildlife photography, both on land and underwater. As with most image makers who travel to create their work, COVID-19 put the brakes on many of his projects, but also gave him time to… Continue reading Wildlife photographer David duChemin on finding your voice

How to Make a Talking Animation With ActorCore and Unity 3D for Free in 3 Hours

In this tutorial, you will learn how to download animated characters for free from ActorCore, and how to use them in Unity 3D to create a talking animation. What You’ll Need On ActorCore, you can find animation-ready and fully-textured 3D models with a wide selection of styles, including photorealistic people, sci-fi, fantasy, historical, and toon figures.… Continue reading How to Make a Talking Animation With ActorCore and Unity 3D for Free in 3 Hours