Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits

Emotion has a powerful influence over our everyday purchasing decisions, and this year, new research from the research consultancy Brand Keys revealed just how far that influence goes. In 1997, researchers found that rational considerations weighed more heavily than emotional ones when driving brand loyalty. However, that’s changed today, with emotional considerations outpacing rational ones.… Continue reading Capturing emotion in your commercial portraits

Polaroid Go review: Instant fun & convenience with a few small caveats

Polaroid recently released the world’s tiniest instant camera in two new colors, red and black. Marissa Wu Instant photos sure pack a nostalgic punch. Maybe it’s the tangible aspect of a real photo in your hands instead of one floating in the cloud. Maybe it’s the way the images come out just a little imperfect… Continue reading Polaroid Go review: Instant fun & convenience with a few small caveats

How to Master Audio With Fairlight

If you’re looking for ways to make your audio sound professional, it’s not as hard as it may look. In this tutorial, I’ll be going over some tricks and tools, as well as sharing my general workflow to achieve great audio with Fairlight. When it comes to audio, there’s tons you can do, from buying… Continue reading How to Master Audio With Fairlight

Best 3D printers for kids in 2022

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Budget DaVinci Mini Wireless Check Price Best Kid-Friendly Toybox 3D Printer for Kids Check Price Best for Teens Monoprice Voxel Check Price From creating custom-fitting prosthetics to delicate art projects, to greatly reduce… Continue reading Best 3D printers for kids in 2022

How to Edit a Video With Clipchamp (Browser-Based NLE)

Getting your start in video editing has never been simpler, thanks to browser-based NLE software like Clipchamp. Long gone are the days of needing to purchase expensive software and build out power computers to handle the files, not to mention the know-how. With Clipchamp, all you need to get started is an internet connection. In… Continue reading How to Edit a Video With Clipchamp (Browser-Based NLE)

How to Review Videos With Oslo: Remote Collaboration Workflow

When it comes to video editors these days, the options are plentiful, yet when it comes to collaborating with a team or another editor, the options you have aren’t as big of a spread. Enter Oslo, by Streamlabs/Logitech, an awesome video review and collaboration tool for editors and YouTubers that allows you to communicate easily… Continue reading How to Review Videos With Oslo: Remote Collaboration Workflow

How to Collaborate on a Video Edit With Flixier’s Browser-Based NLE

Online collaboration is on the rise, and I don’t think that will stop being the case. Thankfully, the tools that we have access to are getting better and better when it comes to ease of use and workflow. In a previous tutorial, we went over how to use Flixier, an awesome browser-based NLE. Make sure… Continue reading How to Collaborate on a Video Edit With Flixier’s Browser-Based NLE

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

On-Camera Sound Recording: Audio Basics

Before we jump into the wide world of audio gear, it might be helpful to quickly go over how audio is actually recorded. This will help you understand what will work best for you and your setup. If you’ve jumped ahead and want to navigate to the previous lesson, you can click here. Microphones: Capturing… Continue reading On-Camera Sound Recording: Audio Basics