The new Rode VideoMicro II is a perfect microphone for smartphones and small cameras. Rode Audio technology company, Rode, has made some impressively small yet high-quality and reasonably priced microphones over the years. That trend is continuing with the company’s announcement of its newest offering, the VideoMicro II. Rode released the original VideoMicro nearly 10… Continue reading Rode’s new VideoMicro II offers pro on-camera audio in a tiny package
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How to Review a Photoshoot : Quick Intro to Digital Asset Management in Lightroom Classic
Last month, in “How to Edit and Assess Your Photographs,” Amy Touchette outlined her photo editing process. In this tutorial we take another look at photo editing principles and practices, but from a digital asset management perspective. You’ll learn how to plan your editing, use ratings, and harness the potential of subjectivity to keep your… Continue reading How to Review a Photoshoot : Quick Intro to Digital Asset Management in Lightroom Classic
The best gifts under $100 for photographers
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best filter for landscape photographers Hoya 77mm PROND 16 Neutral Density 4 Stop (1.2) Filter SEE IT Best for high-end instant film photography Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera SEE IT Best for adding… Continue reading The best gifts under $100 for photographers
Moment Strohl Mountain Light 45L backpack review: A lightweight and rugged camera pack
The Moment Strohl Mountain Light 45L is a very capable camera backpack. Abby Ferguson Finding the right camera backpack often feels like a Goldilocks situation. Either a bag doesn’t fit right, it doesn’t have the right compartments, doesn’t hold enough, or weighs too much. I have gone through many packs trying to find the right… Continue reading Moment Strohl Mountain Light 45L backpack review: A lightweight and rugged camera pack
7 Top Transition Templates for DaVinci Resolve
Transitions: They are the glue that holds it all together. But they’ve got to be just right to work. These 7 top transition templates for DaVinci Resolve offer an array of creative ways to link your visuals and give your project the cohesion it needs. Unique Shape Transitions Wipe the slate clean between images and… Continue reading 7 Top Transition Templates for DaVinci Resolve
Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works
Expired film can cost more than fresh film on the secondary market. That’s also part of the magic. Stan Horaczek It’s easy to talk about film as if it’s magic. Many analog shooters will talk at length about how the medium itself gives photography an intangible sense of curiosity and wonder. I’m guilty of it… Continue reading Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works
A guide to renting camera gear
On set at a music video shoot with all my rented gear. The monitors were rented through LensRentals.com while the lights and slider were picked up from brick-and-mortar rental house CSI. Buying lights, a slider, video monitors and a gimbal for this shoot would have blown my budget, renting was only a few hundred dollars.… Continue reading A guide to renting camera gear
10 Top Spring Templates for After Effects
Spring has sprung… or at least, it will soon! If you’re prepared for new beginnings, the smell of cut grass, and soft pastel colours, then you’ll love our spring-themed, professionally designed templates to help you make awesome videos this season. In this article, we cover a mix of After Effects templates available from Envato Elements… Continue reading 10 Top Spring Templates for After Effects
46 Best Photoshop Actions With Creative Photo Effects
Creative Photoshop actions can achieve very high-quality photo effects without it having to take you days, hours, or your whole work week creating them from scratch. In this article, I’ll show you the 46 best Photoshop actions with creative photo effects. Create an awesome photo easily with this premium photo effect from Envato Elements. These… Continue reading 46 Best Photoshop Actions With Creative Photo Effects
3 Top Easter Video Templates for After Effects
This Easter, create some quick and effective video content with a template to help share your message. Easter and Christianity Easter is a Christian festival that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus: Easter is the culmination of Lent (in Western Christianity), a 40-day period of fasting and prayer. The week up to Easter Sunday, referred to… Continue reading 3 Top Easter Video Templates for After Effects