How to manage your creative budget

Late last year, a survey from Upwork revealed that 59 million Americans performed freelance work in 2021, with more than half (56%) of non-freelancers saying that they’re likely to do so in the future. For creative professionals like photographers, freelancing offers its fair share of perks: you get to be your own boss, set your… Continue reading How to manage your creative budget

Keep your film iced-cold with this 2-in-1 water bottle & film chiller

The small bottle can store three rolls of 35mm film. PPP Cameras Film photographers know the delicate nature of the medium. While the analog stuff offers excellent exposure latitude, put a roll through less-than-ideal conditions and at best, you’ve got an experiment on your hands, and at worst, a completely blank roll. We’re talking airport… Continue reading Keep your film iced-cold with this 2-in-1 water bottle & film chiller

How to Use Transition Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro

In this lesson on How To Use Transition Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro from David Bode’s FREE Ultimate Premiere Pro FAQ Course, you’re going to learn how to use motion graphics templates designed for transitions. Where to Find Great Motion Graphics Transition Templates One of the best sources for terrific motion graphics… Continue reading How to Use Transition Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro

Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’

Crank that ISO, AI de-noise software is here to save the day. Shot at ISO 6400 with noise corrections made using On1 NoNoise AI. Jeff Carlson In photography, knowing when to put the camera away is a valuable skill. Really dark situations are particularly difficult: without supplemental lighting, you can crank up the ISO to… Continue reading Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’

Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade

Samsung For such expensive devices, Samsung’s eye-catching Galaxy Z Fold phones have long lagged the field when it comes to their camera setup. That’s perhaps understandable, as the folding screen tech is both expensive and bulky, leaving less room and cost for decent cameras. It’s sad news for photographers, though, as it’s meant you have… Continue reading Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade

How to Use Title Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro

In this lesson on How to Use Title Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro from David Bode’s FREE Ultimate Premiere Pro FAQ Course, you’re going to learn where to find great-looking motion graphics title templates, and how to install, customise, and use them. Where to Find Great Motion Graphics Templates One of… Continue reading How to Use Title Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro

Best document cameras in 2022

Firmbee.com, Unsplash Best compatibility AVer U50 Document Camera Check Price Easy to set up and works with Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Most versatile IPEVO VZ-X Document Camera Check Price Provides up to 12 hours of viewing on battery power. Best budget OKIOLABS OKIO CAM S 2-in-1 Document Camera Check Price Doubles as a webcam and… Continue reading Best document cameras in 2022