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Landscape photography tips
Picture it: Yosemite Valley, 1861. There were no roads yet, but a photographer by the name of Carleton Watkins was there, alone in the vast landscape and surrounded by the sounds of the waterfalls. With him was a custom camera, equipped with a wide-angle lens. His goal was to show the rest of the world… Continue reading Landscape photography tips
Panasonic announces the Lumix S5 II: a focus on autofocus
The new Lumix S5 II gets a big autofocus upgrade. Panasonic CES, the massive tech show, is underway, and Panasonic has taken the opportunity to announce two new cameras: the Lumix S5 II and S5IIx. Panasonic released the original Lumix S5 in September 2020. And while the first update on the entry-level full-frame camera involves mostly modest changes,… Continue reading Panasonic announces the Lumix S5 II: a focus on autofocus
The best image stabilized binoculars of 2023
Fujinon We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars SEE IT Best marine binoculars Fujinon TS-X 1440 14×40 SEE IT Best for astronomy Canon 18×50 IS All Weather SEE IT Long-range binoculars are a chore… Continue reading The best image stabilized binoculars of 2023
How to Animate in After Effects
In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to animate in After Effects by completing three practical animation projects, with full step-by-step instructions. Jump straight to the project that interests you the most: The Basics of After Effects Animation Burger Logo Reveal Outer Space Intro Boutique Text Effect What You’ll Learn The basics of keyframe animation… Continue reading How to Animate in After Effects
Bottled Desires: How Sant Khalsa captured the commodification of thirst in the early 2000s
Reading Time: 3 minutes Between 2000 and 2002, Khalsa photographed more than 200 water stores across the US. Now, 60 of the gelatin-silver photographs are published in a new photobook In the mid 1970s, fresh from art college, Sant Khalsa left New York for the American West, trading “concrete, metal, glass and verticality” for “horizontal,… Continue reading Bottled Desires: How Sant Khalsa captured the commodification of thirst in the early 2000s
Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes
While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes
Questmas Time is Here!
12 Days. 12 Quests. 12 Prizes. One of the most important things as a photographer is your kit and this Questmas we’re bringing you 12 different chances to expand it! We have partnered up with some amazing brands to make our 4th annual Questmas one to remember. ‘Tis the season to get creative and put… Continue reading Questmas Time is Here!
Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide
There are a ton of shortcuts, and which ones you need to remember depends on your workflow. The Basics: The first keyboard shortcuts I ever learned, were the keys to display certain properties. S shows Scale, P shows Position, A shows Anchor Point, R for Rotation, and T for Opacity (T is for Transparency I… Continue reading Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide
Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!
After a rainy summer’s day in Iceland, Daniel Gastager watches the clouds part to reveal a spectacular sunset. While exploring the vast desert in Namibia, Emilie Ristevski spots an enchanting wild oryx in the distance. On Indonesia’s Sumba Island, Daniel Kordan comes face-to-face with the “dancing mangroves”—trees that seem to come alive at sunset. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!