SanDisk’s Pro-G40 portable SSD can withstand serious punishment

The drive is small enough to fit in a pocket and tough enough to survive in the field. SanDisk Photographers and video shooters put gear through the wringer. That’s why ultra-rugged devices like the new SanDisk Pro-G40 portable SSD are so appealing. It can hold up to 2TB of photos or footage and withstand the… Continue reading SanDisk’s Pro-G40 portable SSD can withstand serious punishment

DxO has released PhotoLab 6 for even better raw processing

The new DxO PhotoLab 6 is more powerful than ever. Abby Ferguson French software company DxO has announced a major update to its already class-leading raw processing software, PhotoLab 6. The update brings numerous exciting changes, including a new DeepPrime XD, an expanded color space, and library management tools. It is now more powerful than ever,… Continue reading DxO has released PhotoLab 6 for even better raw processing

Around the World in 7 Quests: Winners Revealed!

In August, we launched a fantastic opportunity for talented photographers to be able to win stand-out gear from our amazing sponsor brands. All that was required was to submit your images to the relevant Quest and you could be in the running to win! Today, thanks to our jury of experienced photographers we’re ready to… Continue reading Around the World in 7 Quests: Winners Revealed!

On-Camera Audio Recording: Cases and Accessories

Understanding how microphones work and how to choose a microphone for a particular situation is important. But don’t forget about how to transport them safely. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about cases, how to transport audio gear, and some accessories you might want to have on a shoot. Cases for Audio Gear Transporting audio gear… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Cases and Accessories

The new Adobe Elements use powerful AI tools to make editing easier

The new Adobe Elements 2023 uses powerful AI tools. Abby Ferguson Ahead of Adobe MAX–Adobe’s annual creative conference–later this month, the company has released a new version of its Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements programs. Photoshop Elements is a stripped-down version of Photoshop, Adobe’s popular and robust editing software. Premiere Elements is a more basic version of… Continue reading The new Adobe Elements use powerful AI tools to make editing easier

How to Simultaneously Auto-Transcribe and Record Zoom Calls With Descript

Note-taking during meetings is officially a thing of the past. Recording your Zoom meeting is one thing. Having an AI-powered transcription unfold in real-time, as the meeting progresses, is quite another. Like, The Thing of Dreams. Meet Descript, an all-in-one software program for audio transcription, podcasting, audio and video editing, and—the focus of this tutorial—screen… Continue reading How to Simultaneously Auto-Transcribe and Record Zoom Calls With Descript

On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

When you are at a loud event or conference, doing a person-on-the-street interview, or delivering news, a handheld microphone is often the best choice. And in this tutorial, you’ll find out why.  What Are Handheld Microphones? Handheld microphones are very simple devices, and the vast majority of those that are used for video production are… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

On-Camera Audio Recording: Essential Shotgun Microphone Gear

Unlike a lavaliere, a shotgun requires a little more kit to make it work properly. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about stands, windscreens, shock mounts, and more.  Mic Clips and Mounting Systems: How to Attach a Shotgun Mic to a Stand Let’s go through the equipment you’ll need to mount your shotgun microphone to a… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Essential Shotgun Microphone Gear

On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones

If I had to choose one desert island microphone for video production, it would be a shotgun microphone. Is it the best at everything? No. But compared to a lavaliere, a pencil condenser, or a handheld microphone, it wins in many more situations. In this tutorial, you’ll find out why. What Is a Shotgun Microphone?… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones

How to Use Advanced Motion Tracking in After Effects

What You’ll Be Creating In this tutorial, we are going to pick up right where we left off in the last tutorial talking about basic motion tracking. Today, you’ll learn how to apply that motion tracking data to an object. You’ll learn how to attach some text to the object we worked with in the… Continue reading How to Use Advanced Motion Tracking in After Effects