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
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The best gifts for the travel-obsessed photographer
Adorama Best Travel Drone DJI Mini SE Drone Check Price DJI’s smallest drone doesn’t require users to register with the FAA before flight—making it a great option for the aerial curious photographer or videographer. Best Camera Strap PeakDesign Slide Check Price An industry favorite, PeakDesign’s Slide strap has a secure anchor system that makes it… Continue reading The best gifts for the travel-obsessed photographer
Best camera sling bags of 2022
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for traveling Hex Ranger Sling V2 Check Price This bag folds flat if you need to pack it on a long trip. Best for hiking Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 Check Price Burly weatherproofing… Continue reading Best camera sling bags of 2022
Leica is selling brand new M6 film cameras for the first time since 2002
The Leica M6 reissue has the charm and reliability of the original. Leica Leica stopped making the original M6 rangefinder film camera back in 2002 when it introduced the follow-up, the M7. It was a big moment for the company because the M7 introduced a new electronic shutter, which offered some technical advantages (like faster… Continue reading Leica is selling brand new M6 film cameras for the first time since 2002
Bookkeeping tips for freelance photographers
The life of a professional photographer is defined, in part, by the once-in-a-lifetime moments: the trips to faraway places, the collaborations with stylists and other artists, and the chance to work with inspiring brands. But behind every exciting moment are countless not-so-exciting moments: the travel logistics, the gear rentals, the invoices, the bills, and perhaps… Continue reading Bookkeeping tips for freelance photographers
Inside the latest issue of British Journal of Photography: Time & Community
Reading Time: 2 minutes Launching today, British Journal of Photography’s Time & Community issue features an exclusive cover with Tyler Mitchell, as well as new work by Laura Pannack, a studio visit with Richard Mosse, a special section on Latin American photographers, and so much more In relation to photography, the concept of Time is… Continue reading Inside the latest issue of British Journal of Photography: Time & Community
How to Record Your Screen for Free With Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
Open Broadcaster Software Studio, more commonly known as OBS, is a video streaming and recording program. It’s free, open source, and fully cross-platform—Mac, Windows, and Linux. When combined with solid audio and video editing software, it is a powerful and flexible screencast video production tool. In this OBS screen recording tutorial, we’ll install OBS and… Continue reading How to Record Your Screen for Free With Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
NFT Trends: Exploring AI in NFT projects
Alice has a personality and a face, but “she” doesn’t exist—at least not in the traditional sense. Inspired, in part, by the Lewis Carroll character, “Alice” was created by the artist Robert Alice in collaboration with a synthetic media company called Alethea AI. Her “face” was built from generic CGI stock models, and she can… Continue reading NFT Trends: Exploring AI in NFT projects
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
How to Use Basic Motion Tracking, Camera Tracking, and Text in After Effects
What You’ll Be Creating In this lesson you’re going to learn how to do some basic motion tracking to add text to a shot. To follow along with this lesson, make sure to open up the motion tracking.aep file which you can download here. You’re also going to need the video file below, which you… Continue reading How to Use Basic Motion Tracking, Camera Tracking, and Text in After Effects