When portraiture is done well, it can be very satisfying and say a lot about the person in the photograph. However, there’s often an element that causes problems for me: fly-away hair. They’re the strands of hair that stick out from the person’s head and make your photo look messy. Particularly if you’re photographing corporate… Continue reading How to Retouch Fly-Away Hair in Portrait Photos
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The best microphones for podcasting in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Shure SM7B SEE IT Best USB Shure MV7 SEE IT Best for beginners Blue Yeti SEE IT Microphones for podcasting, like the medium itself, have become more accessible and popular in recent… Continue reading The best microphones for podcasting in 2023
The best headphones for video editing in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Audio-Technica ATH-M50X SEE IT Most comfortable Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO SEE IT Best wireless Sony WH-1000XM4 SEE IT There will always be a place for high-end headphones for video editing in a… Continue reading The best headphones for video editing in 2023
The best telescopes for beginners in 2023
Denis Degioanni, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for looking at planets Sky Watcher Classic 250 Dobsonian 10-inch Aperture Telescope SEE IT A large Dobsonian telescope for checking out planets. Best computerized Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope SEE IT A… Continue reading The best telescopes for beginners in 2023
Collage Animation in After Effects
Learn how to make a collage animation in After Effects with this in-depth, step-by-step guide, in just over an hour. Jump to content in this section: Introduction Getting Started Creating a Background Making Your Collage End Screen CTA Adding Elements and Effects Finishing Up What You’ll Learn: Making an After Effects Collage Animation How to use… Continue reading Collage Animation in After Effects
12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px
The year was 1902. It was early March, and Alfred Stieglitz had just formed the Photo-Secession, an art movement for photographers. It was snowing in New York City, and Stieglitz and his colleagues were getting ready to open their first exhibition. They were a daring bunch, employing tools like darkroom manipulation and special lenses and… Continue reading 12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px
On-Camera Audio Recording: Monitoring in the Field
When you’re recording and using a microphone to capture high-quality audio, monitoring that audio is a must. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up monitoring and what to use to listen to your audio. First, let’s talk about how to set up for monitoring. How to Set Up for Monitoring If you’re using… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Monitoring in the Field
How to Use Screen Modes in Lightroom Classic
In this tutorial, we’re going to explore and get to know all of the available Screen Modes in Lightroom Classic. Understanding the different options available to view your photo can help you gain some perspective on your edit, letting you bring out the best in your photo. What Is a Screen Mode? A screen mode… Continue reading How to Use Screen Modes in Lightroom Classic
Nobody understands depth of field and it’s all Apple’s fault
A shallow depth of field can result in bokeh or soft, circular renderings in the out-of-focus portions of an image. Some lenses have more pleasing bokeh than others. Tang Ming Tung/Getty You’ve likely seen plenty of photos with soft, out-of-focus backgrounds. With the right setting, they can look rather dreamy with brightly colored circles (called… Continue reading Nobody understands depth of field and it’s all Apple’s fault
How to Tell a Story in Film and Video With Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve
If you’re a filmmaker and you’d like to know more about editing, particularly colour, then you’ll love our free course, How to Colour Grade Video. In this DaVinci Resolve tutorial, you’ll see examples of how to use colour grading to create a continuity of feeling. Storytelling With Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve Natural colour reinforces story,… Continue reading How to Tell a Story in Film and Video With Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve