In 1944, the experimental psychologists Fritz Heider and Marianne Simmel of Smith University conducted a now-famous experiment: after playing a video featuring three moving shapes—a small triangle, a large triangle, a circle, and a rectangle—they asked participants to write down what they’d just watched. Most saw it as an animated story, with the abstract shapes… Continue reading Understanding the psychology of shapes to improve your Licensing content
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20 WordPress Video Plugins and Players to Add Engagement
Do you want to increase engagement and the amount of time visitors spend on your website? That’s where a WordPress video player can help. You can increase engagement by adding a video player plugin to your WordPress website. Not only does this reflect well on your brand but it also helps your SEO ranking. WordPress… Continue reading 20 WordPress Video Plugins and Players to Add Engagement
New film alert: CineStill 400Dynamic is a daylight-balanced ISO 400 color film
CineStill Today is a good day for color film photography lovers everywhere. Kodak announced that one of its most popular color films, Kodak Gold 200, will soon be available in 120 format. And CineStill unveiled a crowdfunding campaign to produce an entirely new color film called CineStill 400Dynamic, which will be available in both 35mm… Continue reading New film alert: CineStill 400Dynamic is a daylight-balanced ISO 400 color film
Announcing the Share the Lens Winners!
Accurate and inclusive representation in the photography industry matters, the creative community must strive for diversity at all times. The Share the Lens campaign was created to help work towards a fair playing field in honor of Black History Month. With a talented creative jury of black photographers on board the 500px team created three… Continue reading Announcing the Share the Lens Winners!
Best selfie stick: You’ve got a clear vision, so let’s get you a clear picture
Lucas Favre via Unsplash Best stabilizer DJI OM 5 Check Price A full-fledged gimbal takes this well beyond the average selfie stick. Best budget Vproof selfie stick Check Price This extremely cheap option still offers Bluetooth connectivity. Best tripod Texlar 48″ Selfie Stick Tripod Check Price Extendable tripod legs make this pick extremely versatile. You… Continue reading Best selfie stick: You’ve got a clear vision, so let’s get you a clear picture
5 Spring Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired
The post 5 Spring Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. Are you looking to capture stunning spring photography? Are you in need of some spring photoshoot ideas? In this article, I share five easy-to-follow spring photography ideas – many of which can be… Continue reading 5 Spring Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired
Instagram URL Host Linktree Now Worth $1.3 Billion in Latest Round
It’s not a secret that Instagram is quite a big business for mother company Meta. And now we’ve got proof that, not only is Instagram wildly popular, but even being associated with it is a profitable endeavor outside of the influencer game. Linktree, a company that hosts URLs often seen in the “link in bio”… Continue reading Instagram URL Host Linktree Now Worth $1.3 Billion in Latest Round
Best point and shoot cameras of 2022
Sonnie Hiles via Unsplash Best point and shoot for beginners Canon PowerShot SX740 Check Price With 40x optical zoom, an image stabilizer, 4K video, and a 180-degree tilt screen, this pick has all the bells and whistles to make capturing photos a breeze for any new photographer. Best point-and-shoot for travellers Canon PowerShot Digital Camera… Continue reading Best point and shoot cameras of 2022
Best backdrop stands in 2022
Alexander Dummer, Unsplash Best heavy duty setup Manfrotto 2961D Deluxe Autopole Expan Kit Check Price A great setup for those working in studios. Best Backdrop for Tabletop Photography Neewer 20×20 inches Tabletop Photography Lightbox Check Price Perfect for taking product images right on your table. Easiest to Set Up Neewer Pro Stainless Steel Heavy Duty… Continue reading Best backdrop stands in 2022
Best mirrorless cameras for beginners in 2022
Jeanette D. Moses Best full-frame Canon RP Check Price The full-frame sensor inside is bigger than the rest on the list. That’s good news if you have a lot of old Canon lenses. All around champ Fujifilm X-T200 Check Price This compact body borrows some high-end features from cameras above it in the lineup. Shake… Continue reading Best mirrorless cameras for beginners in 2022