Abby Ferguson Making the leap from candids to posed portraits of friends and family can be stressful, even for top photographers. When posing people, uncertainties abound: How should you light your model? Which lens is right? How do you draw out great facial expressions? Follow these five tips from photographer Patrick James Miller to help… Continue reading Five tips for more flattering portrait photography
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Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
When licensing images for commercial purposes, it’s important to know when to get a proper release. At 500px there are two types of releases that Licensing Contributors need to know about. A model release and a property release. A model release is needed for any identifiable people in a photo. If a person is underage,… Continue reading Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
The best photography books in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Photography books can be powerful tools. They can teach you to capture your favorite moments, provide tips on sparking creativity, or show you some of the most memorable moments in history. And they can… Continue reading The best photography books in 2023
20 Top FCPX Titles (Final Cut Pro Titles Free & Premium)
Best Free Final Cut Pro Templates for Text (from Mixkit) Nearly every video can benefit from an eye-catching title. If you want help, an awesome Final Cut Pro title template can help. However, if you’re being frugal, a free Final Cut Pro template will do just fine. Here are five of the favorite free Final… Continue reading 20 Top FCPX Titles (Final Cut Pro Titles Free & Premium)
Catch a Buck Moon, luminous Venus, and more in the sky this July
A full moon known as the Buck Moon is seen as a deer grazes outside the village of Taarbaek, Denmark on July 14, 2022. Sergei Gapon/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images This article was originally featured on Popular Science. July 1 Conjunction of Venus and Mars July 3 Full Buck Supermoon July 7 Venus at its Brightest July… Continue reading Catch a Buck Moon, luminous Venus, and more in the sky this July
Hands-on with the Canon PowerShot V10: A compact video-centric camera
The Canon PowerShot V10 is a compact camera for beginner vloggers and content creators. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Vlogging cameras have become a force in recent years. Just about every major brand has released multiple cameras intended for… Continue reading Hands-on with the Canon PowerShot V10: A compact video-centric camera
Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer. Kaitlyn Sawyer is… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Kaitlyn Sawyer gives insight on capturing emotion and embracing diversity in commercial advertising
20 Best Text Animation Presets and Templates for After Effects 2023
When you open Adobe After Effects, it’s easy to feel lost. With so many controls and options, it’s almost like stepping into the cockpit of a plane with no training! The solution is to use Adobe After Effects text animation templates. With the help of video templates from Envato Elements, text animations are easy to… Continue reading 20 Best Text Animation Presets and Templates for After Effects 2023
10 Best AI Video Transcription Software for 2023 (Free + Premium)
What You’ll Be Creating AI transcription, also known as video transcription AI, is a remarkable technology. It turns audio and video into written text. It’s used by businesses, journalists, and students. It could be used to transcribe interviews, lectures, and create subtitles. The best transcription software makes the process easy and accurate. These tools have… Continue reading 10 Best AI Video Transcription Software for 2023 (Free + Premium)
Top 10 AI Video Generator & Editor Tools for 2023 (Free + Premium)
What You’ll Be Creating With Artificial Intelligence (AI), making and editing videos has never been simpler. You don’t need to be a pro to create stunning videos. In this article, we’ll share our top 10 ai video generator and ai video editor tools for 2023. This will include both free and paid options, so you’ll… Continue reading Top 10 AI Video Generator & Editor Tools for 2023 (Free + Premium)