Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’

Crank that ISO, AI de-noise software is here to save the day. Shot at ISO 6400 with noise corrections made using On1 NoNoise AI. Jeff Carlson In photography, knowing when to put the camera away is a valuable skill. Really dark situations are particularly difficult: without supplemental lighting, you can crank up the ISO to… Continue reading Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’

Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade

Samsung For such expensive devices, Samsung’s eye-catching Galaxy Z Fold phones have long lagged the field when it comes to their camera setup. That’s perhaps understandable, as the folding screen tech is both expensive and bulky, leaving less room and cost for decent cameras. It’s sad news for photographers, though, as it’s meant you have… Continue reading Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade

How to Use Title Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro

In this lesson on How to Use Title Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro from David Bode’s FREE Ultimate Premiere Pro FAQ Course, you’re going to learn where to find great-looking motion graphics title templates, and how to install, customise, and use them. Where to Find Great Motion Graphics Templates One of… Continue reading How to Use Title Templates in the Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro

After a decade of decline, say goodbye to the compact camera

Most major brands have ceased compact camera development and manufacturing. Getty Images Point-and-shoot cameras are dead, according to Nikkei. Not only has the market collapsed to a fraction of its former size but nearly every major manufacturer has either discontinued its compact range or just not made a new model in years. While smartphones get… Continue reading After a decade of decline, say goodbye to the compact camera

Best gimbals in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall DJI RS3 Pro Check Price Best small DJI Pocket 2 Check Price Best for DSLRs Zhiyun Weebill 2 Check Price Gimbals hold your camera steady so you can shoot buttery-smooth, cinema-ready footage while on the move. Gimbals are a type of hand-held support system that stabilizes your camera on three axes—tilt,… Continue reading Best gimbals in 2022

How to Use the Essential Graphics Panel to Create a Motion Graphic Title in Premiere

In this lesson on How to Use the Essential Graphics Panel to Create a Motion Graphic Title in Premiere from David Bode’s FREE Ultimate Premiere Pro FAQ Course, you’re going to learn how to do some basic motion graphics and title animations, right inside Premiere. Create Text Create a basic lower third title by choosing… Continue reading How to Use the Essential Graphics Panel to Create a Motion Graphic Title in Premiere

How to take better photos by thinking like an old-school photographer

It’s not about quantity. It’s about quality. Alfonso Reyes via Unsplash This post on how to take better photos has been updated. It was originally published on April 14, 2021. Film photographers were lucky: the cost and time it took to shoot film meant they had no choice but to get good. They only had… Continue reading How to take better photos by thinking like an old-school photographer