The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle

DigitalRev In-Focus We love when nerdy things collide here at Pop Photo, and that is precisely what happened with the creation of perhaps the most iconic movie prop of all time. As the video below from DigitalRev In-Focus explains, George Lucas wanted the props in the Star Wars films to look used in order to… Continue reading The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle

Celebrate Star Wars Day with savings on a Mandalorian Polaroid camera

Aby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Star Wars Day may not be an officially recognized holiday, but it sure is celebrated like one. For those who aren’t in the know, May Fourth has become synonymous with the movie franchise thanks… Continue reading Celebrate Star Wars Day with savings on a Mandalorian Polaroid camera

The best portable monitors for 2023

Stan Horaczek Best overall Lenovo ThinkVision M14 14-inch portable monitor SEE IT A solid mix of features and price Best for photographers Wacom DTK1660K0A Cintiq 16 drawing tablet with screen SEE IT An advanced option for serious editing Best for macs ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AHP 15.6-inch portable monitor SEE IT A great companion for your… Continue reading The best portable monitors for 2023

Lens Flare Trends! What Is Lens Flare and How to Add It?

What You’ll Be Creating Today, we will be taking a look at what a lens flare is, why it can be both good and bad, and how to add lens flare in Photoshop. Let’s find out how this hardware error turned into an artistic asset! What We’ll Learn You’re ready to begin learning about lens… Continue reading Lens Flare Trends! What Is Lens Flare and How to Add It?

The DJI Inspire 3 is a pro-level 8K cinema drone

The Inspire 3 is a highly advanced drone for cinematography professionals. DJI DJI is known for pushing boundaries on its drones, and that continues to be the case with its latest release. The new Inspire 3 is the company’s only cinema-grade drone, putting it at the top of DJI’s lineup. It’s packed full of advanced… Continue reading The DJI Inspire 3 is a pro-level 8K cinema drone

10 Colourful Preset Packs to Add Picture Styles to Video Using Premiere Pro (LUTs)

The magic of these Premiere color effects is that they help you generate ideas for your footage. Try them out easily and your film may take an entirely new direction. Note: some of these assets are labelled by the authors as “Lightroom presets”, but they also include LUT versions that are ready to use in Adobe Premiere. Featured LUT Pack… Continue reading 10 Colourful Preset Packs to Add Picture Styles to Video Using Premiere Pro (LUTs)

The Sony ZV-E1 is a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at ambitious creators

Sony Sony has taken aim at the creator market with its ZV-series cameras. Now, with the introduction of the ZV-E1, the company offers a full-frame flagship aimed at more advanced users who want even higher production quality for their creations. On paper, the ZV-E1’s specs should look relatively familiar. The camera offers basically the same… Continue reading The Sony ZV-E1 is a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at ambitious creators

The best monitors for color grading in 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall BenQ PD2700U SEE IT Best budget LG 27UK650-W SEE IT Best big screen Dell Ultrasharp U3219Q SEE IT Monitors for color grading offer the precise colors and performance required to get movies… Continue reading The best monitors for color grading in 2023

Fujifilm X-H2 in-depth review

Product images by Richard Butler 89% Overall score Jump to conclusion The Fujifilm X-H2 is a high-end 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera for both stills and video shooting. Its high-resolution stills and 8K video capabilities stand in contrast to the high-speed shooting and fast-readout 4K capabilities of its X-H2S sister model. Key specifications 40MP BSI CMOS… Continue reading Fujifilm X-H2 in-depth review