How to Use a Limiter to Boost Voice Recording Levels in DaVinci Resolve

Working on audio in DaVinci Resolve’s Fairlight suite is enjoyable: Fairlight has a thoughtful design, a huge selection of great tools, and room for more audio channels than you’ll likely ever need. In this tutorial you’ll learn about using the limiter tool to increase the volume of spoken-word recordings and dialogue, while avoiding peaking. What… Continue reading How to Use a Limiter to Boost Voice Recording Levels in DaVinci Resolve

Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture

From Andy Yeung’s gravity-defying pictures of urban density in Hong Kong to Dany Eid’s atmospheric nighttime shots of Dubai, we’re living in a golden age for architecture photography. From Germany to Spain and beyond, the architecture student Julia Isaak captures minimalist shots, transforming building façades into eye candy, while Eric Dufour plays with colors and… Continue reading Why our eyes look for patterns in architecture

Best all-in-one printers in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Brother MFC-J4335DW Check Price Best for small business Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 Check Price Best for photos Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Check Price All-in-one printers (AIO) aren’t going to churn out gallery-grade art pieces, but they can be extremely useful for photographers and any professional with typical office needs. They typically… Continue reading Best all-in-one printers in 2022

12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job

Getty Images This post has been updated. It originally published on March 13, 2016. In martial arts, there’s a saying that goes something like, “The white belt is the most difficult belt to attain.” It implies that the first step is the toughest—and that can be true of wedding photography, too. That first wedding shoot… Continue reading 12 questions to ask yourself before your first wedding photography job

These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

“The Rocks”. Rachel Roberts Starlight, star bright, we hope to see the Milky Way on a cloudless night. Astrophotography inspires and reveals wonder and majesty all around us, and dedicated photographers are often out when the world sleeps, documenting dazzling displays. Capture the Atlas recently announced the winners of its annual Milky Way Photographer of… Continue reading These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

Canon EOS R10 review: A unique mix of features in an APS-C camera body

Canon’s R10 is even smaller than the R7. Stan Horaczek Pick up the new Canon EOS R10 mirrorless camera and you’ll immediately notice how small it is. Canon gave it a familiar DSLR-style design that’s more in-line with the rest of the R-series cameras than it is with the APS-C-toting M-series bodies. It’s just considerably… Continue reading Canon EOS R10 review: A unique mix of features in an APS-C camera body

Best light meters for 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Check Price Best budget Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Check Price Best for film Voigtlander VC Speed Meter II (Black) Check Price Even in a world full of AI-powered smartphone cameras and increasingly impressive mirrorless cameras from every major camera manufacturer, dedicated light meters still occupy a well-earned place in… Continue reading Best light meters for 2022

Best Canon printers for 2022

Stan Horaczek Best Canon photo printer Canon PIXMA Pro-200 Check Price Excellent image quality with tech features like touchscreen and WiFi at a competitive price. Best Canon laser printer Canon imageCLASS LBP6230dw Check Price This easy-to-use model allows for quick printing and wireless use.  Best all in one printer Canon G7020 Check Price Use one… Continue reading Best Canon printers for 2022

Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera

The Ricoh GR IIIx’s 40mm equivalent focal length should appeal to street and candid shooters. Jeff Keller The Ricoh GR IIIx is a pocketable camera with a really impressive 40mm equivalent f/2.8 lens and a capable 24-megapixel APS-C sensor. Image quality is great: the lens is tack sharp all the way across the frame. The… Continue reading Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera