Open Broadcast Software Studio, or OBS for short, is the ‘go to’ software for quick and easy, free (and open-source) broadcasting and streaming. The interface is simple to use and allows you to customise your video with graphics—it’s a great tool to add polish and professionalism to your broadcast. Let’s take a look at a… Continue reading How to Add Graphics and Overlays to Live Video With Open Broadcaster (OBS)
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Tips from a pro: How to improve your insect photography
Cuckoo Wasp. John Hallmén shot this preserved specimen in the studio using a full-frame camera and a Mitutoyo microscope objective with a morfanon tube, mounted on a Nikon PB-6 bellows. He made 178 exposures and later combined them in them in post. John Hallmén This post on insect photography has been updated. It was originally… Continue reading Tips from a pro: How to improve your insect photography
Best Sony lenses in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II Check Price Best ultra-wide angle Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Check Price Best telephoto Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Check Price Sony makes some impressive, highly capable cameras, and if you own one, it’s only natural that you want quality Sony lenses… Continue reading Best Sony lenses in 2022
How to Reduce Noise in Pictures Using Lightroom Classic
As photographers, we often work in light situations that are… less than ideal. One common way of dealing with low light is to crank up the gain, also called the ISO, on your camera. Unfortunately, the outcome is blotchy, splotchy areas that might distract from an otherwise perfect photo. This image, photographed at ISO 16000,… Continue reading How to Reduce Noise in Pictures Using Lightroom Classic
How to Mix Audio With Effects in Premiere Pro
In this lesson from David Bode’s FREE Ultimate Premiere FAQ course, you’re going to learn about some of the newer audio effects available in Premiere Pro to make your projects sound great. Audio Track Mixer The Audio Track Mixer is a great tool for editing your audio tracks. To bring up that Audio Track Mixer, go to… Continue reading How to Mix Audio With Effects in Premiere Pro
10 Best Print-Inspired Halftone Effects (Color and Black-and-White) for Photoshop
A halftone effect is a technique that makes an image from dots of different sizes and opacities. You might recognize this distinctive look from comic books and newspaper photos. In the digital era, you can apply the halftone effect to your existing photos, illustrations, or designs, and you don’t have to be a designer to create your… Continue reading 10 Best Print-Inspired Halftone Effects (Color and Black-and-White) for Photoshop
Restore those old family photos with this free AI image restoration generator
An example of the new AI model at work. Applied Research Center, Tencent Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves in the world of pictures. Image synthesizer DALL-E recently entered beta testing. Google researchers just released a report about their AI imaging model dubbed “Imagen,” which produces scarily accurate results. AI can even lend a hand… Continue reading Restore those old family photos with this free AI image restoration generator
Live Editing: How to Edit Audio While Recording in Descript
Spend just one hour in a recording booth and you will likely spend at least three times that editing your recording, fixing mistakes, and working through multiple takes. It’s worth the time to perfect it, of course, but it can be extremely time-consuming. Now, with Descript, it doesn’t have to be that way. This software… Continue reading Live Editing: How to Edit Audio While Recording in Descript
Best binocular harness in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall Cotton Carrier 3G Binocular & Camera Harness Check Price Best shoulder harness Zeiss Comfort Carry Harness Check Price Best chest harness SITKA Mountain Optics Harness Check Price As a responsible field optics owner, you understand that protection and quick access are paramount in deciding what the best binocular harness is for… Continue reading Best binocular harness in 2022
Best image stabilized binoculars of 2022
Fujinon Best overall Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars Check Price Best marine binoculars Fujinon TS-X 1440 14×40 Check Price Best for astrology Canon 18×50 IS All Weather Check Price Long-range binoculars are a chore to hand hold steady enough to see clearly, which is why image stabilized binoculars are so helpful. Oftentimes, a… Continue reading Best image stabilized binoculars of 2022