The StyleShoots Vertical rig is designed for mannequin-based product photography. StyleShoots Swedish lighting company Profoto just announced its purchase of StyleShoots, a Dutch maker of studio automation products aimed at the fashion e-commerce market. Under the terms of the deal, Profoto paid some 18 million euros ($19.6 million USD) for 100% of StyleShoots and says… Continue reading Profoto expands into studio automation with StyleShoots acquisition
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Nikon plans to expand its Z-mount lens lineup to 50+ lenses by 2025
The current Nikon Z-mount lineup. Nikon As the DSLR market continues to wind down—Canon recently confirmed that the 1D X Mark III will be its last flagship DSLR and Nikon will soon retire its flagship APS-C DSLR, the D500—one thing is clear, mirrorless cameras are here to stay. And if you need any confirmation, Nikon… Continue reading Nikon plans to expand its Z-mount lens lineup to 50+ lenses by 2025
2022 World Press Photo global winners revealed
World Press Photo Story of the Year (Global) – “Saving Forests with Fire” By Matthew Abbott, Australia, for National Geographic/Panos Pictures “A group of Nawarddeken women elders hunt for turtles with homemade tools on floodplains near Gunbalanya, Arnhem Land, Australia on 31 October 2021. They spent all day finding just two turtles, which are a… Continue reading 2022 World Press Photo global winners revealed
Hot on the heels of a massive price hike, Fujifilm announces a shortage of 120 slide film
The above three films are impacted by the announcement. Fujifilm Sorry Fujifilm film shooters, more bad news: Hot on the heels of a hefty price hike announcement, the brand has revealed an impending Medium Format slide film shortage caused by supply chain constraints. Color-reversal film enthusiasts will have to hang tight, stock up, and practice… Continue reading Hot on the heels of a massive price hike, Fujifilm announces a shortage of 120 slide film
5 Top Summer Scene Animation Templates for After Effects
Summer’s nearly here for many of us, and as those long, warm days get closer you might be searching for some summer themed scene animations for your videos. Here we look at some of the best summer scene animation templates for After Effects, available from Envato Elements and Envato Market. Top Summer Scene Animation Templates… Continue reading 5 Top Summer Scene Animation Templates for After Effects
5 Top Cinematic Colour Preset Packs for After Effects—Grading Kits
Colour grade like a pro, with specially made presets for After Effects. In this article we take a look at some of the best options available from Envato Elements and Envato Market. Top Colour Grading Collections for After Effects Hollywood Film Color Grading Featured After Effects Colour Presets From Envato Elements A pack of cinematic,… Continue reading 5 Top Cinematic Colour Preset Packs for After Effects—Grading Kits
NASA’s next space telescope could have a liquid lens and be 100x larger than Webb
An illustration showing the final stage of a possible future giant telescope being created in space using fluids. Studio Ella Maru NASA is always searching for new ways to extend its ability to see into the outer reaches of the universe and, in its latest series of experiments, it’s exploring a method that could enable… Continue reading NASA’s next space telescope could have a liquid lens and be 100x larger than Webb
DIYer 3D-prints a working 35mm movie camera
Footage from Yuta Ikeya’s 35mm movie camera looks delightfully old-timey. Yuta Ikeya With the renaissance of film photography has come a resurgence in the popularity of Super 8. These analog video cameras are easily portable and always pack a punch of nostalgia. However, the film can be a little harder (and pricier) to find than… Continue reading DIYer 3D-prints a working 35mm movie camera
Best SSDs for 2022
Samsung Memory, Unsplash Best overall Best overall: SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD Check Price The overall best is fast and reliable Best value Crucial X6 Check Price This smooth drive fits easily in any pocket Best rugged LaCie Rugged SSD 1TB Solid State Drive Check Price It can withstand a beating without losing data… Continue reading Best SSDs for 2022
Best sublimation printers of 2022
Amazon Best for pros DNP DS620A Check Price A high-output option for professionals. Best value Canon Selphy CP1300 Check Price A great option for small prints. Best for fabric Sawgrass SG500 Check Price Put your photo on a t-shirt. There are a few compelling reasons why you might want to search for the best sublimation… Continue reading Best sublimation printers of 2022