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DxO has released PhotoLab 6 for even better raw processing

The new DxO PhotoLab 6 is more powerful than ever. Abby Ferguson French software company DxO has announced a major update to its already class-leading raw processing software, PhotoLab 6. The update brings numerous exciting changes, including a new DeepPrime XD, an expanded color space, and library management tools. It is now more powerful than ever,… Continue reading DxO has released PhotoLab 6 for even better raw processing

Around the World in 7 Quests: Winners Revealed!

In August, we launched a fantastic opportunity for talented photographers to be able to win stand-out gear from our amazing sponsor brands. All that was required was to submit your images to the relevant Quest and you could be in the running to win! Today, thanks to our jury of experienced photographers we’re ready to… Continue reading Around the World in 7 Quests: Winners Revealed!

On-Camera Audio Recording: Cases and Accessories

Understanding how microphones work and how to choose a microphone for a particular situation is important. But don’t forget about how to transport them safely. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about cases, how to transport audio gear, and some accessories you might want to have on a shoot. Cases for Audio Gear Transporting audio gear… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Cases and Accessories

3 Top After Effects Video Templates for Remembrance Day

Armistice Day (or Remembrance Day in some parts of the Commonwealth) and Remembrance Sunday are times for reflection and commemoration of past wars, in particular the two World Wars. If you’re marking this by making a video, here are our top three templates to help you. First, consider our top tips for creating a Remembrance… Continue reading 3 Top After Effects Video Templates for Remembrance Day

10 Top Presets for Premiere Pro

You’ve put in the time and effort to shoot a great video; now comes the (other) hard part: giving it aesthetic flair to make it stand out from the rest. These inspiring presets for Premiere Pro are sure to whet your whistle to the possibilities. Check out these ten exceptional presets for Premiere Pro available… Continue reading 10 Top Presets for Premiere Pro

Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety

Consider this: according to research from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, artists experience more stress and anxiety when compared to those in other fields, but they also measure higher in terms of strengths such as hope or ego resilience—or the ability to recover from difficult times. In other words, artists might have more anxiety… Continue reading Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety

How to Use Basic Motion Tracking, Camera Tracking, and Text in After Effects

What You’ll Be Creating In this lesson you’re going to learn how to do some basic motion tracking to add text to a shot.  To follow along with this lesson, make sure to open up the motion tracking.aep file which you can download here. You’re also going to need the video file below, which you… Continue reading How to Use Basic Motion Tracking, Camera Tracking, and Text in After Effects

3 Top Tree-Themed After Effects Video Templates to Celebrate Biodiversity and Forests

Trees are such an important part of the world’s ecosystem. Their forests provide essential habitats for animals and other plants, as well as playing a significant role in slowing climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. But still, each year, we lose an area of forest about the size of England. International Day of Forests has… Continue reading 3 Top Tree-Themed After Effects Video Templates to Celebrate Biodiversity and Forests

How to use a trail camera for hunting

Here are some tips on how to successfully use a trail camera. Brandon Miller Every hunting season, many hunters grab their trail camera and set up on a game trail in hopes of capturing glimpses of their next potential target. Using a trail camera can be highly rewarding, giving you insight into the animals that… Continue reading How to use a trail camera for hunting