How to Make a Video for World AIDS Day (December 1st)

December 1st is World AIDS Day. Find out how you can help to raise awareness by creating an engaging video with a World Aids Day video template. World AIDS Day takes place every December 1st and is an opportunity to create awareness and show support for those living with HIV, as well as to commemorate… Continue reading How to Make a Video for World AIDS Day (December 1st)

46 Best Photoshop Actions With Creative Photo Effects

Creative Photoshop actions can achieve very high-quality photo effects without it having to take you days, hours, or your whole work week creating them from scratch. In this article, I’ll show you the 46 best Photoshop actions with creative photo effects. Create an awesome photo easily with this premium photo effect from Envato Elements. These… Continue reading 46 Best Photoshop Actions With Creative Photo Effects

Creative Uses for 3 Lenses in iPhone Portraiture

One of the most important technical aspects of photography involves the choice of lenses. On our iPhones, we have several options to choose from, and the idea is that we understand what each lens is capable of and how to use it for our desired outcome. Lenses in photography have two important properties: The amount… Continue reading Creative Uses for 3 Lenses in iPhone Portraiture

How to Review Videos With Oslo: Remote Collaboration Workflow

When it comes to video editors these days, the options are plentiful, yet when it comes to collaborating with a team or another editor, the options you have aren’t as big of a spread. Enter Oslo, by Streamlabs/Logitech, an awesome video review and collaboration tool for editors and YouTubers that allows you to communicate easily… Continue reading How to Review Videos With Oslo: Remote Collaboration Workflow

New Gear: Sony A7R V offers a 61-megapixel sensor and AI-improved autofocus

The Sony A7R V boasts the same 61-megapixel resolution as its predecessor. Sony If you’re a Sony shooter and resolution is your primary concern, then the new Sony A7R V should have you very excited. The original A7R debuted all the way back in 2013 as the high-res option in Sony’s full-frame mirrorless camera lineup.… Continue reading New Gear: Sony A7R V offers a 61-megapixel sensor and AI-improved autofocus

How to Collaborate on a Video Edit With Flixier’s Browser-Based NLE

Online collaboration is on the rise, and I don’t think that will stop being the case. Thankfully, the tools that we have access to are getting better and better when it comes to ease of use and workflow. In a previous tutorial, we went over how to use Flixier, an awesome browser-based NLE. Make sure… Continue reading How to Collaborate on a Video Edit With Flixier’s Browser-Based NLE

Best monoculars in 2022

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Leica Monovid 8×20 Check Price Best for stargazing Celestron Outland X 20×50 Check Price Best for hunting Vortex Solo RT 8×36 9 Check Price When looking for the best option in field… Continue reading Best monoculars in 2022

On-Camera Sound Recording: Audio Basics

Before we jump into the wide world of audio gear, it might be helpful to quickly go over how audio is actually recorded. This will help you understand what will work best for you and your setup. If you’ve jumped ahead and want to navigate to the previous lesson, you can click here. Microphones: Capturing… Continue reading On-Camera Sound Recording: Audio Basics

Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!

After a rainy summer’s day in Iceland, Daniel Gastager watches the clouds part to reveal a spectacular sunset. While exploring the vast desert in Namibia, Emilie Ristevski spots an enchanting wild oryx in the distance. On Indonesia’s Sumba Island, Daniel Kordan comes face-to-face with the “dancing mangroves”—trees that seem to come alive at sunset. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!

On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101

Microphone placement is critical for capturing high-quality audio. What do I mean by microphone placement? Quite simply, it means where you decide to place the microphone. The goal in microphone placement and pretty much all audio recording is a high signal-to-noise ratio.  Signal to Noise Let’s break that down. The signal is the thing you… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101