With few a simple changes to the basics settings you can make your DSLR or mirrorless camera much easier to use, with the added control of exposure compensation. In this tutorial we’ll look at how, and why you might want to. Exposure Compensation is a way to override or compensate for the automatic exposure settings… Continue reading How to Use Exposure Compensation on a Digital Camera
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Dive into a world of super-saturated color film photography with Jennifer Lawrence
Watercolor, Florida. Jennifer Lawerence Jennifer Lawrence is all about colorful chaos. With some signature Kodak Ektar film loaded and ready to go, this Chicago-based lifestyle photographer lives, breathes, and sleeps color, all while embracing experimentation along the way. As the weather warms and summer comes swinging in, we chatted with Lawrence about her sources of… Continue reading Dive into a world of super-saturated color film photography with Jennifer Lawrence
Orwo launches a new ISO 500 color film, an ode to ‘80s Hollywood
Orwo’s first color film in decades is inspired by a classic Agfa cinematic film. adamscottphoto Last month, German film manufacturer Orwo launched its first new B&W film in 50 years. Now, it’s following up with a color film—the first in the brand’s present-day lineup. Orwo Wolfen NC500 is a limited-edition release available for preorder now… Continue reading Orwo launches a new ISO 500 color film, an ode to ‘80s Hollywood
How to Animate a Dancing Character With ActorCore and Blender for Free
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to use ActorCore to find and download characters and animations you need, for free. From there you’ll learn how to import them into a project using Blender to create a video. The topics we cover here are: How to download the 3D characters and animations from ActorCore How to… Continue reading How to Animate a Dancing Character With ActorCore and Blender for Free
Majesty, mystery, and a dash of daring reign in these mountaineering photos
“FIFAD moondreamers”. Yhabril Moro A lone skier sails past chillingly beautiful ice crystals. Two climbers hang precariously from a cliff at golden hour. Four cyclists ride in the glow of the moon. These are just a few of the thrilling entries of this year’s CVCEPHOTO contest, a program that works to promote mountain sports and… Continue reading Majesty, mystery, and a dash of daring reign in these mountaineering photos
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
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
What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)
While exploring the Bavarian Forest National Park one day, Kilian Schönberger happened upon this spooky sight: a carriage, straight from a fairytale, abandoned in the woods and reclaimed by nature. But the setting alone didn’t make the photograph; the pale cerulean light, eerie in the mist, transformed the landscape into a scene from a ghost… Continue reading What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)
How to Process RAW Photos in Pixelmator Pro
Pixelmator Pro has an extensive collection of tools for editing and retouching photos on a Mac, and with a one-time purchase price of $39.99, it’s extremely affordable for a professional quality photo editing software. They also provide a free trial that gives you the entire functionality of Pixelmator Pro, with no restrictions, for 15 days,… Continue reading How to Process RAW Photos in Pixelmator Pro
Testing the advantages of Apple’s ProRAW format
Captured on an iPhone 13 Pro in Apple ProRAW and processed through Apple Photos. Jeff Carlson Photo technology continually advances, and generally, that’s great for photographers. But let’s be honest, lately, that pace seems to be overwhelming. It often feels as if we don’t have much choice between embracing or rejecting the changes. In a… Continue reading Testing the advantages of Apple’s ProRAW format