Create Cinematic Lighting in After Effects

Jump into After Effects and learn how to create beautiful cinematic effects on any footage. Learn about depth, texture, and motivation, and discover how to create new lighting or enhance the existing lighting. Which aspect of cinematic lighting do you want to learn? Jump straight to the section that interests you the most: Introduction to… Continue reading Create Cinematic Lighting in After Effects

6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location

The post 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Struggling to capture great on-location portraits? You’re not alone. Unlike studio portrait photography, photoshoots on location can be unpredictable and stressful. Even if you’re using a flash, you generally need to factor in the… Continue reading 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location

Shoot in Raw on any iPhone Using This Trick

You don’t need a brand new iPhone 14 Pro to shoot in Raw –  as long as you have an iPhone made in the last eight years (at least an iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, or SE, all of which came out in 2014), or newer, you can use Lightroom’s awesome built-in camera to shoot in… Continue reading Shoot in Raw on any iPhone Using This Trick

Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses

Tokina Super-telephoto lenses are typically large, unwieldy, and expensive pieces of technology. They can easily run you upwards of $12,000 and weigh more than five pounds. But Japanese lens maker Tokina aims to change all that and has announced three new ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses via an IndieGoGo campaign. The three lenses are part of the… Continue reading Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses

Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide

There are a ton of shortcuts, and which ones you need to remember depends on your workflow. The Basics: The first keyboard shortcuts I ever learned, were the keys to display certain properties. S shows Scale, P shows Position, A shows Anchor Point, R for Rotation, and T for Opacity (T is for Transparency I… Continue reading Essential After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick Guide

How to Attach Lav Microphones to Clothing: Essential Lapel Mic Kit

Just like “shotgun” microphones, there are bunch of useful accessories to help lavaliere microphones perform their best. In this lesson you’ll learn about the essentials to keep in your kit. Wearable Microphones Let’s look at some of the accessories that come with this type of microphone. Our example is an Audio Technica 899W, and there… Continue reading How to Attach Lav Microphones to Clothing: Essential Lapel Mic Kit

The best gifts under $100 for photographers

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best filter for landscape photographers Hoya 77mm PROND 16 Neutral Density 4 Stop (1.2) Filter SEE IT Best for high-end instant film photography Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera SEE IT Best for adding… Continue reading The best gifts under $100 for photographers

The best lens cleaning kits of 2022

Marcus Urbenz via Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras SEE IT Clean any kind of sensitive electronics with this versatile lens kit. Best for all-around care Movo Deluxe Essentials DSLR Camera… Continue reading The best lens cleaning kits of 2022