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)

The Nikon Z9 is the best-selling ‘pro flagship’ model of 2022, so far

Nikon Nikon announced this week that marketing data showed the Nikon Z9 was the “top-selling professional flagship full-frame mirrorless camera in the First Quarter of 2022.” It’s a pretty big deal for a much-storied brand that has, so far, shown some signs of struggling with its transition from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras. Owning a niche… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 is the best-selling ‘pro flagship’ model of 2022, so far

Tether Tools replaces its popular JerkStopper cable protection tool with its new TetherGuard system

Camera accessory manufacturer Tether Tools has released an updated version of one of its most popular products, the JerkStopper. After over a decade of service in various iterations, JerkStopper is being replaced by TetherTools new TetherGuard system. Like its predecessor, TetherGuard is designed to prevent your cables, such as HDMI, 3.5mm audio and power cables,… Continue reading Tether Tools replaces its popular JerkStopper cable protection tool with its new TetherGuard system

Weekly Photography Challenge – Paper

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Paper appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We like to throw in a curve ball every now and then! Paper sounds dead easy, doesn’t it, and really it can be – here’s a piece of paper, here’s my photograph of it. But to make a… Continue reading Weekly Photography Challenge – Paper

Copyright: What you need to know as an NFT creator and collector

Late last year, Spice DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, spent $3 million at Christie’s to buy an ultra-rare copy of a production book created by the filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. The book detailed Jodorowsky’s plans for an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune—an ambitious idea for a film that never came to be. The organization then announced… Continue reading Copyright: What you need to know as an NFT creator and collector

How to Generate Captions and Subtitles for Video Using Kapwing Speech-to-Text

Adding captions to your videos can potentially add a lot your video’s visibility.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Kapwing to easily make captions and translated subtitles for your clips. Why Kapwing Ah, transcription. You no longer have to do this tedious task by hand… kind of. There are a lot of great… Continue reading How to Generate Captions and Subtitles for Video Using Kapwing Speech-to-Text

How to Animate Handwriting With a Video Template for After Effects

Add a touch of elegance to your next video with a realistic handwriting animation! Watch the video below to learn exactly how it’s done. How to Animate Handwriting With a Template  Creating a handwriting effect in After Effects is easier than you think. You can use a simple handwriting animation template and customise it to… Continue reading How to Animate Handwriting With a Video Template for After Effects

Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography

At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing contributor Lukas Klima. Lukas Klima is an Austrian… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography

New gear: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds

The new lens is compact, light-weight, and weather-sealed. Panasonic Meet the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 lens for Four Thirds system cameras. Offering an 18mm equivalent field of view in a reasonably compact body, this lens is poised to become a new go-to for folks shooting everything from landscapes to street photography, videography to… Continue reading New gear: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds