At the height of the pandemic, the wildlife photographers Lea Milde and Anskar Lenzen knew they had to find a way to give back to animals and the people advocating on their behalf. In response to the crisis, they put together their first-ever public calendar, with 100% of the proceeds going to Merazonia, a wildlife… Continue reading How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
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How to Use Logo Animation Templates in After Effects
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to use a logo animation template to complement your brand. Why Use Logo Animation Templates Starting from scratch can be hard, and a template gives you a good jumping off point. They can provide the inspiration to work out what you want. A popular argument for not using a… Continue reading How to Use Logo Animation Templates in After Effects
21 Top Workflow and Animation Scripts for After Effects
Scripts are add-ons that load extra functionality and enhancements, ranging from little things like better note-taking, to big things, like help with managing layers and keyframes in large compositions, into Adobe After Effects. It’s a big program for complex work; using scripts in After Effects can make life easier. Top Scripts for Adobe After Effects… Continue reading 21 Top Workflow and Animation Scripts for After Effects
3 Top Hand-Drawn Animation Apps for Beginners & Pros on Android
Whether you’re an established animator or just getting started, animation apps are a great way to create on mobile devices. Here are three of our favourite 2D animation apps for Android, available from Google Play. RoughAnimator This animation app for Android has everything you need to create traditional, hand-drawn animations. You can have an unlimited… Continue reading 3 Top Hand-Drawn Animation Apps for Beginners & Pros on Android
Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces
In January, a non-fungible token collection known as “Frosties” generated quite a bit of buzz online. The collection included 8,888 NFTs based on cartoon ice cream scoop characters, and investors were promised perks, including access to a metaverse video game and 3D versions of their characters. The NFTs sold out in under an hour. The… Continue reading Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces
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
Best sublimation printers of 2022
Amazon Best for pros DNP DS620A Check Price A high-output option for professionals. Best value Canon Selphy CP1300 Check Price A great option for small prints. Best for fabric Sawgrass SG500 Check Price Put your photo on a t-shirt. There are a few compelling reasons why you might want to search for the best sublimation… Continue reading Best sublimation printers of 2022
Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot
A recent study commissioned by the personal care company Schick revealed that 85% of men prefer to see everyday people depicted in advertising. Inspired by their findings, the brand interviewed men across the country, forgoing the use of professional models, actors, or celebrities for a more candid, documentary-style aesthetic. The study—and subsequent rebrand—was one in… Continue reading Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot
The roles and possibilities of NFTs in the metaverse
Earlier this year, Reese Witherspoon and her dog Minnie entered the metaverse. Her sunlit virtual art gallery, created in collaboration with the mobile metaverse platform some·place, featured work from influential NFT art collections such as World of Women, Cool Cats, Flower Girls, Boss Beauties, and more. In the near future, the rest of us might… Continue reading The roles and possibilities of NFTs in the metaverse
A newly discovered supernova companion star may prove Einstein’s theories correct
The companion star is visible in the lower right. NASA, ESA, Leah Hustak (STScI) What happens when a star explodes? It becomes a supernova—or in some cases, a hypernova—the largest explosion known to humankind. But what about its neighbors? What becomes of them? We may soon know. NASA astronomers have found a surviving companion star,… Continue reading A newly discovered supernova companion star may prove Einstein’s theories correct