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

Best SD cards for GoPros of 2022

Lexar Best for GoPro Hero10 Black Lexar 1066x Silver Series microSDXC Check Price The GoPro Hero10 Black can only take cards that are V30, or UHS-III rated, which is why the Lexar 1066x Silver Series is perfect for this camera. Best for GoPro Hero9 Black SanDisk Extreme PRO microSDXC Check Price The SanDisk Extreme Pro… Continue reading Best SD cards for GoPros of 2022

Quintin Lake on walking and photographing all 11,000 kilometers of the British coastline

Scottish sublime. North Morar in the foreground with Knoydart behind the rainbow over Loch Nevis. Quintin Lake In April 2015, Quintin Lake set out to walk the entire perimeter of the coast of Great Britain, photographing the edges of the land where it intersects with the sea. He didn’t plan to do this uninterrupted, but… Continue reading Quintin Lake on walking and photographing all 11,000 kilometers of the British coastline

How to Create and Adjust Captions Using Subtitle Edit (Free)

While video editing suites like Premiere Pro are catching up, they come at a price, and the majority of editors still make it quite difficult to create and edit captions. Many are put off making subtitles because, let’s face it, it’s a long hard slog to include them.  Subtitle Edit is a free and open-source… Continue reading How to Create and Adjust Captions Using Subtitle Edit (Free)

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