The Pixel 6a brings the company’s flagship Tensor processor to a mid-range phone for the first time. Google Late spring is always an exciting time for Android fans, as that’s when Google traditionally takes the wraps off its latest hardware, software, and services at its annual Google I/O event. Things were especially exciting this year,… Continue reading Google is serious about better skin tone representation in the digital world
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How to ensure you’re practicing ethical wildlife photography
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
How to Record a Video Podcast With Remote Guests Using Squadcast
Don’t get me wrong, there were already a bunch of great resources for communicating with coworkers and friends: Skype and Zoom are prime examples. But what about podcasting with guest in remote locations? How do you manage files easily? Will there be massive audio drift? What if someone isn’t recording the audio on their end… Continue reading How to Record a Video Podcast With Remote Guests Using Squadcast
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)
Photographic proof of a black hole at the center of our galaxy
The first-ever photograph of the massive black hole Sagittarius A*. EHT Collaboration Scientists have long speculated about the existence of black holes. Albert Einstein originally predicted them in his theory of relativity and Roger Penrose developed mathematical formulas to explain their formation. But it wasn’t until 2019 that we saw our first photographic proof of… Continue reading Photographic proof of a black hole at the center of our galaxy
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
Meta launches NFTs on Instagram… and they ‘shimmer’
Instagram is partnering with select creators and collectors to pioneer their new “Digital Collectibles” feature. Meta Instagram is making a foray into the world of NFTs. This digital form of art creation and collection has been making waves in recent years—and not always for the right reasons. But, it seems, whether you like it or… Continue reading Meta launches NFTs on Instagram… and they ‘shimmer’
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