The best action cameras in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall GoPro Hero 11 Black SEE IT Featuring the largest GoPro sensor yet, the Hero 11 is capable of stunning and smooth 5.3K video. Best for vlogging DJI Osmo Action 3 SEE IT… Continue reading The best action cameras in 2023

How to Add Texture to Animations in After Effects

Join motion designer Tim Lucke as he walks through his character animation process in Adobe After Effects. He’ll use expression controls, track mattes, and character rigging to bring an animated intro to life! In this lesson, Tim will show you how to add texture in After Effects, and to learn more, you can watch the… Continue reading How to Add Texture to Animations in After Effects

The best green screens in 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Elgato Green Screen SEE IT Easy setup and rugged construction make this a winner. Best collapsible Westcott Collapsible 2-in-1 Gray & Green Backdrop SEE IT It sets up in literally one second… Continue reading The best green screens in 2023

5 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Summer Photographs (VIDEO)

If you’re a regular Shutterbug reader, you know there’s something special about the second day of the week. That’s because it’s Tutorial Tuesday at Park Cameras—one of the leading photo retailers in the UK. Summer is a great time for outdoor photography, despite the often-scorching heat, with numerous opportunities no matter where you live. It’s… Continue reading 5 Pro Tips for Shooting Amazing Summer Photographs (VIDEO)

How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Portrait photographers strive to achieve beautiful skin in their images—skin that’s realistic and preserves the natural texture. Expertly applied makeup and good lighting are the foundation for beautiful skin, but careful retouching is the finishing polish.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to retouch skin in Adobe Photoshop by using three great techniques. You’ll also… Continue reading How to Retouch Skin in Portraits Using Frequency Separation

Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

All images © Hannah Starkey. Courtesy Maureen Paley, London On show as part of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Belfast artist’s 21 portraits gesture towards a stoic, complex understanding of womanhood I found it hard to describe to myself how I felt walking around Hannah Starkey’s Principled and Revolutionary: Northern Ireland’s… Continue reading Negotiating women: The quiet strength of Hannah Starkey’s peacemaking portraits

How to Animate Trim Paths in After Effects

Join motion designer Tim Lucke as he walks through his character animation process in Adobe After Effects. He’ll use expression controls, track mattes, and character rigging to bring an animated intro to life! In this lesson, Tim will show you how to animate trim paths in After Effects, and for more, you can watch the… Continue reading How to Animate Trim Paths in After Effects