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Are these 16,000 photos of Picasso’s work ‘fair use?’

Pablo Picasso, Paris 1950. Getty Images After a lengthy legal battle stretching over two decades, the United States Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the copyright holder over images featuring Picasso’s paintings, which first appeared in a 1932 publication titled the Zervos Catalogue.  Related: Keep your photos from getting stolen on the Internet The… Continue reading Are these 16,000 photos of Picasso’s work ‘fair use?’

2022 fall trends to start shooting now!

With the back-to-school season on the horizon, and the fall and winter holidays arriving shortly thereafter, we’re entering a busy time for retail and marketing. What’s more, research from McKinsey indicates that more consumers in the US are trying new brands than they did in 2020 and 2021, meaning that companies and advertisers will have… Continue reading 2022 fall trends to start shooting now!

3 Top Live Commerce Video Templates for DaVinci Resolve

Live commerce is becoming huge, especially in China. In this article, we’ll show you three of our favourite live commerce video templates for DaVinci Resolve from Envato Elements. We’ll even throw in a few bonus assets for you to check out too! 3 Top Live Commerce Video Templates for DaVinci Resolve Think of it as… Continue reading 3 Top Live Commerce Video Templates for DaVinci Resolve

5 Top Text Animation Scripts for After Effects

Text animation looks great, but it can take a lot of time and effort to get it right. Using an After Effects script can help you achieve professional results in a fraction of the time. Why not check out some of our favourites, available from Envato Market. Text Scripts for AE Motion Type: Text Animator… Continue reading 5 Top Text Animation Scripts for After Effects

Does bird detect AF really work?

Common Tern. ISO 1250, 1/2000 sec, f/6.3, @ 600mm. © Marie Read We like to say it’s not about the gear, that a photographer with any camera can create good photos. And in most situations that’s true. Then there’s bird photography. To get the ultimate photos of feathered subjects you need special equipment: zoom lenses… Continue reading Does bird detect AF really work?

NFT trends: Character creation and NFT art

Earlier this year, the renowned Los Angeles photographer Parker Day collaborated with the NFT platform Quantum Art to bring her project ICONS to the blockchain. Featuring 200 portraits, the playful series saw Day collaborate with models to bring different “personas” or characters to life. The collection sold out quickly, with many collectors immediately identifying with… Continue reading NFT trends: Character creation and NFT art

Adobe Lightroom CC: Is It a Fit for Your Photography Needs?

Adobe took a different direction with one of its most popular products, Lightroom, and forked the flagship post-production suite for photographers into two: the new Lightroom CC, and the seventh version of Lightroom, Lightroom Classic CC. This product split was a polarizing move that left users wondering about the future of Lightroom. Would Adobe eventually… Continue reading Adobe Lightroom CC: Is It a Fit for Your Photography Needs?

Why texture is important in your commercial content (part 1)

A few years ago, research by professors at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, Brigham Young University, San Diego State University, and the University of Illinois revealed that advertisements that trigger our sense of touch inspire customers to purchase products more quickly than those focusing primarily on sight or sound. Markets have long… Continue reading Why texture is important in your commercial content (part 1)

New gear: Meike 85mm f/1.8 sets a new benchmark for affordability

The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 lens for Sony Full-frame E-mount is priced at $199.99. Meike If you’re a full-frame, Sony E-mount shooter on a budget, Hong Kong-based lensmaker Meike has just the thing for you. The new Meike 85mm f/1.8 prime lens includes autofocus support and blows its sole direct rival out of the water… Continue reading New gear: Meike 85mm f/1.8 sets a new benchmark for affordability