Sound is a critical aspect of content creation in today’s world. Whether it’s for a YouTube channel, Twitch streaming, interviews, or podcasting, your voice will reflect who you are, and where you are recording can also have a profound effect on the audio. Viewers are used to loose camera work videos, but if the audio is bad, then most of the time, viewers give up. So, we tested out the new DJI Mic to see if does indeed produces great sound quality. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Cannon Beach” by James Day. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The beauty of macro photography is that you do not need to travel anywhere to do it; we are literally surrounded by potential subjects wherever we are. If you are looking for a fun creative project or to expand your portfolio, this great video will show you 21 ideas for macro photography you can find around your home. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Landscape photography is defined by the unpredictability of nature and for many of us, we don't have the luxury of multiple attempts to get the conditions we seek. Over the years I've come up with a few things you can do, when conditions don't cooperate, to walk away with unique images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

If you are new to working with artificial lighting, it can be a bit discouraging when you look at the work of established professionals and see them often using complex multi-light setups. However, you can absolutely make creative and compelling professional-level photos using a single light setup, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you one such setup. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's the start of 2022, and once again the world has retreated into pandemic bubbles. If ever there was a use-case for 360 images and videos, it's now, when it's safer to experience things virtually than in-person. That's where 360 cameras come in, and here's a pretty comprehensive list of the best horse for both photo and video courses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

The post Portrait Photography Equipment: 7 Items You Need to Get Started appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Technically, you can take nice portraits with any camera and zero accessories – but if you want to level up your images, there are a few simple gear items you should buy. That’s what this article is all about; I share the seven pieces of portrait photography equipment I highly recommend for beginners, and I give tips for how to use each item, too. By the time you’re done, you’ll have a clear list of portrait essentials (and you’ll be ready to nail your next portrait photoshoot!). Let’s dive right in. 1. A standard zoom lens Every...

For film photographers, digitizing film is arguably the most important part of the workflow. For me, there is no longer a debate of what is the best approach. Using a digital camera to digitize film is the only way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

A few weeks ago, I got my hands on a light modifier I've always wanted to have in our studio. Westcott's brand new Optical Spot is one of the coolest and most useful light modifiers I've ever seen, and in today's video, I'm going to show you why you might want one or two for your photography! [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

Some genres need remarkable levels of patience along with all the usual requirements regarding creativity and technique to get the shot. How long could you wait to get the image you wanted? This photographer waited multiple days for the perfect photo, and as this video shows, the results were worth the wait. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Leading Lines appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week we want you to show us a new photograph, the theme this week is ‘Leading Lines’ so head out and show us what you’ve got! Unsure how to capture leading lines? we’ve a great article on it here – the ultimate guide if you will! Leading Lines in Photography: The Essential GuideLeading Lines Remember to tag your photographs on social media #dpsweeklychallenge and #dpsleadinglines or post directly into our Facebook group. (Contribute here to our weekly themes). The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – Leading Lines appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Original linkOriginal...

Many photographers struggle with creating a pure white background in camera, but it is an essential skill that all of us must master. The good news is that it’s relatively easy to do with the right setup. In this article and the accompanying video, I detail my method for creating a pleasing white background on camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Photo By Tim Nicol Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Winter Meets Spring” by Tim Nicol. Location: Republic, Washington. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Tim Nicol appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Five years ago, I made a video about creating time-lapses solely in Lightroom Classic using the Slideshow Module. It was an experiment in pushing the boundaries of what Lightroom could feasibly do, and over the years it has garnered over 175K views, which was completely unintentional, but a very welcome surprise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Sony's a7 series is split into three lines, with the a7 IV being the latest model in the generalist camp, offering a range of improvements and new features over its already highly respected predecessor. With impressive capabilities for both video and photo work, the a7 IV looks like a fantastic option for hybrid shooters, and this great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A good 50mm lens is one of the most versatile you can own, able to tackle everything from portraits to low-light events coverage and more. The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 offers an upgrade over the cheapest nifty fifty lenses without touching the prices of top-shelf options, making it an intriguing option. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Canon Announces the R5 C, a “True Hybrid” With Unlimited 8K/60P Video appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Canon has unveiled its latest RF-mount camera, the EOS R5 C, which combines pro-level stills and video capabilities for a “true hybrid” powerhouse. The goal of the EOS R5 C, according to Canon, is to offer “end users…a solution that can tackle all facets of the ever-demanding multimedia and content-production landscape.” In other words, the new camera should impress video professionals while also packing plenty of photography magic. If you’re a serious vlogger who shoots stills on the side, a wedding photographer who offers video as part of your package, or even a cinematographer requiring...

Canon's new EOS R5 C is here, taking the base formed by the popular EOS R5 and refining it into a serious tool for video production. This great video review takes a look at the new camera and the kind of performance you can expect from it in use, including if it solves the overheating issues of the EOS R5. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you see this message (as shown above) when you jump over to the Develop module, it just means Lightroom has lost track of the original high-res image. Lightroom still has the thumbnail preview in its catalog (which is why you see an image on screen at all), but you can’t edit it without the original image (or at the very least, a Smart Preview, but this one doesn’t have either). At some point, you moved the photo – not in Lightroom – on your computer (which is exactly what happened here. I dragged the folder of images from my hard drive onto iCloud, but Lightroom is still looking for it on my computer. Here’s how to fix it fast: STEP ONE: If...

In the run-up to some big upcoming changes, Capture One has announced that they will be dropping their single brand versions of Capture One. Current users of these variants of Capture One 22 will be offered a free upgrade to Capture One Pro 22 or will be offered the standard upgrade pricing for those still using the previous version of Capture One. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Susheel Chandradhas)