What Are Intro Videos? Simply put, intro videos are the first thing your viewers see as a video starts. It sets their expectations even before they start watching the video content. It comes right after they see the video’s title and its length, making it the pinnacle of what their first impression will be. Intro videos are the most critical time to command their attention. To keep the viewers engaged, a well-done intro video is essential. It’s an opportunity to create tension and suspense, keeping your viewers wanting to watch more. Today, more businesses are utilizing content creation to market and engage with private or public audiences. Whether for education, training, or services, content needs to be distinguishable from the plethora...

Fujifilm has made medium format remarkably affordable compared to the past, bringing it within the realm of full frame prices and making it a viable alternative for many photographers. If you are interested in getting into the system, both the GFX 50S and GFX 50S II are fantastic options at different price levels, and this great video will help you choose which is right for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron's holy trinity of f/2.8 zoom lenses has been a runaway hit for the company, offering smart compromises that bring professional-level quality and performance at prices that significantly undercut those of first-party options. The 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is the longest of the trio, offering a versatile focal length range and wide maximum aperture suitable for a wide range of scenarios. This great video review discusses how it holds up after a year of usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It used to be that if you wanted to do serious color grading, you needed to head over to Photoshop, but in recent iterations, Lightroom has gained some easy-to-use and powerful color grading tools that make it easy to accomplish what you need right there. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to use Lightroom's color grading tools to create better images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Congratulations to Max Foster for winning the Summer Sunrises and Sunsets Assignment with the image, “The Hills Are Alive.” See more of Foster’s photography at maxfosterphotography.com. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Summer Sunrises and Sunsets Assignment Winner Max Foster appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Yongnuo is well known for making highly affordable speedlights, but in the last few years, the company has branched out into manufacturing lenses that follow in that budget-friendly tradition. One such lens is the YN35mm f/2R DF DSM lens, and this excellent video review takes a look at how it performs in the real world. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Equilibrium Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Coombsgate” by Equilibrium. Location: Woolacombe, North Devon, England. 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 Equilibrium appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Hop on Instagram, and you will probably get the impression that landscape photography is the sort of thing where you travel from epic place to place, enjoying jaw-dropping views and beautiful weather. The reality is far from that, though, and you can get a greater appreciation for the process by seeing what really happens behind the social media posts, and this awesome video will show you just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As I’ve worked with people over the years, I’ve noticed a few common obstacles to getting their Lightroom Classic (LrC) lives more organized, so my approach to this article is to address ways to overcome these issues to help anyone struggling to feel more in control of their growing photo libraries. [Editor’s note, this article originally appeared in the September, 2021 issue of Photoshop User Magazine.] One of the first obstacles to overcome is understanding what all the components of a LrC workflow are so that we can manage them over time. From there, the next hurdle is knowing what organizational tools are available within LrC, and then how to use them. Once people understand the components and the tools, then...

For the longest time, digitizing film was both the best and worst part of being a film photographer. In walks pixl-latr, and the world of digitization is forever different. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

The post RAW vs JPEG: Which File Type Is Best? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Which is right for you, RAW vs JPEG? For beginners, it’s one of the toughest questions out there – but I’m here to help you make a confident, informed decision, one that you won’t regret five, ten, or twenty years down the line. Specifically, I’m going to explain: What RAW and JPEG files actually areThe advantages (and disadvantages) of RAW over JPEGThe advantages (and disadvantages) of JPEG over RAWSoftware to consider for RAW and JPEG imagesMuch more! So if you’re ready to determine the perfect file format for your photos – and put this pesky question to bed, once...

In this video, compare the Nikon Z 5 with a kit lens to the Nikon Z 7 with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 for print results. Is there as much difference as you would think, or would you be happy with the entry-level camera and the kit lens? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Astrophotography is one of the most rewarding but complex genres of photography. There are a lot of steps that go into creating a great image of the night sky and Milky Way, and what better way to learn than to watch somebody do it from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The Canon EOS R3 is finally here, and it offers some jaw-dropping specs that are sure to have a lot of photographers and filmmakers salivating. How does it hold up in real-world usage? This excellent video review takes a look at the new camera and discusses how it performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Most drones are pretty simple when it comes down to it: a flying device with a camera attached. Accessories are not really that common in the drone world besides basic things like propeller guards. However, one DJI drone system comes with some bizarre accessories, and this neat video takes a look at them, what they are useful for, and how well they work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When it comes to landscape photography, a wide angle lens is most often the tool chosen for a given scene, simply because most scenes have a lot to take in. However, wide angle lenses come with their own unique challenges and pitfalls. This great video tutorial will show you five helpful tips for improving your landscape images when working with a wide angle lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Clayton People Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Awe” by Clayton Peoples. Location: Glacier National Park, Montana. “I recently visited Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park on a calm, partly cloudy morning,” explains Peoples. “As the clouds danced and morphed overhead, it created truly awe-inspiring scenes. I clicked away, trying different angles and orientations. For this particular photo, I went for a wide-angle view in portrait orientation to include foreground rocks along the shore and the clouds billowing above. I like the result!” 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...

A free piece of software that looks and runs like Photoshop sounds too good to be true, right? Here's what you need to know about this potential "Photoshop killer". [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

The majority of photographers simply take their pictures, pop out the memory card, and import their images into their computer. If you are working in a studio, however, tethering can be a real improvement to your workflow, and this great video tutorial will show you why and help you troubleshoot common tethering issues in Lightroom and Capture One. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon today officially announced specs, pricing and availability for its new professional full-frame mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R3. Development of the camera was first revealed earlier this year in April. The Canon EOS R3 will be available beginning in November 2021 with a list price of $5,999. Canon EOS R3 Sitting atop Canon’s EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera lineup, the EOS R3 is positioned between the EOS R5 and Canon’s flagship EOS-1D X DSLRs. Canon built the EOS R3 to emphasize speed and AF performance especially suited for fast action photography like sports and wildlife. The 24.1-megapixel sensor is a back-illuminated stacked CMOS designed and manufactured by Canon. The camera can capture up to 30 fps blackout-free with its electronic...