Adding special effects to shots can turn a nice but rather plain image into something truly memorable. In this video, what behind-the-scenes as a commercial is made for a brand of flash-frozen coffee using dry ice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

What is a Green Screen? Before diving into the world of green screen videos, we’ll explain what they are used for. A green screen is used in many different video applications to remove the background of a scene. During this process, the green background is replaced with different videos or images, leaving the captured subject with a new replacement background. It’s a method that is not limited to Hollywood feature films and high-budget productions, but widely used in video productions and live streams for public and private businesses. This method is a truly accessible special effect that makes it possible for anyone to produce high-quality video content. Businesses use the power of video to engage their customers, employees, partners, and shareholders....

The post 31 Days to Becoming a Better Photographer – Closing Soon! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Do you want to learn the skills and master the techniques to take stunning photos like you see in galleries and magazines and other places? Where do you start? And where do you find the time and the motivation to do this? That’s why we created 31 Days to Becoming a Better Photographer. The beautiful thing about a 31-day period is that it’s long enough for you to learn something really meaningful, but it’s also short enough to stay focused and actually get it done. 31 days gives you the opportunity level up your photography with a...

The post The 500 Rule in Photography: What Is It and How Does It Work? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Do you want to create beautiful photos of the night sky? The 500 Rule is a great astrophotography technique that’ll help you render sharp stars, consistently. Best of all, it’s ultra easy to use. So if you’re new to the 500 Rule, you’re in luck; this article will guide you through the main principles, explain how to use it, and highlight the importance of applying it in your nighttime photography. Let’s get started. What is the 500 Rule? The 500 Rule is a popular guideline for photographing stars. Its main aim is to capture...

After the honeymoon period, where we obsess over every new technological innovation the camera market has provided, what matters when we get to set? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Our third annual Wildlife 2021 photo contest was the most competitive ever this year, with nearly 1,300 entries. This year’s top entries include endearing interactions, humorous gestures and “blink and you’ll miss it” moments. We’re excited to share with you the slideshow below of the official finalists. Winners will be announced soon. If you missed your chance to enter, our Nature’s Colors 2021 photo contest is accepting entries now through November 30, 2021. Submit your most colorful nature photographs today for a chance to win exciting prizes and be published in Outdoor Photographer magazine. [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Wildlife 2021 Photo Contest Finalists appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

One of the most recognizable aspects of any visual artist's style is their color grading, and it is a fantastic way to really level up your own work. If there is a painting, movie, photo, or some other visual piece that you really love the color grading of, this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to copy it directly to one of your own photos using Photoshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When we learn about lighting in portrait photography, we mostly focus on where to add light and how to shape it, but the presence of light is only made impactful by the mutual presence of shadows. Shadows can be a fantastic tool not just for contrast but to create a sense of drama or to tell a story with your images. This fantastic video tutorial will walk you through the process of lighting a portrait image with carefully crafted shadows to show you just how powerful they can be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Skylum created a bit of a late summer storm when it announced a new image editor, Luminar Neo. The complaint from users has been that Skylum drops development on an editor, only to release a new one, while essentially going end of life on the current software. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Wedding photography is a highly demanding genre, both behind the camera and at your computer. Given the intensive post-processing requirements that can often stretch into a multi-day process for a single event, it is crucial to have an efficient and well-structured workflow. If that is something you would like to learn, check out this great video tutorial that will show you one wedding photographer's Lightroom workflow from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Few focal lengths are more versatile than 35mm, being wide enough to tackle things like events coverage, landscapes, and astrophotography, but not so wide that things like portraits are not reasonable. Sony shooters have a premium option in the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens, and this awesome video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photographers have gear, and gear needs to be packed without being forgotten. If you’re like us, you obsess about systems that will make sure you have everything you need to create the work you want. Packaroo is an app we have been using to streamline this process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Marc Bergreen)

The sheer number of new cameras in the last few decades is staggering, but even so, there are still standout performers that either set the pace or changed the game completely. This video will go through the top 10 and why they had such a profound impact on the industry. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Gerry Groeber Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grand Sunset” by Gerry Groeber. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. 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 Gerry Groeber appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

As visual people, we photographers and videographers may neglect extensive post-production on basic audio recordings, but that would be a mistake. In this video, find out how to match the sound of a cheap microphone to one far more expensive. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Last week we covered the components you need to know about, so now we can dive into the most important organizational tools Lightroom Classic (LrC) has to offer. Organizational Tools The Develop module is the sexy beast everyone likes to spend time in, but the Library module is the most important place for keeping your photo library under control and for finding the photos you want when you need them. I include the import process as part of the Library because that is your first opportunity to keep yourself organized and moving in the right direction, so let’s start there. The Import Window Earlier I stated that the main job of the import process was creating records in the catalog file...

The post Lightroom vs RawTherapee: Which Editor Should You Pick? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Looking for a top-notch photo editor, one that offers a combination of power, user-friendliness, and organizational chops? Lightroom and RawTherapee both fit the bill, but it can be tough to determine which option is perfect for your needs. And that’s where this article comes in handy. I’ll break down the main aspects of these two programs, from the ease of use to the costs and benefits. So if you’re ready to determine which program is better, Lightroom vs RawTherapee, then let’s get started. Lightroom vs RawTherapee: overview Lightroom and RawTherapee are both photo editing programs with advanced RAW processing...

Good hardware can really help to make a photographer's life so much easier. Is this keyboard tablet hybrid about to change how we work? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Autumn is just about upon us, and soon, the leaves will gift us with show-stopping vibrant colors that beg to be captured. If you are getting ready to head outdoors with your camera, check out this fantastic video that will give you seven great ideas for fall photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Living on the road full time has a lot of challenges, one of the most important being how to keep everything fully charged. From drone batteries to a refrigerator, this is how I manage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)