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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
At one point or another, you’re bound to hear someone say that you need to shoot in a RAW file format. There are advantages to this decision, from additional detail to better control over the look of our final image. But what exactly is a RAW file and what does it do for our photographs? In this guide, we aim to give you a better understanding of the RAW file and how to use it to our advantage.
What Is a RAW File?
RAW files, sometimes referred to as digital negatives, are the raw data recorded by your camera’s imaging sensor. This data is
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Featuring all of the capabilities of a traditional astrophotography rig, minus the bulk, the Seestar Pro series has long been a popular choice, even for novice users looking to capture images of the Sun, Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. This trend continues with the latest addition to the line, the Seestar S50 Pro Smart Telescope.
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In part 2, Tony Gale demonstrates how to use flash by focusing on light placement and optimal camera and flash settings.
0:00 - Intro
3:10 - Directing a model
4:51 - Sony a9 iii (High speed sync)
12:00 - Adjusting flash & camera settings
23:01 - Adding an umbrella modifier
34:07 - Softboxes
48:35 - Adding light with reflectors
52:23 - Grid modifiers
1:00:40 - Tony's portrait process/li>
1:11:25 - Q&A
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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Westcott is on a roll. Literally! Say goodbye to the days of schlepping your gear through the park or wedding venue and move with style. Introducing the Westcott Photography Wagon, a tool made to easily transport gear all while saving your back. Let's look at some of the most notable features that set this wagon apart.
by Zack Young · Posted
Godox continues to build out an expansive lineup of LEDs with the tiny programmable LT1 Creative Pixel Light, along with the Litemons LE600R, LE300R, and LE200R RGB lights, rated at 635W, 330W, and 230W, respectively. These new tools can help you get more creative on your next video or photo shoot, with multiple control methods, effects, and possibilities.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Venus Optics has once again delivered a game changing tool for close focus with the Laowa Aksen 45mm and 17.5mm Coaxial Illumination lenses. These lightweight, ultra-macro lenses have a fixed focal distance and feature an innovative internal parfocal zoom system for easy magnification adjustments.
First up, let’s look at the 45mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro APO. As hinted at in the name, this
by Zack Young · Posted
Looking to learn more about the LED volume walls used in the burgeoning field of OSVP (on-set virtual production)? These walls are a key component of the process, serving as true-to-life backgrounds, sets, and locations for OSVP. Volume walls are composed of multiple LED displays (also called cabinets) that are seamlessly joined together to form a custom-size screen on which your background footage and real-time graphics are shown. Here, we’re going over key specs for the most visible component, the displays themselves.
Configuration
The first
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Now that you've filmed your video, it's time for editing and delivery in HDR. Doug dives deeper into HDR formats, as well as standards and workflows when working with HDR video. Join him in DaVinci Resolve where you'll learn about both the technical and creative sides.
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Choosing an HDR Monitor
5:08 - Color Gamut
6:44 - Setting Up Your Monitor & Project
10:39 - Grading in HDR
24:28 - Exporting & Delivering
25:32 - Final Thoughts
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by Mary Latvis · Posted
Blending a high-resolution video display with live action, real-time computer graphics, camera tracking, and game engine software to create immersive environments, virtual production is rapidly transforming the face of video production. To streamline your VP or XR (extended reality) stage setup, consider getting a jump start with the help of a turnkey VP package.
LED Nation P1.86mm GOB Video Wall Turnkey Kit for
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Videography and photography lighting manufacturer Harlowe has announced the release of their new Max Spectra series of portable RGBCW LED lights created to deliver incredible color fidelity and in-camera practical effects for creators who are always on the move. The lineup includes three models: the Max 40W Spectra, Max 80W Spectra, and Max 120W Spectra, all capable of full-power color output across 36,000 colors via their five
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale is back in the Event Space to give a three-part series on portrait lighting. In part one, you'll learn the fundamentals of using constant light to create beautiful, well-lit portraits.
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Different constant lights
6:15 - Using sunlight
11:54 - Using a single lightbulb
14:14 - Single light (with modifiers)
23:43 - Why continuous lighting vs flash
32:29 - Controlling the background
40:14 - Main & full lights (with modifiers)
55:52 - Rim light
57:42 - White balance & color checkers
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"It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it" is the motto for this video. Sam lists her astrophotography essentials to keep you safe and make sure you get the shot.
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Tripod
1:29 - Headlamp
3:01 - Photo Planning App
5:13 - Accessories
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Point-and-shoot cameras are a great value-add to your photography kit, social media sharing, or as a vacation companion for quick stills and capturing memories on the fly. And these days, the value is even greater with point-and-shoot video recording. The point-and-shoot design makes things simple to change to video mode and press record. Though after you’ve captured your video, it can become cumbersome to edit and share that footage.
Some cameras allow you to edit/trim your video footage (also called “Movies” in some cameras) in camera, which
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Award-winning wedding photographer Leandro Da Silva shares how he built a brand that doesn't compete on price, but on impact and emotion.
0:00 - Intro
4:15 - Video reel
6:44 - What's the goal?
10:32 - Same tool, different results
14:37 - Mastering light (in any condition)
33:56 - Directing with intention
44:03 - Creating artwork that last
1:03:37 - Building your brand
1:06:29 - Take away
1:12:35 - Stop blending in
1:13:27 - Dreambookspro
1:16:08 - Q&A
by Zack Young · Posted
PTZOptics is stepping up their professional offerings with the new Rise 4K broadcast-ready PTZ camera, which sports a 1” Sony CMOS sensor, 20x optical zoom with phase-detection autofocus, optical image stabilization, auto-tracking and more. The Rise 4K also sports a panoply of useful I/O, including 12G-SDI, timecode, genlock, and SFP+ fiber. For those who want to step up their PTZ game, the Rise could prove a