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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
As complementary as peanut butter is to jelly, the camera and tripod are an age-old pairing that still manages to maintain relevance and unmatched functionality in a world dominated by image stabilization and Photoshop tricks. While the form and function of a tripod is far simpler to understand than the scrolling menus of today’s feature-packed cameras, it can still be a chore to choose the right setup for your needs from among a sea of manufacturers and seemingly comparable models.
Now, what’s the big deal with tripods? Most photographers
by Roberto Bayde · Posted
Action cameras are one of the best tools to capture everyday life and action adventures. Most cameras feature a universal two-prong adapter that can connect to a multitude of accessories. Here are some of our favorites.
SmallRig Quick Release Chest Strap Mount for Action Cameras
This Chest Strap from SmallRig is an essential for POV filming and can be used to record all types of content, including travel, action, and
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Who doesn't love a day at the beach, or hitting the slopes in November? These are classic pastimes and a great place to snap photos of yourself, your friends, or your family. You could always use your smartphone but following recent trends, there's a big push for focusing on the experience of photography. What better way to do so than with a compact point-and-shoot camera?
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In part three, Stephen discusses portfolio reviews, critiques and presenting your work to a particular audience. He also brought his portfolio to demonstrate how he presents his body of work to curators at review sessions.
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Art shows & benefits
8:28 - How portfolio reviews work
18:42 - Printing
19:50 - How much work should you bring?
23:44 - Cheat sheet
25:41 - Promos
30:10 - Photo books
32:08 - Sequence matters
33:39 - AIPADI Photo Fair
36:44 - Portfolio review trial
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Packing and storing your camera gear safely is crucial because of how expensive it is. Matt shares how we pack our gear for photo and video shoots, as well as how we store and organize it once we get back to the studio. By the end of this, you'll know what camera bag to buy and how to store your equipment once you get home.
0:00 - Backpacks & Hard Cases
1:35 - Organizing Your Gear at Home
2:21 - How We Store Our Gear
3:45 - What Are Your Storage Solutions?
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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Bird-watching, known colloquially as birding, has quickly become one of the most popular past times for nature enthusiasts of all ages. In this fast-paced digital world we find ourselves in, getting outside and winding down to the sounds and sights of birds is quite therapeutic.
Every hobby has its fair share of essential gear,
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Traveling with camera gear can be a daunting experience, especially as we start expanding our arsenal of lenses. Picking the right lens for the job is a challenge in itself, and now we’re finding the space to pack it among our clothes, and other essentials. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had one lens to do it all?
Luckily, such lenses do exist, and these travel-ready all-in-one zooms come in a variety of mounts, some brand specific, and others available for many different cameras. In today’s guide, we’re covering the best travel zooms for APS-C or
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Let's face it: smartphone cameras are not the vibe anymore. What we want is a dedicated point-and-shoot camera, whether it be a classic hand-me-down model from the early 2000s or a more current spec'd out model with modern bells and whistles. These small point-and-shoot cameras may be made for travel but they excel in some scenarios more than others.
In today's guide, we're covering just a few of the best travel-friendly
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
After a busy start of the year, Sony returns with yet another exciting tool for wildlife and sports photographers. Introducing the portable FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS Super Telephoto Lens, an affordable zoom offering photographers of every skill level a tool to easily bring distant subjects closer.
Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Westcott continues to expand its ever-growing lineup of legendary lighting tools with the addition of two new flash units and a portable light modifier. Introducing the Westcott FJ100 On-Camera Speedlight and Studio Strobes and the Octa 15.
The FJ100 Speedlight is an on-camera flash that features a touchscreen display similar to what we saw on the FJ80 II—though the FJ100 arrives in a noticeably smaller form factor. The FJ100 offers 575 full-power flashes per charge, outperforming many of its contemporaries. What further sets this light apart
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Large format sensors have been making their way across the filmmaking industry, so a need for compatible lenses has arisen. Enter ZEISS's Panoptes 65 lineup of cinema lenses. Join Doug for two video shoots—one in-studio and the other a documentary-style—as he puts the 35mm, 40mm, and 110mm through their paces.
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Indoor Video Shoot
3:18 - Test Footage (Indoors)
4:19 - Outdoor Video Shoot
5:04 - A Note on Image Quality
7:04 - Demo & Test Footage (Outdoors)
10:00 - Doug's Overall Thoughts
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by Mary Latvis · Posted
Are you 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, and in effect, sets and locations for OSVP. Volume walls are composed of multiple LED displays that are seamlessly joined to form a custom-size screen on which your prerecorded background plates are played back. Here we'll go over the component that stiches together those displays and controls the behavior of your LED volume wall:
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Dental photography is a unique genre of photography that requires a specialized set of tools to deliver the clarity, brightness, and color accuracy dentists rely upon to accurately record their patients’ progress.
In this guide, we’re going to cover the essential tools dental professionals need to capture the best quality images of their work, from the camera itself to the lighting tools required to accurately capture the color and detail of those pearly whites.
The Camera
Of course, one could use almost any camera, so long as it produces
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Sergio Meléndez is an independent documentary photographer with over two decades of experience. Sergio shows you how to define a personal photographic style through documentary storytelling, finding a clear direction in your work to building projects with coherence and depth.
0:00 - Intro
3:36 - Documentary photography as identity & memory
5:45 - Develop your voice
8:26 - What is documentary storytelling?
13:04 - What do you want to say with your images?
15:07 - How Sergio defines his style
27:12 - Take risks
31:07 - Show your work
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Sidney tests the DZOFilm Arcana anamorphic prime lenses, DZOFilm's most affordable anamorphic lenses for the burgeoning filmmaker.
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Test Footage
1:40 - Physical Specs
2:23 - Breaking Down the Test Video
2:57 - Creative Potential
3:33 - Flare Test
4:30 - Bokeh Test
5:32 - Who Is This For?
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