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Learn how to get the most out of your camera so you always take incredible wildlife and bird photos. Join Matt in the Everglades as he discusses how to set up your camera settings so you never miss the shot.
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Autofocus Settings
3:41 - Spot Metering
4:19 - Shutter Speed
6:03 - Frames Per Second
6:52 - Pro Capture
7:58 - Focal Length, Primes vs. Zooms
9:59 - Putting It All Together/In-Field Example
12:08 - Final Thoughts
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Kevin breaks down various setups you can use when recording vocals at home, from entry-level to high-end. The first step: understanding basic room acoustics. You'll also learn how microphones work, how to gain stage properly, and much more. Thank you to @mattrelevo for joining us!
0:00 - What We're Covering
0:44 - Treating The Room
1:36 - Audio Interface
2:54 - Dynamic vs Condenser Mic
4:01 - Basic, Bare-Bones Setup
12:30 - Home Studio Setup
17:10 - High-End, Professional Setup
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Sony Artisans of Imagery's Andy Katz explores light and how it turns a good photograph into a great photograph. Learn how to see, shape, and control light to enhance mood, depth, and storytelling.
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Early career
11:10 - Look for interesting light & angles
21:03 - Putting the puzzle together
23:11 - Color to Black & White
25:04 - One camera, one lens
27:00 - Color creates contrast
29:36 - Photographing people & traveling
34:32 - Black & White vs. Color
37:02 - Depth of field
39:22 - Hands & eyes in
by Jill Waterman · Posted
There is perhaps no truer sign of summer than Independence Day in the United States. The Fourth of July is when the summer season kicks into full gear, with barbeques, pool parties, family gatherings, and road trips galore—not to mention the fireworks!
One lead-up to this holiday that I will never forget found me hurtling down the New Jersey Turnpike at sunset in a Greyhound bus. As the twilight deepened, bright bursts of fireworks began shooting up past the tree line, close by and at a distance, reflecting in the darkened glass of the
by Jill Waterman · Posted
As a follow-up to Part 1 of our fireworks story, it’s worth noting that photographing a fireworks show is no easy feat. Readers seeking a how-to guide to this subject need look no further than this Explora article, by Todd Vorenkamp.
Yet, as that article notes, and the photos featured here make evident, the challenge of capturing bursting pyrotechnics in images offers great opportunities for experimentation and fun. This is perhaps
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Do you want to preserve the memory of that awesome neighborhood fireworks show? Let's discuss the best ways to try to make a memorable photograph commemorating the event.
Before we get started, let me say that there are many ways to accomplish fireworks photography and no technique is usually worse or better than others. The only thing that really matters as you head home after the show is:
You enjoyed the photographic process.
You are left with a photograph or photographs that you personally enjoy.
You enjoyed the fireworks show!
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Natural light is a more affordable and accessible way to light your portraits, but it can be tough to master. Join Juan in this one-take video, as he shares his top 10 tips for mastering natural light and creating more compelling portrait photographs.
0:00 - Directional Lighting
1:13 - Hand Method
1:50 - Building Bounce
2:55 - Background Ideas
3:55 - Harsh Light
4:44 - Stop Posing Your Models
5:34 - Shoot in the Shade
6:20 - Catch Light
6:59 - The Last Tip
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Stop waiting for the perfect light and start designing it. Photographer and master light painter Susan Magnano goes through her ABCs of light painting. Learn techniques and the tools to start creating images that stand out from the rest.
0:00 - Intro
3:24 - The ABCs of light painting
23:51 - Light painting techniques & tools
36:27 - Creating from scratch
49:32 - Image breakdown
54:04 - Going from capture to creating
55:13 - Recap / Closing
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
There are many factors to consider when choosing your first pair of studio monitors. And though the technical aspects of monitors can get a little complicated at times, it’s probably sufficient to understand the essentials of what a studio monitor can offer in terms of features and sound delivery. So, here’s an accessible guide to choosing the best monitors for your needs. We’ll also touch on how to best position your monitors for accuracy.
What Is a Studio Monitor?
Unlike regular speakers, which tend to have some coloration or biases in the
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Jean Fruth is known for capturing the stories behind the athletes in her images. Jean starts a new series with the B&H Event Space discussing sports and storytelling. The first part is all about the process of completing long-term projects.
0:00 - Intro
2:29 - Storytelling with long-term projects
5:50 - The start of Jean's projects
9:45 - How do you know it's the right project
17:01 - Sticking with the theme of the project
23:10 - Approaching new projects
26:26 - As a woman sports photographer, connecting with the
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Are your synths sounding a bit dry? Are you trying to find ways to make your sound designs more interesting but coming short? Well, fret not! In this video Gabe shows you 3 easy ways to level up your sound using your synth's built-in effects, software plugins or external processors. Oh, and if you stick around until the end, he might even throw in a bonus technique to give your sound that missing je ne sais quoi.
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - On-Board Effects
1:46 - Effect Plugins
3:05 - Hardware Processors
5:52 - Re-Amping
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Looking for a full-frame camera for all your bird photography needs, but aren't looking to go overboard on spending? Matt shares 3 midrange camera options (the Canon R6 III, Nikon Z6 III, and Sony a7 V) for the photographer that is ready to take that next step. Buying a camera at this price point means investing in a system, so Matt will also discuss lens options based on your budget!
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Sensors, Read Out Speeds, Frame Rates
3:12 - Pre-Capture
4:27 - Lenses/How to Choose a Lens
7:34 - Animal Autofocus (Camera & Lenses)
8:
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When choosing binoculars or scopes, a term that should be heavily considered is exit pupil. What is exit pupil, and what does it do? We're often focused on magnification and light gathering capabilities in optics, and these are essential for understanding how optics works, but overall viewing experience shouldn't be discounted.
If you look at any optic at arm's length, you'll see the small pinpoint sized window of light in the center of the eyepiece. Try this with various magnifications, and you'll likely notice a difference in the size of