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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
After the smartphone revolution, it appeared that the days of the compact camera were done. How wrong we were. It’s true that a few years back, point-and-shoot options were few and far between. There were just a handful of options on the market, and some industry titans even left the market entirely. Despite the long-rumored demise of the compact camera, it seems that photo enthusiasts still desire a dedicated device without the distractions that come with a smartphone.
What is a compact or “point-and-shoot” camera? Just because a camera is “
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Fathers—you can’t get them anything because they keep on buying things for themselves. But what if you can find the one thing he didn’t know he needed? Well, that’s why I’m here. Today, I am going to tell you about some of the best tech-related gifts you can get dad this year all depending on the type of dad he is. Does he love sitting back and watching his favorite shows? Is he a business professional? Maybe he spends hours upon hours playing video games. No matter what he does, we have something in mind for him.
The Casual Dad
Casual dads
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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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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 Frank Abbate · Posted
Some projectors are built to provide the most accurate picture in dark cinema spaces. Some projectors are engineered for everyday living rooms with higher brightness and easy-to-use features. Few projectors have tried to deliver all these things in one package. Say hello to the new Hisense XR10, attempting to bridge the gap between high-end lifestyle and high-performance home cinema
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Coming off the back of the Signature Comfort Plus Series mice and keyboards, Logitech continues to bring new and updated devices into the fold with their new Mobi Fold Wireless Mouse and 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
by John Foldi · Posted