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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Love them or hate them, tripods are an essential piece of the photography puzzle. They allow us to capture images that would otherwise be impossible to create, whether it be due to low light or long exposures where keeping our camera motionless is essential. Even in bright daylight, tripods aid us in producing sharper images, all while freeing our hands to do other tasks.
Choosing a tripod is a highly personal choice, and there are many considerations we should take
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Experience the new STACKPRO 1! This workshop is designed for photographers and imaging professionals who work with classical view camera techniques or want to explore modern alternatives through focus stacking.
0:00 - Intro
2:14 - Idea & design behind STACKPRO 1
3:06 - What is the STACKPRO 1
7:38 - Technique vs. focus stacking
12:23 - Examples
16:58 - Advantages of focus stacking
19:44 - Differences in handling
20:44 - Typical use cases
25:00 - STACKPRO 1 kits
26:50 - Live demo
40:16 - Closing
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Photographing birds in flight is a truly challenging genre of wildlife photography. It’s also a lot of fun. Photographer Melissa Groo shares all the tips and techniques from gear to ethics so you can capture the beauty of birds flying.
0:00 - Intro
3:23 - Camera
13:42 - Camera settings
16:23 - Exposure triangle
21:44 - Pre capture feature
24:51 - Become a naturalist
31:05 - Direction of light
35:49 - The effects of wind on birds
38:28 - Brace yourself
41:57 - Ways to elevate your image
48:38 - Know the rules like a pro
50:46 - Importance of
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Adding to their already stellar lineup of sporting optics, Swarovski has announced their new AT Endura 21-65x75 Spotting Scope. This premium, lightweight scope allows you to see every nuance with exceptional clarity, all while offering the extremely rugged build outdoor enthusiasts have come to expect from the brand.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Exposure can be challenging to master. There are many moving parts, and knowing which settings affect what aspect of our image takes time and practice. The goal might be to take full control and use manual exposure mode, but first, we need to learn the ropes using auto exposure modes.
These modes let us use our camera with a little help. As covered in our introduction to exposure article, photography consists of
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Sony has unveiled the RX10 V, and it’s been upgraded to meet the needs of photographers of all skill levels and genres. We had the chance to put this camera through its paces in all areas it excels, so let’s see what it can do for wildlife, sports, macro, and travel photography.
Wildlife
If you want to photograph birds and wildlife up close and personal, but don’t want to lug around a bunch
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
At long last, Sony has unveiled the much-sought-after successor to their legendary RX10 bridge camera, the RX10 V. The perfect marriage of new and improved performance-enhancing features plus the hardware that made its predecessor so popular, the RX10 V is sure to excite. Let’s find out how.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Choosing a pair of binoculars can be as easy or as daunting as you want it to be. We’ve covered the technical aspects of binoculars, from magnification to glass quality, and how they affect your choice, but not everyone wants to get into all that. While yes, once we know the basics, we can better choose the pair that meets our particular needs, but that assumes we want to get into all that. If you do, check out our
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Photographer Derek Fahsbender opens the door to street photography. In Part one, Derek gives out his tips for beginners and discusses the philosophical side of the art.
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - What is street photography?
5:11 - "Rules" & ethical considerations
14:46 - Gear talk
16:54 - The foundation
24:29 - Document everything with intent
48:30 - Get close, then get closer
1:09:05 - Q&A
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Illustrator Dario Bolivar brings his drawing workshop to the B&H Event space. Explore key fundamentals of character design and understand the creative process of character creation by using a variety of techniques.
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - About Dario and his work
4:13 - Illustrating process
10:12 - Why characters matter
16:10 - 5 Step framework
18:11 - Sketching
26:23 - Accidental shape
35:43 - Adding detail & refining character
49:50 - Recap of character building
52:01 - Q&A / Closing
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Learn everything you need to know to get started as a pet photographer, from technical skills to more creative techniques that’ll take your photos to the next level
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Sony cameras offer a wide range of features. Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale guides you through the essential settings to help you maximize your gear's potential.
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Different Sony menus & dials
9:34 - Photo & video file type set up
20:50 - Set up settings
36:14 - Custom white balance
41:46 - Bracketing
50:20 - Focus tracking & Auto focus
57:26 - Creative look
59:09 - Setting effect
1:01:15 - Focus hold
1:02:48 - Customizing
1:16:07 - Auto ISO & Back focus
1:20:30 - S&Q
1:23:50 - Depth of felid
1:25:20 -
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Wide angles are a staple in landscape photography, but don't sleep on telephoto lenses. They are an underrated gear choice that makes your photos appear more grandiose. Sam is in the field sharing telephoto photography ideas and teaching how to utilize these types of lenses.
0:00 - A Lens Secret
0:28 - Why Telephoto Lenses?
1:08 - A Point of Interest
2:22 - Lens Compression
3:14 - Full Moon Photography
9:55 - Which Do You Prefer?
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Join Matt to see his entire photo editing workflow in order to take your bird images to new heights. Masking is how you can drastically improve your photo. Matt shows you how to utilize this Lightroom feature.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Spoonbill
11:16 - Red-Shouldered Hawk
20:56 - Eastern Phoebe
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Printing your work can be a very satisfying experience. The level of control you have when you do it yourself is unmatched and can be extremely rewarding. There's also the feeling of holding one of your photographs in your hand, which just can't be beat. Especially when compared to looking at them on a small smartphone screen.
Many choose to stick with classic glossy or matte photo papers, which are the perfect solution for most of your images. That said, there are unique, textured papers more reminiscent of the thicker papers of old. These