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by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
They arrived on my doorstep nestled in a cardboard box—two Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition Speakers, offered on loan for review. These bookshelf speakers are geared for hi-fi enthusiasts who might not have the wherewithal to go full “rabbit hole” on the pursuit.
by Rich R · Posted
True to their name, Transparent speakers are designed to provide clear sound and feature a unique see-through cabinet. They come with a Bluetooth receiver preinstalled for wireless streaming and can be upgraded with optional Wi-Fi adapters, as well as AirPlay, Sonos, Amazon Echo, and Chromecast built-in devices; two 3.5mm inputs are also onboard. These speakers consist of a tempered glass cabinet with an aluminum frame and can be placed on a tabletop or wall-mounted with included hardware. With two models to choose from and two style
by Cory Rice · Posted
Litepanels has just announced the latest addition to the Gemini series: the 1x1 Hard RGBWW LED Panel. The new light adds a significant boost in power, as well as expanded light-shaping versatility, to the Gemini lineup, while retaining the form factor and extensive feature set that have made its predecessor, the 1x1 Soft RGBWW LED Panel, so popular with filmmakers
by John Foldi · Posted
The XPERIA 1 III and XPERIA 5 III from Sony have just been released for smartphone users who are serious about enjoying and creating content. Continuing to leverage its professional camera know-how in the mobile space, Sony has equipped both phones with a triple rear camera system, true ZEISS optics with ZEISS T* coating, and a
by Cory Rice · Posted
Once your portrait needs have advanced beyond what natural and available light can provide, it is time to begin exploring studio lighting. The best way to build any lighting kit is one light at a time. This allows you to grow with your setup, developing an understanding of how and when to use your lights along the way. One of the simplest creative setups to experiment with when working with your first light is low
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Bose® has just announced two new wireless speakers, the SoundLink Revolve™ II and Revolve+™ II. Like their predecessors, the SoundLink Revolve™ and Revolve+™, these portable, pint-size speakers deliver astonishingly powerful sound—enough to fill an entire room with 360° of jaw-dropping audio. On top of that, the enhanced Bluetooth speaker line also includes several important upgrades, including better battery life,
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Jake Estes and Bobby Sansivero test the ARRI Orbiter, an LED light with a processor that's four times faster than the SkyPanel. This cinema light features a wide range of color features, a 2000 to 20,000K color-temperature range, the ability to save up to 240 favorites, and much more.
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by M. Brett Smith · Posted
According to the CDC’s Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting, routinely touched surfaces, such as your smartphone, heighten the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. To combat that risk, the CDC recommends regularly cleaning and disinfecting those same surfaces—including your phone. To guide you through the cleaning process, we’ve put together a general walkthrough that will illustrate all the dos and don’ts of how to properly disinfect your phone.
Before You Disinfect
Before cleaning your phone, there are a few precautionary steps you
by Cory Rice · Posted
Like many other photographers, I have found myself incorporating video into my practice with increasing regularity. Already irreversibly invested in studio lights built for stills, I have been reluctant to start a second collection of LED lights for video. Consequently, my experience with LEDs has been a mixed bag: Wallet-friendly models rarely deliver the quality of light or durability that my work requires, while the lights I prefer remain at a “rent-not-buy” price point. When presented with the
by Cory Rice · Posted
With digital cameras and editing software constantly improving, photographers are able to get away with a lot more today than they could in the past. Better sensors, flexible ISO ranges, raw image processing, and ever-advancing lens technologies have all contributed to a more forgiving margin of error for the photographer—or, to put it more optimistically—greater creative possibilities. For the portrait photographer, this means you don’t have to invest in a studio’s worth of gear to create compelling photographs of your sitters. Some will say
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Having a small space doesn’t mean you can’t have a great YouTube studio setup. Matt shows you how to create a video studio at home with a limited space, from camera gear to the set up itself. What are you doing in your own home studio setup?
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by Rich R · Posted
Google has just announced the launch of the 2nd-generation Google Nest Hub 2, the newest in its Nest Hub series. Like the original Nest Hub, it has Wi-Fi and the Google Assistant built in, along with a 7" touchscreen for simple control of your compatible smart home devices. Onboard Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music, audiobooks, podcasts, and more from your smartphone or tablet.
Like most smart speakers and displays, the onboard
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Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut really lights up a room, literally! In this video, he takes you step-by-step through his process, covering topics such as which types of lights to use for foreground and background, adding color, and best placement of equipment, as he shares his cinematography techniques and tips for lighting a room.
Share your takeaways from this video, along with your own tips and tricks for lighting a room, in the Comments section, below.
by Cory Rice · Posted
One of the first challenges awaiting portrait photographers new to studio lighting is how to produce soft light. Anyone who has used a flash or strobe knows that there is more to lighting portraits well than simply pointing a light at a subject and rattling off shots. At the same time, creating soft light does not necessarily require an investment in a ton of expensive lighting modifiers. This article covers the basics of soft light along with some light-shaping tricks for achieving soft light with and without modifiers.
by Rich R · Posted
Fans of the Sonos Move who were hoping for a smaller version are now getting their wish. The new Sonos Roam portable speaker features a compact 6.6 x 2.3 x 2.4" and lightweight 0.9 lb design, so you can take your music, podcasts, and other audio virtually anywhere with ease. It’s available in black