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The choice of a lens can be a critical decision to make on the field. Your choice of lens can affect the way the story is told through the image. Photographer Joe McNally breaks down some of his work and goes in depth on what lens he used and how he got the shot.
0:00 - Intro
5:17 - Old lenses compared to newer ones
10:15 - Long lenses
17:19 - Wide-angle lenses
27:23 - Longer lenses for portraits
32:35 - Working for National Geographic
37:23 - Working with Nikon testing their new lenses
52:48 - Photographing corporate jobs
1:09:16 - The
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Photographers of all types will walk away with a repeatable formula built on a foundation of storytelling and composition, resulting in successful matchday shoots. Plus, New York City FC club photographer Tommie Battle joins Joe and shares his experiences photographing soccer's biggest game.
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Gear that matters
2:37 - What your camera needs for you to succeed
6:28 - Joe's process
12:09 - Photographing all levels of sport
13:40 - Bad lighting tests your ability
17:20 - Love when it rains
19:45 - Composition
26:17 - Details
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On this episode, host Deanna Testa sits down with comedian, podcaster, and social media personality Joey Camasta, best known for his hit podcast It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey. They talk about shifting his career toward developing a lifestyle brand, the future of podcasts under a Hollywood system, and why honestly and consistency in your content helps grow an audience.
Special thanks to Nanlite for sponsoring Season 2 of the B&H Creators Greenroom Podcast!
Guest Bio
Joey Camasta is a dynamic personality best known as the co-host
by Luke Rollins · Posted
By now, the film resurgence has eclipsed its charming underdog status to become a full-blown front in what has become an all-out, open revolt against the smartphone and its visual aesthetics. What distinguishes the “film look” from the digital—texture, material imperfections, color magic, and the analog halo of yesteryear—comes at a price tag as resurgent as the medium itself.
Despite the contradiction (or perhaps because of it), the pursuit of the film look in a digital format has become something of a cottage industry, with manufacturers,
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Keyboards, the tool you absolutely need when it comes to navigating a computer. There are so many different types of keyboards that feature a slew of elements that make some keyboards good for one thing, but not so good for another. How do we know what is best for you? By educating you on the features, how they work, and why you would get one for any specific reason. So, if you are shopping around for your next keyboard, this is the place to be!
Types of Keyboards
There are a bunch of different types of keyboards, but what makes them specific
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Taking photos has never been easier, whether you're using a smartphone, point-and-shoot, or mirrorless camera. It's a fact that no matter where we go, we almost always have some form of camera on hand, and while the opportunity for image making has changed, what hasn't changed is what makes a photo good.
The simple answer is photography composition, or the arrangement of elements in your frame. This concept can be confusing as all art subjective. That said, think of movies and music and how certain combinations of sounds and storytelling
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What makes a Neumann microphone sound like a Neumann? And how did the company’s microphones become a staple of recording studios around the world? Andrew travels to Neumann’s headquarters in Berlin to explore the history, engineering, and philosophy behind some of recording’s most iconic microphones.
00:00 - The Microphones You’ve Heard Your Entire Life
01:49 - Discovering the Neumann Sound
03:00 - What Makes Neumann Microphones Special?
03:34 - How Neumann Got Started
04:37 - How the Classic Mics Evolved
06:12 - What Is the “Neumann Sound”?
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For those who believe the world of elite fashion photography is not within reach—we’ve got a story for you! In this week’s podcast, we explore the career trajectory and core values fueling the rise of fashion & beauty specialist Enrique Vega.
Above Photograph © Enrique Vega
Hailing from a small town in Mexico, Enrique built essential skills by assisting a local wedding and event photographer, then set his sights on New York City. After knocking on the door of his sole professional contact, he worked his way from unpaid intern to first
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Photographing an osprey diving for a fish is one of the most exciting challenges in bird photography. In this video, Matt heads into the field to share his approach to finding and photographing ospreys, from choosing the right position and camera settings to tracking a fast-moving bird through a dive.
00:00 - How to Photograph Osprey
00:44 - Where to Find Osprey
01:14 - Photographing Osprey Responsibly
02:09 - Positioning Yourself for the Shot
03:05 - -Capturing an Osprey Catching a Fish
04:00 - Best Camera Settings for Osprey
05:03 - How to
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Ever wonder what waveform, false color, zebras, or focus peaking actually do? In this video, Sidney breaks down the camera monitoring and assist tools that can help you get more accurate exposure, nail focus, and properly frame your shots while filming.
00:00 - What Are Camera Monitoring Tools?
00:16 - Understanding IRE 00:39 Histogram
01:17 - Waveform
02:26 - Zebra Patterns
03:14 - False Color
03:46 - Focus Magnification
04:09 - Focus Peaking
04:42 - Frame Guides & Aspect Ratios
05:12 - Final Thoughts
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Recording violin, viola, cello, or even a full string quartet at home doesn’t require a world-class studio. Join Andrew as he breaks down how to capture natural, detailed string recordings with microphone choices and placement techniques for both solo and ensemble, all from his living room. We'll even check out how to fake a larger ensemble with a string quartet. You'll be surprised at the results.
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - How String Instruments Produce Sound
2:02 - Mic Placement Suggestions
3:04 - Recommended Mic Types for Strings
3:40 -
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Photographer and educator Lavonne Hall brings her fun and fast-paced session sharing some of the new features of Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Desktop, Mobile, and Web.
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - Assisted culling - Lightroom Classic
9:37 - Denoise - Lightroom Classic
12:58 - Improved masking - Lightroom Classic
21:27 - Finding duplicates - Lightroom Classic
23:49 - Key-wording cloud sync - Lightroom Classic
25:15 - Filter AI images - Lightroom Classic
28:38 - Dust removal - Lightroom Classic
33:05 - Lightroom Cloud & mobile
38:38 - Cropped &
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While you may have heard about the XGRIDS PortalCam in our introduction to Photogrammetry and Gaussian Splatting, inside the camera and its ecosystem are some truly unique capabilities that deserve a closer look. What's the most effective way to do spatial capture? What is a
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The days of the large, dedicated photography studio being the norm are numbered, with many professionals preferring alternatives or using smaller spaces within their homes. This opens a Pandora’s box of tripping hazards and cramped conditions as light and background stands sit sprawled across the floor. These stands aren’t designed for these spaces, nor are they advantageous for more permanent fixtures.
At B&H, we understand the struggles of making do with small spaces, and while we’ve expanded over the years, we know that’s not
by Luke Rollins · Posted
At its most basic, tethered shooting involves connecting your camera, wired or wirelessly, to your computer as you shoot. You’ve likely seen it in some behind-the-scenes video for a professional studio shoot, or you just have a friend who swears it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Tethering is a shooting technique that can benefit many a photographer’s workflow significantly, though upon first hearing of it, the idea of tethering can be something that first requires a bit of education. Hopefully, this introduction will help get you started