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by Brian Klem · Posted
Safety and security are important to all of us and whether we accept it or not, security cameras are an effective and useful security tool. This is why surveillance cameras are ubiquitous in modern culture. Every store you enter is most likely keeping an eye on its merchandise and its customers with a network of security cameras designed to cover every
by Sam Mallery · Posted
Anticipation for a replacement for the Canon 7D has been building for a long time and, this morning, the refresh finally arrived with the announcement of the 7D Mark II. When big camera news hits, you can read all about the new features and specifications on the Internet but, typically, you don't get to hear the thoughts and impressions of seasoned industry
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Join Robert Rodriguez Jr as he discusses the various aspects of his artistic process for making incredible landscape images of the Hudson Valley, in New York. Rodriguez talks about his approach, and how he is inspired by the natural world, and how he tries to capture emotion in his photographs. Watch as he takes us through a step-by-step example of how he decides on a composition and then applies his technique. As Rodriguez narrates, we are treated to a gallery of his images of New York as you’ve never seen it.
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Watch as Washington, DC-based photographer Tim Cooper as he explains the value of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography in practical, everyday applications. Cooper walks us through the process, step by step, for measuring the brightest and darkest areas of a photograph and then taking a series of bracketed photographs that can be combined in HDR to compress the dynamic range and render a beautifully exposed image.
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Dave Roberts, from MOTU, explains the ins and outs of the new Thunderbolt-compatible 1248, 16M, and 8M audio interfaces. He also explains how the separately available MOTU AVB (Audio Video Bridge) box enables you to network with multiple computers and extend cable runs, and he emphasizes how the interfaces themselves are outfitted with top-notch components. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the
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Creator of the Veterans Portrait Project, former combat veteran and photographer Stacy Pearsall spends the day photographing several generations of military veterans. From a chance encounter at a VA hospital, her initial idea to schedule photo sessions instead of her own doctors’ appointments developed into a full-blown project, whose goal is to record the essence and stories of the men and women who have served our country in wartime. Watch as Pearsall presents
by John Harris · Posted
Last year Zeiss released the original Otus, the 55mm f/1.4 that set a new benchmark to which other SLR lenses would be compared for quite some time. The Otus quickly attained an almost mythic status and as this optic, with its owl-inspired name, began to make its way into the wild its reputation was sealed by consistently stellar reviews. Fast-forward nearly a year later, and Zeiss has
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In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, overviews the new Presonus AudioBox iOne and iTwo audio interfaces for recording one or two tracks at up to 24-bit 96 kHz resolution into your Mac, PC, or iPad.
Rives explores the different methods of powering the interfaces, the input connectors, and features such as phantom
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In the following video, Rob Rives takes a look at the Alesis Control Hub MIDI interface, and shows how it might be integrated into your Mac or PC-based creative workflow. The video explores its MIDI I/O, as well as its functionality as a headphone amplifier for your computer. We illustrate some of the options for its 1/4" footswitch input, and its plug-and-play functionality. We hope you
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In the following video, Larry Becker presents the Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye lens and covers its unique design, broad perspective, and drops some hints about potential uses. The video begins with an introduction to what the lens is, and how it strays from a conventional lens, as well as conventional Lensbaby lens. The video highlights some of the lens's general specifications, including its all-manual control set, its compatibility with both full-frame and
by Amanda Bellucco · Posted
One of the latest trends to hit the big event scene is the photo booth. Odds are, if you've been to a wedding, birthday, graduation, or other big celebration in the recent past, you've seen a photo booth at one of these events. Their popularity is understandable―guests are always eager to line up for their turn to be goofy in front of the camera, picking out props and poses for a customized souvenir. While the pro photographers do their job, photo booths can be a fun way to give guests license to act silly in front of another lens
by Ari Erenthal · Posted
We’ve all seen video from surveillance cameras, whether on news programs, TV and/or movies, and via the Internet. Surveillance can and should be an important part of a physical protection system, and helps provide peace of mind to homeowners, parents, and employers, by allowing you to keep an eye on things when you cannot be physically present. However, there is an enormous range of products available, with great variations in price, complexity, and
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The Panasonic HC-X1000 is a small ENG-style camcorder with a 20x zoom lens that shoots cinematic 4K video as well as Ultra HD directly to file formats that are convenient for editing (MOV, MP4, etc.).
by Lawrence Neves · Posted
When using Cat5E/6 cables, USB 2.0 has a maximum effectiveness range of only 15 feet―until now. The Muxlab extender kit uses a transmitter and receiver to extend cabled USB ranges to 328 feet (100m) over standard Cat5e/6 cables.
True USB 2.0 with data-transfer rates up to 480 MB/s are made possible with this unique kit, which is
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Watch the following video to see Mia McCormick, of Kelby Media, demonstrate the virtues of the ikan Featherweight Studio Lights, which feature both AC and battery power options. McCormick points out her favorite useful features, such as the touch-panel readout and control of color temperature and brightness. McCormick also introduces us to the smaller version of the Featherweights, which shares many of the same features as its big brothers, but is designed to be used