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Removing color cast with auto curves in Photoshop

Rich Harrington 09/19/2018 0

Most advanced users skip the Auto command. And I admit, in the past, Auto wasn’t nearly as useful. But hidden within Auto are multiple methods for automatically analyzing and solving problems. One of those problems is color cast. And an adjustment layer with Auto curves has the ability to fix all sorts of color cast…

How to run your one-man band with a SWAT team

Fabrizia Costa 09/20/2018 0

We all get there, sooner or later We all get there, sooner or later. We start our business, we make photos, we get clients. We make more photos. We get more clients. Then we need to market, raise our prices, find new products. We offer prints. We up our service. We do more photos. We…

Business

Portrait Tips: How do you develop a style? Play more

Levi Sim 09/19/2018 0

I’ll keep this one quick. Each time you make pictures you are developing your own style. At first, this may be mimicking the look of other photographs you’ve seen — in fact, it should be mimicking because that’s the best way to ensure you make some good pictures. That means that the photos you look…

Photography Shooting

How I use the new Aurora HDR 2019 for NON-landscape photography

Michèle Grenier 09/18/2018 2

I don’t shoot landscapes (like, never, ever). So when the Skylum’s team asked us to give it a try on their Aurora HDR 2019 update, I wasn’t sure what I could write about. My amazing editor, Kevin, told me the articles didn’t have to be super long – and I just had to stay true to…

Skylum Software

What does Apple’s iPhone XS announcement mean for photography?

Bryan Esler 09/12/2018 3

It never fails. Every fall, Apple announces a new iPhone that’s packed full of new technologies. An emphasis is placed on the camera, highlighting past features such as portrait mode, dual lenses and more. This year, with the iPhone XS and XS Max, Apple has added one new killer feature to its camera — the…

Opinion

Should I get a prime or zoom lens?

Vanelli 09/19/2018 0

When I first started photography, I didn’t take my buddy’s advice — invest in a better quality lens before upgrading your camera. It was a mistake I never made again. So when it came time to decide if I need a prime lens in my bag, I called on his advice again. Instead of telling…

Gear Photography

Beyond Technique Podcast with Christian Vizl | Photofocus Podcast September 19, 2018

Chamira Young 09/19/2018 0

https://soundcloud.com/photofocus/beyond-technique-podcast-with-christian-vizl-photofocus-podcast-september-19-2018 Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Please, post a review … [Read More...] about Beyond Technique Podcast with Christian Vizl | Photofocus Podcast September 19, 2018

Quick Tip: Place the memory card backward in your memory card case to avoid formatting the wrong card

Vanelli 09/18/2018 0

After you use a memory card, place it into the memory card case backward. Backward?....yes backward with the back of the card showing. This way you know the card is important and … [Read More...] about Quick Tip: Place the memory card backward in your memory card case to avoid formatting the wrong card

Quick Tip: Participate or join a Facebook group to get out of a creative slump

Vanelli 09/17/2018 0

If you find yourself in a creative slump, participate or join a new Facebook group. Look for images that inspire you and chat with the person who created it. This will help you get … [Read More...] about Quick Tip: Participate or join a Facebook group to get out of a creative slump

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Video editing basics in DaVinci Resolve 15: The Color page, part 1

Chris Anson 09/15/2018 2

The Color page videos are broken down into three parts. This is part 1 of 3. You'll find the DaVinci Resolve 15 - Media Page article here. You'll find the DaVinci Resolve … [Read More...] about Video editing basics in DaVinci Resolve 15: The Color page, part 1

Video editing basics in DaVinci Resolve 15 – The Edit Page, part 3

Chris Anson 09/08/2018 0

The Edit page videos are broken down into 3 parts. This is part 3 of the 3. You'll find the DaVinci Resolve 15 - Media Page article here. You'll find the DaVinci Resolve 15 … [Read More...] about Video editing basics in DaVinci Resolve 15 – The Edit Page, part 3

How to create an action portrait in an alley

Vanelli 09/05/2018 1

This was a really fun shoot, but a little dangerous. We scouted for an alley that looked grungy, old and really cool looking. We came across this one. It’s not in the best part of … [Read More...] about How to create an action portrait in an alley

Gear Review: Oben CT-3451 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with BE-113T Ball Head

Erin Holmstead 09/06/2018 0

I recently got my hands on the Oben CT-3451 Tripod and I couldn’t be more grateful. At the first of this year, I made a big change from Nikon to Lumix and was super frustrated with … [Read More...] about Gear Review: Oben CT-3451 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with BE-113T Ball Head

A detailed (hands-on) look at the Canon EOS R

Rich Harrington 09/05/2018 9

Canon unveiled the Canon EOS R camera system today and it's truly amazing. I had the chance to try out a pre-release version of the camera and really explore its uses. The camera … [Read More...] about A detailed (hands-on) look at the Canon EOS R

How to travel light AND have your camera gear too!

Vanelli 09/03/2018 0

B&H Photo provided Photofocus the Pelican MPD40 40L Duffel bag in return for a review. I was one of the first authors to volunteer — thinking it was a camera backpack. Imagine … [Read More...] about How to travel light AND have your camera gear too!

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Removing color cast with auto curves in Photoshop

Rich Harrington 09/19/2018 0

Most advanced users skip the Auto command. And I admit, in the past, Auto wasn't nearly as useful. But hidden within Auto are multiple methods for automatically analyzing and … [Read More...] about Removing color cast with auto curves in Photoshop

How I use the new Aurora HDR 2019 for NON-landscape photography

Michèle Grenier 09/18/2018 2

I don’t shoot landscapes (like, never, ever). So when the Skylum’s team asked us to give it a try on their Aurora HDR 2019 update, I wasn’t sure what I could write about. My … [Read More...] about How I use the new Aurora HDR 2019 for NON-landscape photography

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Quick Tip: Use Google’s Search by Images to find out who’s using your photos

Vanelli 09/11/2018 0

Have you ever wondered if someone — or even a company — is using your images? Use Google’s Search by Images to search where your images are appearing on the internet. Want to … [Read More...] about Quick Tip: Use Google’s Search by Images to find out who’s using your photos

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How to avoid Intellectual Property when shooting video for stock

Kevin Ames 09/20/2018 0

Intellectual property? What is intellectual property and how/why does it matter in videos for stock? These are top-of-mind issues that all videographers want to be well aware of … [Read More...] about How to avoid Intellectual Property when shooting video for stock

How to find stock video with visual search

Rich Harrington 09/03/2018 0

More and more, video is becoming a standard for client projects. Photographers, web designers, marketing folks have all realized that motion is a great way to tell engaging … [Read More...] about How to find stock video with visual search

Motion graphics templates: Downloading MOGRTs from Adobe Stock

Photofocus Team 08/19/2018 0

MOGRTs are a valuable resource for videographers who don't have the time or budget to create high-quality, eye-catching graphics for their productions. A great solution is motion … [Read More...] about Motion graphics templates: Downloading MOGRTs from Adobe Stock

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