Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in or out of the studio? Then perhaps the new Zhiyun Molus X100 might just be worth checking out. This tiny, funky 100W pocket COB light certainly packs a punch when it comes to lighting, especially for still life and product
Fans of both Leica and Walt Disney have a new reason to get excited, as the two iconic companies recently collaborated to launch a special limited edition camera. Dubbed Leica Q2 | Disney “100 Years of Wonder,” the camera marks the anniversary of the film studio, which has been creating
Candles are an essential part of many celebrations and occasions, and adding a flame to a candle can make it look more realistic and vibrant. With Adobe Photoshop, you can easily add a flame to a candle in just a few simple steps. In this blog post, we will guide
Let’s face it — some days we don’t really feel like going out to take photos. Weather, kids, work, chores, projects … the list goes on. It’s a list of excuses, because really, that’s what they are. All of these things take us away from our passion, our hobby and
If you want layers evenly spaced in a composition, there’s a handy After Effects expression for that. First, create a position expression and make a variable. The variable is going to equal the index of the layer, and then divided by the number of layers in the composition plus one.
There is a big hype about AI image editing software at the moment. Love it or hate it AI (artificial intelligence) is seeping into virtually every piece of software available. From strictly digital art creation to sky replacement and skin softening, it’s appearing and making our life easier as photographers.
Photographing Venice Carnival is an exciting experience! In Part 1, I went over how to get around and where to stay. In this article, I will discuss photographer and model etiquette, assess what gear I used and share experiences behind the scenes. There are many popular locations for photographing Venice
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we are wondering, do you feel the need to update your current equipment? Every
So, which workspace should you use in Photoshop? Did you know you can change your workspace or even customize it to your own needs? It’s pretty quick and simple to do. Let’s take a look. Select your workspace Select “Window” along the top toolbar, and then “Workspace.” The default is
Studio portraits are a wonderful way to capture the beauty of a subject in a controlled environment. As a photographer, you have the power to create stunning images that highlight the best features of your subjects. One technique that can take your portraits to the next level is adding a
HDMI and SDI are both video interfaces. One is considered amateur or prosumer and the other is a professional interface. Let’s start with SDI. SDI (Serial Digital Interface) The SDI specification was introduced in 1989 by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, aka SMPTE. SDI connections have a
A terrific way to really add some intrigue to your studio portraits is with a simple projection unit like the Godox AK-R21. It is a little complicated straight out of the box, but a little bit of patience and practice can gain great results in an afternoon or two. Out
