CC Power Pin is an effect that helps transform your layer to fit into a certain space in After Effects. Similar to Corner Pin but with more options, it is perfect for altering your layer to fit a required perspective without distortion. CC Power Pin lets you set four corner
In this in-depth look at the Dodge & Burn in Luminar Neo, I am going to show you not only how to Dodge & Burn generally on an image, but also how to use specific adjustments to make the most of your portraits. Dodge & Burn was recently added to
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, Photofocus author Ken Lee joins your hosts Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto. In this episode our panel talks about artificial intelligence emerging as an
When Photoshop debuted, it did not have layers. Its original purpose was to touch up frames of motion picture and photography film. It was, as its name implied, a photo shop that provided a digital darkroom where photos could be enhanced, color corrected and repaired. Over time, people wanted to
Kids are going back to school and another year of memories are waiting to be captured. Parents always remember to take the required “first day of school” photo, but often don’t think about recording video memories. This quick guide will help you get the best video clips of your child.
Late Wednesday night, Tamron announced the development of the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras. Designed for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras, the lens was created in aggressive pursuit of portability that is ideal for everyday use. Starting from 20mm
The long, hot summer months are starting to draw in, and the promises of cooler fall temperatures are beginning to tease us; for landscape photographers, this means hikes into the wilderness with our camera gear are right around the corner, and one thing we all need for excursions like this
Over the weekend, PhotoPlus posted on its website that it has postponed the Create NYC event to 2023: “As any visual storyteller knows a great image requires just the right amount of exposure time. Since releasing the shutter on our plans in May, The Create NYC team has found that
Let’s get one thing straight. Tamron’s line of f/2.8 primes for Sony E mount are what I consider to be “workhorse lenses.” Meaning, they work great for virtually any use case. The 35mm f/2.8 is no exception. This tack sharp lens will perform for whatever you might throw at it.
With the upcoming iOS 16, you can easily separate the subject from its background. Furthermore, you can copy it or drag it to another app for texting, posting, sharing, creating collages and more. Here’s how. How do you do it? Select a subject when you are in the Photos app
Earlier this week, I was tasked with producing some photos for one of my mainstay clients, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. They had developed an online scavenger hunt around the city, and they needed photos to help promote it. Throughout our hour-long photoshoot, we realized that one of the scavenger hunt
The annual EISA photography awards have been dished out, and as always, there are some no-brainers and some what-the-hell picks. EISA, The Expert Imaging and Sound Association, has just released its list of best cameras and lenses that one could buy for 2022 and 2023. For the most part, EISA
