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Using depth masks from iPhone with Photoshop or Lightroom

The iPhone can capture in Portrait Mode with a Depth Map. But did you know Photoshop or Lightroom can now see that data? Learn about advanced editing with the new Selective Masks introduced at Adobe MAX 2021. Click here to see more videos on how to get started with masking.

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Video 101: HD, Full-HD & UHD

Video 101: HD, Full-HD and UHD

The number of video size formats available in even entry-level still cameras can be really challenging to understand. Here is what they are, where they came from and why. Aspect ratios These are the dimensions of a video screen shown as width to height. Standard television had an aspect ratio

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10 tips for better bird photography

If you are looking to get into some bird photography, there are certain things you can do to make your life a bit easier. I am not a confirmed twitcher (birder) but I do love to document and capture some of our local characters. It’s not as easy as it

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Three new Z mount lenses prove Nikon is innovating again!

The new Nikon z 9 has stolen the headlines today, and rightly so. It looks and sounds like a stunning camera. However, some new Nikon Z mount lenses that have been announced should equally excite Nikon fans. There’s no denying that Nikon has been rather quiet compared to their noisy

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Creative toddler photos with a colorful, engaging backdrop

Photographing families and young children can be some of the most fun sessions. It’s all about being flexible, having empathy and bringing your best sense of humor. Come with a plan and roll with it when that plan goes out the window. My extended family expanded a year ago with

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Nikon announces flagship Z 9 mirrorless camera

This morning, Nikon announced the Z 9, the most advanced Z series mirrorless camera to date. Powered by a completely new, Nikon-developed 45.7 megapixel stacked CMOS sensor and next generation EXPEED 7 image processing engine, the full-frame Z 9 renders ultra-high resolution images and offers unparalleled AF performance using a

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Landscape color grading with Adobe’s all-new selective masks

In the above video, learn how the brand-new selective masks in Photoshop, Lightroom, Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw can power advanced landscape editing. These techniques cover the all new masks introduced at Adobe MAX 2021. Click here to see more videos on how to get started with masking.

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Adobe Max Sneaks 2021

Adobe MAX Sneaks — What’s next?

MAX Sneaks is where Adobe shows off the early technology previews of potential features that may or may not get into their products. Saturday Night Live comedian, Kenan Thompson, helped unveil the tech alongside Adobe engineers, and all the highlights right here. Spoiler alert: Cool sh&^ ahead. If you see

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Explore what’s new for video in Creative Cloud

Starting at 4 p.m. ET, join Adobe live as creative producer Sharin Navi explores what’s new for video in Creative Cloud. Tune in, get your questions answered and learn how to enhance your workflows with Premiere Pro’s newest features. Stay tuned to Photofocus all this week as we continue to

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More approachable than ever: Discussing the new Premiere Pro

With Adobe MAX and a new version of Premiere Pro officially in the public’s hands, I was excited to interview Francis Crossman, Senior Product Manager for Premiere Pro at Adobe. We discussed the efficiency of Premiere and took a look at the new features. Andrew Ford (AF): Thanks so much

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