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I edit vertically, don’t you?

I edit on a vertical screen, and yes, it’s as crazy as it sounds. However, for a portrait photographer like myself, it has been a game-changer. I generally take most of my images vertically, so it only made sense that I start editing vertically. Here’s how it’s really enhanced my

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Remove objects in your video with Content-Aware Fill

The Content-Aware Fill feature in After Effects helps you remove unwanted objects in your video footage. Removal is quick and easy! Simply mask the area you want to remove. Create keyframes for your mask positions if the areas are moving in your video. Set the mask to the Subtract mode

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Should you calibrate your lenses for razor-sharp focus?

Should you calibrate your lenses for razor-sharp focus? Well, this is a really good question. But the answer is not so specific. If you have a DSLR camera, the answer is yes, but if you have a newer mirrorless the answer is not so clear-cut. Why calibrate for DSLR? Because

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Get creative with the Inspiracles Photography Inspiration Cards

Inspiracles — take your most creative photos ever Master the art of photography with more inspiration — not more expensive gear. Do you love photography? Then you probably want to learn how to capture those special moments more creatively. To do this well, you’ll need to absorb new skills, not

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Landscape photography tip: Use minimalist composition

Minimalist landscape photography is definitely among the projects we like having on spotlight. It never fails to surprise those who are new to shooting landscapes in terms of how such simplicity can create mood and story. Does that sound interesting enough for you to try? We have some minimalist landscape

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The real question is, “What lens should I buy?”

People are always asking, “What camera should I buy?” But that’s the wrong question to be worried about. Most of us who have been shooting digital cameras for while have owned more than one camera body. New features and sometimes new technology makes buying new camera bodies very attractive every

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Fujifilm Rensha Cardia Byu-N 16 is weird and wonderful

We’ve already placed the spotlight on some of the weirdest lenses out there. You might be wondering, what about about the strangest cameras? Well, we’ve just found a camera that definitely fits the bill: The Fujifilm Rensha Cardia BYU-N 16. In the video above, Taylor Noel introduces us to this

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Mobile Mondays: Using PhotoPills to predict the night sky

Are you a landscape photographer? Then I’m going to share the best phone app you can get — PhotoPills. Gotta do it. Find your stuff As landscape photographers we need to find and track things such as the sun, moon and Milky Way. PhotoPills has worked wonders in allowing me

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Visual Storytelling Conference: Meet Vanelli

Leading up to the Visual Storytelling Conference, we’re putting the spotlight on some of the instructors! Meet them and find out what you can learn from them at the conference, plus some pre-conference insights. Don’t have your free ticket yet? Register today and join us for free, May 14-17, 2021!

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