Fractal noise is one of the most useful effects available in Adobe After Effects. Since the pattern is generated randomly, you might be wondering how you could loop it. Good news: It’s simple to do! With fractal noise added to a layer, set a beginning and ending Evolution keyframe. For
When it comes to street photography, the goal is to capture a slice of life that tells a story in an interesting or humorous manner. However, it’s one way to understand what needs to be done; being able to actually pull it off is a different challenge altogether. The key
Did you know that Radiant Photo can process portraits in only two seconds? And beautifully? Without overprocessing? What does Radiant Photo do? When you open an image, Radiant Photo analyzes each of your images and selects the ideal optimization for each photo. It does so without presets, although it has
Nikon just announced the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, a lightweight prime lens with a wide and bright f/1.4 aperture. An affordable lens is compact enough to take anywhere, while offering a versatile and classic focal length that’s ideal for portraits, landscapes, street snaps, travel, still life and more. The large
I was recently given a Neewer CB200C COB Constant LED Light to play with, as well as their parabolic SF65Q 65cm Quick Release softbox, and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. I didn’t have a model on hand at first, so I bought myself these gorgeous
Currently feeling stuck and uninspired with your photography? Before you even think about getting a new gear, why not explore the myriad of photography tips and tricks that you can get for free? One of these techniques is the Squint Method, which Alex Kilbee of The Photographic Eye said allowed him to find
Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in the studio? Then look no further than the new Neewer CB200C COB Light. Constant lighting has really jumped forwards in leaps and bounds of late, to the point I rarely use my strobes anymore. The new offering from Neewer is
Sigma’s commitment to delivering high-performance lenses continues with the introduction of the 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens. Designed for Sony E and Leica L mount cameras, this full-frame zoom lens offers a versatile focal range that includes the popular 85mm portrait focal length. Featuring Sigma’s latest autofocus technology, superior
The first Saturday of September is National Hummingbird Day. My wife is a proponent of taking care of these little critters. We have some year round residents at our home in Sedona, Arizona. This time of year, the sugar bill goes up as the migrators make their way using this
Getting out under the canopy of stars is always a great treat for me. Using a fair amount of iPhone apps helps in my quest for Milky Way and other night sky phenomenon. There’s a drawback that can be overcome from their use. Read on for some night sky photography
Photo editing is a major part of today’s photography workflow, so it pays to know how to be efficient about it. However, we all start from somewhere and it’s easy to make mistakes when you’re still learning the ropes. Today’s featured video by Roman Fox should be helpful for improving editing skills
How do you create a museum exhibit of night photography? This is how the “Abandoned Planes Trains and Automobiles” museum exhibit at the La Quinta Museum near Palm Springs came to be. The museum is situated close to not only Palm Springs, but also Joshua Tree National Park. This amazing
