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After Effects tutorial: Bring in text with a flicker

One way to animate text to appear in After Effects is to create a flicker-on effect. With your text layer selected, choose the Animate button by your text property and select Opacity. Set a keyframe for 0% where you want your animation to begin, and a keyframe for 100% where

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Branching out with Photoshop’s Tree Render Filter

Have you ever wished you could conjure up a majestic tree with a few clicks? Photoshop’s Tree Render filter could be your magical wand. Though it won’t replace the real thing, it’s a fantastic tool for adding greenery to your digital landscapes or creating unique artistic elements. What is the

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Adapting vintage lenses on Fujifilm digital cameras

Got some vintage lenses lying around? How about adapting them to your digital camera instead of letting them gather dust? It’s now a pretty common practice for those who want to experiment with the look. However, if this is the first time you’re learning about it, today’s featured video will

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Strobes vs. Constant light: Choosing the right artificial light for your shoot

Selecting the appropriate artificial lighting for your photography project is crucial in achieving the desired look and feel. Two primary lighting options are available: strobes (or speedlights) and constant light. Each has its unique advantages and limitations, making them suitable for different types of photography. Strobes (or Speedlights) Strobes, characterized

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Using GND filters for seascapes

A beginner’s guide to graduated neutral density filters

A graduated neutral density filter is a piece of glass or resin that is partially tinted, but not fully across. But why should you use them? And which type should you get? Read on for an overview. What is a graduated neutral density filter? Graduated neutral density filters (aka Grad

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RaLeno Soft Light Panel: Adding value to your light kit

No matter how expansive one’s lighting kit may be, there’s always room for an economical, versatile and low-profile LED light. Shame on me for not knowing much about RaLeno until they sent me their PLV-S192 Video Light to review. My immediate impression was that the 13-inch panel size is useful.

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Turning a Paris apartment into a giant camera obscura

Can you make a camera as big as an apartment? The short answer is yes, by transforming it into a camera obscura. For an idea as crazy and interesting as this, we can trust Paris-based experimental photographer and weird lens enthusiast Mathieu Stern to give it a go. If you’re

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Facing fears in the dark

Photography has the uncanny knack of frequently pushing me out of my comfort zone. Whether it be self-promotion, public speaking or taking on new clients, I feel like I’m constantly being pushed to do things that initiate a hornet’s nest of fear from deep within. This weekend was no exception.

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Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag

Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag for, well, everything!

The Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag is a stylish, modern tote bag. Not only that, it’s very functional and versatile. It’s designed as a carry-all for work and weekends, with lots of compartments and organization. How would this work for photographers? Let’s have a closer look! Note: Troubadour Goods sent

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