After Effects is Adobe’s robust program for creating visual effects and motion graphics. The first in a series aimed at helping beginners learn the program, this article will review key parts of the After Effects interface and show you how to begin a project, open a composition and create layers
Skylum recently announced Project “Barcelona,” a new desktop application specifically for professional portrait retouching. Recognizing the increasing demand for time-saving tools in portrait photography that would enable professional and semi-professional photographers to focus on creative growth and client engagement, Skylum is collaborating with renowned portrait photographer Julia Trotti to develop
I simply adore light painting with still life. It gives it such a fabulous fine art look, almost painterly. This time I created a fine art still life with some dainty daisies and the Hobolite Iris, instead of my usual low-lumen torch. I used my Sony A7RV camera with Tamron
You love photographing at the beach or desert. But how do you keep sand and crud out of your tripod? Here are several suggestions! Extend the bottom segment first Always extend the bottom segment first. You might need to jam your tripod six inches or more into the watery sand
White balance is one of the most important functions that make the colors in your photos as accurate as possible. As the term indicates, it primarily ensures that white objects appear truly white and free of any color cast. There are many tried and tested approaches to achieving the right white
A newcomer in the field of camera lenses, Thypoch recently announced its second series, Eureka. The release follows shortly after Simera 35mm f/1.4 and Simera 28mm f/1.4 have become an on-the-slip topic for manual lens lovers. Distinct from the Simera series which highlights modern imaging style, Eureka focuses on bringing
Brewing beauty: Capturing still life magic with coffee beans and daisies, and the Hobolite Micro! Calling all coffee and flower enthusiasts (and photographers, of course!)! This blog post is for you! I recently brewed up a storm of inspiration with a still-life photoshoot featuring fresh coffee beans and delicate daisies,
When it comes to composition rules, the Rule of Thirds is one of the first that comes to mind. However, it’s just one of the many approaches to creating an impactful and story-driven image. Once you’ve mastered the Rule of Thirds, it’s time to explore other ways of thinking. In
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. With warmer climes come plans for travel and the exciting photo opportunities that come with it.
You’ve probably heard on the grapevine that there is a new Lightroom Update. You may have even already installed it, but have you had a play with the two new features? Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence is seeping in everywhere now) and Lens Blur: What are they, how do they work
Macro photography is fantastic. But the lenses are often specific and a little on the expensive side, especially if you just want to try it out. If you’re not even sure that’s a genre you want to seriously shoot, it can be an issue. But there are loads of options
FUJIFILM North America Corporation recently announced the latest lens in its GFX System line of digital camera and lens products. FUJINON GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR (GF 500mm) is a super-telephoto prime lens designed for photographers who primarily specialize in distant, moving subjects in genres ranging from wildlife
