Keywords are meaningful and accurate words or phrases that tell search engines what your content is about, and in turn, tell users what your content is about. When picking the proper words, you need to look at what your target
As always, the P|PW Online agenda is jam-packed with excellent programs on the hottest topics. There is something for everyone, no matter what your skill set of experience. So, sign up now to maximize your value! Five days packed with
As a photographer, there’s no doubt you understand good composition and what it takes to create a beautiful image. But when moving to videography, master these four things to ensure a smooth transition to high quality video acquisition. Stability Now
If you’re looking to create snowfall over a still photo or moving video in After Effects with no third party plugins, try CC Particle Systems II. The Faded Sphere particle type is ideal for simulating snowfall. Simply set the birth
As a videographer, you’ll inevitably end up in a situation where you are told to shoot a quick interview with an important person that has little time to spare. You setup your lighting in a jiffy, but wouldn’t it be
A very popular use for mirrorless cameras is to use them for recording video from interviews to long-form content. What are the settings that you need to know when recording video with a mirrorless camera? In this chapter, instructor Richard
Later this month, Post|Production World Online will take the virtual stage again for the world’s leading training conference for production and post-production video professionals, content creators, motion graphics specialists and more. To kick things off, P|PW is providing free sneak
Mobile phones are so great these days — the use and functionality of them are far superior to in the past. Recording video with your smartphone is accessible to everyone, but these five handy hints may help make your videos
Attention video newbies and video pros! Mark your calendars for the virtual Adobe Video World, held September 12-17, 2020. The program is packed with sessions for all skill levels, keynote speakers, faculty you know and love and, of course, prizes!
Adobe Video World is the place to be if you’re interested in elevating your motion graphics and visual effects skills. They’ve just announced that Oscar-nominated artist Matt Silverman will take the stage as the keynote presenter. Silverman, CEO & Founder of Swordfish,
With so much mobile video content being produced every minute, good technique can help your video stand out. Here are some of my tips to ensure you record the best video possible on your smartphone. 1. Familiarize yourself with your
Look around and you’ll see tons of people taking video with their smartphones. Many are novice users, some are social media gurus and a few are professional videographers. In either case, the need for simple and effective mobile gear is
Perhaps you have never really used the Brush tool or indeed Photoshop. Or, maybe you’ve used the Brush tool, but don’t know much about how to use it to its full potential. Today’s video will give you a brief introduction
Creating HDR (high dynamic range) photography is a 2-part process: Part one takes place behind the camera — part two, behind the computer. Many tutorials focus on how to process HDR images. But in this article, I’m going to share
Photographers who have heard news about the newly released Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 must be wondering what they can do with this ultra fast lens. Portrait and night photography are among the first that come to mind. But if if
“Nothing is ever the same twice because everything is always gone forever, and yet each moment has infinite photographic possibilities.” -Michael Kenna Michael Kenna says he could happily be a photographer with no film in his camera. His travels over
Due to the renewed challenges the pandemic, the 2021 NAB Show was canceled. While it’s frustrating for many to not get a chance to network and learn, it actually has turned into a bigger opportunity for many. While the in-person
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 the fall season officially upon
I remember the first time I used Lightroom. Apple’s Aperture had been discontinued and the only real game in town at the time was Adobe Lightroom. I didn’t really care for Camera Raw or Photoshop. Given the dearth of options
You can’t create bokeh with micro four-thirds cameras, scream the trolls. Boy, are they wrong. I, along with many authors here at Photofocus, use or have used micro four-thirds cameras professionally. We can tell you that creating bokeh has never
Let’s face it: not all photography gear are created equal. Some are made better than the others, whether due to budget constraints or the photographers they are designed for. As you get better at your photography or decide on the
One of the most commonly used features in Adobe Photoshop is the Layers panel. There are several different types of layers — Adjustment Layers being one. So what is an Adjustment Layer exactly, and what’s the best time you should
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