In the world of photography, the quest for that perfect shot often extends beyond capturing a moment. It’s about capturing it in a way that transcends the two-dimensional confines of a photograph. Enter the intriguing technique of foreshortening. While it may sound like a term reserved for artists and illustrators,
What features will cameras have ten years from now that cameras do not have now? I asked Gemini AI. Here are the answers. I don’t know that AI — our new buzzword for what is largely machine learning — has a crystal ball. But Google’s Gemini is pretty good at
To create those wiggly images currently popular on social media, a multi-lensed vintage camera is the usual way to go. They can be pricey depending on where you buy, which model, in what condition and how much you’re willing to spend. But, all that is set to change with an
To empower creatives to succeed in 3D, today Adobe is releasing the Adobe Substance 3D Collection. It is a suite of interoperable tools and services that support 3D creativity from the beginning to the end of any project. This is an intuitive extension of the Creative Cloud tools that designers already
The amazing Adobe Dimension is great for artists to make mock-up, for photographers to add object and here, to get in the Christmas spirit by making some baubles (or ornaments). I’m planning some assets for a socially distanced holiday season and this could be added to other bits and bobs.
It used to be that, if you wanted to use Photoshop for 3D images you’d need to invest in Photoshop Extended. Now however, 3D capabilities comes as standard but that doesn’t mean it’s any easier to understand or use straight out the box. To help us 2D people Adobe have made
In this video, I take you through how to add a ground plane to a 3D image in Photoshop. This is helpful if you want to add a 3D element into an existing image. Give it a try and share your results on the Photofocus Facebook group. You can
It is that time of year again. NAB is just around the corner. My inbox and social media have already been flooded with official announcements and “unofficial” leaks. What am I excited to see on the show floor? There is a lot to cover, so let’s dive in.
Like many of our readers, I am the resident Photoshop expert among my friends and family. Every year, around this time, I am asked to do at least one custom helmet for a friend’s fantasy football team. I usually poke around Google, looking for a template that allows me to
3D Printing is a relatively new industry that makes it possibly to print physical copies of objects. Adobe recently announced that Photoshop CC has radically simplifying the 3D print process for creatives. Need a perfect prop for your shoot… no problem. Need to make a prototype to show your client…
If there’s a new way of shooting pictures, I’m always game to give it a try. I’ve been playing with all the options and I discovered that both my Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic DMC-GH3 have a 3D shooting mode. Curiosity got the best of me and I started the
