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by Luke Rollins · Posted
Gear is never just gear. For professionals, gear represents livelihood, financial stability, and potential growth. Hobbyists see their artistic ambitions, the labor-hours invested in the gear’s acquisition, the satisfaction of knowledge gained, and what remains left to learn. Even novices can see in their gear their new path of embarkation and the road ahead to mastery.
Despite how laden with meaning these objects can be, they will nonetheless spend most of their lives in storage, waiting to be plucked for duty—and often with little thought
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
You don’t have to go far to capture fun and engaging images of wildlife. In fact, you may not have to go anywhere at all. A carefully landscaped yard and the right tools can attract an impressive variety of animal life to observe and photograph. Pair that with a little patience and soon you’ll be capturing stunning images from the comfort of your own home.
Attracting Birds
Birds are part of nearly every environment, from the densest cities to rural areas. While they are common, we’ll need to offer three essentials—water, shelter, and food—to
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
The goal of this article is to provide you with an introduction to motion capture, its uses and requirements. As with any journey, it begins with the first few steps.
Motion Capture (MOCAP)
MOCAP is the process of recording high-resolution movement of objects or people and capturing it into a computer system. It has numerous applications, including military, sports, medical, and, of course, for entertainment. While you could trace the roots of motion capture all the way back to the seminal motion capture experiments like Muybridge’s exposures
by Meg Mann · Posted
There are plenty of dads who seem incapable of taking a break, even if you were to drop them off at the beach. We’ve put together a list of gift ideas that will hopefully give them a much-needed reason to take a breath and indulge in that long-awaited trip or vacation.
To Capture
1. FUJIFILM instax WIDE 400 Instant Film Camera
Appeal to nostalgia with FujiFilm’s fresh take on instant film with the
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In this article series, we will take a look at five different production styles and come up with suggestions for camera accessories suitable for that style. This article will cover a range of different camera bodies and should provide a foundation for building out your camera package. Please note that for the purposes of this article, I will be excluding smartphones as well as action cameras, focusing instead on accessories for camcorders, DSLRs, mirrorless, and digital cinema cameras. Remember, if you go to the product page for your camera on
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Getting a new camera is always an exciting affair. Whether it’s your first interchangeable lens camera or a long-awaited upgrade, there’s almost always new features to explore. Mirrorless cameras are especially exciting as they bring new and intuitive features that boost creativity while making photography easier than ever! Whether you’re new to cameras, shopping for one, or looking to dust off an old hobby, let’s get into setting up our new mirrorless camera.
What Is a Mirrorless Camera?
It’s not often something is named after a feature it
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Manfrotto just announced the latest addition to its ONE tripod platform, the ONE Photo. With a focus on speed in setup and operation, the ONE Photo provides a greater level of efficiency for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Manfrotto ONE Photo Aluminum Tripod
There’s nothing more troubling than getting to a location and racing the clock to set up your tripod. Twist
by Zack Young · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new SmallRig Vlog kit, essential lighting and microphone functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
The Monitor and Remote: SmallRig Vlog Kit
SmallRig Vlog Kit with Wireless Smartphone Video Monitor Advanced Kit
The SmallRig Vlog Kit is an easy way to use the high quality
by Zack Young · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new Sony ZV-E10 II camera kit, essential camera functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
Camera: Sony ZV-E10 II
The Sony ZV-E10 II Mirrorless Camera is a compact video centric camera designed for streaming with ease of use in mind. It features a responsive, flip-out touchscreen and 4K recording in a user-friendly package.
by Zack Young · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new SmallRig Vlog kit, essential lighting and microphone functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
Monitor and Remote: SmallRig Vlog Kit
The SmallRig Vlog Kit is an easy way to use the high-quality back-facing camera on your smartphone while still being able to see your image and adjust the framing. It includes a small monitor that can magnetically attach to your phone and pair over Wi-Fi.
by John Foldi · Posted
What’s the best camera, you may ask? Why, it’s the one you have on you. For many people, smartphones are exactly that. In fact, we often treat our smart devices as cameras first, phones second. And why not? Thanks to the rapid advancement of mobile camera technology, smartphones have greatly outpaced and subsequently replaced many entry-level point-and-shoot cameras. Although higher end ones are having a bit of a comeback, smartphones are just oh so convenient. But what if you want to take your smartphone photography to the next level? Enter
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new Canon EOS R50 camera kit, essential camera functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
The Camera: Canon EOS R50V Mirrorless Camera
Canon EOS R50V Mirrorless Camera with 18-50mm Lens and Advanced Lecture Kit
The Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera is a compact video centric
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Photography is, by definition, the capture of light on a light sensitive surface. Exactly what kind of light this is in reference to is up to you as the photographer. When we think of lighting for photography we may immediately conjure up images of on-camera speedlights or big studio lights with soft boxes atop towering light stands.
While these lights can give us control over our scene in a variety of lighting conditions, they're not the only way we can light our images. Natural and ambient lighting can be harnessed to dramatic effect, if we
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There’s more to landscape photography than just cameras and lenses. While these are the most essential pieces of gear in our bag, they can’t do it all. We need to rely on other tools to take our craft to the next level. Whether it be something to stabilize our camera, a way to trigger the camera without shaking it, or a filter to make that blue sky pop, there’s a tool to help us do it all.
Accessories
Remote Shutter Release
To take a photo without shaking the camera, you’ll want to use
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Hasselblad unveils the second generation of its flagship medium format camera, the X2D II 100C, alongside a brand-new wide-to-tele zoom, the XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E, and a suite of accessories that includes a