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by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you are looking for a gaming laptop to help you play your library of titles on the go, then you’ve come to the right place. We are going to be looking at a list of some of the best gaming laptops out there. From massive powerhouses to more compact and lightweight models, there’s something here for everyone.
• Best Budget Gaming Laptop:
by Roberto Bayde · Posted
Projectors have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, including among college students—many of whom have ditched traditional TVs for the portability and pristine picture quality projectors better afford. Here are some of our favorite projectors for college students.
NEBULA BY ANKER P1 Portable Projector
If you’re rooming outside of campus and have access to much more space than the
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Are you looking to learn more about the LED volume walls used in the burgeoning field of OSVP (on-set virtual production)? These walls are a key component of the process, serving as true-to-life backgrounds, and in effect, sets and locations for OSVP. Volume walls are composed of multiple LED displays that are seamlessly joined to form a custom-size screen on which your prerecorded background plates are played back. Here we'll go over the component that stiches together those displays and controls the behavior of your LED volume wall:
by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you have found yourself moving, downsizing, or going away to school, you might be dealt a desk area that is drastically smaller than that to which you are accustomed. If this is you, or will be you sometime soon, a small workspace is no reason to panic. With some intention and a bit of finessing, you can cultivate a sleek and functional small desk setup without compromising on quality. I am going to share some helpful pointers with supplementary products to consider while you transition into a new, smaller workspace.
Lose the Monitor Base
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Many moons ago, when the economy was unstable and layoffs were rampant, this author decided to switch careers to pursue filmmaking. With a new perspective and energy, but without any guidance, knowledge, or tools, going back to school for digital filmmaking was a no-brainer. The aim was to tell real stories in documentary form, and it became a challenging but ultimately rewarding adventure.
Tips for Starting Out
If you’re just starting out at the dawn of your student career, or find yourself older and wiser looking for a change, and you want
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Compact, point-and-shoot cameras have become an increasingly popular way for people to explore the possibilities of photography beyond the smartphone. Brands like Camp Snap, Kodak, Yashica, and Kreate offer buyers affordable options for turning unforgettable moments into lasting memories across skill levels, feature sets, and applications.
Camp Snap
A world dominated by screens is a world where screenless-ness is a feature. Inspired by summers frolicking in the outdoors before the ubiquity of electronic devices, Camp Snap cameras are designed
by Trevor Collins · Posted
Looking at the computer market these days, you might think it’s a bad time to buy a music production laptop. AI-induced RAM shortages have caused computer costs to skyrocket. But with AI going nowhere fast and no sign of this trend slowing down, now may actually be the best time to get in while the getting is good. After all, prices may only go up from here! And with great advances in software and hardware over the last few years, you have some impressive choices available to bring your music production setup into the 2020s. So, let’s go over
by Luke Rollins · Posted
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
In a recent Explora article, we went over the basics of media servers for in-camera virtual effects (ICVFX) and virtual production (VP), describing these beefy machines for media playback and distribution to LED processors for LED walls and volumes. A VP media server can be a custom hardware solution or software installed on an off-the-shelf machine, but either type needs to have a
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Building a PC can be difficult for those who are new to the hobby. Seasoned builders like me picked up on a lot of tips and tricks when it comes to assembling PCs, so today I am going to share a full step-by-step guide on how to assemble your PC with a few extra pieces of information to help you along the way. We are going to answer questions and do our best to ensure that your installation process goes smoothly.
I am going to assume that you, reader, are a fellow gaming enthusiast. I am also going to speak about the most common types of PCs
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Whether you’re the designated photographer at a friend’s night out or a professional working an event, a compact, point-and-shoot camera can be a strategic choice for creating a distinctive look for your images. Depending on where you’re starting, the move to a compact camera can be either a step up from the smartphone or an embrace of a more limited feature set. In either case, the best event and party photography with a compact camera says one thing: you had to be there.
The number one advantage to using a compact camera is social. The
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Content creation can be as simple as we make it, but if you truly want to make your content stand out, you’ll need the right tools to do it. Visually pleasing lighting and quality audio can go a long way to legitimizing your work and giving it a pro level feel. In this guide, we’ve put together a few kits ranging from budget friendly to higher end and everything in between.
Best Budget Kit
It’s said that the best camera is the one you have available. Odds are, you likely have a smartphone, so that’s our budget camera. Most modern smartphones
by Richard Stevens · Posted
It’s been a great year for consumer tech, with some standout releases from some of our favorite brands. With new releases just around the corner, we’re excited to see what’s on the horizon. For now, I wanted to highlight a few products that caught my attention this past year. I’ll even showcase a couple of products that have been around for a while but deserve to be mentioned among the very best home entertainment gear available.
My Favorite OLED TV:
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Learning to speak and use the language of lighting can go a long way to creating images that move the audience, immersing them even further. It will also make working on set much more efficient, helping you create more powerful images in less time with your crew.
This article will cover basic lighting types, so you can become familiar with what is available.
by Steven Esposito · Posted
UGREEN is one of the unsung heroes of computer peripherals. I own one of their M.2 NVMe enclosures, which allows me to transform my 1TB internal SSD into an external one without breaking the bank! I really love how quick and easy it is to use, and I feel like the overall design is durable and reliable. This begs the question: Does UGREEN have what it takes to go big? With the DH4300 Plus 4-Bay