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by Mary Latvis · Posted
LED panels are a key component of the LED volume walls that form the backdrop for virtual production, an increasingly popular technique used in feature film and television production. This emerging technology enables productions to recreate the look of fictional worlds, far-flung or difficult-to-access locations, or multiple real-world sites in the controlled, safer, and more comfortable environs of a soundstage. Crucial specs to look for in an LED panel include a low pixel pitch of <3mm (high-density pixel count), high brightness levels,
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Birds, they’re all around us. If you haven’t paid much attention to them, you’re not alone. But, once you do, you’ll have a hard time stopping. If you haven’t yet dabbled in bird watching, known colloquially as birding, we have just one question. Why not? Birding is the perfect way of partially disconnecting from the digital world we find ourselves in and connecting with nature through observation, and one of the most relaxing pastimes imaginable.
If you’re fascinated by our feathery friends but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Birding is, by definition, the recreational hobby of observing and identifying wild birds in their natural habitat. Finding birds is the easy part. Just go outside and stop, look, and listen, and you’ll notice our feathery friends like you’ve never seen before. But how do we identify them? We need to consider a few physical attributes of the birds, from their overall shape to the length of their tail and more.
Birds come in all sorts of elaborate shapes, sizes, and color patterns that make them stand out, or in some cases, remain hidden from
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
In a world where photographers are being asked to capture video and filmmakers need to shoot photos, having one tool that can do both is a major asset—especially in the world of wedding photography where it’s often the same team putting together both the photographs and the video. For this type of scenario, Sony’s latest camera solutions offer some of the best options for hybrid shooting.
Here are some of the best
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Keep your lighting nimble in any shooting environment with the new Omnibar LED linear light fixtures just announced by ARRI. These narrow LED lights come in 2’ and 4’ lengths and in black and classic ARRI blue/silver housings, and they are packed with features, including daisy-chaining, IP65 weatherproof, wireless remote control options, magnetic optics, and a built-in battery. The lights come in multiple packages to fit your workflow.
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
As a new product that caters to an underrepresented segment of the home/portable speaker market, the release of the somehow simultaneously big and small Sonos Play looks to represent the culmination of Sonos’s reconciliatory pilgrimage.
During the development of their new speaker lineup including the Play, Sonos has completely overhauled their mobile app design, seriously improved their tech support, updated
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Binoculars are a birdwatcher's best friend. They allow you to get close-up views of distant objects without having to actually get close. Some birders use spotting scopes and others use cameras with telephoto lenses, but you may be hard-pressed to find a serious birder without a pair of binoculars at the
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Mackie is releasing the next evolution of their Thump PA systems with the new ThumpV4 lineup, updated with their new SoundCheck DSP system, which promises to deliver better flexibility and convenience with even more instant processing settings that designed to cater to almost any application.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are right around the corner! Finding the right gifts can be a challenge, especially when it seems like they already have everything. Luckily, we’ve got the best gift ideas for the outdoorsy photographer parent in your life. Whether mom and dad are avid hikers, bird watchers, beachgoers, or polar bear guides in Svalbard, Norway, we’ve got you covered.
Camera
In a surprising twist, a camera is our first suggestion. One of the first things any outdoorsman should consider is a tool to record what they see so
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both right around the corner, and we’ve got some helpful tips on getting your photographer parent the perfect gift. Unless you’ve been given specific instructions, camera gear can be a challenging thing to shop for. You never know what accessories mom or dad already have, and some gear is so specific that unless you’re a photography enthusiast yourself, you’d be hard-pressed to know what’s what. But you know what accessory isn’t too technical? Bags. In this guide, we’re going to look at some of our top picks
by Danielle Marsella · Posted
Designed for professional creatives, the new KeyGrip series from Impact caters to advanced photographers, videographers, and cinematographers working on large studio productions and unpredictable outdoor environments. Suitable for prolonged use on uneven terrain, the KeyGrip collection easily holds and secures heavy, bulky gear with unparalleled precision.
The new KeyGrip series includes the 4’
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Binoculars are a must-have for any nature enthusiast. Whether it be to get a close-up view of a bird that landed outside the kitchen window or taken on a hike, there are many applications for these handy optics. If you’re in the market for a new pair of binoculars, what better option than the new Swarovski CL Companion III series. They’re colorful, portable, and the perfect companion for any outdoor adventure.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If there's one photo accessory that we all have too many of, it's bags. Whether our kit outgrew the previous one, or we found a new must-own style, there will always be something new. For those just getting started, even choosing the right style may be overwhelming. Well, we're here to help.
There are a lot of bags out there, so to narrow down the options, we're looking at the current selection from the Ruggard brand. Below, we've
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POV: You're Lotta at WPPI 2026. Take a look at the highlights from this Las Vegas photography conference, with studio and outdoor portrait photoshoots, lighting demos, photo walks, and appearances by photography legends, such as Annie Leibovitz.
0:00 - Annie Leibovitz
1:41 - What's on the Agenda
2:01 - Checking Out the Show Floor
3:27 - Sony Creative Space
4:00 - Sunrise Photo Walk Takeaways
5:26 - Gear Cleaning
5:54 - Why We Love the Show Floor
6:21 - Outdoor Portrait Demo
6:59 - More WPPI Fun
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Have you ever needed to save your data to a storage drive that isn't located on your computer? Chances are you have and in doing so ran into questions like "Why is this taking so long?" or "Why does this thing weigh five pounds?" I'm here to answer those questions and more in this ultimate guide to portable storage.
What Is Portable Storage?
Let's start off by answering the most basic question here. As a form factor, portable storage is used to save data outside of your computer. They can be anything from flash drives to SSDs. There are tons