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by Steven Esposito · Posted
Students and those taking their first steps into the creative world don’t need the best and most expensive systems out there. Just like riding a bike, you need some training wheels before you become a world-class cyclist. As you become more seasoned with your capabilities and your workload becomes more intense, that is when you can start looking at more advanced systems. But for now, let’s take a look at what makes a good entry-level laptop for creative tasks.
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Choosing a Digital Audio Workstation, or DAW, is a major decision. For beginners, it will define their learning curve, workflow, and operating knowledge—for professionals, compatibility, functionality, and familiarity is key. In this guide, we will give some detailed overviews of the most popular DAWs in the audio industry, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and some of their unique features.
If you’re in a rush, here’s a quick rundown of the best DAWs for a variety of common purposes:
If you’re a songwriter/producer: Ableton, Logic
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or deep-space dilletante, finding the best telescope is no easy task. During the ’scope selection process, you’ll need to consider several factors, including telescope type, viewing application, magnification power, and more.
To help you find the best telescope for your astronomical ambitions, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite ’scopes and separated
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News reporting has got to be one of the toughest markets for a visual journalist to crack. But the whirlwind of 24/7 news cycles and the pressures of telling human stories in rural news deserts have not deterred today’s guest, Keren Carrión, a photojournalist and short form video producer currently working on the NPR visuals team.
Above Photograph © Keren Carrión
Follow along as we chart Keren’s evolution from stills to documentary video stories to vertical social media clips that can be absorbed in two minutes or less. We also learn about the
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by Zack Young · Posted
Whether it's a four-year undergraduate program, a two-year graduate school, or a single class, studying film production is different from other fields of study. Film production classes are more like being in a trade school. Students learn and apply work skills, as well as film theory. Most importantly, you will be shooting at least one short film, and to make that film you need equipment, tools, and supplies.
Most film programs provide the cameras, sound equipment, and editing facilities you need, but, to take full advantage of them, some
by Steven Esposito · Posted
There are many different types of laptops out there in the wild. Some are designed for gaming, some for graphic design, and others for business professionals. But if you are a basic user who doesn’t need all the bells, whistles, and aesthetics of any of those models, chances are you may be looking at what we call a basic laptop.
Basic laptops are designed for the everyday user: someone who doesn’t need a ton of power, uses it a few times a day, and isn’t entirely reliant on the device. If you are just looking to check your email, surf
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When it comes to his iconic street portraits, Jamel Shabazz is all about building relationships and spreading joy. Yet, beyond the rich tapestry created with both the neighbors and strangers, friends and rivals he’s encountered across New York’s five boroughs, Jamel’s most meaningful role might be that of a street teacher, touching the lives of the people in front of his lens and inviting them to mark their place in history.
Above Photograph © Jamel Shabazz
In today’s podcast, we learn from the master while tracing his career path, from early
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Utilizing video cameras beyond surveillance in the healthcare industry is growing rapidly, and PTZ cameras have been a large part of that advancement. The automated nature of the cameras and their ease-of-integration, remote control, and custom programming allow healthcare facility operators to enhance the lives of the patients they care for.
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by Steven Esposito · Posted
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education programs help students develop their critical thinking skills in fun and interesting ways. From 3D printers to programmable robots, STEM education tools can easily spark students’ imagination and inspire creativity. Here are some of our favorite STEM education tools.
by Steven Esposito · Posted
For ages, designers of all specialties drafted their designs on desktop systems. As those careers became more mobile, designers needed something powerful and agile, so they drifted toward gaming laptops due to their technical prowess. Now, workstation laptops have taken the market by storm. But how are they different than the gaming laptops people have been buying this entire time? Let's delve into it!
Gaming computers are known for housing powerful components that go beyond what traditional business and everyday laptops use. Aside from
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Today we chat with Reid Callanan, founder and director of the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and renowned photo educator Craig Stevens, formerly of Maine Media Workshops and Savannah College of Art & Design, about photography mentors, lifelong learning, and the role photo workshops play in cultivating community.
Above image: Double portrait of Reid Callanan and Craig Stevens, © Joyce Tenneson
Craig and Reid share plenty of insight, not just on the requisite trust that’s required in a successful mentor and student relationship, but other
by Steven Esposito · Posted
HP is proud to announce its latest newcomer to the EliteBook family, the EliteBook Ultra G1q 8 AI PC notebook. Offering robust power, business professionals, students, and creatives can streamline their workload whether they are at home, in the office, or even out and about.
Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 8-core ARM processor, the EliteBook Ultra G1q 8 can easily take on a variety of professional
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How did a space-age invention become ubiquitous in today’s digital imaging landscape? Learn all about it here in our latest podcast, featuring pioneers of photography and digital imaging.
In 1993, noted physicist and engineer Eric Fossum led the invention of the CMOS active-pixel image sensor as part of his work for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Then, as part of JPL’s mandate to seek commercial and consumer applications for emerging technologies, he was active in the transfer of the CMOS sensor’s “camera-on-a-chip” technology to