Photoshoot and Beyond
When shooting video on a DSLR, you will be recording to one of the camera’s memory slots to a card. You’ll often feel as though you don’t have many choices when it comes to choosing your camera storage format. While some manufacturers support more than one format (offering both a CompactFlash and a Secure Digital…
Correct exposure for video capture is complicated by several factors. Even if you’ve mastered it for stills workflows, additional limitations make video capture more difficult. As a photographer, you’re can take advantage of shooting in different program modes for unique situations. Perhaps you enjoy the ease of aperture priority. When shooting video, you will generally…
Drobo has just started shipping a new storage system (in fact mine’s already on its way to me). Drobo announced the DROBO 5D Turbo Edition also know as the Drobo 5Dt. I’ve recently had several talks with the company’s CEO and leadership team, and they’ve assured me that their laser-focussed on building tools for photographers and…
As you evaluate cameras for shooting DSLR video, one of the most important factors is the format or codec the camera records in. Different manufacturers use different file formats (and may offer different choices within their own product lines). It is essential that you understand the impact of codec, let’s compare how video compression relates…
When shooting video, it is important to achieve a white balancing setting that gives you the desired color temperature at the point of acquisition. While you can apply filters or effects during editing, these can add additional processing time to your workflow. Taking the time to manually white balance your camera will reduce shifts in…
It’s that time of the week. We’d like to understand our reader’s a little better. Please let us know which version of Photoshop you use the most. Which Version of Photoshop Do You Use Most
It’s that time of the week. We’d like to understand our reader’s a little better. Please let us know which version of Photoshop you use the most. Which Version of Photoshop Do You Use Most
Would you like to take a trip? In our new series on travel photography we’ll explore the beautiful country of Costa Rica. We’ll use this scenic Central American country to illustrate many types of photography as well as share lessons learned. This full course is also available on lynda.com and you can subscribe to watch the entire…
In this video, Photofocus Publisher Rich Harrington and Author Levi Sim show you multiple strategies for manually focussing a camera. They’ll walk you through options like zooming on live view, focus peaking, and more. Plus you’ll learn how to get proper exposure when shooting in manual mode. Want to win a Lensbaby Velvet 56? Check…
Would you like to take a trip? In our new series on travel photography we’ll explore the beautiful country of Costa Rica. We’ll use this scenic Central American country to illustrate many types of photography as well as share lessons learned. This full course is also available on lynda.com and you can subscribe to watch the entire…