How to get better audio in your video edits by using the environment

John Aldred

Whether you’re editing for a cinematic short, a promotional video, interview or even a vlog, good audio is vital. Or at least, consistent audio. One of the things many people forget with recording sound, though, is ambient noise. No matter where you are, there’s always something going on in the background. It might be birds […]

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This portable tent looks funny, but keeps you and your gear safe from rain

Dunja Djudjic

After the article about the hands-free umbrella, plenty of people said that, in some cases, it simply wouldn’t be enough. Indeed, sometimes the rain is too strong. And when it’s paired with the wind, an umbrella alone doesn’t protect you and your gear well enough from the rain. But this is where Under the Weather […]

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Deal: E-Image Video Tripod for $169

Eric Reagan

B&H has the E-Image 2-stage aluminum tripod with GH03 head as its Deal Zone deal for $169 (reg. $249) through Tuesday, April 18 only. This is a highly-regarded “bang for buck” tripod kit that only occasionally goes on sale. Check it out here at B&H Photo. If you want it though, you’ll have to add it […]

New Book: Focus & Filter

Eric Reagan

Focus and Filter is a new book from Andrew Darlow. It is written to help enthusiast photographers step up their technical and artistic game. Focus and Filter is “a portable masterclass of 50 photographic tips and challenges that will allow readers to gain practice and expertise at their own pace. Inside, readers will learn a […]

Panasonic responds to Lumix GH5 autofocus issues with a video

John Aldred

Video responses might be a thing of the past as far as YouTube’s concerned, but that’s not stopping Panasonic. There’s been a bit of talk around the web and YouTube since the Panasonic Lumix GH5’s release about its autofocus system. Well, Panasonic were listening and have responded. Surprisingly, that response comes to us via YouTube. Lumix Luminary […]

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Live Q&A: Perfectly Clear Complete Version 3

Levi Sim

We think Perfectly Clear Complete’s latest version 3 is pretty terrific software. It helps you make your pictures look their best faster and with greater finesse than other tools, and it integrates seamlessly with your workflow. It’s a powerful tool for colors and tone, and it does wonders on nature and people pictures alike. In…

Random Photo Marketing Generator promises “old-world craftsmanship” for forum warriors and cat photos

John Aldred

When a new piece of gear is released, it’s accompanied by a press release. This press release is often filled full of jargon and tech speak. Details that 99% of customers either don’t understand or even really care about. But big numbers and words that are difficult to pronounce look impressive. So, manufacturers include them. […]

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This campaign promotes pet adoption through brilliant optical illusion photos

Dunja Djudjic

We all know that photography can be a powerful tool for sending a message. A recent campaign from an animal shelter in India is a beautiful example how photography conveys a strong message and calls to action. A series of photos created for World for All shows that there’s always room for a pet in a […]

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The Faded Vintage Film Look is a Lie

Pavel Kounine

Two years ago, I published an article that took a lighthearted approach to making fun of the major wedding photograph image processing trends of the day. In today’s post, I will discuss the vintage film look at length. Very broadly speaking, the faded vintage film look is a digital image editing technique that does one or both of the […]

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Photographer of the Week: April 3 ~ 7, 2017

Kevin Ames

Every weekday, Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators present a great photograph in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Nature, Sports and Street photography. The photographers of the day have touched us with their images. Each curator shares what they love about the photograph they feature. The Photographer of the week is selected from those images. Agree…