DroboPix “Corrupt” JPGs Bug

I recently posted a tutorial about installing and using the wonderful new free DroboPix app for Drobo N devices. You might have noticed JPG files that won’t draw a preview in Bridge.   The “bug” Double click on one of the files will open it correctly in the default Mac program Preview. If you have…

Installing & Using DroboPix Tutorial

DroboPix is a brand new app for iOS that makes uploading iPhone and iPad photos automatic when either device comes inside a preset location. If you have a Drobo 5N or B810n attached to your network, you have everything you’ll need to take control of the immense library of photos stored on your iPhone or…

How to Create Perfect Shadows in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial from Phlearn, Aaron Nace walks us through how to create shadows in composited images. Because of the complexity of shadows, it is importable to use multiple layers with your gradients to give them a more realistic appearance. Check out the full video above. Copyright/DMCA Notice: The RSS entry was originally published on […]

Save yourself some money and learn how to clean your own sensor like a pro

Learning to clean your camera’s sensor is one of the most valuable skills a photographer can learn. At least when it comes to camera maintenance. It’s a task that many are afraid to learn, worried that they’ll kill their camera. These things are a lot more solid than most give them credit for. In this […]

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Swim with dolphins while staying dry with this great immersive 360 VR video

360° video is taking off like crazy. Is it just a fad as some have suggested? Perhaps. But for now, it’s here and it probably will be for some time. The amount of 360° cameras is seems to be growing daily. From consumer cameras like the Theta S and Gear 360 to expensive cinema solutions, VR has become accessible […]

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How one photographer lit a gorgeous model for street shots in the heart of Lima, Peru

I’m not typically a massive fan of shallow depth of field, except when it comes to full length portraits. Then, I love it. So, when this shot by Japanese photographer Jiro Sunohara passed by my monitor, I had to get in touch. During a recent trip to Peru, with the aid of friend and fellow […]

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The Photoshop Tools you should NOT use

Needless to say, there are almost always multiple ways to do something in Photoshop, and more than one tool to use to get to the same end. On the surface, it might seem like “any” tool is okay to use if it gets the job done, but some are definitely “better choices” than others. And by…

AV.io 4K takes a shot vs. Atomos with USB 4K recording at a 1/3 of the price

If you’ve ever tried recording in 4K, you know that recording uncompressed 4K needs some heavy guns. The most common solution is an Atomos monitor/recorder, and those are usually $1,300 and up. If you are shooting HD there are many capture devices out there, but for 4K… not so much. Epiphan wants to take a bite out […]

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