What to Look For At NAB 2016

Doug Daulton

It is that time of year again. NAB is just around the corner. My inbox and social media have already been flooded with official announcements and “unofficial” leaks. What am I excited to see on the show floor? There is a lot to cover, so let’s dive in. Lytro Cinema — Lytro’s light field cameras…

Lensbaby enter the Petzval market for some swirley shots with the Twist 60

John Aldred

Petzval lenses are nothing new, but that’s kind of the point.  Dating back as far as 1840, Petzval lenses offer a unique look to our images that other lenses simply can’t match, and while it may not be to everybody’s tastes, one can certainly see the allure. Lensbaby have now entered the world of Petzval […]

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Get your DSLR Filmmaking game on with these new camera tools from Edelkrone

John Aldred

Following on from the success of their SliderPlus system, Edelkrone have today announced several new products to assist in your film making efforts. With the new RigONE, FocusONE, StandPLUS, JibPLUS and Povie, their equipment line up offers a very formidable solution that could satisfy many filmmakers. RigONE – Camera Rig While camera rig systems are certainly […]

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How to create a fake HDR effect in Photoshop

John Aldred

HDR tonemapping is the Marmite of photography.  It’s something people either love or they hate, but even if you hate it, when used subtly it’s a technique that can still help to bring back some shadow and highlight detail where you need it. This quick tip from photographer and YouTuber Jimmy McIntyre shows you a method […]

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