In this article, we are going to start with the very simple route to internet broadcasting, that is, leveraging an existing distribution service, but doing so from your computer without having to build a lot of infrastructure.
If I have long lenses, why would I, or anyone else for that matter, need a pair of binoculars? If I did, how would I know what distinguishes one pair from another?
Welcome to 2017, Instead of suggesting resolutions, I’m going to offer up some opportunities to push yourself creatively and improve your craft. Start a 365 Photo Project Creating a daily photo journal has become very popular in recent years, though by the time you read this, you may have some catching up to do. The challenge with the 365 is that you can burn out early, so plan ahead and consider adopting a weekly theme for inspiration. Did you know that some strains of marijuana can also boost your creativity? […]
I’ve shot video for a very long time.In this article, I share some of the things I learned that helped get to the point today where shooting video with my non-video cameras is fun and easy.
One of the functions that all image makers really seem to like is the ability to apply a “look” to their images. This can be as simplistic as using Instagram filters and as rich as taking a powerful, well edited image and making it look like it was shot on classic film.
As creatives, we have many options available to us to help deliver on our vision. One of the three primary elements that go into a photograph is our selection of aperture. What Is Aperture Anyway? As much of the exposure process is automated these days, there can be some confusion about how aperture works and how it can affect your image. By definition, an aperture is an opening. For our purposes we are measuring the opening in a lens that light passes through. By varying the size of the opening, […]
After much experimentation, math and more experimentation, it was determined that the general average tonality of a scene was approximately 18% grey.
The hot subject this season appears to be the idea of being able to easily create 360 degree panorama stills and videos. This technology is still very early in its lifecycle but there are some very interesting pieces coming available.
I do not carry a laptop with me all the time. My master Lightroom library is on a NAS attached to the network in my office. Yet when I am on the road, I can still use Lightroom on iOS…
When used effectively, lens compression can create a sense of diminished space, of crowding and of limited freedom. It can create viewer tension and even discomfort.