Photographer turned game developer Matt Newell’s brand new video game, Lushfoil Photography Sim, released today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It is a beautiful, brilliant video game, and the most realistic photography game ever. PetaPixel chatted with Newell about his inspiration for Lushfoil, how he built it, and what he hopes the […]
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Dynamic Range: Use it to Fix Common Photo Mistakes (VIDEO)
A firm understanding of Dynamic Range is super important for achieving optimum results, yet this key element is often ignored. In fact, this crucial concept is one key to capturing well-balanced, high-quality images that make you proud. Today’s quick explainer comes to us from the Great Big Photography YouTube channel, a popular network of experienced […]