Some photographers are confused by the concept of setting white balance in the camera, and we frequently post tutorials on this important topic. Today’s video with Jimmy West simplifies the notion by explaining that “white balance matters more you think and why these three settings are the only ones you’ll ever need.” West is a […]
Remove UGLY Dust Spots: A 2-Minute Photoshop Trick (VIDEO)
Earlier this week we featured an important maintenance guide with a safe-and-effective method for cleaning a dirty camera sensor and keeping it pristine as long as possible. But what about the dusty photos you shot in the past or those you digitize with a scanner? Today’s Photoshop primer from the Better Pics YouTube channel demonstrates […]
How to Capture Attention-Grabbing Silhouette Photos (VIDEO)
Capturing a subject in silhouette is one of the most dramatic ways to shoot compelling images, especially if you’re working in b&w. Today’s tutorial from the New Ways of Seeing YouTube channel demonstrates everything you need to know for achieving this powerful effect. Instructor Rupert Vandervell is an accomplished British fine art photographer and a […]
Light Direction is Just as Essential as Intensity for Shooting Epic Photos (VIDEO)
One key step in becoming a better Photographer is learning how to evaluate a scene and then make the most of whatever lighting conditions you confront. You may think that these means concentrating on the intensity of Light, but this tutorial from the Nifty Fifty Photographers YouTube channel demonstrates another consideration that’s equally important consider. […]
3 Lightroom Landscape Editing Tricks That Border on Cheating (VIDEO)
The task of editing landscape photos is typically challenging because we often shoot in complicated situations, like when pointing the camera directly into the light at sunrise or sunset. Then there are those confusing scenes with bright highlights, dark shadows, and important midtones within the frame. If these dilemmas sound familiar pay close attention to […]
How to Clean a Camera Sensor & Keep it Pristine (VIDEO)
Do you notice annoying dust spots on every photo you shoot, causing you to waste time cleaning things up during post processing? If so, a dirty sensor is the most likely culprit and this step-by-step guide will show you how to prevent sensor dust in the first place—and exactly what to do when it inevitably […]
Complete Beginners Guide to Camera Lens Filters (VIDEO)
Whether you’re just getting started or a more experienced shooter, the tutorial below will change how to approach photography by explaining what types of lens filters are appropriate for your style of imagery and demonstrating how to use them. Dollar-for-dollar these simple accessories are perhaps the most valuable you can find, so pay close attention […]
Google’s Veo 3 Nails the Infamous Will Smith Eating Spaghetti Test
Google launched its scarily-good new AI video model Veo 3 last week — and users wasted no time putting it to the ultimate benchmark: the “Will Smith Eating Spaghetti” test. [Read More]
Sony FX2 Review: Slow and Steady Might Win This Race
It’s been more than four years since the launch of Sony’s very popular FX3 compact cinema camera, so I was expecting an update to that model to come any time. Imagine my surprise when Sony instead launched a high-resolution cinema camera with a strong emphasis on photographic functionality and a brand-new design. [Read More]
The Sony FX2 Aims to Be More Than a Video-Focused a7 IV or FX3 Junior
Sony has announced the FX2, a new cinema camera designed for the next generation of filmmakers. The camera combines the a7 IV’s 33-megapixel full-frame image sensor with a video-friendly form factor, including a tilting electronic viewfinder (EVF). [Read More]