Have you found yourself cranking up the contrast slider and running a sharpening filter just to end up with a shot that fell short of your initial vision? Here are two editing swaps that you can make that will help your post-production be more precise. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Footage that’s cinematic doesn’t just mean a nice LUT and some grain. It means knowing how to use light — and maybe trees. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Cinematography has been transformed by the arrival of high-end digital cameras, bringing huge advantages to the entire workflow. So why do some directors prefer to shoot on film and what does this process look like? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Have you ever wondered what makes a successful photographer? History can teach us a direction we should consider taking, and it may mean upsetting some along the way. But perhaps they deserve it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Sergio Rojo Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Magic Place” by Sergio Rojo. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Sergio Rojo appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

A lens like a 16-35mm f/2.8 is often the workhorse of choice for landscape photographers, but have you ever tried heading out with nothing but prime lenses? This interesting video shows you some of the benefits of doing so. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A lot of truths about photography are hard to hear when you're looking at making a career out of it, but they are necessary if you want to go into the profession with a complete understanding of what's to come. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The post Exposure Compensation: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jim Hamel. What is exposure compensation, and how can you use it to improve your exposure settings? Exposure compensation allows you to take control of your camera’s exposure variables. With carefully applied compensation, you can brighten up an underexposed photo, darken an overexposed photo, and create shots full of stunning, beautiful detail. Of course, exposure compensation does take some know-how, and that’s what I share in this article: The simple techniques that will get you the perfect exposure every single time you hit the shutter button. Let’s dive right in, starting with the basics: What is exposure compensation? Exposure compensation is your...

Here’s how to set up Lightroom so it will automatically, by default, apply a lens profile correction and chromatic aberration fixes to your Raw photos when you use a particular camera and lens. STEP ONE: Open a RAW photo using the camera and lens you want to have Lightroom auto-correct (in my case, it’s RF-mount 24-240mm f/4-f/6.3 lens). Make sure all your sliders are set to their default positions (in other words, don’t make any changes or edits to the RAW file you opened). STEP TWO: Go to the Lens Correction panel and turn on the checkbox to ‘Enable Profile Corrections’ and turn on the ‘Remove Chromatic Aberration’ checkbox, as well (as shown above). You can see it applied the profile...

I remember looking at the amazing black-and-white prints of Ansel Adams of the sprawling landscape. His view of the Teton Range from the Snake River still resonates in my brain as do many of his other remarkably perfect images. I also remember looking through issues of National Geographic wondering how any photographer was able to get a full-frame portrait of just a lion’s face. Deeper research taught me about wide-angle and telephoto lenses, which explained how each image could be made, but it didn’t lower the amazement and jealously held for the stunning quality of each photo. I had to discover how these images were created and how I could mimic these visuals. Try An Alternate Lens As my photography evolved,...

When it comes to video editing, color grading is one of the most crucial steps to creating a polished finished product, though it is the kind of thing where you can spend hours going back and forth between minute changes. If you want to make sure your workflow is as efficient as possible while still producing good results, check out this great video tutorial that will show you three techniques to speed up the process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I’m occasionally asked to recommend a camera to get into astrophotography. Of course, my first answer is to use the camera and lenses you already have. Beyond that, it’s difficult to recommend a specific brand and model because I don’t have every camera at my disposal, and we are blessed (cursed?) with a continuous stream of new and improved cameras. Here are some thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Perhaps no lens finds itself as the workhorse of choice in more photographers' bags than the 24-70mm f/2.8. However, such lenses are quite expensive, and many photographers do not need that f/2.8 aperture. An alternative option for Nikon shooters is the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S, and this excellent video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photography is less than 200 years old but has produced some amazing artists and masters of the craft in that short time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

Landscape photography is definitely one of the most loved genres of photography around the world but it’s undeniable that it can also be intimidating to many. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Gary Fua Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Awaiting” by Gary Fua. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. “A breathtaking winter scene at Yosemite National Park will always blow your mind, so surreal and such an indescribable feeling,” explains Fua. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Gary Fua appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Landscape photography is a challenging genre, requiring good technique, creativity, processing skills, planning, and often, just a bit of luck. If you are looking to improve your landscape images, this helpful video tutorial will show you the five-step process a seasoned photographer uses in order to consistently create compelling shots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The thing about landscape photography is that you do not get control over the lighting or a lot of the scenery, and that can be both thrilling and frustrating. As this interesting video details, learning to manage your expectations can not only help you have a more enjoyable experience, it can also help you create better photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post 10 Essential Bird Photography Camera Settings appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Prathap DK. Are you looking to get started with bird photography, but you’re not sure which settings are best? In this article, I break it all down for you. Drawing on years of experience as a bird photographer, I share my favorite shooting modes, exposure settings, autofocus settings, and more – the tried and tested methods that practically guarantee extraordinary results. By the time you’re finished, you’ll know all about the best bird photography settings – and you’ll be ready to capture sharp, well-exposed, jaw-dropping bird images of your own. Let’s dive right in. 1. Shoot in RAW format for the highest-quality photos...

Sound is a critical aspect of content creation in today’s world. Whether it’s for a YouTube channel, Twitch streaming, interviews, or podcasting, your voice will reflect who you are, and where you are recording can also have a profound effect on the audio. Viewers are used to loose camera work videos, but if the audio is bad, then most of the time, viewers give up. So, we tested out the new DJI Mic to see if does indeed produces great sound quality. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)