Photography
Tutorials and product announcements for cameras, lighting and photography gear.
Back to Basics: The Rule of Thirds in Filmmaking
Using the Rule of Thirds can dramatically increase the look of your composition. Here’s a few tips on how to integrate this technique into your next shot.
Dear Adobe, Please Change the App Icons Back to Their Individual Colors
Meet Adobe’s latest update — the most baffling design choice in recent memory. Let’s take a look at why it’s the complete opposite of optimal. If you …
3 New Cameras We’d Like to See Released in 2020
Today, we’ll take a look at three new digital video camera game changers we’d like — and expect — to see released in 2020.
Has the Mirrorless Silent Mode Feature Killed the Unit Stills Blimp?
Unit stills photographers shoot the majority of promotional material and behind-the-scenes stills, but many people don’t know much about their role.
How to Find and Secure Locations for Your Next Film
In this article, we’ll look at resources for finding locations, and how to put the most “money on the screen” — not in the pockets — of …
Pocket 4K and Pocket 6K Owners — BRAW Comes to Premiere Pro
Here’s some highly anticipated news for the Pocket 4K and Pocket 6K — you can now use BRAW in Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid.
4 Ways Still Photography Can Make You a Better Cinematographer
In this article, we examine visualizing light through photography — and how it can make you a better cinematographer and filmmaker.
Has Sigma Just Joined The Pocket CineCamera Game?
Sigma has announced a new mirrorless, full-frame, pocketable, and fully customizable fp camera for both stills and cinema.
Why Filmmakers and Photographers Prefer to Use Soft Light
In this article, we take a look at why most filmmakers and photographers prefer to light their subjects with large, soft light sources.
Four Reasons You Should Use (and Love) Your Camera’s Stock Lens
Need an incentive to love your stock lens? Break down some of the benefits of sticking with your camera’s stock zoom lens.
On the Market: Five Great Key Lights for Five Different Budgets
Today we’re going to take a look at five favorite key lights, with accompanying diffusion materials, for every budget range.
Gear Roundup: Finding the Best SD Cards for Your Camera
A good SD card is a tiny-but-essential part of your gear setup. We’ve rounded up four of our favorite options on the market today.