• The Value of Teamwork in Creative Endeavors

    The Value of Teamwork in Creative Endeavors
    A few brief words on why it sometimes pays to have more hands in the kitchen when cooking up a creative project.[ Read More ]
  • Helpful Tips for Using Your First Ultra-wide Angle Lens

    Helpful Tips for Using Your First Ultra-wide Angle Lens
    The ultra-wide angle lens is one of the most exciting out there, able to take sprawling, majestic scenes and bring their entirety into a single frame. They can be rather challenging to use, however. If you just picked up your first ultra-wide angle lens and you are ready to get started, check out this helpful video tutorial that will give you a range of useful advice sure to have you on your way in no time.[ Read More ]
  • Which of These Premium 50mm Lenses Do You Prefer?

    Which of These Premium 50mm Lenses Do You Prefer?
    The wide-aperture 50mm lens is, by far, one of the most common lenses out there, and for good reason, as it is also one of the most versatile, able to tackle a humongous range of scenarios and needs thanks to its neutral focal length and top-notch low-light and narrow depth of field capabilities. Both Sigma and Sony have recently released professional-level 50mm f/1.4 options. So, which is right for you? This excellent video comparison looks at both to help you decide.[ Read More ]
  • Super Telephoto Lenses: Amazing or Overrated?

    Super Telephoto Lenses: Amazing or Overrated?
    Last summer I bought a super telephoto lens to capture wildlife in Alaska. After more than half a year of using it as a lens for landscape photography, was it worth it?[ Read More ]
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  • One of the Biggest Pitfalls of Being a Professional Photographer

    One of the Biggest Pitfalls of Being a Professional Photographer
    Without a doubt, finding success as a professional photographer takes solid technique and a strong creative voice, but those alone are not sufficient. Becoming a successful professional takes quite a bit of business savvy, including the ability to monetize your work, anticipate market trends, and understand how to convert one-time clients into loyal returning customers. This great video essay featured an experienced pro discussing one of the most common mistakes newer professionals make and how
  • Unlock the Advanced Features of Your Camera and Make a Sony Work Like a Canon

    Unlock the Advanced Features of Your Camera and Make a Sony Work Like a Canon
    A new Finnish startup business, Huhtikuu Yksi, offers software that unlocks advanced functionality in basic camera models and standardizes features from different brands. I interviewed the company's CEO, Harri Tyhmäläinen.[ Read More ]
  • What's the Frame Rate of the Human Eye?

    What's the Frame Rate of the Human Eye?
    Have you ever wondered what the frame rate of the human eye is and, just importantly, why it matters? It turns out the answer is far more complex than a simple numerical value, and that has tremendous consequences for the design of cameras and why we work the way we do. This neat and informative video takes you behind the scenes of the science behind how the eyes sees to discuss the topic and the implications it has for filmmakers.[ Read More ]
  • Why Film Directors Avoid Deep Focus in Cinematography

    Why Film Directors Avoid Deep Focus in Cinematography
    You may notice that most cinematography has a shallow depth of field. There are lots of reasons for this, and in this video, one filmmaker goes through the pros and cons of using it and why it is often avoided.[ Read More ]
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