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If you see any visualization of the cosmos nowadays it is probably one of two: either computer generated effect or a stack of images from NASA public archive. Shanks FX took a different approach andcreated a bigger-than-8Kcosmos creation sequence with practical effects, which is movie lingo for in-camera. I absolutely love the idea of creating [...]

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Have you ever considered how weird we look when we constantly stare at our smartphones (see, I did not say iPhone here) even at the most intimate of situations? Photographer Eric Pickersgill did, and the result is a strong series – Removed – showing how the connection between us and the world comes at the [...]

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So I rarely do composite type images preferring to do as much in camera as I can. However sometimes it can’t be helped. Do do hate spending forever trying to draw paths or make complex masks though, so whenever possible I like to utilise this quick and easy composite trick. It really is incredibly simple [...]

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While the rumor mill on Canon’s new flagship is starting engines, the older lines are getting an upgrade. Canon announced today their newPowerShot G5 X, PowerShot G9 X and a new Mirrorles EOS M10 (preorder links). Just before hitting the specs and the announcement info, I have one thing to say: Canon, Get your mirrorless [...]

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Its no secret that photographers are often given a hard time by law enforcement officers, especially near sensitive buildings. Be it due to abuse of power or ignorance of the law, the presence of a photographer near a security-related building is bound to attract the attention of the local authorities, and aerial photography using drones [...]

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It seems everyone has a camera these days, so you may be wondering, “How can I separate myself from the pack?” The answer does not involve a better camera, or a more expensive lens. In fact, the most important part of your equipment actually can’t be purchased in a store. It’s your own unique vision, and perspective on the world, that makes all the difference. The following five elements of creative composition are starting points to help you better express your point... more

Well, there are the trivial ways for mounting a microphone when shooting with DSLR (or with any camera actually), some sometimes, the traditional ways are just not compact enough, or versatile enough or quick enough. And this is where this quick video fromDSLR Video Shooter comes handy. Add to thisRode VideoMic Pro orVideoMic GO and [...]

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Users of Canons flagship DSLR, the 1D X, will be happy to know that Canon Rumors has received a list of rumored specifications for the upcoming Mark II. The release date, said to be sometime during the first quarter of 2016, is also important for those waiting for the 5D Mark IV as previous rumors [...]

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If you are just starting your way on movie sets, you probably hear grip this and grip that. But what is a grip anyways and what do they do? Well, they do pretty much anything that’s involved with movie magic. (special effects and CGI aside), they are guys who set up dollies, move tracks, place [...]

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Being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Venice, Italy would be a great location for a shoot, right? Trust us, Venice is a wonderful place to put a model in. Aside from being one of Europes most fashionable cities, it has great architecture and great sense of italian style. This makes Venice [...]

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