Blind Spot Gear, creator of the Power Junkie (buy here), has announced its newest product, the LumiCard (buy here), a small colour-accurate LED panel that attaches to your smartphone magnetically and is powered wirelessly. As usual, the company has taken to Kickstarter to launch the new product. It’s already raised more than 5x its modest […]
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is taking legal action against an AI app that used her name and image in an online ad without her permission. The ad, posted on Twitter by an AI app called “Lisa AI: 90’s Yearbook & Avatar,” featured a deepfake video of Johansson. Johansson’s lawyer, Kevin Yorn, confirmed that she isn’t […]
People have used self-portraits as a way to express themselves. With the advent of digital cameras, this age-old practice has taken another form: “selfie.” We’ve all seen and taken them, but despite their widespread prevalence, their underlying messages remain largely unexplored. A team of scientists wanted to explore selfies more deeply, and they conducted a […]
As if you don’t have enough real people you follow, Instagram is reportedly soon to allow you to create your “AI friend.” Some screenshots have leaked, showing a fully customizable AI chatbot. You can pick its age, gender, ethnicity, and personality traits. Want an “enthusiastic” or “pragmatic” friend? You can create your own. The revelation […]
Hello, film photography explorers! As you embark on your exciting journey into the world of film, its essential to be aware of some common mistakes that can trip up even the most enthusiastic beginners. But fear not! Were here to guide you through these potential pitfalls and provide some handy tips to prevent them. So, lets get in and turn those potential oops moments into successful ah-ha ones!
You may want to check out thispostabout how to avoid shooting blank rolls too!
Fake storage devices are rife these days. We can go search sites like AliExpress, eBay and even Amazon and find many obvious fakes. Some, however, are not so obvious, mimicking well-known brands like SanDisk, Lexar and others. Fortunately, Amazon will cover fake cards (if they shipped them) and replace them, but how do you know […]
Ive shared several silver mylar lighting techniques over the years, so Im sure most of you know many of the tricks to get the best from this very cheap yet remarkable material. But if youre new here or simply just need a reminder, what is all the fuss about when it comes to this incredibly […]
Now that the clocks have changed and the nights are drawing in (for those further North, at least), the fall is well and truly with us. And with the change in seasons is the promise of inclement weather. Or rain, to be precise. And lots of it if you’re in the UK or Northern Europe. […]
How far would you go to get the shot? One paparazzi photographer who works for TMZ certainly went the extra mile to capture footage of rap star and partner of Rihanna A$AP Rocky in LA this week. The rapper was out for his morning jog when the photographer, Melanie Miller, tried to apprehend him with […]
Street and urban photography fans, we have quite a treat today. The URBAN Photo Awards 2023 winners have been announced, capturing the versatility, beauty, and sometimes melancholy of urban life.
