Here at DIYP, we haven’t shied away from reporting on AI and image generators. It’s pretty difficult not to talk about it, as it seems to be the hot topic of 2023. Creatives are concerned about the new technology and whether it will soon make us all obsolete (basically, all my work could be replaced […]
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has treated us with a teaser of a celestial spectacle its very first images of Saturn. They’re still just raw, black-and-white files, but they look impressive nevertheless, and some of them kinda ghostly beautiful. the JWST has observed the ringed planet using its state-of-the-art Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) […]
After less than a year, TikTok is ditching TikTok Now, its own take on BeReal launched in September 2022. The decision comes amidst stiff competition from apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and, obviously, BeReal, from which the whole concept started in the first place. You’re probably familiar with the concept of BeReal by now. As opposed […]
We’ve heard amazing sonifications of space images before, and if you ask me it’s always a treat to hear a new one. Astronomers and visualization specialists have now teamed up to create a unique sensory experience of Stephan’s Quintet, a compact group of galaxies. Using data from NASA’s space telescopes, they have crafted a […]
Godox has joined Aputure and Nanlite in producing screw-in LED bulbs for practical use on set. The new lights are the Godox C7R (buy here) and C10R (buy here) KNOWLED RGBWW Creative Bulb Lights. The number in the name is the output wattage, and they both offer full RGBWW colour. Both lights are powered by […]
Insta360 has announced its newest teeny tiny wearable action camera, the Insta360 GO 3 (buy here). The camera itself is quite similar to its predecessor but comes with a new case (the “Action Pod”) and significant usability improvements. The Insta360 GO 3 retains its small form factor, although it is slightly different from the Insta360 […]
Tether Tools has announced the newest version of its Smart Shooter tethered shooting software. Smart Shooter 5 comes with a bunch of new features, including the ability to shoot up to 10 cameras simultaneously and stream live view from four of them at once. It offers a new SmartSave camera to cloud feature and also […]
I first became interested in trying my hand at recording sparks when I noticed some intriguing static discharges recorded on old X-ray films. I knew that these patterns were sometimes captured on film as a result of static electricity, but I had no idea that they had such a rich history and played a significant […]
Astrophotography enthusiasts, you’re in for a treat today. The Astronomy Photographer of the Year has announced its 2023 shortlists, and they’re as gorgeous as the starry sky on a warm summer evening. Speaking of starry skies, you’ll see some of them among this year’s shortlists. But of course, there are plenty more photos revealing what’s […]
