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Do you see your photo and wish the subject stood out a bit more? Does your photo look somewhat flat? Or maybe the background has people or objects that are unappealing? All of these can be fixed with one simple thing: a shallow depth of field.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to achieve this in post-production using Photoshop.

Lets start by clarifying that depth of field is the area of your photograph that is in focus, its also called focus range. There are three... more

We’ve been hearing rumours since The Photography Show that several brands may be pulling out of this year’s Photokina in September. Big brands including Canon, Elinchrom and Profoto. Of course, none of them would confirm anything at the time, but Elinchrom has now put out a statement. They are the first to confirm that they […]

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The original Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera was wildly popular when it was released. A Super 16mm sensor HD camera capable of shooting RAW video at consumer level prices. What’s not to love? It was a great little camera, but it’s not without its issues. Many of the problems with the BMPCC were updated with firmware, […]

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Weve seen a couple of camera gear factories, like Sony, Leica or Sigma. This time, George Muncey and the Negative Feedback team take you to Rochester, New York for a tour of the Kodak Headquarters. In this video, youll see the place where Kodaks 35mm films are born and hear plenty of information about the […]

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Great travel photography has the power to take the viewer to that destination and make them feel like they are there. It can evoke memories of faraway lands and local people and culture that the viewer might have never seen.

You may have heard the usual advice about travel photography like getting up early and photographing at the golden hour. But here are six travel photography secrets that you have probably never tried that will help you capture stunning photos.

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With NAB often comes new announcements from DJI. This year, there are two big ones for serious filmmakers. There’s the DJI Force Pro, offering full remote control and manoeuvrability over the Ronin 2, Ronin-S and other gimbals. Also announced today are the new DJI Master Wheelsalso offering remote gimbal control with high precision in a […]

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Leica has just announced a new addition to their SL zoom lens family: Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 f/3.54.5 ASPH. Its made for Leicas full frame mirrorless SL system, and its made to let you take a wider view of the world. With the new 16-35mm, Leica aims for architecture and landscape photographers, but this lens can also […]

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Few things dampen photo-taking spirits more than rainy and gloomy days. Especially if you are on a trip to an exciting location and the clouds and wind are conspiring to keep the sun from those beautiful, but hidden, landscapes you know exist.

Fear not, intrepid photographer, there are still many subjects for you to capture on gray, gloomy days. They may not be what you typically shoot or what you really want to be shooting. But that doesnt mean you cant stretch your creative... more

In 2010, photographer and filmmaker Ivo Nrenberg approached Canon with a request for an impossible lens. He needed a long zoom 4K Super 35mm lens, designed for needs of wildlife video production. Canon said challenge accepted, and the CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 was born. Narrated by Canons Larry Thorpe, this video outlines the specs of this […]

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Weve written about building a brand as a photographer or a filmmaker. Branding sure involves a lot of aspects and requires effort and skill, but have you ever thought about sound branding? Sonic branding experts Andrew Stafford and Steve Milton discuss this topic for WIRED. They explain the psychology behind many sounds youll instantly recognize. […]

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