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The first thing that comes to mind when thinking “Forced Perspective” is the Leaning Tower of Pisa being held to prevent it from falling, or holding the Eiffel Tower. Yea, kitschy, I know. But in the right hands, forced perspective can be a powerful tool. Oscar Hudson directed this clip forDarwin Deez and the thing [...]

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Whenever in need of a new travel camera bag, Gura Gear is one of the brands I check out. Ive almost bought the Bataflae a bunch of times, but due to lack of availability in my area, Ive opted for other models thinking Ill get one next time. Looks like Ive waited too long, though, [...]

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Even though I strive to get the best compositional shot in-camera. I do see cropping as essential to my post editing workflow. For such a simple post edit technique, it can really enhance and improvecomposition of the image. I have also found cropping an image, be it small or in a creative sense can transform an image dramatically.

I like to view cropping as reframing the scene. The initial framing of the scene comes when you look through the viewfinder, then next when you have... more

As a professional photographer, Tim Kemple believes its his job to capture situations and perspectives that few people would ever see, let alone be able to capture themselves. In my mind, the best photographs happen in environments and locations where other people would normally want to be inside by a fireplace, or in a warm [...]

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Camera straps are one of those secondary things that most of us photographers don’t really put much thought into. However, consider this: the only thing keeping your camera away from the hard ground when it’s out of your hands, is your strap. It needs to satisfy some basic requirements, in order to serve us well. It needs to be strong, well-secured to our camera, and it needs to be comfortable.

It also doesn’t hurt if the strap doesn’t break the bank; after all... more

The focal length of the lens you use, combined with the aperture setting, determines how the camera sees whatever you point it at.This has profound implications for composition. Lets look at them one by one.

Selective focus and bokeh

Selective focus occurs when you focus on your subject, and use a wide aperture to make the background go out of focus.Bokeh is the blurred parts of your... more

Both Yuneec and DJI started their stories as drone manufacturers. As time goes on though, its clear both want to expand their offerings, making sure the sky is not the limit. While unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been the primary focus of both companies, a critical component of any drone setup is the gimbal that [...]

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The timeof 8mm and 16mm video cameras might long be gone, but that doesnt mean the design, aesthetic and experienceof these cameras mustdie along with it. Meet the Lumenati CS1, the worlds first cinematic smartcase that brings the convenience of digital video with the nostalgic design, experience and ergonomics of lo-fi video cameras. Originally funded [...]

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This week on dPS we’re featuring a series of articles about composition. Many different elements and ways to compose images for more impact. Check out the ones we’ve done so far:

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Well before the DSLR megapixel war ever started, it was fairly common knowledge that megapixels alone dont result in better image quality. The same statement can be said in regards to smartphone cameras, whose quality is now to the point of most point-and-shoot cameras a few years ago or even better. While megapixels are [...]

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