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 [...]
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 [...]
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:
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 [...]
Earlier this week we reported on CAME-ZERO, a white-labeled action cam that went toe-to-toe with comparable GoPro cameras for almost half the cost. Today, were taking a side-by-side look at the ZERO action cam and its competition. The GoPro were pitting the ZERO against is the GoPro HERO LCD, a similarly-designed camera that features roughly [...]
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:
As a long time reader of the blog, you probably already know that not all LED are made equal. One of the prime parameter indicatingthe quality of light that an LED panel gives out is its CRI (Color Rendering Index) rating. The higher the CRI, the more colors that light is able to render, giving [...]
Photographers do have some reflection in them, so we know that we divide into groups and that models can teach us quite a bit. But what if we turn to models to define us. I am sure this would prove to be an interesting exerciseshowing at least some of our shortcomings. ModelsBeLike did just that [...]
In my ongoing quest to streamline my portfolio and re-brand my photography business, one of my biggest challenges is figuring out what exactly is my style – or in other words – what is my photography niche? In order to successfully market your work to art directors, the prevailing wisdom in the photography community is [...]
