Pen tablets and controllers for editing and retouching definitely help photographers, especially when working on large batches of images. These editing tools from Xencelabs seem to expand that to a whole new level.
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Street Photographer: ‘99% of My Photos are Terrible’
Social media has led us to believe that most people take only incredible shots, look like catwalk models, and live like billionaires. We know that isn’t the case, but still, we can’t help but be affected by the data in front of us. Well, one successful photographer and creator takes you behind the scenes of all of their shots from a trip.
The Unlikely Resurrection of Small Cameras
Technology often follows a path where it begins life large, slow, and expensive, and then gets smaller, faster, and cheaper as time passes. Digital cameras have not followed this trend for a number of reasons, and every time I think I can predict where the industry will go, a curveball is thrown.
We Review The Infinite Texture Plugin: With 70,000 Images Files, You Can’t Go Wrong
As a digital artist, being able to easily get your hands on overlays and effects for your images can sometimes be a costly experience and, at times, not provide you with enough scope of selections for your edits. One of the plugins I have in my collection is Infinite Texture, which provides a whole host of editing possibilities, from simple sky replacement to more complex edits.
A Look at the New Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM Lens
Recently, Canon announced the EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera, and alongside it came the RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM lens, the update to one of the company’s most popular lenses, the EF 135mm f/2L. As such, expectations are high for the new version. This great review takes a look at the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage.
Are Cliché Photos at Iconic Locations Worth Making?
Hop on Instagram or the like, and you will find plenty of nearly identical photos of famous locations, often to the point that it would be essentially impossible to create an image of such a place that would actually stand out from the crowd. So, is it even worth taking the time and putting in the effort and resources to make such images? This excellent video essay discusses the topic and offers some worthwhile advice.
ACDSee Ultimate 2023 Brings Huge Updates and New Features
ACDSee is becoming a household name in the photography industry. The latest software from the company boasts a whole host of incredible new features.
Yes, You Absolutely Can Fix It in Post: Topaz Labs Video AI
Getting it right in camera is definitely the best thing to do. If you can correctly light, compose, and white balance your footage and images, then you’re probably going to have an easier time. However, there are situations when the lighting just isn’t working or you need to capture footage in less-than-ideal situations. In those situations, use Topaz Labs. Right now, they’re having a Hholiday sale.