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Why Dan Mace turned a Truck into a Giant Camera

1/31/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments



In this video, Dan Mace converts a 4-tonne truck into a camera in an attempt to capture the most meaningful picture he can ever take. If you read this, drop a comment below to see if anyone actually looks down here.

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DIY Backdrop Hanging System by Marco Melander

1/31/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Hang your backdrops and seamless papers with ropes and boating accessories in your studio.

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Your Photography needs a Change

1/30/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments



In this video, Sean Tucker talks about the benefits of a change of context to your photography, and how embracing change in general will make you a better rounded, more versatile, more resilient artist, and even human being.

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5 Reasons to buy the Leica M Monochrom in 2022

1/30/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments



If you want to experience shooting B&W film in a digital format there really is only one way, a monochrome camera. As a bonus, you get better B&W files than you get from a color capable camera. In this video Mattias Burling gives five reasons why he feels the original CCD Leica M Monochrom is the one to get.

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Working with Venetian Blinds in Photography

1/27/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments



There are many non-photography things that somehow find their way into a studio photographer’s secret essentials list and one the most useful are blinds. Often used as a cookie, which is anything that partially blocks light, the Venetian blind is a surprisingly versatile light modifier.

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The Power of Personal Projects by Chase Jarvis

1/27/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 


The biggest moments in Chase Jarvis´career have all started as personal projects. In this episode, he explores how pursuing his curiosity and a passion around B&W portraiture evolved from a an idea, to a personal project, to beyond what he could have never imagined.

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Shooting In Natural Light

1/26/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Mastering Natural Light can make all the difference in Cinematography. Today Crimson Engine will look at ways to shape, focus, diffuse, block and imitate the sun and the sky.

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Creative Studio Lighting for Disco Editorial

1/26/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this episode, the gorgeous photographer Sarah Edmunds will bring us a DISCO PARTY in the Europe’s fashion capital, Milan. Using Godox collection, she shows us how to create the fashionable Colour Disco, Dark Disco, and Glamour Disco vibe using different flashes. Let’s check the video and find about how the magic of lighting turns your studio to a disco party.

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TOP Level Product Shoot Made EASY!

1/25/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Want to shoot bottles like a pro? This condensed edit of one of our most popular Karl Taylor Education live photoshoots gives you a 10-minute masterclass in product photography.

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Alternative Black and White Photography Backgrounds

1/25/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 

Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he shows you great alternatives to create black and white backgrounds for your photography. Using Duvetyne, a flame-resistant black fabric often used to block bright light (the same material flags are made from), Daniel shows you how to create a stark black background that will stay black even when directly lit by your key light.

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Nikon Z 9 Review - No Overheat in 8K

1/24/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Nikon Z 9 is an extremely capable camera and for this review, iPhonedo used it as his main camera to see how it will do for his work. From talking-head, cinematic, unboxing, beauty shots to autofocus, to balancing on a DJI RS 2, this video will answer all of your questions regarding Z9's video capabilities and how does in actual scenarios.

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BRENIZER METHOD on Medium Format FILM

1/23/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

It's hard to tell with YouTube compression, but these portraits are huge! The depth of each file is insane and photographer Steven Schultz is SO happy with the results. Which one was your favorite?! 

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Overhead Lighting techniques for still life photography

1/23/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this video Camera Club Live takes you step by step through the process of making creative still life photography. They will demonstrate how to use a diffusion material to produce a controlled gradient on reflective still life subjects.

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There's Nothing Magical About Medium Format Depth Of Field

1/22/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments



Shallow depth-of-field is often cited as being a key part of the 'medium format look' but is that actually true? DPReview ( Chris Nichols and Jordan Drake) compared a Fujifilm GFX and Sony a7R IV for a closer look at the effect of format size on depth-of-field to find out.

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EASY: Mobile Black Background Portrait at Home (STUNNING - no editing required)

1/22/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 

In this video, Simone Ferretti shows how to shoot and "edit" Black Background Portrait at home just using a Mobile! Android or iPhone:)

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How To Make Your Photography Go Viral: 5 Tips with Keegan Evans

1/21/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

To get your photos noticed and potentially go viral on social media, you need to do more than come up with creative photography ideas. Keegan Evans shows you how to use short-form video like Tik Tok and Instagram Reels to help get your images noticed on these platforms. From content ideas to ideal video length, you’ll be ready to shoot your own short, vertical video!

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6 VIDEO TRANSITIONS You Should Know

1/21/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this video, Mango Street cover 6 of our favorite transitions you can use that can help better tell your story.

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The JCH Camera Inspection Guide

1/20/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


A handy guide to help you when you are looking for a new film camera or lens, so you don't end up with a lemon. Including the all-important sniff test.

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Interview Workflow for Small Teams

1/20/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Running with a small crew could be a challenge, but if you are coming well prepared, it could be an advantage. It keeps things light. Using a small crew, or even just one person, does not mean you need to give up on location, sound, or lighting, so today we will be looking at setting up light interviews.

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Fujifilm XT3 Camera: Still Worth It in 2022?

1/19/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Should you still buy a Fujifilm XT3 camera in 2022? This video discusses reasons to consider the Fujifilm X-T3 in 2022.

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3 Tips For How to be a Successful Professional Photographer

1/18/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In today's video, John Gress wanted to share with you 3 key strategies for building a successful photography business. While he is coming at this from the perspective of a commercial photographer, he thinks the advice will ring true regardless of your genre.

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Perfect Lighting For Headshots by Dani Diamond

1/17/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this video, Dani Diamond shows us his go-to lighting setup for model headshots. It's all about controlling the flow and direction of the light to perfectly shape it onto your subject. Two V-Flats and natural light can technically do the trick here but because we were limited to our warehouse space Dani brought in some backlight.

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Martin Parr's Advice to Young Photographers: 'You are probably going to fail'

1/17/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments


You are probably going to fail, so unless you are obsessed, almost like a disease, you are not going to make it.” Legendary Martin Parr, regarded as the most crucial figure in contemporary British photography, offers advice to young photographers.

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Natural Skin Editing for Portraits

1/16/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 


In this video, Sean Tucker shows you his 3 stage process for natural-looking skin retouching using the spot healing tool, micro dodging using curves, and tone balancing with colour brushes in Adobe Photoshop.

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LED Lights BETTER than Speedlights for Night Portraits?

1/16/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

This video breaks down the Amaran 60D and 60X for night portraits. Here Eli Infante uses LED lights for amazing portraits during the night. The question is, which one is better for night portraits? LED Lights or Speedlights? Big thanks to my friend Marco Jilpas for recording the BTS video footage and Adrian for assisting last minute.

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DIY Home Studio Hack for Dramatic Editorial Portraits

1/14/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments

Looking for dramatic portraits but don't have the right light modifier? Not a problem. In this video, Pye walks through a simple home studio hack to turn a basic shoot thru umbrella into a strip box for that perfect dramatic lighting.

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CROP your images BIGGER: 3 Right Ways and 1 Wrong Way

1/13/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Here's 3 ways that we can alter the composition and make images bigger using the CROP TOOL in Photoshop to show our pictures off at their VERY BEST for screen, print or social media.

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The EXPOSURE Mistake All BEGINNERS Make with Landscape Photos

1/13/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this week’s episode, Mark Denney discusses the exposure mistake he sees all beginners make with landscape photos. This mistake is something he is all too familiar with as well as this is something he did for the first few years of his photography journey. 

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Leica M11 Review - The most enjoyable M-series camera yet?

1/13/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


The Leica M11 may look like all the M-series cameras that came before it, but it has some notable upgrades and changes. Find out why we think the Leica M11 is the most enjoyable M camera we've used to date.

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DIY 180 orbit Rig for product shots

1/12/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments



If you have been looking for a simple compact setup to do an 180 degrees orbit shot around a product, this video Chung Dha is showing you my DIY build from using existing camera accessories.

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How to photograph portraits on a pure white background in camera

1/11/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Every portrait photographer needs to know how to create a pure white background in their studio. In this quick video, Pete Coco shows you how it's done.
 

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The Portrait Masters: The Creative Journey to Winning GOLD with a Score of 91

1/10/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments



See how Nicole Carson Bonilla went from earning a score of 69 in her first round to winning GOLD with a score of 91 by her 4th round. And see all 153 portraits that led her to Fellow in just over 2 years with portraits she photographed in a home studio using up to three Canon EX600 Speedlites and her Canon Mark IV and Canon EOS R. She also shares some valuable insights she wishes she had known when she was getting started and along her journey. Nicole earned FELLOW with 153 portraits made up of 1 Gold, 47 Silvers, 70 Bronze with Distinctions, 35 Bronzes and two scores of 69. She also won three categories and had 31 portraits in the Top 20’s.

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Nikon Z9 Review: The Best Video Camera of 2022?

1/10/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Discussing the video features of the Nikon Z9, which might currently be the best hybrid mirrorless camera available for video shooters.

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5 Lighting Rules Every Photographer Should Master

1/10/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


So in today’s video John Gress wants to share with you five key lighting concepts that will help you understand lighting and help you to harness it’s power the next time you’re in the studio or on location. Hopefully, without any pretense and hopefully with the most simple language possible.

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Shooting Fun Colorful Profile Image For a Modeling Portfolio

1/09/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 

In this episode, Jeff Carpenter walks us through his setup as he works with Caroline to create some incredible images for her modeling portfolio.

Using some gels and a large 5' Octa, Jeff uses a Foldable V-Flat to control the super-wide spill to make this single large light work as a rim light and hair light all at once.

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5 SIMPLE TIPS to create IMPACT in your PHOTOS

1/08/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments



Impact happens fast - in an instant. Your viewer needs to instantly notice at the most important thing in the frame, if they notice it chances are higher they will stick around longer to find the deeper meanings in your images - These are the 5 guides Rafael Ludwig follows to get the attention of the viewer and convey one clear message.

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Answering Your Vintage Lens Questions

1/08/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Answering 10 of the most frequently asked vintage lens questions Mark Holtze has gotten over the years.

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12 Camera Movements for CINEMATIC VIDEO: Creative Shot ideas for BETTER B-ROLL

1/07/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this video Jacques Crafford shares 12 camera movements for cinematic footage. Creative shot ideas for better B-Roll to use on your next video shoot. If you don’t have a gimbal, don’t sweat because a lot of these shots are possible with just your hands. If you enjoy learning about different camera movement techniques, watch this space!

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Secrets to a Panorama WITHOUT a Tripod AT NIGHT!

1/07/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this video,  Serge Ramelli goes into detail as to what camera settings to use to shoot a panorama when Tripods are not allowed.

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TRY THIS if you need BIGGER BACKGROUNDS in your Photo Shoots

1/06/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments


If you ever photograph people (groups or individuals) and place backgrounds behind them, here's a GREAT Photoshop technique for those times when your background isn't big enough. Simple, Fast, Saves the Photo Shoot AND saves you money!

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Learn The Basics Of Lighting Your Portraits On Location Using A Nd Filter

1/06/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Lighting a good portrait or headshot on location doesn't have to be difficult. One of the challenges you'll run into if you're a bokeh lover is balancing your flash with the ambient light when you're at a wide-open aperture. By using a variable ND filter, you can control that ambient exposure and keep your strobe from having to work hard to overpower the sun and the available light.

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Portrait Photography at EVERY aperture - f1.4 to f16 examples

1/05/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this video, you can see aperture photography examples from a live photoshoot to get a better idea of what each f-stop looks like and in what situations to use them. 

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10 Camera Monitors Under $300!

1/05/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Review and comparison of 10 budget video monitors under $300. See which one is the best fit for your camera.

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Duo Boards: Morning Breakfast Scene Lighting by Hudi Greenberger

1/05/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Hudi Greenberger is a world-class commercial food & product photographer based out of New Jersey. In this first video together (many more to come) he creates a beautiful morning breakfast scene using just 1 light and bounce fill. Watch along and see how attention to detail is so important to photographers on this level.

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7 QUICK TIPS to make a SIGNIFICANT CHANGE in your PHOTOGRAPHY

1/02/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 


Are you looking to improve your photography in 2022? Here are 7 quick things you can change that will make a difference.

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Lighting with Polarised Light

1/02/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 


Lighting cameraman, Pete Burns, explains and shows the results of using a polariser filter in front of a camera lens – and then takes this further to show how a polarizer can be used in front of a light source. “The polariser maximizes or minimizes the polarised light effect. So with polarisers on lights, we are able to control individually the direction and the amount of polarised light leaving each fixture.”

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