Building a Next-Level Camera: Get a 35 mm f/0.4 for $190

7/31/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

One of the brightest lenses on the market is the Carl Zeis 50mm f/0.7 lens ( Carl Zeiss Super-Q-Gigantar 40mm f/0.33 is increible too), but it's also one of the most expensive, costing around $200,000. Matt (DIYPerks) always seeks to surprise us and one of his areas of experimentation is the image. So the challenge was simple, how to get incredible bokeh at a reasonable price, the solution is the DIY Perkiscope Camera.

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Portraits: Balancing Flash and Ambient Light by Ian Spanier

7/29/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this video, @Ian Spanier breaks down how to use ambient light and flash to create clean and natural looking images.

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$30 DIY Shure SM7B Microphone!

7/29/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Caleb Pike made a 3D printed Shure SM7B microphone for $30 and it SOUNDS AMAZING! See how it compares to the real SM7B and how you can make your own DIY version for $30 to $100.

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Is Xiaomi's "true one inch sensor" really 1 inch?.. - Xiaomi 12s Ultra Camera Sensor Teardown!

7/28/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Xiaomi has a REALLY big camera... lens. But is the Camera itself as large as they say? They only way to find out for sure is to open it up and measure it for ourselves! Today JerryRigEverything is taking apart the brand new flagship 12s Ultra from Xiaomi. He is going to measure the worlds largest smartphone sensor - and see how big it really is. Is Xiaomi's "true one inch sensor" really 1 inch? Jerry has his doubts...

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Sensor sizes make no sense, but DPReview fixed it!

7/28/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

The naming terminology used for smaller sensors is both baffling and based on horribly outdated measurements standards. Chris lets you know why they are abandoning the old naming conventions, and what they are replacing it with.

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How to Choose the Best Camera Strap

7/28/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

The Camera Store are always asked what their favourite camera strap is for carrying their cameras around. In this episode, Dave looks at a bunch of different options and shares which ones he loves and which ones he'd take a pass on.

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Henri Cartier-Bresson and Dynamic Symmetry

7/27/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this video Tavis Leaf Glover digs deep into some excellent street photos by Henri Cartier-Bresson. What techniques does he use to capture such stunning images? Find out now and apply them to your own art and photography. It just takes some time learning dynamic symmetry and design techniques to see your art improve. You'll also see some fun clips from one of his memorable interviews.

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Can You Recreate this Famous Portrait? (Ernest Hemingway by Yousuf Karsh)

7/24/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this video Sean Tucker attempts to break down the lighting in this famous portrait of Ernest Hemingway by Yousuf Karsh, and then to recreate the same look in his garage studio to see what he can learn in the process.

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Panasonic cameras: The good and the bad

7/23/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Chris and Jordan have primarily been using Panasonic cameras to shoot DPReview TV for years, but they still have some criticisms. What is Panasonic getting right and wrong with their camera lineup? Chris and Jordan have some thoughts.

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How to ADD a BACKGROUND LIGHT or SPOTLIGHT into your pictures using PHOTOSHOP

7/18/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Thanks to Charlie for the question..."How can I add a background light into my pictures using Photoshop" here's a video showing EXACTLY how Glyn Dewis does using a VERY quick selection, the Marquee Tool and a Levels Adjustment Layer. Quick, Easy and Effective!

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Portraits: 5 Steps to Building a Strong Composition

7/18/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Whether you're going for a simple or complex photo, having composition techniques in your creative toolbox is key for consistently capturing stellar images. In this video, Pye shows how you can "stack" multiple techniques to arrive at a strong portrait composition.

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Softbox Correct Distance to Subject

7/17/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Daniel answers a very common question. How far away should we place our softbox?

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A Hard Photography Skill that Pays Off Forever!

7/14/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 3 Comments

In this week’s episode, Mark discusses a hard photography skill that pays off forever. There are a ton of skills, techniques, and best practices one can embrace in order to improve their photography, but there is one skill in particular that he has found difficult to master yet produces the greatest results. Mark guesses the saying "nothing great comes easy" is perfect for this photography skill because it won't contribute to an overnight improvement in your photography, but if you put in the effort over time this will eventually be a game changer for anybody.

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Parabolic Reflectors - Getting the Elusive "Hard Soft Light" by Ab Sesay

7/13/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

This video takes a deep dive into the art and science of Parabolic Reflectors. What are parabolic reflectors and how do they give you the elusive "Hard Soft Light"

In this video, we take a deep dive into what is a true Parabolic Reflector. What are the benefits of the different sizes, fabrics, and head positions? This video has a ton of side-by-side images to help you learn, by zooming in on the details to see the benefits and different qualities of light that can be achieved using a parabolic reflector.

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Film Directors Handbook: 5 Rules You Should Know

7/13/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

These are Mark Bone's 5 Core Tips/Rules for when he is directing his documentaries.

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Shooting a High Contrast Split Background Portrait by Jeff Carpenter

7/12/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Today, V-Flat World is gonna light it like Nashville-based photographer Jeff Carpenter and model, Caroline. Let’s step into Jeff’s studio as he crafts a high contrast, split background portrait with sci-fi vibes and a three-light setup.

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Kicker 101 - The 3 Secrets You Need to Know!

7/11/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Part of making a refined image in the studio is separating your subject from the background. In today’s video, John Gress will teach you the three secrets to using a edge light, including why you would use one, where you should place it and how bright it needs to be.

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Ultimate Guide to Film Composition & Framing — Key Elements Explained

7/11/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

With their origins in fine art, the elements of composition in film provide a foundation for visual storytelling. In this video, the latest in our Shot List series, they are going to explore cinematic composition and its seemingly endless possibilities.

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Making the Art you really Believe in

7/10/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this video, Sean Tucker shares some thoughts on the cost we have to count when making the work we really believe in. Artists, at some point, have to decide whether to produce work which appeals to the widest audience possible for the sake of attention and "success," or communicate the message they really believe in on their own terms.

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50 Insane Facts About The Apollo 11 Lunar Photoshoot !!

7/10/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

As part of his Historical Photography Series, in this video Michael The Maven is talking about the AMAZING effort and planning that went into the Apollo 11 Lunar Photoshoot.

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Photoshop portrait editing essentials-5 beginner tools

7/10/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Where do you start when editing portrait photos?

Portrait editing can be very daunting. You hear terms like frequency separation, dodge and burn, liquify, and Photoshop highlights and shadows.

So you say to yourself, “I want to do portraits in Photoshop, but where the hell do I start?” Well, fret no more; in this video, Jacques Gaines looks at 5 essentials that all beginner, amateur and even intermediate photographers need to learn when editing portraits in Photoshop for the first time.

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Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The World's Largest Smartphone Camera!

7/09/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Although it is not the only phone with a one-inch sensor, but it is the first to have a sensor specifically designed for mobile phones.

Marques Brownlee has tested a unit and his conclusions are very interesting: Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a truly incredible camera ... sometimes.

Today having several lenses integrated into a smartphone is a standard. We hope that in the next versions of the iPhone we can have a model with a sensor of these characteristics. Without a doubt, these (almost) one-inch sensors, in conjunction with computational photography, can be a great advance.

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The Importance of Mood Boards: Why YOU Should Be Using These!

7/09/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

One of the tools that is at our disposal and that is often undervalued among many of us are "mood boards".

The process is quite simple, we seek to print reference images that we can use in our projects, not in order to copy them literally.

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What Everyone gets WRONG about CINEMATIC Filmmaking

7/09/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

So much emphasis is put on copying HOW other filmmakers shot in a certain way and now WHY they shot in a certain way.

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Natural Light Fashion Shoot On Location + Color Grading by Lindsay Adler

7/06/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Successful fashion shoots begin with a concept. What are you trying to achieve in this image, and how can you reinforce the concept/story with all of the visual elements? How can you make the posing, lighting, styling, and retouching work together for the most impact?

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How to Correct Exposure in Lightroom Desktop

7/05/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Learn to correct exposure on both the subject and the background using Lightroom's masking tools including Select Subject. This lesson will show you how to isolate the people in your images so you can edit them separately from the background, giving you more control over the exposure in your photos.

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Alfred Hitchcock’s Four-step System to a Great Scene

7/04/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Alfred Hitchcock's most nail-biting scenes had a formula to them. We're gonna look at the most suspenseful scenes from five of his great movies. So, what's the formula? The scene always starts with some kind of dolly or tracking move. Wolfcrow analyzes each of these films in detail and helps us understand how this master of cinema worked.

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7 CREATIVE GIMBAL MOVES - Epic SHOT IDEAS for CINEMATIC VIDEO

7/03/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this tutorial, Jacques Crafford shares 7 Creative Gimbal Moves, epic shot ideas for cinematic video. He is not just going to show you how to do it, he is going to tell you WHY & WHEN, what lenses to use, and what your gimbal settings should be.

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Speed Up Your Editing Using Styles in Capture One

7/03/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

An in-depth tutorial on how Ian Hippolyte edits photos in Capture One 22, using Styles and Style brushes to speed up his workflow! Capture One is a powerful software for tethering, editing, organizing, and exporting raw photos.

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Better Your Filmmaking - 3 Cinematography Tips

7/02/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

One of the most difficult aspects for novice photographers is understanding how to compose with light. I think that directors of photography cancontribute a lot to our workflow and their knowledge is tremendously useful to improve our photographic projects. Lewis Potts talks about 3 cinematography tips that we don't usually pay attention to and that will make a huge difference in your next project.

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Why You Should Recreate Shots From Films

7/01/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Everyone's favourite lighting exercise - recreating shots from films! But is it actually useful? Rob Ellis would say yes - any practice is good practice - but when it comes to painstakingly recreating a shot from a film perfectly, he thinks it may be a little unhelpful, at least in the grand scheme of developing our own looks and practices.

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