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Sony a1 vs Canon R5: 8K video is INCREDIBLE!

3/31/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Tony & Chelsea Northrup compare the 8k video capabilities of the Canon R5 (http://sdp.io/r5​) against the Sony a1 (http://sdp.io/a1​) to find out which produces the best results for eye autofocus, sharpness, cropability, low-light & high ISO, dynamic range, rolling shutter, handheld sensor stabilization, overheating, recording times, and raw. 

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Canon C70: The Cinema Camera for Everyone

3/31/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Tyler Stalman reviews his new Canon C70 and explains why it's the best choice for filmmakers

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How Car Chase Scenes Have Evolved Over 100 Years

3/30/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

"Fast & Furious 9," set for a 2021 release, is the 10th installment in a franchise known for pushing the boundaries of car chases. But there has been a lot of technological innovation leading up to this point that originated in classic films like “The French Connection” and allowed for even more realistic and dynamic chases in newer films like “Baby Driver” and “Extraction.”

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Nightscape Timelapse Bokeh Lantern

3/29/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Recently Richard Tatti made the journey out to a farm and proceeded to shoot a nightscape timelapse featuring this beautiful bokeh lantern. The focus was deliberately placed on the close foreground subject with the background stars consequently out of focus. With a nice wide aperture, the stars exhibit this wonderful and somewhat dreamy appearance. 

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iPhone Photography Tricks for Shooting Cars

3/28/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Everyone knows you can take a bad photo with a great camera — we’ve all done it. But the inverse is true as well —  in the right set of conditions, you can take a fantastic photo with a mobile phone camera. photographer Kevin McCauley is going to show you how to find those conditions. 

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The Hollywood KEYLIGHT You Already Own

3/27/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

The T-Bar or T-frame is a way to turn any light into a huge 6x6 or larger key by punching it through a sheet of diffusion hung from a crossbar.

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Five Portrait Lighting Patterns

3/25/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this tutorial we will look at five popular lighting patterns for portraiture.
This is one of the free mini-courses Hannah Couzens has available on his training platform.

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Fashion Shoot with 1, 2, or 3 Strobes | Inside Fashion and Beauty Photography with Lindsay Adler

3/24/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

One of the questions Lindsay Adler gets asked ALL the time is, ‘how many strobes do I need to have? The reason that is such a tough question is that there is no right answer!

In this video she will show you the same model, in the same wardrobe, on the same background... but shot 3 different ways. You'll see how 1, 2, or 3 strobes can transform the look of the shot! 

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50mm Lens Is All You Need For Landscape Photography

3/23/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Take a look at why a 50mm lens is the only lens you need for landscape photography. You might wonder why Jay P. Morgan says that? There are some compelling reasons. Take a look and see what you think.

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What Sean Tucker learned about Photography Projects from Edward S. Curtis

3/23/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this video Sean Tucker shares some snippets from the amazing life and work of Edward S. Curtis, who spent 30 years of his life travelling the United States (from 1900-1930) in order to photographically capture the life and culture of almost 80 indigenious tribes. He also shares some thoughts about what his resolve and tenacity teach him as a photographer when he is approaching his own long-term photography projects.

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MKBHD Gear Tour: How to Shoot Videos People Want to Watch

3/23/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Marques Brownlee - MKBHD - is one of the top YouTubers on the planet, but he benefits from the same fundamentals on nearly every shoot—and you can, too. Here, Marques Brownlee shares his essential gear (like his three favorite lenses), how to set up a video shoot (including tips on recording clear audio), and his typical shoot-day schedule.

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Look 20 Years Younger- the Softest Face Lighting

3/22/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Older people need more glamour lighting than the typical young YouTubers who are in their 20s and 30s. This tutorial shows the basics of understanding how to use proper lighting to hide wrinkles, aging, saggy skin, and even how to fill out the face more so it doesn't look gaunt and shriveled. 

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100 Camera Angles, Shots and Movements in Filmmaking

3/22/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

The ultimate list of camera shots, angles and movements you’ll ever encounter in filmmaking. Read the full written list here:  wolfcrow.com/100-camera-angles-shots-and-movements-in-filmmaking

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How To Use A C-stand And Other Essential Studio Hardware

3/20/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Today we´re going to cover everything you need to know about c-stands including some really cool hardware for the studio. 

What John Gress failed to mention, is make sure you dont try to nudge the stands around the room with your feet because you can unlock the legs and then it is prone to falling over. He did this before while a stand was loaded down with two stand bags and paid the price.

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iPhone 12: Photographer Buyers Guide

3/19/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

It is not a new phone, but Tyler Stalman wants to talk again about the iPhone 12, which one is the best camera for your photography and video needs. He will be comparing the 12, the 12 pro, and the 12 pro max. There's a lot of similarities but there are some important differences too.

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The Underrated Umbrella: Studio Lighting Made SIMPLE

3/18/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments

While an umbrella is likely one of the first lighting modifiers a portrait photographer owns, it is often the most underutilized item as you grow. In this video, we're going to show you the power of an easy one-light setup using a large flash and umbrella to go from boring to beautiful in just a few minutes.

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Review

3/16/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Is the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro worth it? Let´s watch it. 

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How To Create A Movie Poster with Just Two Lights

3/16/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this video, Patrick Hall breaks down the lighting from the Netflix El Camino movie poster. Using just two Profoto B10 lights, you can easily create a dramatic black and white "hero shot" that looks just like those used on Hollywood movie posters.

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Horizon 202: Great Film Photography With Cheap Panoramic Camera

3/16/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Take a look at this cool vintage panoramic film camera. This cheap Horizon 202 panoramic camera made by Russian KMZ delivers incredible results. It gives you a unique perspective and is an affordable way to get awesome panoramic film images.

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How to Light a Room: 5 Cinematic Lighting Techniques with Shane Hurlbut

3/15/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut really lights up a room, literally! He takes you step by step and shares his cinematography techniques and tips for lighting a room. 

 

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Recreate Natural Window Light Using Strobes For Food Photography

3/15/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Back with another video where Barry Mountford shows you how to recreate natural window light with studio strobes, this is a great exercise he would recommend everybody try as it will help you a ton in your journey when using off camera flash.

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Marbl Orbit: Filmmaker Josh Yeo built an Orbiting Camera Robot Arm. You want one?

3/14/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Josh Yeo built a single axis robot arm with unbelievably smooth motion, a wide array of speeds and utilities, and a built in LED.  This is the Marbl Orbit, it's affordable,  and you can order one on kickstarter this month.  Only, one problem, you have to mount to your ceiling. 

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Cinematic Framing Explained - Easy Way to Make Your Videos Look Like Movies!

3/14/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Ever noticed how all movies have the same 5 types of framed shots? The Obsessive DP breaks it down here.

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Lindsay Adler´s Two Favorite Backgrounds for Flattering Skin tones

3/14/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

As a beauty and fashion photographer, her job is to not only make the subject look good, but make also to make their skin look great as well. 

We can go into the lighting or the post-processing part of things, but today, Lindsay is going to be looking at something that doesn’t have much to do with your subject’s skin itself, but rather the background used to help compliment it. 

Her two favorite backgrounds for flattering subject’s skin tones, whether it’s lighter or darker are:

👉  Savage Universe Beige
👉  Savage Universal Cocoa

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How To Determine Power Output For Strobes In Daylight

3/13/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Three easy ways to determine the power output for your strobes when shooting in daylight. Learn how to match the aperture you've chosen when balancing strobes with sunlight. Any of these 3 effective ways will help determine the power output of your strobes or flash when you're outside working with strobes and daylight on location.

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Let's Talk Photography as a Business vs. Passion

3/13/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Should you go into photography as a business, or should you keep it a passion? In this video, Pye discusses why the business of photography might deter you from making photography a full-time career.

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Easy White Background for Product and Portrait Photography

3/11/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this how to video Robert Hall shows you easy white background lighting methods for product and portrait photography.

White backgrounds can be frustrating and require a lot of effort in post-production if you do not capture them right. For portrait photography, he recommend overexposing a white surface with flash from the sides. Then, use V flats to block any light from coming back into your lens. For products, he recommend a translucent product table so you can light the surface without any shadows.

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Camera Geekery: The Hasselblad 501C/M & Fuji Pro 400H

3/11/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

This is the delightfully simple Hasselblad and the final fully mechanical camera that Hasselblad made in the V Series: the 501C/M.

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A Step by Step Instructional Video on How to Create a Beautiful Portrait using Just One Light

3/10/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Lantern Modifier is fast becoming one of Jiggie´s favorite modifiers. It’s truly amazing what one properly placed and manipulated light can do for your beauty portraits. 

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How to create DIGITAL MATTE PAINTINGS in your films with Photoshop

3/10/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Today Steve Ramsden can recreate something in much less time and money using widely-available digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. For a static shot, his method basically involves saving a freeze-frame of your video and then opening this in Photoshop. 

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How To Mimic Natural Light In The Studio With Rob Grimm

3/09/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Join Rob Grimm of RGG Studios as he breaks down this process with easy-to-understand language and demonstrates how to mimic natural light in the studio with his ELC 500’s.

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The perfect portrait mod: Soft boxes, parabolic modifiers & umbrella shootout!

3/08/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Over the last 20 or so years, photographer John Gress has acquired about 20 different softboxes, but he has never actually sat down and tested them out in the studio, one at a time, to determine the quality of light produced by each modifier when shooting portraits. 

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Portraits: Lighting For Women by Jerry Ghionis

3/06/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this episode, Jerry Ghionis wants to make lighting your female subjects easy to understand and he will teach you some of his field-tested lighting tips for working with available light, window light, and constant light.

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Travel Video Storytelling: How to turn a SHOT into a SCENE

3/05/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments

This is Brandon Li´s simple method for taking one shot, and turning it into a complete scene. You can create better story flow in your videos by thinking about shooting scenes instead of just shots.
 

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The ULTIMATE black & white conversion for a DRAMATIC look

3/04/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Recently someone asked Joel Grimes how he achieves the ultimate Black and White conversion. Well, he has tested several options in Photoshop and other programs to do just that and often revisit the topic to see if something new has come down the pike.

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Luminosity explained: 7 SIMPLE TIPS to get the perfect EXPOSURE

3/02/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Getting the best exposure is really important. In this video, Nigel Danson talks about the exposure and the edit and how both are essential to get the look you want in your photography. ​

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Using the Same Gear to Setup for YouTube or a Cinematic Scene

3/01/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Tyler Stalman explains how to get two completely different looks out of the same gear.

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5 Corrective Posing Tips with Jerry Ghionis

3/01/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Portrait Photographer Jerry Ghionis explains how to pose your clients so they always looks good!

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