Posts by Author: John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
50 drone tips for beginners and pros to take your footage up to the next level
Feb 11, 2022
John Aldred
No matter how long we’ve been flying drones or how much experience we have, there always seems to be more ways to improve with new…
Hard light vs soft light and how it applies to still life, food and product photography
Feb 10, 2022
John Aldred
The concept of hard vs soft light comes up all the time, particularly on YouTube, but it’s typically in relation to portraits and other photographs…
The complete specs for OM Digital’s new camera have leaked ahead of next week’s announcement
Feb 10, 2022
John Aldred
Despite the distinct lack of Nokishita in the rumour mill these days, it seems leaks are still coming through just fine. This time, it’s the…
The QooCam EGO is a stereo 3D VR camera offering headset-free “instant immersion”
Feb 9, 2022
John Aldred
Kandao has launched its new QooCam EGO camera. Claiming to be “the World’s first 3D camera for instant immersion”, this small handheld camera features a…
How to digitise your signature and watermark your photos with a one-click action in Photoshop
Feb 9, 2022
John Aldred
Whether you love them or hate them, watermarks are a thing and some people want it to be a bit more personal than just a…
The Sony A7 IV’s hidden “divider frame” is a fantastic feature for timelapse and macro shooters
Feb 8, 2022
John Aldred
I’m not sure if this is a new feature that’s been added in a recent firmware update or if it’s just remained a well kept…
Nikon warns content creators of scammers pretending to be Nikon PR
Feb 8, 2022
John Aldred
Well, this is an odd turn. Typically, it’s fake “influencers” pretending to be somebody else to try to scam companies out of free gear. This…
This ultra-wide 4K monitor gives your computer a ZenBook Pro Duo-like editing experience
Feb 8, 2022
John Aldred
Well, this is pretty cool, if a little expensive. Lukos is an ultra-wide HDMI IPS display offering 100% sRGB and 3840×1100 resolution for a whopping…
Convert your vintage photography lenses into DIY cine lenses with these 3D printed housings
Feb 7, 2022
John Aldred
The popularity of classic photography lenses for video has seen a massive increase in the last few years. And it’s no surprise. Some of those…
10 epic and cinematic drone moves you need to learn for filming yourself
Feb 7, 2022
John Aldred
Filming yourself with a drone has always been challenging, although it is getting a little easier with the automated flight modes available now, even on…