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.
Watch these techniques to shoot smooth handheld footage on your iPhone without a gimbal
Feb 26, 2020
John Aldred
Smartphone gimbals are pretty commonplace today. There are countless models from companies like Zhiyun, Moza, Feiyu, and a million other brands. It feels like we’ve…
Fujifilm has now officially announced the X-T4 APS-C mirrorless camera
Feb 26, 2020
John Aldred
It seems somewhat redundant at this point, given that we’ve all seen the photos and the specs already, but Fujifilm has now officially announced the…
Train nearly wipes out photographer and family of 7 during a photo shoot on active tracks
Feb 25, 2020
John Aldred
When will people ever learn that this is not only dangerous and stupid but also highly illegal in most parts of the world? Yet again,…
Elinchrom has launched two new ELC 125 and ELC 500 studio strobes
Feb 25, 2020
John Aldred
These days, with the amount of battery-powered strobes out there, we often forget that some people still prefer to plug their strobes into the wall….
Here’s how to create super fast video renders in DaVinci Resolve
Feb 25, 2020
John Aldred
No matter what video editing application you use, one of the biggest pains is the speed at which your final video renders out. Even…
How to change the colour of anything in Photoshop using Gradient Maps
Feb 23, 2020
John Aldred
Most of us have used Gradient Maps in Photoshop at some point. Most commonly to aid in black and white conversions. They offer a lot…
Here’s how to light and shoot cinematic Apple-like product commercials
Feb 20, 2020
John Aldred
When it comes to product photography, there are a lot of brands out there who keep a very consistent look and feel to their promotional…
Cosina has officially announced the Voigtlander NOKTON 60mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds
Feb 19, 2020
John Aldred
This one’s been anticipated for a while now, with lots of hushed talk and whispers whenever its name was mentioned. But it’s finally official. Cosina…
How to quickly and easily create awesome transitions in DaVinci Resolve
Feb 17, 2020
John Aldred
One of the things I’ve found most challenging in my switch to Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve is transitions. Sure, there are a few that come supplied…
Professional boudoir photographer critiques his own terrible noob photos in this hilarious video
Feb 17, 2020
John Aldred
Often, we can be a little harsh to beginners and their work, especially when we see their images online with no reference or context as…