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.
Make your own DIY microphone shock mount “blimp” using cheap flexible gear ties
Feb 28, 2018
John Aldred
Shock mounts are the best friend you can have for a boom mic. They eliminate all kinds of vibration and handling noise from your audio…
Sigma announces NINE new native Sony E-Mount Art series lenses
Feb 27, 2018
John Aldred
As if Sigma hadn’t given us enough today. With new 70mm f/2.8 Macro and 105mm f/1.4 Art series lenses, we were already pretty excited. But…
Sigma officially announces the 105mm f/1.4 Art series “Bokeh Master” lens
Feb 27, 2018
John Aldred
Now, this is one that Canon, Sigma and Sony shooters have been waiting for. For almost two years, the 105mm focal length at f/1.4 aperture…
The new Sony A7III boasts best battery life in a mirrorless camera ever – Over 700 shots per full charge
Feb 27, 2018
John Aldred
It’s finally here, the camera that many Sony shooters have been waiting for. The update to the gateway camera that convinced many to switch over…
10 ways to use gaffer tape on set or in the studio
Feb 23, 2018
John Aldred
Gaffer tape is one of the most useful tools in any photographer or filmmaker’s bag. It comes in handy for so many things, and just…
3 quick and easy tips for smooth dramatic b-roll
Feb 22, 2018
John Aldred
B-roll is the one thing that most of the video people I know say they want to improve at. I know it’s one of my…
This photographer turned himself and his daughter into Wolverine’s Logan and Laura for this photo shoot
Feb 21, 2018
John Aldred
It just started off as an idea while thinking about what to shoot next. And as he’s been working hard at the gym the last…
Samsung just announced the world’s largest 2.5″ SSD with 30TB of space
Feb 21, 2018
John Aldred
A couple of sites are calling this the “World’s largest SSD“, because that’s what Samsung are claiming. But, it is a little inaccurate (sort of),…
Flying a drone above the new apple headquarters will most likely be its last flight
Feb 21, 2018
John Aldred
There are some things which you think would be obvious. Like walking out into a busy road full of cars, putting your hand in an…
Images leaked of the upcoming Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD lens
Feb 21, 2018
John Aldred
Nokishita seems to be on a roll lately. More leaks than a screen door on a submarine. This time it’s the impending Tamron 70-210mm f/4…