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.
Sony teases new full frame 4K RAW CineAlta camera system
Jul 27, 2017
John Aldred
This seems to be the new thing for camera manufacturers. They don’t just announce new cameras now, they announce than an announcement is coming. Or…
When, why and how to use exposure compensation
Jul 26, 2017
John Aldred
Exposure compensation can be a tricky subject to wrap your head around. The biggest puzzle often being “why do we even need it? Isn’t it…
This is how a $50 camera compares with a $50,000 camera
Jul 26, 2017
John Aldred
To compare a $50 camera to a $50,000 camera might seem a little unfair. And maybe it is, but whoever said that life was supposed…
This is how you clean your camera sensor and lenses by yourself
Jul 26, 2017
John Aldred
If you listen to the wider DSLR & mirrorless owning community online, cleaning your own sensor is the scariest thing in the world. We’re talking…
How to colour match footage from multiple cameras and drones
Jul 25, 2017
John Aldred
There was a time when shooting with multiple cameras was a luxury. Limited to big budget TV shows, Hollywood movies and live broadcasts. These days,…
Rode’s new VideoMic Pro+ turns on and off with your camera and runs for up to 100 hours
Jul 25, 2017
John Aldred
Røde have been teasing us with this one since January, but now it’s finally here. The Røde VideoMic Pro+. It offers some pretty significant upgrades…
R.I.P. Microsoft Paint, 1985-2017
Jul 24, 2017
John Aldred
A part of my childhood just died. Microsoft Paint was never the pinnacle of photo editing software. But there was a time when it was…
Godox are bringing real remote flash to your phones
Jul 22, 2017
John Aldred
Laugh all you like, but this has got me a little excited. Godox have just announced a new flash trigger for their 2.4Ghz wireless range….
How to create flawlessly retouched skin with dodge & burn
Jul 22, 2017
John Aldred
Retouching skin with dodge and burn is one of the most valuable skill a photographer can learn. It can have such a dramatic effect on…
This is everything you ever needed to know about Photoshop’s Liquify Tool
Jul 20, 2017
John Aldred
The Liquify Tool in Photoshop is one of its most controversial and misunderstood features. Many see it as a response when client asks “can you make me…