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.
How to create striking colours in-camera with DIY light painting tubes
Jun 28, 2017
John Aldred
As well as often producing fantastic images, light painting is great fun. While you might have an idea in mind, you never really know what you’re…
Italian Nikon distributor sets new world record with the world’s largest “human image of a camera”
Jun 28, 2017
John Aldred
I always think it’s pretty cool when humans come together to form various images and designs on the ground. Especially when they manage to pull…
This Moon Terminator Illusion explains why light can appear to bend the wrong way
Jun 27, 2017
John Aldred
And no, the Moon Terminator is nothing to do with Arnold. The “terminator” in this case is the line between the lit and dark sides…
DIYP reviews the Saramonic MixMic powered XLR microphone adapter
Jun 27, 2017
John Aldred
Switching from the built in microphone to one that sits on top of the camera is the first step in getting quality sound. Whether it’s…
This is how they shoot those epic air-to-air photos of a 787 Dreamliner
Jun 23, 2017
John Aldred
About every 10 years or so, large airliners need a repaint. Many airlines take the opportunity to come up with new livery for their fleet….
MagicLantern brings new life to the tiny Canon EOS100D with 10Bit RAW video
Jun 22, 2017
John Aldred
Also known as the Canon SL1, the EOS100D is Canon’s smallest ever DSLR. It’s even smaller and lighter than the EOS 1300D (Rebel T6). It’s…
A guide to prime lenses and why you should use them
Jun 22, 2017
John Aldred
After getting one’s first camera and kit lens, the first question that inevitably follows is “What lens should I buy next?”. For any given manufacturer,…
This is what it’s like to be a press photographer in the White House
Jun 21, 2017
John Aldred
Straight out of college, Andrew Harnik’s goal was as many of us with a passion for the camera. To make a living as a photographer….
“We got that B-Roll!” is a hilarious 80s commercial style take on buying stock footage
Jun 20, 2017
John Aldred
B-roll is a fact of life for anybody shooting or editing video. It’s essential. Whether an interview, talking head piece, or something a little more…
Grenfell residents beg people not to take selfies at the scene of tower block fire
Jun 20, 2017
John Aldred
The selfie seems to be an unstoppable force now. Wherever we go, either we need to take one, or we see others taking them. Over…