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.
New UHS-III SD Card spec offers blazing transfer speeds up to 624MB/sec
Feb 25, 2017
John Aldred
Just as Sony hits the “world’s fastest” mark with their new SF-G Series UHS-II cards, the SD Association comes along and moves the goalposts. Well,…
These are Nikon’s 100th anniversary commemorative cameras & lenses
Feb 24, 2017
John Aldred
It’s not exactly a secret that Nikon is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. But what has kept many in suspense is exactly what camera…
This photographer uses a mirrored disco ball to light up a VW Camper
Feb 23, 2017
John Aldred
Yesterday, I ran across an image by photographer, Chris Frosin. Chris is an automotive photographer for several car magazines in the UK. Many of the cars he…
How to create stunning fake freckles with a toothbrush and no Photoshop
Feb 22, 2017
John Aldred
Freckles are one of those strange things in life. Many who have them try to hide them. Many who don’t absolutely adore them. Sometimes, though,…
The best LED video lighting kit you can get for $500
Feb 22, 2017
John Aldred
With as much competition as there is in today’s LED marketplace, it can be tough to know what’s worth buying. There’s so many models out…
How to fold giant reflectors and backgrounds without looking like an idiot
Feb 21, 2017
John Aldred
Folding reflectors, softboxes and backgrounds are awesome. There’s no two ways about it. They pack down really small for transport or storage, they pop up…
Neural network turns your Pixelated, black and white gameboy photos into realistic portraits
Feb 21, 2017
John Aldred
Neural networks, deep learning, artificial intelligence, whatever term you prefer seems to be a very hot topic lately. Every couple of weeks there seem to…
This is why fluid head video tripods are useful for photography
Feb 20, 2017
John Aldred
I switched over to mostly using fluid head video tripods for stills photography about 8 years ago. I still have a couple of Manfrottos with…
How and why to use a Rode VideoMic as a wireless boom microphone
Feb 20, 2017
John Aldred
Boomed shotgun mics are my preferred method of recording audio. Lav mics are great, but for interviews and talky pieces to camera, they really don’t…
Save $5,000 by getting a monochrome Fuji X-Pro1 or X100S instead of a Leica
Feb 20, 2017
John Aldred
When Fuji released the X-Pro1 and X100S, they became instant hits. Relatively small cameras with amazing image quality. Many photographers added one to their kit as…