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.
1200 rolls of undeveloped film shot by one photographer in the 1950s discovered at auction
Jun 28, 2016
John Aldred
66 bundles of undeveloped film, estimated to be over 1,200 rolls, shot by the same photographer in the 1950s have found themselves in the hands…
Drone plummets from the sky, crashes into woman’s head at 25mph during event in Canada
Jun 27, 2016
John Aldred
In another instance of drone operator stupidity, 38 year old Stephanie Creignou was seriously injured when a 2.8lb (1.3kg) drone dropped from about 33ft (10m)…
This is the $4 upgrade you should be giving to all your gear bags
Jun 24, 2016
John Aldred
Fiddling around with little zippers on bags can be a pain, especially when you’ve your camera in one hand, with a bag clenched between your…
Next month you can have a “39MP” Foveon sensor for less than $800 with the Sigma sd Quattro
Jun 24, 2016
John Aldred
Sigma have today confirmed the final pricing and availability of the Sigma sd Quattro camera and EF-630 flash units announced in February, along with a new bundle…
How and why to use a boom mic or a lav mic for great sound in your videos
Jun 24, 2016
John Aldred
Recording audio off the camera is as vital to filmmakers as getting the flash off the hotshoe is to photographers. Just as there are different…
This 53 Gigapixel Bentley photograph lets you read the seat’s embroidered logo from over 2,000 feet away
Jun 23, 2016
John Aldred
Gigapixel images have taken off like crazy over the last couple of years. With devices like the Gigapan and similar products becoming so readily available and…
Handheld mini explosions at 20,000fps are absolutely beautiful
Jun 23, 2016
John Aldred
The humble spud gun, which may or may not be illegal to actually use, own or even make where you live, is a wonderful thing….
This rare Nikon 1200mm f/11 lens is over 3 feet long and can be yours for under $6000
Jun 23, 2016
John Aldred
One of only 359 ever made, this particular Nikon Nikkor-P 1200mm f/11 lens is probably one of the most pristine examples still around, and now…
How to turn your tripod into a hands-free boom arm holder for only $15
Jun 21, 2016
John Aldred
Unless you have a dedicated boom arm, or a voice activated lightstand (an assistant) to do the job for you, booming microphones and lights overhead…
How to plan and produce your own photo shoot
Jun 21, 2016
John Aldred
Planning and producing a photo shoot, especially when there’s crew involved, can be a demanding and stressful task. This is especially so while you’re still…