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.
DJI Drone collides with US Army Black Hawk helicopter
Jan 3, 2018
John Aldred
Drone restrictions and regulations across the world often cite theoretical collisions with “real aircraft” as justification. Although it’s not so theoretical this time. The National…
How to fake motion control camera movements manually
Jan 3, 2018
John Aldred
Motion control hardware and even fully articulated robotic arms have drastically come down in price the last few years. To the point where they’re very affordable…
Eye AF shines using the monster Canon 200mm f/2 lens on a Sony A7RIII body
Jan 3, 2018
John Aldred
The Eye AF in Sony bodies has been one of its most hailed features. Up until now, though, it’s been kind of hit & miss…
7 common studio portrait lighting mistakes and how you can avoid them
Jan 2, 2018
John Aldred
We all make mistakes in photography. All of us. But these are things which help us learn and grow as photographers. We make mistakes, we…
How zone focusing will help you to get better street photography
Jan 2, 2018
John Aldred
Zone focusing is a term that often seems to confuse people. But if you don’t know what it is, then it’s quite easy to understand…
The definitive guide to focal length, perspective, and why “zooming with your feet” is nonsense
Jan 2, 2018
John Aldred
Perspective distortion seems to be one of the most confusing topics in photography. There are all kinds of erroneous “facts” about it. Like focal length…
Use strobes to freeze subject movement and action
Jan 1, 2018
John Aldred
A few days ago we showed you a way to freeze subjects in ice in Photoshop. Now it’s time to freeze their motion in front…
Bring in the New Year with two supermoons, a blue moon, and a total lunar eclipse
Jan 1, 2018
John Aldred
It seems that some of us will have a very special January if we look up to the skies this month. We’re expecting to have…
Taiwan e-passports include a picture of Dulles Airport, USA – Google Images may be to blame
Jan 1, 2018
John Aldred
Well, this is a bit of an embarrassment. Taiwan’s new e-passports have been released, and then quickly recalled after a picture of Dulles Airport, near…
Take a peek inside the Sony factory to see how they make the Alpha A9
Jan 1, 2018
John Aldred
The Sony A9 was pretty much an instant hit once it was announced early last year (that feels weird to type). Being able to easily keep…