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.
GodoxPhoto mobile app offers flash control for your DSLRs & Mirrorless cameras
Aug 21, 2017
John Aldred
Well, this is a pretty cool and interesting development from the Godox camp. There’s a new firmware out for each of the five Godox X1T…
Here’s where you can watch today’s Eclipse live over the Internet right now
Aug 21, 2017
John Aldred
If you’ve been on the Internet at any point in the last few weeks, you’ve probably heard of this eclipse that’s about to happen. It…
Instagram turns to AI to fight the online comment trolls
Aug 21, 2017
John Aldred
No matter what the platform, the Internet is plagued with a common problem. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or a regular old fashioned forum on…
This 12 minute short film was all shot with a single static camera
Aug 18, 2017
John Aldred
A One Shot Film, is a movie shot in one long take, by a single camera. Or, it’s cut in such a way as to…
This $11,000 lens is exactly why you don’t check camera gear when flying
Aug 18, 2017
John Aldred
It should be pretty common knowledge by now that you don’t check your delicate camera gear when flying. Ok, sometimes, you might no choice, especially…
If you don’t want to risk losing your data you need a good backup workflow
Aug 18, 2017
John Aldred
There’s one simple fact about hard drives. They’re going to die. It’s not a question of if, but when. And when it does happen, because…
Use this simple trick to instantly improve your smartphone vlogs and selfie videos
Aug 17, 2017
John Aldred
Phones are great for recording video of yourself. The big advantage is that big LCD letting you see what you’re doing while you’re filming. But…
These cooking videos shot in the styles of famous directors are just beautiful and hilarious.
Aug 16, 2017
John Aldred
Cooking videos tend to follow a fairly strict recipe (pun intended). First, we’re introduced to the ingredients. Then they dice, chop and mix a few…
How 3D printed camera equipment can make your life easier
Aug 16, 2017
John Aldred
I think it’s a pretty safe bet that 3D printing is now well and truly here to stay. They’re no longer just the DIY custom…
Specs and more info released as the Godox A1 mobile flash trigger goes on pre-order
Aug 16, 2017
John Aldred
The Godox A1 flash trigger for mobile devices is now available for pre-order. The price actually isn’t that bad, either. It’s about where I was…