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.
If you have a lens with a stuck on filter, try attacking it with a band saw
Jun 28, 2017
John Aldred
Most of us, at some point or another, have dealt with the issue of filters that just won’t come off. Perhaps you choose to keep…
An interesting way to create great black and white images in Photoshop
Jun 28, 2017
John Aldred
There are so many ways to convert an digital photographs from colour to black and white it’ll make your head spin. Personally, if I know…
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…
The basics of branding for filmmakers and other visual creatives
Jun 27, 2017
John Aldred
When you say “branding” to most photographers and filmmakers, all they think about is how their logo looks. Branding, however, is so much more than…
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 why you’re getting nowhere with your work
Jun 26, 2017
John Aldred
The goal for just about every photographer is to become respected for what they do. They want to be looked up to and admired. Sometimes…
This amazing short film of the Apollo Moon landing was made entirely with NASA photographs
Jun 26, 2017
John Aldred
When man landed on the moon in 1969, it was a milestone in the history of humankind. Around 530 million people watched the Apollo 11…
New featurette reveals some of the technical challenges making Blade Runner 2049
Jun 23, 2017
John Aldred
Blade Runner 2049, the upcoming sequel to the 1982 hit Bladerunner, is, unsurprisingly getting a lot of people very excited. As bits of information about…