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.
Get past the haters, get over the doubt, and create what you can’t
Mar 9, 2017
John Aldred
A couple of weeks ago, the Oscars were on. And there was one big moment of it that stuck out in a lot of peoples minds….
Vimeo finally adds support for 360° videos up to 8K and a marketplace to sell your content
Mar 9, 2017
John Aldred
Yes, that’s right. Vimeo now finally supports 360° videos. Although YouTube has supported 360° videos for a while, many have criticised the low quality and…
Get creative with your portraits using a piece of silver window screen mesh
Mar 8, 2017
John Aldred
A few days ago, we showed you Cheesycam’s tutorial on making large frames for gels or diffusion with screen door kits. Well, those kits often come…
The BBC used IR RED, thermal imaging and Sony A7S cameras to get night shots for Planet Earth 2
Mar 8, 2017
John Aldred
The BBC is renowned for its stunning wildlife sequences. Every time they release a new wildlife series, especially one narrated by David Attenborough, the visuals…
This guide will help you figure out what your next lens purchase should be
Mar 8, 2017
John Aldred
Which lens to buy next is the biggest issue facing many new photographers. You’ve got your camera and kit lens, but you’re not getting what…
This guy actually made a digital back for his 35mm Nikons out of a Sony NEX camera
Mar 7, 2017
John Aldred
I’ve been following the “digital film” saga for years. There’s been at least 4 failed attempts to get one working, and one hoax. Nikon even…
6 essential tips to get the best sound and comfort out of a boom pole microphone
Mar 7, 2017
John Aldred
If you shoot video for long enough, and you’re interested in getting quality sound (you should be), then at some point you’re going to use…
The Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM goes up against the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art in this side by side comparison
Mar 7, 2017
John Aldred
This is a question I see coming up almost daily on various photography groups on Facebook. “I shoot Sony, should I get the Sony FE…
Up your game on Instagram with these street lifestyle photography tips
Mar 7, 2017
John Aldred
Images on Instagram generally tend to fall into three categories. Food & Drink, travel & lifestyle, and then everything else. Even when just photographing friends…
Dobby drone maker ZeroTech takes aim at DJI with this folding Mavic look-a-like
Mar 7, 2017
John Aldred
ZeroTech, makers of the Dobby selfie drone appear to be working on something new. At least, they are if these leaked photos are anything to…