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.
Google RAISR’s upsampling brings CSI-like image enhancement to your Android device
Jan 19, 2017
John Aldred
RAISR stands for Rapid and Accurate Image Super-Resolution. It’s Google’s prototype software which utilises machine learning to provide better quality upsampling of low resolution images. They…
Fujifilm announce new X-T20 and X100F bodies and a $6,499 price tag on the medium format GFX
Jan 19, 2017
John Aldred
Fujifilm have today announced two new X-Series cameras, the X100F and X-T20, along with a new XF 50mm f/2 R WR lens. The X100F represents the…
How to get great and consistent colour with different brands and qualities of light
Jan 19, 2017
John Aldred
One of the biggest issues for those looking to expand their lighting setup is colour consistency. Even expensive ones can be very slightly out from…
How to use your exposure settings for creative effect
Jan 18, 2017
John Aldred
Whether you’re shooting photography or video, film or digital, exposure generally boils down to three elements in your camera. ISO, aperture and shutter speed. All…
Man convicted for Seattle drone crash which knocked woman unconscious may face jail time
Jan 18, 2017
John Aldred
38 year old Paul M. Skinner had been accused of engaging in a conduct that created a “substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury…
This is not a new Sony mirrorless camera, it’s a USB charging station
Jan 18, 2017
John Aldred
This is either the silliest or coolest looking USB charger I’ve ever seen. I haven’t quite decided yet. USB chargers are a part of everyday…
This is the last chance to download your Vines before they’re gone
Jan 18, 2017
John Aldred
Launched and subsequently acquired by Twitter in 2012, Vine has been a valuable outlet for many creatives. The service that let you post your life…
Mastering composition with a little help from Will Smith (sort of)
Jan 17, 2017
John Aldred
Perhaps “with help from a little Will Smith” would’ve been a little more accurate, but still. The “rules” of composition are widely known and hotly…
White House photographer Pete Souza reflects on his time following President Obama
Jan 17, 2017
John Aldred
Jobs like White House Photographer fascinate me. It’s not that I’m particularly interested in doing that kind of work (quite the opposite, in fact). But…
Stanford boffins develop Lithium Ion battery with built in fire extinguisher
Jan 17, 2017
John Aldred
Lithium based batteries power a lot of stuff these days. Phones, cameras, laptops, and even vehicles. There’s a lot of “best practise” advice out there…