Stability.AI recently launched Stability Video Diffusion, the first version of its generative video software. People tried using it to turn classic memes into videos, and the results are… Uncanny, to say the least.
Selfie-deaths now a public health problem, say researchers
Taking selfies is now a ‘public health problem’ according to researchers in Australia, following a spate of deaths at popular beauty spots. The study revealed nearly 400 reported incidents globally, with 77 occurring in the United States alone.
The study analysed five scientific papers and 12 news reports spanning from 2008 to 2021. It revealed that young women with an average age of 22 years were most likely to die from selfie-related deaths. Falling and drowning emerged as the leading causes of death-by-selfie.
The first 360 action camera in space takes impressive photos of Earth
In January this year Insta 360 attached two of its Insta360 X2 cameras to a satellite. Now they have just published photos and videos from those cameras. And at 500km above Earth, the results are pretty incredible.
Insta360 teamed up with Media Storm and SAR satellite company Spacety to make this happen. They started working on this project in July 2021. They spent a year getting the cameras ready, and finally sent them into space.
Holiday Gift Guide – The best photo and video lights of 2023
Another lap around the sun means another winter holiday season! Black Friday may be over, but here are some more gift ideas this giving season, even if you’re giving to yourself. In this guide, we’re looking at some of our favourite new cameras of 2023.
Our third day is all about lighting! These are some of our favourite lights that we’ve used or have been released over the last year. We’ve already posted our cameras and lenses gift guides, but keep visiting this week as we release our other guides, including tripods, sliders & gimbals, and accessories and gadgets.
Yul Brynner’s personal Leica cameras sold for over $3 million at an auction
In a recent auction held in Vienna, Austria, two Leica MP cameras owned by legendary actor Yul Brynner sold for over €2.76 million (around $3.03 million). Brynner personally used both of them, and they’re considered to be among the rarest and most sought-after Leica cameras in existence.
Terry Richardson faces new sexual assault lawsuits from former models
Fashion photographer Terry Richardson, famous for a string of accusations over the past decade, is now facing new lawsuits as former models come forward with allegations of sexual assault.
Model Minerva Portillo, who now lives in Spain, has filed a lawsuit against Richardson under New York’s Adult Survivors Act. This act provides a one-year window for victims to file civil suits for sexual assault, even if criminal statutes of limitations have expired.
Holiday Gift Guide – Our favourite new lenses of 2023
Another lap around the sun means another winter holiday season! Black Friday may be over, but here are some more gift ideas this giving season, even if you’re giving to yourself. In this guide, we’re looking at some of our favourite new cameras of 2023.
It’s Day 2, so that means lenses! These are some of our favourite lenses that have been released over the last year. We’ve already posted our cameras gift guide, but keep visiting this week as we release our other guides, including lighting, tripods, sliders & gimbals, and accessories and gadgets.
Adobe Stock sharpens rules over AI images illustrating real events
Over the past year, generative AI has completely transformed how we work and create Sadly, it has led to countless misuses and fake news. After recent cases of using Adobe Stock AI content to spread false information, the platform has announced new policies regarding AI images of real events. The company says the changes are necessary to prevent the misuse of AI-generated images to mislead or deceive people.
Holiday Gift Guide – The best new cameras of 2023
Another lap around the sun means another winter holiday season! Black Friday is still lingering with Cyber Monday sales – and you can see those deals here – but here are some more gift ideas this giving season, even if you’re giving to yourself. In this guide, we’re looking at some of our favourite new cameras of 2023.
Whether stills, video or even flying cameras, here are the ones that have impressed us this year. Keep visiting this week as we release our other guides, including lenses, lighting, tripods, sliders & gimbals, and accessories and gadgets.
Hyperdolly is a track-free motorised dolly of infinite length
There’s a new motorised camera dolly in town. Or at least, there will be soon. It’s called the Hyperdolly, and it’s being launched on Kickstarter soon.
Most camera dollies run along a track to ensure smooth movement. But this one’s track-free so you can use it over long distances easily. It comes with a dedicated remote control and packs up tiny for easy transport.
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