Tutorials
6 practical shot transition effects you can create in-camera
Nov 20, 2017
John Aldred
Transitioning from one shot to the next in a video or film has a huge psychological effect on the viewer. It can be seamless showing…
How to add freckles to any model in Photoshop
Nov 20, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Freckles are beautiful, but not all of us are lucky to have them. So, we can sometimes cheat a little bit. If you want to…
Three techniques to create dramatic black & white images
Nov 20, 2017
John Aldred
I’m not the biggest fan of digital black and white conversions. They’re often just far too much work and effort to get the look that…
How to make yourself invisible in light painting photos
Nov 17, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Eric Paré is best known for his stunning light painting photos and helpful tutorials. In all his photos, he remains invisible even though he stands behind the model…
How to create realistic snow in Photoshop
Nov 16, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
It’s that time of the year, and maybe you became impatient while waiting for the first snow to fall. Or perhaps you’re like me and…
This technique will save you hours of guesswork matching saturation in composites
Nov 15, 2017
John Aldred
When compositing, saturation is one of the more difficult things to really judge with the naked eye. It can be difficult to get things just…
5 color grading mistakes filmmakers should avoid
Nov 14, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Proper color grading is one of the important elements of your videos. It affects the mood of the scenes, and it can affect the viewers’…
5 effective tripod hacks for your next film project
Nov 14, 2017
John Aldred
It’s rare that I actually see new ways to utilise a tripod. When these videos pop up, they’re invariably just a rehashing of somebody else’s…
An A-Z guide for making fantastic water droplets splash photos
Nov 13, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
There’s something special about photos of water droplets. I personally like the element of surprise, because you can’t predict the exact shape you’re going to…
Why Leveling the Horizon Isn’t Easy
Nov 13, 2017
Spencer Cox
It might seem like one of the simplest parts of photography: leveling your horizon. Most photographers want their horizons to be straight, of course, but…