Tutorials

    Mood board like a boss!

    Jul 19, 2016 Clinton lofthouse

    When it comes to creating images that stand out, one thing is super important. Preparation! As it would take too long to go over everything…

    A crash course in developing colour negative film at home

    Jul 18, 2016 John Aldred

    Lots of us still shoot and develop our own film, but many limit themselves to black and white, at least when it comes to DIY…

    Hard, soft, specular and diffused lighting and how it affects your subject

    Jul 18, 2016 John Aldred

    Understanding different types of light is important. If you don’t know how light works, then fixing issues that show up in your lighting during a…

    How to make a tiny planet video with a single camera

    Jul 17, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Over the years we shared quite a few little planet videos. Most involved building an elaborate gopro rig which can hold six cameras. Kinda like this…

    The portfolio of portfolios: what you need, and why

    Jul 16, 2016 Daniela Bowker

    Portfolio. Gosh that can be a scary word. When you have to compile a greatest hits of your photography life and future commissions and your…

    Keep Taking Pictures After Sunset!

    Jul 14, 2016 JP Danko

    Every once in awhile I find myself somewhere where there is a large number of people watching a sunset – and where there are people…

    A guide to nailing focus and depth of field

    Jul 12, 2016 John Aldred

    Focus and depth of field are those kinds of topics that can quickly confuse newer photographers. When we’re just starting out, we think we know what…

    Two quick tips to overcome harsh daylight without lighting tools

    Jul 12, 2016 John Aldred

    Creating portraits outdoors in harsh sunlight is a pain. It’s why people tell you to not go out and do it during a bright sunny day,…

    How To Get Great Sound With Facebook live using a $15 gadget

    Jul 12, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    If you’ve ever tried doing a facebook live session you know that using your phone’s onboard microphone really sucks. Here is how we solved this…

    Motion tracking in After Effects with Mocha for perfect tracks every time

    Jul 11, 2016 John Aldred

    Once limited to the realms of Hollywood, motion tracking has become easily easily accessible today. Adobe After Effects comes with three trackers. There’s the original 2D…