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How a simple camera hack unveils the mysteries of the sun’s atmosphere
Sep 11, 2023
John Aldred
Scientists have successfully modified the Solar Orbiter’s Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) to capture images of the Sun’s corona in a new mode of operation termed…
The Simmod Lens CineShade is a mask that slips over your lens to block stray light
Sep 11, 2023
John Aldred
Simmond Lens has announced the CineShade (buy here). It’s a cover that slips over the end of our lens, providing a mask that matches the…
Bear cam viewers save lost hiker in Alaska
Sep 11, 2023
Alex Baker
Isn’t technology wonderful? Wildlife cams let you watch exotic wildlife remotely from the comfort of your home. And now they even let you organise remote…
The Smoke Genie is my secret weapon for small sets
Sep 9, 2023
Udi Tirosh
Today, we are going to create two amazing scenes in a super small space, and almost zero budget, but we have a secret weapon, the Smoke Genie. The Smoke Genie is a portable smoke machine for small sets
How to build a low-budget DIY camera cart from a $100 tool cart
Sep 8, 2023
John Aldred
Camera carts are wonderful things when working in the studio or at certain locations. That is to say, locations with a lot of flat ground…
How sensor size affects depth of field
Sep 8, 2023
Alex Baker
Can you achieve beautiful background blur with a small sensor? Yes, you can. According to this video by the Koldunov Brothers, small sensors produce more…
Nikon subsidiary MRMC’s SR-1 camera robot offers remote motion control for your camera
Sep 8, 2023
John Aldred
Motorised pan-tilt heads typically come in two flavours. They’re either fairly small and compact with a somewhat limited feature set, or they’re ridiculously huge, designed…
Tourist fined for selfie that damaged 500-year-old Italian fountain
Sep 8, 2023
Alex Baker
A German tourist has been fined for climbing up an iconic statue and taking a selfie. The incident happened in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria when…
You could be Yelp’s first-ever official food photographer
Sep 8, 2023
Alex Baker
Popular review platform Yelp is searching for an official food photographer. The lucky winner will be paid to photograph food in top restaurants for two…
How to make seamless whip transitions in Premiere with Generative Fill
Sep 8, 2023
John Aldred
Whip-pan transitions have been a staple in TV and movies for decades. They’re when the camera rapidly moves to the side, switching from one shot…