Videos

Filmmaker John P. Hess at Filmmaker IQ brings us this highly informative video that expertly documents the science behind the evolution of photography’s most vital tool—the lens. 

The humorous (and sadly, all too true) video below by Nils Langenbacher was created using bits of live international news broadcasts and various home videos. Titled “Photographer FAIL Compilation,” this is nearly twelve solid minutes of photographic mishap fun.

In a previous "Weird Lens Challenge" video from photographer Mathieu Stern we learned how to easily create a cool, retro looking video using a 1950s Photax plastic lens. In a new fun and informative clip, Stern uses a rare 1960s Kenko 180-degree fisheye lens to create a unique circular field of vision.

Call it "Canines of New York." No, forget that. Call him simply by the name he's known for on his popular Instagram account: The Dogist.

Ever wonder what happens in your digital camera after you click the shutter? John P. Hess of Filmmaker IQ knows the answers and he explains it all in the fascinating and informative video below.

No matter how many times people are warned, they still seem to think taking photos on the railroad tracks is a good idea. It's not. It's dangerous and stupid and could lead to someone getting killed.

What's it like to use a strange plastic camera lens from 1950 on a modern mirrorless camera? That's the subject of this latest "Weird Lens Challenge" video from photographer Mathieu Stern.