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Here’s How You Can Create Dramatic Time-Lapse Videos Without a Lot of Fancy Equipment (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 22, 2016  | 

Time-lapse videos are all the rage these days but they typically require specialized gear and technical expertise that is beyond the means and knowledge of many of us. In the six-minute tutorial below, you’ll learn how to create time-lapses yourself, using gear you likely already own.

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Here’s Some Fantastic Free Software That Will Make Your Photos Super Sharp (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 11, 2017  | 

All photographers strive for sharp images, and we often employ a variety of methods to rehabilitate shots that are slightly soft due to camera shake, slow shutter speeds, or when we didn’t nail focus precisely. While there are ae a variety of ways to get the job done, Google’s free Sharpener Pro 3 is one of the best as you’ll see in the tutorial below.

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Here’s Some Sample Footage Captured by the Weirdest Lens We’ve Ever Seen (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 07, 2017  | 

Last fall during Photokina we ran a report on the weirdest lens we’ve ever seen, the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro from Venus optics. And now, although there is still no information on availability or price, the Chinese company has released three short videos illustrating the capabilities of the lens.

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Here’s the Backstory on Chris Burkard’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Shot of a Surfer in Iceland (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 17, 2017  | 

Chris Burkard is an adventure photographer who travels the world looking for epic images of our untamed planet. He recently garnered a lot of attention for the once-in-a-lifetime shot above of a surfer in Iceland lit by the Northern Lights, and the video below gives you the backstory.

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Here’s the Backstory on that Incredible Video of Orcas Following a Swimmer (with Extra Footage)
Dan Havlik  |  Dec 14, 2018  | 

Maybe you saw the video we posted yesterday showing a pod of curious orcas (aka killer whales) following a lone swimmer off the coast of New Zealand. The amazing aerial video, which was shot by Dylan Brayshaw using a drone, quickly went viral and now Brayshaw has posted another video (embedded below) where he explains the backstory on the clip.

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Here’s the BEST GEAR for Landscape, Travel & Nature Photography (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 15, 2021  | 

We all know that it’s ultimately the photographer—not the gear—that’s responsible for incredible images. But there’s no doubt that appropriate, quality equipment will make the process easier and more enjoyable whenever you head out into the field.

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Here’s the BEST Way to Auto-Color B&W Photos & the Software is FREE!
Ron Leach  |  May 12, 2021  | 

We’ve had numerous discussions about making b&w conversions from color photographs. But what about converting b&w images to color? There are ways to get the job done using Photoshop or a free third-party artificial-intelligence (AI) platform that one image-editing expert says provides “jaw-dropping results.”

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Here’s the Difference Between Photoshop’s Vibrance and Saturation Tools and How to Use Them (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 08, 2018  | 

Many photographers are uncertain about the difference between Photoshop’s Vibrance and Saturation tools, and how to use them when editing images. If you’re among the confused, this quick tutorial is for you.

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Here’s the Easiest Way to Shoot & Stitch Panorama Photos with a Simple Lightroom Secret (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 29, 2020  | 

Have you ever wanted to give panorama photography a try, but feared you lacked the necessary gear or image-editing expertise? Well fear not, because the following tutorial demonstrates an easy way to get the job done with the equipment you own and a simple Lightroom secret.

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Here’s the Lowdown on Making Dramatic Photos by Shooting from a Low Camera Angle (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 24, 2017  | 

Most photographers are familiar with the notion of photographing small children and pets from a low angle (at their eye level) to make them feel more comfortable. But in this interesting tutorial from Ted Forbes, you’ll learn why taking this approach can add drama to all kinds of images.

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Here’s the New Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Firing Off 16fps Continuous Shooting Bursts (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Feb 02, 2016  | 

The new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II was unveiled last night and as with many pro digital SLRs aimed at sports photographers and photojournalists, the new camera has impressive speed. In particular, it can fire off bursts of images at 14 frames per second with auto exposure (AE) and predictive autofocus (AF) through the viewfinder, and 16fps with the mirror locked. (The previous model offered 12fps and 14fps burst speeds, respectively.)

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Here’s the One Lighting Tip You NEED to Know: Reflected Light Explained (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 09, 2018  | 

It’s easy to become intimidated by the myriad of lighting methods available, especially if you’re a photographer who likes to shoot with natural light. And if there’s only one lighting technique you need to understand, you’ll find it in the five-minute video below.

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Here’s the Perfect Response to Internet Trolls Who Diss Your Work: Ignore Them! (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 02, 2016  | 

We all know the drill: You post some images online, and BOOM—you’re barraged by a bunch of snarky comments from other “photo experts” finding fault with your work. That’s what happened to London-based photographer Sean Tucker, and his video below offers some great advice for the next time this happens to you.

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Here’s What Happens When You Slice Open a Canon Lens with a 60,000 PSI Waterjet (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jun 21, 2017  | 

We’re not quite sure what the folks at the Waterjet YouTube channel have against Canon gear, but in this somewhat sacrilegious video they use a 60,000 psi hydraulic tool to slice open a perfectly good Canon 17-85mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens. Just because.

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Here’s What Shopping for Photo Gear at a Crazy Camera Market in India Is Like (VIDEO)
Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 14, 2018  | 

If you’ve ever gone shopping for camera gear in a foreign country, you know it can be an unusual experience, especially if you don’t speak the language. Travel photographer Pierre T. Lambert had an even more unusual time while shopping for a new lens at a crazy camera market in India.

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