Inspiring Young Palestinians Through Film and Photography
A new feature-length documentary from American filmmaker Michael Rowley documents the experiences of a photojournalist living and working in the Aida Refugee Camp who uses cameras to educate and inspire a new generation of Palestinians.
How "MotionScan" Just Took Video Games One Step Closer To Real Life
Contest Entry: Lorand Peli Puts Models On Lava
Wondershare Recoverit Adds an Important New Update to Help Better Recover Video Files
When it comes to data recovery software, there are plenty of options currently on the market. In my experience it's been super useful to have a recovery software on hand because I have had SD cards fail on me. The issue is that many available options tend not to do a great job at recovering video. Wondershare might have the answer with its latest update.
Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 – Small Size, Surprisingly Good Results
The world of image-making is evolving daily. One such development is the introduction of one-inch sensors to smaller cameras and mobile phones. One of the problems with smaller cameras in the past was that the sensor was too small to capture appropriate detail. Insta360 has recently come out with the one-inch edition of its popular 360 camera, which sets a new standard for photographers and filmmakers worldwide.
Diana Deaver Shoots In An Empty Church
Paparazzi Resort to Using Drones to Capture Celebrities, Leading British Royalty to Call Police
The paparazzi have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic, with celebrities in lockdown leading to a 95 percent drop in output. It seems paparazzi are resorting to even more invasive methods by flying drones very low over celebrity residences.
How AI-Generated Imagery May Become a Time Saver for Small Entrepreneurs
Today, it is common for a small company of 1-3 employees to design, create, and market a product without outsourcing any part of the process. Hiring someone from outside to market or sell the product is not an option for a small organization that must be conscious of how every penny is spent.
Rubidium Wu's Insights on Directing a Zombie Series
An idea can start small but very quickly grow into something bigger and better. Such was the case with "The Silent City", a web series written and directed by Rubidium Wu. Listen/read as Rubidium talks about how his small 3 person project grew into a full scale production. Another perfect example of how all you really need is creativity, initiative and motivation.
Winter Storms Versus Comet
2022 departed with bad weather, and 2023 roared in with even worse weather, bringing waves of storms marching across North America. Sometimes, bad weather brings opportunities to photograph interesting atmospheric sights, but on balance, as an astrophotographer, I’d rather see clear skies!
BTS Video Of DesignWork's USA Bobsled Commercial
DesignWorks Media Group is made up of Mike Stog and Lee Barwick. The USA Olympic Boblsed/Skeleton team commissioned them to do a campaign which includes bobsledding fused with everyday activites, i.e. grocery shopping. Mike and Lee kept things pretty easy and minimal as far as lighting goes. They used a lot of the ambient, then supplemented for an extra kick where needed. Lighting diagram and final photo ad included after the jump. Enjoy!
Hot Summer Deal On A New Website
We usually don't post stuff like this on Fstoppers but this deal is too good to pass up. Right now Creative Motion Design is having a huge sale on all of their website designs so if you're in the market for a new look for your website then I highly recommend them. Normally both the flash and HTML website designs cost $295 plus an additional $100 to host but from now until July 31 they are 50% off ($147.50).
Strategies for Mental Well-Being in the Home Office
Most of my working life was spent at jobs in factories, in classrooms, behind a bar, and in offices. Being a freelance photographer means that I began spending a lot of time working from home. Now, given recent events, I’m spending all of my time working from home. How does working from home affect your mental health? Do you have any strategies for wellbeing?
The Black Keys Behind The Scenes
Andreas Yannelos Destroys A Guitar To Get The Shot
Your Chance To Win The Entire Workshop For RGG Photo
We've gotten quite a few e-mails from people that want to attend our workshop but can't due to financial constrictions. So this week we are giving away a golden ticket to all of our classes in the Bahamas for absolutely FREE. You are just responsible for your airfare and hotel. Follow the instructions in the video to find out how to enter.
Zoner Photo Studio X's Fall Update Makes Develop Module Faster and Adds Features
Zoner Photo Studio X is a powerful and affordable editing suite that doesn't get the attention it deserves. Now they have improved the speed of the Develop module along with some other new features, increasing its viability as an all-in-one post-production and digital asset management tool.
It's Worldwide Photo Walk Day
Put your walking shoes on, it's Worldwide Photo Walk Day. Started by Scott Kelby 5 years ago, this year's photo walk already has over 32,000 photographers registered to attend 1338 different photo walks all over the world. Interested? Check out www.worldwidephotowalk.com for more information about walks in your area and sign-up to join them.
3 Best Rooftops for Photography in Kuala Lumpur
Whenever I visit a city, I try to find viewpoints from which to photograph its skyline. Those are either outside the city's bounds or on top of some of its higher buildings. Accessing those rooftop views often requires an entrance fee or good connections. In Kuala Lumpur, all that's needed is to stay in the right apartment.
Contest Entry: Zach And Corinne Are Back
BTS Photoshoot from Zach Andrews on Vimeo.
How to Fix Broken YouTube Thumbnails on Facebook
Sharing your content is probably one of the best and fastest way to grow a community and a base of potential customers. Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media platforms are some of the most common places to start pushing out pictures to the largest amount of people possible. However, when you get into video, you soon realize that sometimes things get a bit trickier. One of the issues I recently encountered was when sharing a YouTube video on Facebook, the thumbnail simply wouldn’t appear. In this article, I’ll show you how to solve this problem and what to do to avoid it in the future.
Few Tips and Advice for Shooting Surprise Proposals
Even in the most tumultuous of times, life still goes on and people are still getting engaged and planning their weddings. If you've had an inquiry for a surprise proposal, here are some things you may want to consider as you prepare for your shoot.
Company Offers Free Data Recovery for Harvey Victims
If you haven’t heard about or seen images of the destruction that Hurricane Harvey has caused in Texas and Louisiana, you’re probably living under a big, dry rock. Around 100,000 homes have been affected by the storm, all with varying levels of damage as well as varying levels of insurance. Even one of our own writers was affected. For those of you who suffered a property loss in the flooding, there might be a small silver lining. A data recovery company is offering free services for hard drives damaged by flooding.
One Tool Just as Important as Craft and Aesthetic for Artists
Sometimes, when you want to win the big game, you have to be willing to call your own number.
Ok, NOW I Have Seen Everything
Balloon flight, shot with an HD HERO camera from GoPro. from Francois Brahic on Vimeo.
Behind The Sound: Black Swan
Leica Launches Its First Wide-Angle Lens in the SL-Summicron Lens Series, APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH
Leica adds its first true wide-angle lens, APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH, which joins APO-Summicron-SL series lens range.
New App Turns Your Photos Into Charitable Donations
Johnson and Johnson has recently released a new app called "Donate A Photo" with a rather simple premise. For every photo you upload the company will donate a dollar towards a charity of your choice. Now you can turn all those selfies and pictures of your cat into donations that help make the world a better place.
Jay P Morgan Shoots 50's Style
50's Shot using a Beauty Dish & OctoDome. from Jay P. Morgan on Vimeo.