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A Start-to-Finish Edit in Lightroom of a Beautiful Shot in Bali
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If you want to improve your post-production skills, there are few better ways than to watch experienced photographers editing their raw images. In this video, Mark Denney edits a stunning landscape in Bali, walking you through each step.
Creating a Michael Bay-Level Rig in the Back Garden
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It seems that every year we see crazier and crazier setups, usually reserved for high-end cinema productions, made available to the average person. In this video, you can see an absurdly cool orbital shot made in a back garden.
BTS of a Stunning Music Video in a Modest Location
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An incredible location for our shoots is all we want, but with enough creativity and experience, you can transform even a humble place into something special. In this video, YCImaging shows how he shot a cinematic music video without any obscure or expensive locations.
Hands-On With the New Sigma 23mm f/1.4
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Sigma has announced a slew of new lenses that are attracting favorable reviews so far. One of which is the 24mm f/1.4 and this photographer has spent some time hands-on with it for this video.
Why Film Directors Avoid Deep Focus in Cinematography
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You may notice that most cinematography has a shallow depth of field. There are lots of reasons for this, and in this video, one filmmaker goes through the pros and cons of using it and why it is often avoided.
How to Recreate 'The Last of Us' Color Grade
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The Last of Us has been a tremendous hit, initially as a game, and now as a TV show. The cinematography has appealed to many, but so too has the post-production. In this video, find out how to replicate the sort of color grade you can see in the viral series.
Use These Simple Steps to Ensure Sharp Photos
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If you're a beginner to photography, your images might seem far softer than those you see from your favorite photographers and it can be difficult to identify why. Well, the answer might be in this video, and if not, you'll come away with some sage advice on getting sharp images.
3 Great New Features of the Latest Major Update to Zoner Photo Studio X
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Zoner Photo Studio X is an editing suite and file management system for photographers and videographers that rivals Adobe's options, all while costing significantly less. In the latest update, ZPS X has added more improvements than any update in the past 7 years, so let's take a look!
How to Stop Blown Highlights and Get the Perfect Exposure
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Balancing the exposure of a complex scene can be tricky, particularly when the dynamic range is wide. In this video, learn the basics of avoiding blown highlights ruining your landscape and nailing the perfect exposure instead.
Is This the Best Budget Kit for Starting Photography?
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Photography can be an exceptionally expensive hobby, but it needn't be in most situations. If you're thinking about getting your first camera and a lens, this budget setup might give you the most back for your buck.
Camera Movements to Make Your Work More Cinematic
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You can have the lighting, the settings, and the subject perfectly aligned, all with the best camera money can buy, but your videography may still lack that something special if every shot is too static. Here are some simple movements you can make during your shots to improve the results.
5 AI Tools You Can Use for Video Editing
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The rise of AI has been slow and steady, but if you haven't been watching, it might seem rather sudden. Nevertheless, it extends far beyond ChatGPT and rather than fear it or scoff at it, here are some ways you can harness its power for your own ends.
50mm Versus 85mm: Side-by-Side Lens Comparison for Portraits
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There are several focal lengths that have become staples for portrait photography and both 50mm and 85mm are two right at the top of the list. If you are in the market for a portrait lens, however, which is best for you? This video might help.
Tips on How to Make Your Photography a Career
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Photography is a wonderful hobby to have and it's the passion of many, but most who pick up a camera will debate turning it into a career. If you're thinking about it, here are some tips.
Simple Outdoor Lighting Setups for Filmmaking
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If you create content outdoors, you will know that lighting can feel like a minefield. In this video, Aidin Robbins teams up with Adorama to give you some simple lighting setup options for your next shoot.
This Lens Could Change How You Take Photos
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Have you ever tried a lens that has just changed everything? One that has made you reconsider how you approach every shot. Well, this Fujifilm lens might do it for you.
A Practical Exercise for All Photographers
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When it comes to photography, your purpose can feel a little vague. While that may not necessarily be a problem, a little focus — if you'll excuse the pun — can push you forward and improve your work.

Shoot for What You See, Not the 'Correct' Exposure
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There are times when achieving a balanced exposure across your entire image is ideal, ensuring that you don't lose the details in your shadows and highlights. But, some of the most interesting images do not follow that rule whatsoever, and you should try shooting that way too.

10 Simple Portrait Lighting Setups for You to Try
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There are myriad ways you can light your subject in portraiture, and whether you're jaded by your go-to setup, or overwhelmed as to where to start, this video can help you add some more styles to your arsenal.