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Five Helpful Tips for Retouching Portraits in Photoshop

Retouching portraits in Photoshop is a complicated and nuanced task, and it is important to be proficient with every step in the process to produce a top-quality result. This great video shares five tips and tricks for retouching portraits in Photoshop.

Tiny but Powerful: A Review of the Sony RX100 VII

Sony's RX100 line of cameras has evolved into a powerhouse packed into a tiny body, making it a great option for photographers who would like a camera they can drop in their pocket on the go that will still deliver stellar image quality. This great review takes a look at the latest in the line, the RX100 VII.

When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Camera?

Nowadays, it seems like cameras are released at a breakneck pace, but at the same time, modern cameras are highly capable devices already. As such, you might be wondering when it is the right time to upgrade your camera. If you are in that situation, this great video will give you some guidance on if it is time to upgrade or if you should sit tight with what you already have.

The Technique and Artistry of Long Exposure Photography

One of the first things almost everyone likes to do when they get their first real professional camera is play with taking long exposures. If you are ready to take your long exposures to the next level, this fantastic video will show you how its done and give you some helpful tips for composing better images.

A Beginner's Guide to Lens Hoods

It is not probably a topic that has you glued to the edge of your seat with anticipation, but few accessories can have a more universally positive effect on your image quality than a lens hood. If you are new to photography, this helpful video will explain how they work and why so many photographers use them.

15 Ideas and Tips for Winter Landscape Photography

Like it or not, winter is upon us, and while you may not enjoy the freezing cold temperatures and snow, they do bring with them the opportunity for lots of stunning landscape photography. If you are ready to put on your boots, grab your camera, and head outside into the chilly weather, this helpful video will give you 15 tips and ideas to make the most of it.

25 Helpful Photoshop Tips and Tricks

Photoshop is a tremendously intricate and layered program, and there is a multitude of ways to accomplish any one task — some more power and efficient than others. This awesome video will give you 25 helpful tips and tricks for working in Photoshop.

Light and Portable: A Review of the Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens

There has been a trend toward bigger and bigger lenses, sacrificing weight savings and portability for ultimate image quality and mind-blowing apertures. And while few will argue against improved image quality, sometimes, you just do not want to lug around a huge chunk of glass. This great video review takes a look at a lens that embraces portability: the Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary.

Portable and Powerful: A Review of the DJI Mavic Mini

The DJI Mavic Mini is a highly portable drone that still packs lots of features that professionals desire. And although it does not have all the capabilities of larger drones, it may be more than enough for you. This great video review takes a look at the drone.

Professional Editing: A Review of the Asus ProArt PA32UC

A proper monitor is the one of the most crucial aspects of any photographer or videographer's post-processing workflow to ensure their ability to deliver the highest quality results. This excellent video review takes a look at a monitor designed for professionals, the Asus ProArt PA32UC.

Behind the Scenes of the Incredible Cinematography in 'Chernobyl'

The cinematography in HBO's "Chernobyl" is both arresting and unnerving and goes far to support the storyline. This awesome video sits down with the cinematographer of the miniseries to talk about the lighting and camera work of some of the show's best scenes and how they were made.

The Difference Between White and Silver Beauty Dishes

You might not think there is a huge difference between the way a white and silver beauty dish will render your subject, but they can make quite distinct looks in your portraits, and it is important to know which look you want before you choose one to use. This great video explores the differences between the two.

Creating Unique Photos: An Introduction to Light Painting

If you have not tried light painting before, it is a fun and challenging way to experiment and create unique images or augment your existing lighting. This great video will show you how to get started with the technique.

A Review of the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens

Many users are still waiting for a professional mirrorless camera from Canon, but in the meantime, few can argue the quality of the corresponding RF lenses. This helpful video takes a look at the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens.

The Clever Way James Cameron Dealt With an Interesting Problem in 'Titanic'

If you know your Titanic history well, the thumbnail for this article should look very strange to you. This is because "Titanic" director James Cameron had to deal with an interesting issue during filming, and this neat behind the scenes video takes a look at how he solved it.

Adobe Releases Roadmap for Development of Photoshop for iPad

Adobe recently released the long awaited version of Photoshop for iPad, but initial reviews were quite mixed, with many disappointed by the lack of features in the app. Adobe has responded to the criticisms by releasing a roadmap for the application, and it details the features we can expect to see in the app in the coming months.

Stop Chasing the Perfect Camera

Photographers like to spend a lot of time comparing gear and considering how their own work might improve if they upgraded their camera or switched to a different brand. And while there are certainly objective differences between various camera brands and models, there is no such thing as a perfect camera. This great video explores that idea and why you might want to put your gear envy to bed.