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DroneGuard Kit by Lowepro
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Just a few weeks ago, Lowepro launched it’s first grab-and-go protective and customizable quadcopter drone storage system, the DroneGuard Kit. Lowepro’s solution is an interesting one in that you can adapt it for different devices combining organization, portability, and protection using it as a stand-alone kit, or as an insert with some of their other bags. Over the last two weeks I’ve been putting this bag through its paces on the streets of Chicago, as well as the in desert and dunes of Michigan. In my full review I’ll cover the features, price, build, aesthetics, and function of the DroneGuard to let you know just how they fit the current market.

Learn To Become A Conceptual Photographer with Fstoppers and Phlearn
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Why It's Awesome?

Aaron Nace and the Phlearn team have designed this Photography & Compositing Essentials Class for the beginner photographer looking to enter the world of compositing and conceptual photography. A successful composite image requires a strong concept, solid lighting and posing fundamentals, and quality Photoshop skills. Based off the workflow of one of the best-known conceptual photographers, this class will teach you the essential skills to create your own composite images.

2015 Workshop Trailer

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The Flüg Bullet-Time Photo Booth Wins Over PPE 2014
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We've seen them at every company event...the dreaded photo booth! Well there are photo booths...and then there are HOLY CRAP WHAT IS THAT? Photo booths! This year, to close out PhotoPlus Expo, Resource Magazine with Scheimpflüg & Bathhouse Studio held their 6th annual Flügoween party and the Fstoppers team were there in force to see and play with one of the most epic Bullet-time Photo setups since The Matrix!

Five Tips To Make The Most Out Of PhotoPlus Expo
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It's that time of year! No, not Halloween...It's Photography Trade Show & Convention Season! There are many expo's though out the year, but the two biggest would have to be Emerald Expo's Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) in Feb/March, and PhotoPlus Expo (PPE) in October. The latter starting today! So for those of you returning for another round at the convention center, and especially the first-time attendees, I've put together a short list of tips to make the most of your time and help you survive the convention-gauntlet!

Restore that "Back of the Camera" Look in Adobe Lightroom 5
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Have you ever been shooting away with your camera, and you absolutely love the colors and saturation you see on the back of the screen...only to get your images home and have them look ENTIRELY different once you've loaded them into Lightroom?

Well for those of you who want your images to look like they did on your camera, i'm going to show you how to get that starting point back!

Mastering The Pen Tool In Adobe Photoshop
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The Pen Tool is one of the most advanced and accurate ways to make selections in Adobe Photoshop. Because of this, it can also be one of the most intimidating and frustrating features. I often find myself doing everything I can to avoid having to use it... but then the image never ends up looking it's best and it's back to the drawing board. For those looking to master this powerful feature, like myself, check out these two entertaining new training methods!

This May Be The Greatest BTS For A Video Production Yet
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The Austrailian based production company, Graetzmedia, may have just created one of the most inspiring, insightful, and incredibly entertaining behind-the-scenes videos ever! Have a look at how you can pull together a Hollywood level shot on a small-hometown level budget.

World Beard & Moustache Challenge 2014
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Did you know there was a beard and moustache growing challenge besides the MOVEMBER movement? Until today I had no clue! And after seeing some of these images, i'm suffering from Beard-Envy! Direct from The Beard Team USA website: "It’s time to start growing! The 2014 Just for Men World Beard and Moustache Championships® are invading Portland, Oregon on Saturday, October 25. Inside the spectacular, 3,000-seat Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland, hundreds of the world’s best “beardsmen” will put the art of facial hair on display in the most entertaining and creative competition to hit the Northwest."

New Education Series: The History of Sound at the Movies
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FilmmakerIQ.com and RØDE Microphones have launched a new education series on sound! Starting with the included "intro" video showing the history of sound at the movies, John P. Hess and team have started a six part educational series which, in their own words, will cover science/microphones, recording, editing, foley, and ADR.

Behind the Scenes of Mario Testino’s Best-Dressed Shoot: London
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Vanity Fair posted a video on their YouTube channel giving an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a Mario Testino’s Best-Dressed Shoot: London (Shot in May, 2014), featuring snippets of their interviews with Cressida Bonas, Betty Catroux, Helena Bonham Carter, Nicky Haslam, Elisa Sednaoui, and Charlotte Olympia Dellal!

How to Brick Your MōVI and Then How to Restore Its Life
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Last week FreeFly Systems sent out a rather critical announcement stating the new firmware (version 3.08) had been released with a new Configuration App, and it was imperative to update your devices by August 1st, 2014 because..."If you do not upgrade by the specified date your MōVI could cease to function." What follows is how despite my best efforts, I still managed to brick it.