Step-by-Step Guide to Build the Ultimate Photo/Video Editing PC 2019
We need a new PC for our new studio in Puerto Rico and for this build, we are going all out.
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How to Upgrade Your Network to 10 Gb/s and Speed Up Your Workflow
We've finally done it: Fstoppers has moved over to a new 10 Gb/second network and server and it is incredibly fast. Let me show you what we did and how you can create your own 10 Gb/s network for a fraction of the price.
The Ultimate Video Guide to Building a Photo and Video Editing Desktop Computer
I've always been a Windows desktop user, but until this point I've never built my own desktop from scratch. I finally decided to teach myself how to build the ultimate PC for video and photo editing and I'm bringing you along for the ride.
How Many Megapixels Do You Need to Print a Billboard?
How many megapixels do you need to print a billboard? Much less than you probably think.
The Easiest Way to Replace a Sky in a Photo
I've been replacing skies manually in Photoshop for over 15 years now. It's time-consuming and tedious, but I assumed it was the only way. But now, Luminar 4 claims to be able to swap skies with a single click, and it's quite impressive.
Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 VR vs Sigma Art vs Tamron G2
Although everyone has a different "favorite" lens, the 24-70mm 2.8 lens usually ends up being used the most. It's standard zoom range and fast 2.8 aperture makes it usable for almost any type of photography. Today, I'm comparing the three most popular 24-70mm lenses to determine which one is best.
How to Connect a Single Drive to Multiple Computers for Simultaneous Editing
For years we wondered why external hard drives didn't come with multiple USB ports so that two or more computers could work off of the same drive at once. Sadly, there isn't a simple way to connect two computers to a single hard drive, but we've found a better solution.
How To Print A Media Pass To Save Money On Checked Bags At The Airport
Did you know that photographers and videographers get special rates on checked bags with most major airlines? Some airlines will allow you to save money on extra bags and others will allow you to save money on over-weight bags. You just have to prove that you are a photographer/videographer and that's harder than it sounds.
Can this Photo by Peter Lik Possibly be Real?
Peter Lik, whom many believe is the world's most successful photographer, recently released an image that is pretty unbelievable.
Profoto B10 Versus Godox AD400Pro: The Best Strobes Compared
A few months ago, we released our first impressions of the new Profoto B10 portable flash unit, and many of our readers claimed that we didn't give it an honest review because it was wildly overpriced. Today, we are giving the critics what they asked for: we are going to compare it to the Godox AD400Pro.
Can You Use a Sound Bar for Computer Speakers?
Believe it or not, the most popular sound bar in America is made by Vizio. At $150 it's incredibly cheap, but I have to admit, it sounds surprisingly good. Does it make a good computer speaker system? Let's find out.
How Lens Compression and Perspective Distortion Work
We've talked about this before on Fstoppers, but there still seems to be some debate about lens compression. Let's dive a little deeper into perspective distortion.
The Best Gimbal For The GH5 and Mirrorless Cameras
We recently got B&H to send us 6 of the most popular gimbals for mirrorless cameras. We spent hours figuring out all six and tediously balancing each of them multiple times so that you wouldn't have to. Luckily, there is a clear winner.
Can You Guess Which Camera Took Which Picture?
Do medium format cameras have a specific look? Do Micro 4/3 camera take horrible still photos? You tell me.
Should Photographers and Videographers Buy The New Surface Pro?
Microsoft just released an updated version of their Surface Pro laptop/tablet hybrid. It's not a total redesign but it's still a pretty unique product. Yes, there are other tablets on the market, but nothing that works quite like this.