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Here Are Some Tips that Are Bound to Make Your Drone Footage Increasingly Cinematic!
Flying a drone can be really overwhelming! And with all kinds of drone footage everywhere, how can you make your own footage stand out? There are various reasons that could make shooting footage on your drone really daunting and difficult. You might have limited flight time, your battery light may be blinking, there may be strong winds blowing, and every angle you try tends to be something that could be made better. But, no worries, as we are here, happy to help you with some real tricks that will make your drone footage worthy enough to get an award for cinematography.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Photography
How to Paint with Light
If you're like me, you've dabbled in photography at an amateur level before. It's quite possible you may have heard about light painting. Despite gaining popularity in recent years light painting has been around for a while. The first recorded light painting picture was first taken in 1889 by Étienne-Jules Marey and Georges Demeny, and was achieved by strapping incandescent bulbs to the joints of an assistant.
By Josh Mathews7 years ago in Photography
The 10 Best Tools for Editing Photos
Photography, as an art form, has seen many evolutions over the years. Far from the days of splicing film reels together, we've now entered an era of photo editing with such advanced tools that the possibilities are truly endless—almost too far in respects to Adobe Photoshop, my Photojournalism Professor would argue. While a part of me may have to agree with his "too far" sentiment, I must also admit that another part of me can only marvel in the endless special effects that we have at our disposal.
By Sean Reis7 years ago in Photography
10 Amazing Photobooks That Will Inspire You to Become a Better Photographer
They say your first 1,000 photographs are your worst; a sentiment meant to humble you, but one also meant to remind you to keep the mindset of a student. When it comes to the art of photography, there is always more to learn, more to see, and more to capture. Becoming a photographer, or even using photography as a mode of self-expression, requires commitment to your craft, commitment to a student's mindset, and, most importantly, work. You have to work to improve your skills, to experiment with new techniques and new ideas, and you have to keep yourself inspired and motivated along the way. That's why many photographers turn to books for a little know-how from time to time, and why they can help you find your way, too. The amazing photobooks that will inspire you to become a better photographer out there will give you a new lens onto what your craft entails, and how to pursue new angles to capture the world as you see it.
By Wendy Knight7 years ago in Photography
20 Things to Consider to Start Your Photography Business
A real photographer can always use any camera. It does not matter if it is a full frame, mirrorless, analog (film), Polaroid, toy camera or even your smartphone. As long as it does the job (client's specification, size, usage, etc). You do not need to buy every equipment. You can always check if you can rent it before deciding if you really need to have it. You need to know how lighting benefits your work. Natural light or artificial (strobe or speedlight). Know what fill and bounce lights can do to your image. Photography is the process of capturing light after all. Photography is both a creative and a technical art. It is better to apply both. But if you are lacking in one, then try to collaborate or hire someone to fulfill that missing aspect. It is very beneficial to know basic business management, accounting, legal, and marketing. You can always hire people to do it for you, but as a business, it is already an expenditure. Having basic knowledge will make your business go a long way. Always edit your work. The RAW file contains a lot of information, but you may not like what it looks out of the camera. You can always enhance the sharpness, saturation, shadow details, or even the composition. Post-production is part of your style as a photographer. Consider making a portfolio. Try to be as cohesive as possible.
By Gerard "Geo" Santiago7 years ago in Photography
Not So Professional Picture
There are many things I am good at; writing, social media, and things that are best not discussed in this essay. However, there are some things that I lack enough knowledge about to call myself good or even adequate at. Playing games (DnD and apparently shooter video games are among my weakest) and photography. After taking a picture of the New York City skyline from a friend's apartment, many people encouraged me to try professional photography as a side hustle.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Photography
5 Reasons Why Every Artist Should Learn Photography
You may have found your true passion in a traditional art medium. Whether it’s acrylic painting, drawing, sculpting, or even digital art, learning the basics of photography can greatly improve your skills in your chosen field of study.
By Jennifer Parr7 years ago in Photography
