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These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

“The Rocks”. Rachel Roberts Starlight, star bright, we hope to see the Milky Way on a cloudless night. Astrophotography inspires and reveals wonder and majesty all around us, and dedicated photographers are often out when the world sleeps, documenting dazzling displays. Capture the Atlas recently announced the winners of its annual Milky Way Photographer of… Continue reading These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

The Nikon Z9 is the best-selling ‘pro flagship’ model of 2022, so far

Nikon Nikon announced this week that marketing data showed the Nikon Z9 was the “top-selling professional flagship full-frame mirrorless camera in the First Quarter of 2022.” It’s a pretty big deal for a much-storied brand that has, so far, shown some signs of struggling with its transition from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras. Owning a niche… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 is the best-selling ‘pro flagship’ model of 2022, so far

How to Animate Handwriting With a Video Template for After Effects

Add a touch of elegance to your next video with a realistic handwriting animation! Watch the video below to learn exactly how it‘s done. How to Animate Handwriting With a Template  Creating a handwriting effect in After Effects is easier than you think. You can use a simple handwriting animation template and customise it to… Continue reading How to Animate Handwriting With a Video Template for After Effects

ON1 Releases the Next-Generation Photo Enlargement Software

ON1 Resize, powered by Genuine Fractals, has been the gold standard for photo resizing and preparing your photo’s final output, and it has been for over twenty years. ON1 says the new ON1 Resize AI is by far the most significant improvement they’ve made to their industry-leading photo enlargement software since the early days of Genuine… Continue reading ON1 Releases the Next-Generation Photo Enlargement Software

5 Top Birthday Video Templates for DaVinci Resolve

They only come around once a year, though sometimes a little too quickly for our liking… still, birthdays are a wonderful excuse to celebrate. If you’re making a video for a family member, friend, or a client or business to celebrate a birthday, then why not try some professionally made video templates for DaVinci Resolve.… Continue reading 5 Top Birthday Video Templates for DaVinci Resolve

Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

The zoom lens’ focal range is intended to appeal to portrait shooters. Sony Electronics Sony has just unveiled the Xperia 1 IV, the world‘s first production phone with an optical zoom lens as well as ultrawide, standard wide, and front-facing cameras. It‘s a pretty serious smartphone photography package that, at $1,600, comes with a pretty… Continue reading Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Best photo paper in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best matte Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Matte Check Price This smooth paper makes for deep, rich tones. Best for framing Epson Ultra Premium Luster Check Price The finish adds a little shine while fighting glare. Best glossy Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum Check Price This is a great all-around paper for color or… Continue reading Best photo paper in 2022