DigitalRev In-Focus We love when nerdy things collide here at Pop Photo, and that is precisely what happened with the creation of perhaps the most iconic movie prop of all time. As the video below from DigitalRev In-Focus explains, George Lucas wanted the props in the Star Wars films to look used in order to… Continue reading The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle
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The best photo albums of 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Pioneer Photo Albums Fabric Frame Cover Photo Album SEE IT Best value GPIRAL Small Photo Album 2 Pack SEE IT Best for instant camera photos Hapeper 256 Pockets Mini Photo Album SEE… Continue reading The best photo albums of 2023
25+ Amazing Vintage Photoshop Filters & Old Retro Styles
Up the ante in your creative projects with vintage photo effects for Photoshop! You don’t have to spend a lot of time to go back in time. They’re high-quality PSD actions that can add a visually stunning touch to your pictures. Check out this list of 26 amazing vintage and retro Photoshop effects. We’ll always… Continue reading 25+ Amazing Vintage Photoshop Filters & Old Retro Styles
8 Top Anime Templates to Make Intros, Openers, and Trailers in After Effects
Blast your new anime into viewers’ eyes, ears, and hearts using one of these stellar intros, openers, and trailer templates for After Effects. Cinematic, brazenly vibrant, and replete with dramatic transitions, they’re also customizable, allowing you to build your trailer’s crescendo of anticipation with precision. 8 Top Templates for Anime in After Effects Ink Trailer… Continue reading 8 Top Anime Templates to Make Intros, Openers, and Trailers in After Effects
Hit the road with this fully-functioning, Victorian-era mobile studio & darkroom
With big windows and a skylight, plenty of natural light shines through. Charterhouse Antiques Fancy yourself a photography studio on wheels? What about one with a little history? On Friday, August 5, 2022, a historic, horse-drawn mobile Victorian photo studio goes on auction at Charterhouse in Dorset, England. Related: Going back to film? Here’s what’s… Continue reading Hit the road with this fully-functioning, Victorian-era mobile studio & darkroom
On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice
Reading Time: 5 minutes Mantas, Floater, Green Fortuny, Cochinilla & Kinsaccuchu Dyed Yarn, Wood, Body in Forte di Mezzo, 2019 © Lorenzo Vitturi. The azure lagoons and golden light of Italy’s floating city have charmed visitors for centuries. Louise Long looks beyond the touristic sites and bustle of the Biennale to uncover Venice’s photographic highlights… Continue reading On Location: A photographer’s guide to Venice
Five tips for shooting food and drink in commercial photography
Whole Foods predicts that this will be the year of hibiscus, turmeric, and yuzu (a tart citrus fruit). The Food Network says 2022 will be all about bold condiments, cannabis cooking, and plant-based seafood like “coconut shrimp.” Wunderman Thompson anticipates the rise of Peruvian gooseberry, foraged craft cocktails, and Kernza, a climate-friendly grain. From citrusy… Continue reading Five tips for shooting food and drink in commercial photography
Best travel cases for camera gear in 2022
Make sure your camera is protected with one of these great travel cases. Danny Gallegos, Unsplash Traveling is no fun without taking pictures. But, if you want to trot around the globe making images, you’ll have to choose the best travel case for camera gear to protect your precious cargo. Not every photographer needs the… Continue reading Best travel cases for camera gear in 2022