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Secrets Of Video for Photographers: Lighting for Storytelling

My adventure into video started in the early 2000s, when non-linear editing programs like Final Cut Pro and Avid became available for desktop computers. Much of the work was still standard definition, and I was using the Sony PD150 ”” an affordable mini tape camera for documentary projects. (Important projects were still shot on expensive, professional full-size shoulder video cameras.) The PD150 had tiny chips that were not especially light-sensitive and created a “PD150 look” of deep depth of field ”” not very cinematic. In other words, everything was in focus all the time. The high compression of the mini tape cameras left something to be desired in image quality as well.

By |2018-02-21T16:39:54-08:00September 15th, 2015|

Tamron’s Trifecta of Lenses

SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD wide-angle zoom lens As a manufacturer of an impressive array of precision optics, Tamron offers lens mounts for most DSLR models on today's market. Since 2012, the company has expanded its lineup of interchangeable lenses for full-frame digital cameras. Its most recent introduction is the SP 15-30mm [...]

By |2018-02-21T16:39:54-08:00September 15th, 2015|

PIXMA MG3620 Wireless Inkjet All-In-One Printer from Canon

The PIXMA MG3620 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One (AIO) printer for high-quality photo and document printing. Canon U.S.A., Inc. announces the PIXMA MG3620 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One (AIO) printer for high-quality photo and document printing. The printer includes access to the updated Canon PRINT application, a four-color FINE Ink Cartridge system for vivid colors and sharp [...]

By |2023-07-16T12:06:14-07:00September 15th, 2015|

Manfrotto’s 190GO! Tripod

Manfrotto's new 190GO! tripod Manfrotto's new 190GO! tripod offers a number of simple innovations and practical improvements, one of which is the introduction of twist leg locks that allow for easy opening and closing of all sections at one time with one hand. Extremely lightweight at just 3.75 pounds, and compact, measuring just [...]

By |2023-07-16T12:06:14-07:00September 15th, 2015|

SIGMA’S dp0 Quattro Camera

Sigma dp0 Quattro incorporatesa fixed, high performance 14mm F4 lens The fourth compact camera in the Quattro series, the Sigma dp0 Quattro incorporates a fixed, high performance 14mm F4 lens, which is equivalent to a 21mm lens on a 35mm DSLR and is optimized to maximize the performance of the series' Foveon “Quattro” [...]

By |2023-07-16T12:06:14-07:00September 15th, 2015|

Nikon Announces Three New Nikkor Lenses

Nikon's AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens The new AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is the evolution of one of Nikon's most popular pro lenses, adding Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization technology. With up to four stops of image stabilization, the lens also offers Tripod Mode to help banish blur [...]

By |2023-07-16T12:06:14-07:00September 15th, 2015|

Summer 2015 / Vol. 37 / No. 3

A Conversation with Craig Semetko Retrospective: Ray K. Metzker Behind the Shots with Ami Vitale Winners: 35th Annual College & High School Photography Contest

By |2023-07-16T12:06:14-07:00May 15th, 2015|

The Charm of Serendipity: a Conversation with CRAIG SEMETKO

La Crêperie. Edinburgh, Scotland, 2005 © Craig Semetko He began his professional career as a comedy writer and actor for corporate events and wandered into photography later in life. At first he enjoyed street photography purely for pleasure and had no expectations. But serendipity stepped in, and since then Craig Semetko’s life has [...]

By |2018-02-21T16:39:55-08:00May 15th, 2015|

RAY K. METZKER Photography’s Alchemist

In a career spanning six decades, Ray K. Metzker, who called himself "an intellectual wanderer," created images of rare variety and intensity that reflected his commitment to exploring blackandwhite photography. From overlapping exposures to making a single picture from a roll of film, from using prints as building blocks for composite works to playing with [...]

By |2018-02-21T16:39:55-08:00May 15th, 2015|

New Product Introductions From MAC Group

MAC Group is a sales and marketing company that represents 18 diverse image-making companies, with a lineup of top brands that includes Benro and MeFOTO tripods, V༠camera filters, ILFORD inkjet media, PocketWizard wireless triggering systems and Tenba camera bags. These tools are geared towards professional photographers, filmmakers, educators and students. V༠Filter Series [...]

By |2018-02-21T16:39:55-08:00May 15th, 2015|
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