Adobe Super Resolution technology is the best solution I’ve yet found for increasing the resolution of digital images. It doubles the linear resolution of your file, quadrupling the total pixel count while preserving fine detail. Super Resolution is available in both Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Lightroom and is accessed via the Enhance command. And
Month: March 2022
“Bokeh” is a term to describe the quality of out-of-focus areas in a photograph, both in the foreground and background. Although some aspects of bokeh are subjective, everyone seems to like creamy, smooth bokeh, whereas the infamous “onion rings” are unwanted in photos and probably better left as a food. Onion ring bokeh balls Naturally,
As the world watched the invasion of Ukraine, artists worldwide rallied together to help, with many using NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, to provide aid. In early March, UkraineDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, released an NFT of the Ukrainian flag, raising $6.7 million for relief. In 72 hours, the sale drew more than 3,200 individual contributions.
Dell has announced a new desktop Thunderbolt 4 dock that sports an unusual modular design that adds a layer of future-proofing absent from most competitors. Dell has announced a wide range of desktop peripherals including two new hub monitors and a conferencing soundbar that are aimed at enterprise and workplace customers, but one particular new
The OnePlus 10 Pro has finally launched outside China, and the camera array is the centerpiece to illustrate how much it wants to be among the best you can get your hands on. Last year’s flagships were both a statement and an experiment. On the one hand, the excellent design and functionality made it clear
Instagram has announced a new set of features that will change messaging on the platform as we know it. The most interesting and useful one lets you multitask, and you’ll no longer need to open DMs and lose the track of your scrolling. Instead, you’ll be able to simply reply to messages while your Feed
I have two of the most gullible friends in the world. When I floated the questionable idea of visiting Iceland together for a week in February – using the line, I remember, “Iceland actually stays pretty warm because it’s on the ocean” – they agreed, with hardly any further persuasion needed. In my defense, I
Fujifilm has notified dealers in Japan to expect price increases across a range of its photography products. Specifically, the company’s photo film will go up in price by as much as 60% starting in April. Japannese camera shop, film retailer, and film developer Print Koubou published a note on Twitter that it received from Fujifilm,
[embedded content] One of my favorite techniques in photography is shooting panoramas with a telephoto lens. I got asked a lot about this technique, so I decided to create a full video and article in which I’ll go through the entire process. This tutorial will cover how to set up your gear, what you can
[embedded content] Goodman Camera has announced the Goodman Camera Strap with Mag-Lock, which combines the tensile strength of Kevlar cord with a quick-release magnetic locking harness system attached to a handmade leather camera strap. Goodman Camera is perhaps most well known for its open-source, 3D-printed medium format film cameras as well as its hand-crafted custom
© Konstantinos Tsakalidis, Greece, for Bloomberg News World Press Photo always presents us with thought-provoking and emotional images after announcing its annual contest results. But while we wait for April and the overall winners, there’s another treat for all fans of documentary photography and photojournalism. The regional winners for the 65th World Press Photo Contest
According to the recently-released Culture Rising: 2022 Trends Report by Facebook IQ, conversations about influencer marketing are on the rise. On Facebook, topics such as “brand ambassador” and “social influence” went up by 131% and 91%, respectively. Meanwhile, on Instagram, the topic #Microinfluencer rose by 384%, while #Creator saw a 76% boost. What’s more, 40%
[embedded content] A selection of photos from actor Richard Gere’s personal collection is being offered at auction through Christie’s and the value of the collection carries a low estimate of nearly $2 million. Note: Warning, some of the images below may be considered not safe for work (NSFW). The Photographs From the Richard Gere Collection
For many years I’ve played with the idea of recreating various lighting looks that many of us may know and love from the natural world around us. Sure, we can buy fancy lighting modifiers that all serve a purpose, but sometimes their look can be a little too clinical, and frankly boring. Yes, once again
Camtraptions has announced a solar panel that works in tandem with its speedlight for use in long-term, off-the-grid camera traps. The compact solar panel allows the flashes to be deployed for extended or even unlimited periods of time. A “camera trap” refers to a camera that can be automatically triggered to take a photo by
Announced back in February 2019, the full-frame Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS for L mount cameras is a popular lens. This isn’t much of a surprise, as it’s significantly less expensive than the company’s f/2.8 version. They’re popular rental lenses, too, and the folks at LensRentals have a few of them. In fact,
Lightroom presets are powerful tools that can drastically speed up your editing process. Whether you want to quickly set a baseline edit or easily replicate the signature look of your favorite film stock, presets give you a head start on your Lightroom edit. The install process, however, can be tricky, particularly if you’re not used
In the spring of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, a Sotheby’s auction sale reached $3 million, breaking the existing record for an online sale of photography at the famed auction house. The sale included 227 images by legendary photographers, including Ansel Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson, with the top lot going to a 1922
The United States Supreme Court has announced that it plans to hear The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith case, whose ultimate ruling will have a massive impact on the visual arts community with regard to fair use. The United States Supreme Court has issued its order for upcoming cases. Included in the list set to
Samsung has announced the 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor which features 4K resolution, support for a billion colors, 99% coverage of sRGB, and looks very similar to the Apple Studio Display. It is also a smart TV. Both a Monitor and a TV Samsung’s “Smart Monitor” line was first launched in 2020 and is designed to
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