Since photography first burst onto the scene some 200 years ago it has gone through an incredible arc of evolution and growth. The evolution of photography was driven by its early pioneers, the increasing democratization and widespread access to photographic equipment, but, ultimately, it was mostly due to improvements in the technology that was available…
Complete Guide To Stock Video For Beginners
Stock video, like stock photography, is created and made to be used more than once in different contexts. Users of stock video can buy it for their projects to save them from having to film their own footage. This saves on the time and reduces the costs associated with their project and has made stock…
Complete Guide To Color Correction And Color Grading
There are two primary types of color manipulation that takes place in post production and these are commonly known as color correction and color grading. There’s often confusion about the differences between color correction and color grading – and sometimes the words are also, mistakenly, used interchangeably. The two processes do have similarities however, they…
Why Is Aperture Important In Photography?
When you take a photograph the lens of your camera has to open to allow the light to pass through it to be recorded as a photo. The aperture is the opening of the lens and is measured in terms of how much it does so. In a very practical sense you can think of…
Which Are The Best Documentaries About Photography?
Documentary films are an incredible way to explore a subject in great depth giving the audience the opportunity to immerse themselves in the issues being presented. The documentary genre is as old as photography itself with some of the earliest pioneers using their cameras to explore the explosive cultural and social issues of their time,…
How To Store Photographs Short Term And Long Term
When you’ve worked hard to create some amazing photos the last thing you want to find out down the line is that they are lost, missing or deleted, especially if there was something you could have done to keep them safe! In past times if you wanted to store your photos or videos you had…
Everything You Need to Know About School Photography
There are many thriving genres of photography but one of the ones that is often overlooked by professionals and freelance photographers alike is the job of a school photographer. Working as a school photographer can be an extremely lucrative role and can bring a great deal of joy to the students and parents alike. School…
Which Are The Best Tripods For Photography And Videography
There are many high quality video tripods on the market but when it comes to making the right selection it can be tricky to know where to start. You might be wondering whether or not you really need a tripod but the truth of the matter is that if you want to be producing professional…
Complete Guide To Color Theory And Color Branding In Photography
Color is everywhere and forms the backdrop of our lives. Color is a unique type of language that can embody emotional, conceptual and even political content. This incredible fact is something that we often overlook but it plays a major role in our psychology and the choices we make in life. There is heated and…
What Is The Difference Between Videography And Cinematography?
Videography and cinematography are very similar artforms and are often confused with one another. The confusion is only compounded by the rapid changes in the industry and because the advancements in photographic technology has enabled freelance individuals to accomplish more with easy to access software on their own than a whole studio team could have…