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…
List Of Things You Should Avoid As A New Photographer
Photography is a wonderfully diverse artform with an enormous scope to express yourself and create unique compositions; however, despite this there are certain pitfalls that are unfortunately all too common, even among professionals! By learning about the potential pitfalls, including some which you may be doing yourself, you can begin to avoid them and improve…
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…
Should You Hire A Freelancer Or Video Production Company?
When you’re embarking on a new project and need to hire a videographer then you may well be asking yourself whether you want to use the services of a freelancer or a videography company. Both options have their merits but as technology has improved and prices for high quality equipment have plummeted freelancers are able…
How To Make An Educational Video
As multimedia and communications technology has evolved and remote learning continues to go from strength to strength, video content is playing a greater role in the educational sector than ever before. Videography is a powerful medium that can be used to express highly complex ideas in an easy to digest form. Using visual aids in…
Great Ideas For A Successful Short Film
Short films are an incredibly diverse art form that have seen a massive explosion in popularity over the last few decades. With improved digital technology, more affordable camera equipment and easier ways to promote your own work; there’s never been a better time to make a short film! You can make a short film about…
Is the Image Resolution of Your Camera Important in Photography?
When you are taking photos, having a good understanding of the resolution of the images is an important factor that you are going to have to consider, particularly if you are buying a camera or deciding which camera to use to best capture your subjects. The number of megapixels that your camera has will play…
What You Need To Know Before Buying A Camera Strap
As camera technology has advanced so have the accessories that make using your camera easier, safer and more comfortable. Although it may seem to many that there is nothing to a camera strap except a basic chord that holds it around your neck nothing could be further from the truth and there are a wide…
How Can Photography Change Your Life?
Ever since photography was first invented it’s potential was enormous and although it wasn’t until the early years of the 20th Century that it became available to the public at large, its early pioneers always understood its value. Photography has numerous benefits both to the individual and society as a whole. The Benefits of Photography…
Complete History Of Color Photography For Beginners
The first color photo was taken by Thomas Sutton in Edinburgh, Scotland. The photograph was taken in 1861. When photography was invented in the early 1800’s it was a difficult, expensive and complex process to create a permanent image. These limitations meant that it remained a pursuit that only wealthy inventors and those with significant…