As a photographer, you've probably run into a situation where your camera's sensor couldn't capture the full range of brightness levels in a scene, necessitating techniques – such as bracketing – to obtain a higher dynamic range image. Well, those recording audio often face a similar issue capturing the full range of sounds available without clipping and/or distortion.
However, the new Zoom F6 uilizes 32-bit floating recording and dual analog to digital converters (one tuned to capture loud sounds, one tuned to capture low sounds) which the unit combines to create a full range of clean audio. The processing is so good, in fact, that it's almost impossible to clip audio when the device is set to 32-bit recording (the limiter isn't even available at this setting).
B&H has the Zoom F6 6-Input / 14-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder available for preorder.
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From the Adorama YouTube Channel:
Every studio needs a mirror but to avoid accidental light bounce it's usually kept well away from the shooting area . However if used carefully, a mirror can make a great prop. In this video Gavin Hoey shows you how to use a regular household mirror in a small home studio and create a stunning reflection portrait.
Gavin covers all the essential information you need to recreate this photo including, what type of mirror, how to light a pure white background and some simple Photoshop tricks that help give the final mirror image some polish.
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I switched to using back button focusing about a year ago and now I never want to go back. [Sean]
From the Canon Austalia YouTube Channel:
Learn how to back button focus with this step-by-step video guide by Canon Collective Ambassador, Kass Brumley. With this video guide, you will learn how back-button focus works, use cases and how to set it up on a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and similar models.
These are the key steps to follow in order to set back-button focus:
Step 1: Disable Autofocussing from the Shutter Button - 1:53
Step 2: Select ‘Metering Start’ - 2:13
Step 3: Assign Your AF-ON Button - 2:33
Step 4: Select a Focussing Mode - 2:53
From the Adorama YouTube Channel:
Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he creates a dynamic portrait using the qualities of hard light. While soft light hides texture, hard light brings it out, casting shadows and patterns as well as helps with color saturation and contrast.
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From Advancing Your Photography:
John Todd is a dynamic sports photographer who's managed to capture some of the biggest sporting events from surfing, to golf, to soccer. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN, the New York Times, and the list just goes on. I sat down with him and asked him for his inside tips for outstanding sports photography that you can go right out and use.
Be sure to check out more of John Todd's work on Instagram.
In this video, Aaron Nace demonstrates how to get perfect white balance and colors in Photoshop.
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions, and for a limited time, you can get a $25.00 gift card with a 12-month subscription plan.
From the B&H YouTube Channel:
Photographer Sam Hurd gives us 5 tips to add creativity to virtually any environment you’re shooting in. From using a smartphone to add reflections to creating a “ring of fire” by shooting through a small copper pipe, these methods can transform a standard photo into something unique and stunning. Check it out.
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From the Adobe Photoshop YouTube Channel:
In this Photoshop tutorial, Meredith Stotzner shows you how to use Adobe Sensei to find the perfect fonts in Adobe Photoshop.
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
From the B&H YouTube Channel:
In Part 4 of our multi-part Audio for Video series, AB walks you through the pros and cons of recording audio to your camera versus using an external audio recorder. Learn about when direct-to-camera recording may be ideal, and when you’ll need to start thinking about additional devices, such as mixer adapters and external multi-track recorders. As usual, AB breaks down many important considerations and helpful tips that you need to know for high-quality audio capture in the field.
Here’s a look at already released and upcoming videos in the “Audio for Video” series:
B&H carries Beachtek mixers for DSLRs as well as other on-camera mixers and off-camera mixers.
From the Phlearn YouTube Channel:
The Patch Tool is one of the best ways to remove large objects from a photo in Photoshop. Learn how to select distractions and replace them with textures that blend in seamlessly with the rest of an image. Help your portraits by removing background distractions and clean up any landscape for a picture perfect look!
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
Watch as Benjamin Warde provides a quick demonstration of the usefulness of Lightroom's new Texture slider.
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
From the B&H YouTube Channel:
For #HowToWeek we visit visual engineer, photographer and robot master Steve Giralt. He takes us on a tour of his NYC studio to show us how he makes his creative videos using high speed robotic cameras.
He's come a long way from being only a still photographer. Today he challenges himself and pushes the boundaries of what a product commercial should look like.
In this video, Canon explains some several of the benefits of the new RF mount and lens element coatings. Learn more about the RF Mount here.
From the B&H YouTube Channel:
In this second video in the Audio for Video series, AB discusses ways to choose the best mic for the type of content you’re recording. He discusses pickup patterns, lavalier and shotgun mics, mic placement, and more. If you want to know how to use the right mic to capture audio for different video applications effectively, this is a great resource.
B&H carries audio recording gear, including a wide range of microphones.
In this video, photographer Daniel Norton demonstrates how using subtle color filters can take your beauty portraits to the next level.
Adorama carries the Rosco 12x12" Beauty Filter Kit.
In this video, National Geographic photographer Bob Holmes provides a few tips for getting magazine-worthy travel/documentary imagery.
Meredith Stotzner dives into the Layers Panel and shares her tips for making layer thumbnails easier to see in Photoshop.
B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions.
From the B&H YouTube Channel:
AB from B&H introduces a new series on recording audio for video, which is designed to give you all the tools you’ll need to properly record audio for your video projects. This intro gives a basic overview of topics that will be covered in detail in subsequent videos, from choosing the right mic and location to setting recording levels and fixing things in post. If you want a good, basic intro to gear, tips, and techniques, this first video is a great place to start.
B&H has everything you need to record great audio.
From the Adorama YouTube channel:
We often see beams of light created my nature but being at the right place at the right time when you're shooting portraits is tricky. So in this video Gavin Hoey will show you how to use flash to create rays of light on a location shoot, whenever you want them.
Using a single flash fired through a small window, Gavin adds smoke to the scene in order to see the real rays of light. He then adds a second flash to light his model and create a dark and moody urbex style portrait in a disused building.
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