This week, Google announced that they’ve started rolling out changes to Google Images. Specifically, you can now access rights-related image metadata in Google Images by clicking an ‘Image Credits’ link. In collaboration with CEPIC and IPTC, Google is trying to make it easier for users to know the creator of images on the web, as well […]
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Gitzo Introduces ‘Smallest Carbon Fiber Tripod’, the Gitzo Mini Traveler
Gitzo, a popular camera tripod manufacturer that is distributed by Manfrotto, introduced what the company calls ‘the smallest carbon fiber tripod’. First reported by B&H and DPReview, the Gitzo Mini Traveler is a light-weight and flexible tripod for travelers and ‘promising amateur [photographers] who use mirrorless cameras or DSLR cameras with small lenses’. That’s right, Gitzo […]
Continue readingManaging Your Personal Brand As a Freelancer
Photo by Antoine Beauvillain There’s a world of marketing lingo that it can be quite difficult to buy into as a freelancer. Sure, when you’re a Google employee sitting around a meeting table with a bunch of other fired-up creatives, the buzzwords and acronyms might flow free and easy – but it’s a different story when […]
Continue readingSigma Announces Five New Global Vision Lenses
Today Sigma announced five new lenses, shown for the first time at the Photokina Expo in Cologne, Germany. Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art, 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art, 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports, and 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Pricing and Availability will be announced later for […]
Continue readingPanasonic Unveils Lumix S Series Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera System
Today Panasonic announced the Lumix S Series. The Lumix S series is Panasonic’s first full-frame, mirrorless camera system. With the Lumix S announcement, Panasonic also announced an expansion of compatible lenses for the S1R and S1 including a 50mm/F1.4 prime lens, 24-105mm standard zoom lens, and 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. Lumix S1R and S1 expected […]
Continue readingKodak Ektachrome Re-Introduced with Improvements
Photo via Kodak Alaris & Eastman Kodak Co. As of January 2017, Kodak announced that they would be working on bringing Kodak Ektachrome back to the market. Today, we’re pleased to share that Kodak has finally released the dates for availability of this well-sought out after film stock. Since the start of 2018, Kodak has […]
Continue readingExploring Bali with Marvin Kuhr
Bali is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world and for many reasons. Bali beaches are perfect for sunbathing and surfing. But there is more to the Island of gods. Far from the touristy crowds lots of unexposed places and natural beauty are waiting to be discovered. Our plan was to drive […]
Continue readingLighting Set Ups and Techniques for Product Videos
Photo: Alexander Dummer Make the Lighting in Your Next Product Video a Success with These Tips A common type of video widely used by businesses is a product video. These types of videos showcase the product to give viewers a better sense of its features and benefits. But, these videos are different than your traditional videos; […]
Continue readingCampaign OAAT Fundraiser Results
At the start of September, we partnered with Campaign OAAT on a very special fundraiser sale. Today I get the pleasure of sharing the results with you and telling you more about Campaign OAAT! What is Campaign OAAT? In case you missed the fundraiser or just want a primer on OAAT, here is some info! Campaign […]
Continue readingBlackmagic RAW Codec Introduced by Blackmagic Design
Last week, Blackmagic Design introduced Blackmagic RAW. Blackmagic RAW is a new video codec designed by Blackmagic as a replacement for both RAW and video codecs. Blackmagic created their own RAW because, ‘we wanted it to be very easy to use, very fast and much higher quality’. The world’s fastest RAW format (.braw) with much better […]
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