Adobe just announced a huge new feature in Lightroom Classic CC, Lightroom CC, and Adobe Camera raw: Creative Profiles With camera and creative profiles, Adobe has improved the way images are rendered in Lightroom/ACR, while also allowing the use of 3D LUTs within the program. What are Profiles? A profile is a set of instructions […]
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How to Install LUTs in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is a powerful video editing program from Apple. With this software you can create short films and special effects, color grade your footage, and much more. In this tutorial, we’ll be covering how to install LUTs in Final Cut Pro X. LUTs are lookup tables that allow you to apply effects […]
Continue readingExploring El Yunque National Rainforest in Puerto Rico
Photos from a recent trip to Puerto Rico. Explore the tropical rainforests of El Yunque and see the island from above. El Yunque National Rainforest The El Yunque National Forest is a tropical rainforest in the northeastern part of the island of Puerto Rico. It is nearly 29,000 acres large and full of unique animals, […]
Continue readingHow to Obtain Permits for Commercial Photography and Filming
Producing large-scale commercial audio and visual content requires a number of moving parts. From the production team to the location and legal aspects, there can be a lot going on. One key component of commercial photography and film projects is obtaining permits. When Do You Need a Permit? If you are planning a commercial photo […]
Continue readingInspiring Illustrations by Artist Natalka Dmitrova
Natalka Dmitrova is a talented illustrator and designer from Ukraine. She has a BFA in Graphic Design and over 6 years of experience in illustration/design working with clients such as Martini, Kimberly-Clark, L’Oréal, Auchan, Kotex, and more. Natalka specializes in creating custom illustrations for mobile apps, advertising, magazines, games, and packaging design. She has even […]
Continue reading28+ Beautiful Examples of Architectural Photography
Taking accurate and aesthetically pleasing images is the job of architectural photographers. The goal is to show off a building, structure, cityscape, or constructed environment in an attractive way, while still keeping an accurate representation of what it is. Architecture can take many shapes and forms. In this article we’ll be highlighting a variety of […]
Continue readingFree Cityscape Lightroom Presets Download
When traveling, I love to document the various cities that I pass through. Comparing the unique environment of each location is always fun. It’s amazing how quickly you can recognize a city simply based on its architecture and layout. Editing for each cityscape presents unique challenges. Photos in brighter locations with more sunlight require highlights […]
Continue readingMinimal Lightroom Tutorial: How to Create a Soft Matte Effect
Minimal effects can be great for blog images, portraits/lifestyle photos, and many other styles of photography. I have always been a fan of the soft matte effect, so today we are going to take a look at how to create this photo effect using Lightroom. This effect is not very hard to create and only […]
Continue reading10 Professional LUTs Packs for Filmmaking
Color grading your footage is extremely important. So important, that many people even recognize and recall tv shows and movies by their color or ‘look’. When editing colors, it can be difficult to align your footage and find the right effects to match your shooting style. Lookup tables, or LUTs, are a useful tool you […]
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It’s a topic that inspires fear, confusion, and apathy. Networking can feel like a fool’s game at times. Particularly for those starting out, advice about the dos and don’ts can be hard to find. Whilst there’s no hard fast way to get ahead, there are a few tips I would offer on how to increase […]
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