So, you’ve purchased your first DSLR camera – maybe something like a Canon Rebel. While the standard kit lens that comes with the camera will serve you well, and be incredibly versatile, you’ll soon want to branch out. Today we’ll be going over the best first lens you could buy, and why you would want […]
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The 10 BEST Deals Under $100 on Adorama
With the holiday season right around the corner, everyone is looking for the perfect gift for everyone on their shopping list. With so many to shop for or even just a few, this is the time of year when we all tend to spend more. But, you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to […]
Continue readingTop DSLR Cameras Under $1,000 in 2020
Photography is not always a cheap and profitable hobby to take up. But, purchasing a DSLR doesn’t have to drain your bank account, and could potentially lead you to making money one day. With new cameras being released regularly, it is far easier to find an affordable DSLR camera for under $1000. Whether you are […]
Continue readingHow to Build a 4K Video Editing PC on a Budget in 2020
Writer note as of 2021: The PC components market is unpredictable at the moment thanks to the ongoing pandemic, supply issues, and tariffs on tech in the United States. These guides should serve as a rough outline, but we recommend doing a bit more research before buying the exact products we linked to here. We […]
Continue readingAffordable Film Scanners for Analog Photographers
Shooting endless digital photos is one thing, but when you make the leap to shooting film, you understand that every shot counts. Not only if you are thinking about cost, but also if you are thinking about time. This is one thing you will learn quickly once you start thinking about film scanners – every […]
Continue reading12 Affordable Film Cameras for Beginners
When you start shooting film, you’re going to have a ton of questions and there will be a lot of not knowing what is really happening. With that being said – do NOT let that stop you from continuing to shoot and learn more about film photography. One of the biggest leaps you will take […]
Continue readingMy Favorite 35mm Film Stock
Although film photography is seen as a dying field, it is quite the opposite and there are still tons of film stocks available for the photographers and hobbyists still looking for the best 35mm film out there. As a photographer and film enthusiast myself, I’m always trying to find new film stocks, old film stocks, […]
Continue readingScanning Analog Film with the Epson Perfection V550 Photo Scanner
Shooting film is always fun and seeing your work actually come out is even more of an amazing feeling, but breaking down the steps to get to your final product can be tedious and time consuming. Whether it be developing, fixing, scanning, or conceiving a shot, there are no easy steps, and to have a […]
Continue reading5 Simple Production Hacks for Filmmakers
Cover Image by Cameraman Kiev. In filmmaking, the creativity doesn’t stop with writing a killer script and finding beautiful shots—the reality of budget constraints requires every filmmaker to devise creative solutions to production challenges. Whether that means selling your excess b-roll as stock footage for additional funding or teaching yourself new video editing tricks on YouTube, the […]
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