If you edit video using Adobe Premiere Pro on a Mac, chances are you’ve encountered a problem where exported video looks washed out and desaturated in QuickTime Player, Safari and Chrome compared to what you see on the Premiere timeline.…
If you edit video using Adobe Premiere Pro on a Mac, chances are you’ve encountered a problem where exported video looks washed out and desaturated in QuickTime Player, Safari and Chrome compared to what you see on the Premiere timeline.…
The Canon EOS R5 is a fantastic camera for both photography and video, but it’s even better with accessories! In this post, I’ll walk you through a list of recommended accessories for the R5 — batteries, cards, cables, adapters, you name…
When building out a creative studio for photography or video, a bright continuous LED light is one of the most important hardware investments. Buying the right LED light can be tricky, for there are different types, with different features, sold…
Note: This article was updated on July 7, 2021 to include more information about Canon's OEM adapters, Viltrox compatibility information, etc. If you’re upgrading from a Canon DSLR to a new “R” mirrorless model, you probably own at least a…
Kodak stopped producing Aerochrome infrared film in 2009, but the film lives on today thanks to digital technology. In this video — part two of my series about Kodak Aerochrome — I attempt to recreate the look of the film using a…
Bubblegum pink trees. Candy-colored landscapes. The unusual look of Kodak Aerochrome infrared film flips the natural world upside down. But as interesting as the film’s appearance is, its origin story is even better. In this video, I share the surprising…
If you own an EF-M mount Canon camera, you’re likely aware of how relatively few lens options there. Thankfully, third parties like Viltrox are filling the void with small, lightweight, affordable prime lenses like the 33mm f/1.4. Retailing for half…
Earlier this year, while out on a morning run, I was listening to an episode of the Team Deakins podcast hosted by Roger and James Deakins. At one point during the show, Roger started talking about the influence of realism…
Moving a camera from one tripod to another is a pain. To do it safely, you have to unmount the camera, unscrew the tripod head, reattach the head to the other tripod, then mount your camera again. Time-consuming, to say…
Since its very first version, Adobe Lightroom (and Camera Raw) have offered a simple “Split Toning” tool to push color into the Highlights and Shadows. While useful, the tool lacked Midtone control, and the horizontal slider interface wasn’t as intuitive…