Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic Pro 2
If you are a beginner, this is a really great option to start out with! If all you want to do is shoot aerial hyperlapses and you cannot wait for the release of the eventual / inevitable Mavic Pro 3, this is a great option to start shooting Aerial hyperlapses!
The Right Way to Collaborate - Standard Photographer and Model Etiquette
Collaborations have become a critical aspect in the photography community. Read along to find out the industry’s etiquette between models and photographers!
Drone-to-Phone Remote ID: Pros and Cons
Drone to Phone Remote ID is similar to putting a license plate on your drone, it is a method to publicly identify your drone while operating in public air space. It also allows anyone to download an app to their smartphones to identify the flight path of the drone, the location of the pilot, and the ID number of the drone.
How to Shoot Motion Blur on Moving Vehicles: Drones + DJI Mavic Mini
To take such a photo you need a slow your shutter speed. Explore the flight path in advance to avoid obstacles, traffic signs, trees etc. Point the drone in the direction facing your subject. Start flying along just before the vehicle comes into view so that the vehicle slowly appears on the screen and try to follow at the same speed of the vehicle.
Moment Anamorphic Filter + Mavic 2 Pro
The first thing that struck me when I opened the Moment anamorphic lens case for the DJI Mavic 2 Pro was "wow that's a beautifully made piece of kit ". The lens flares beautifully with that classic blue line that identifies itself proudly as an anamorphic lens. The footage was shot in the Maldives at Mirihi island resort
DJI Mavic 2 Pro or DJI Mavic 2 Zoom? Which is Right for You?
DJI dropped the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom not too long ago. A lot of outlets have covered the specifications of where each are similar so I don’t want to dive too deep into that. However, I will directly compare and contrast the highlights of the two drones and why one may be a better fit over the other, to help guide which might be the better fit for you.
Drone Light Painting Tutorial
Here I take photos of the night sky and then separately take multiple exposures of the foreground while illuminating it with my drone and two Lume Cubes.
Make the Best FPV Smoke Stopper with LED Cutoff Switch
A Smoke Stopper is used to prevent Magic Smoke, a term that refers to the plume of smoke that comes out of electronic circuits resulting from over-stress. The Smoke Stopper aims to redirect the electrical current into an alternative destination, in this case, a lightbulb. The Smoke Stopper draws excess electricity off the motherboard of your quadcopter and towards the lightbulb.
Parts List - Build a Cinema FPV Drone to Carry GoPro
Building your own FPV quadcopter is clearly more challenging than buying a DJI Mavic Pro 2, but being able to film the ‘First Person View’ perspective is emerging as an exciting new style in filmmaking.
Best Custom PC Rig for Timelapse and Video Editing - $3,000
This PC tower cost about $3,000, touting an i9 processor, 64 GB of Ram, 8GB of GPU, and, among other specs, 12TB of total storage across 3 hard drives for optimized editing.
Data Recovery When Your SD Card Corrupts
Has your memory card corrupted out of nowhere? Follow these few helpful tips, to increase your chances to recover all corrupted data!
How to Photograph Manhattanhenge
Twice a year the setting sun lines up perfectly with Manhattan’s city grid. Locals, tourists, photographer’s, and pedestrians all bask in the glowing sun as it dips below the horizon during sunset, completely visible between NYC’s skyscraper canyons. The light emanated from the sun attracts enthusiasts from all corners of the world to watch this rare event.
Photographing a Solar Eclipse and the Best Camera Settings
Before you plan to photograph a Solar Eclipse, you must understand the difference between an Annular Solar Eclipse and a Total Solar Eclipse. It’s important to prepare for the conditions so you know which gear to use at the right moment:
DIY - How to Make a Solar Lens Filter to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
Learn how to make your own solar filter for cheap with professional results!
Guide to Buying Used DSLRs and Lenses
Due to the manufacturing complexities, research & development, and cost of production for lenses / sensors / DSLRs, these tools can have a huge markup! Many opt to buy new, but when done carefully, buying used camera gear can be a wonderful way to save money while pursuing your dreams or hobbies as a photographer / videographer.
How to Edit Drone Photos
Learn how to edit DJI raw photos using a few simple steps in Lightroom and Photoshop.
How to Photograph Lightning
Photographing lightning requires a long exposure, since lightning only strikes in a short period of time, you should monitor the storm to understand where it strikes, compose your shot, set off a long exposure, and hope that lightning will strike through your shot.
DIY - Create a Professional Photography Studio at Home
If you’re thinking about setting up a home studio so you can create professional studio-quality images, expand your photography portfolio / services offered, or just want to try out new methods in the medium, this post will outline the items that you need.