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September 15, 2023

What About 8K video?

September 15, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
What About 8K video?

There’s an increasing amount of noise about 8K video. Should you be thinking about it? Let’s find out.

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September 15, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Video
8K video, 8K interchangeable lens cameras
September 08, 2023

Better Audio for Your Videos

September 08, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Better Audio for Your Videos

Recording great audio with your video on your interchangeable lens camera does not have to cost a bomb or add massive complexity. In this article learn how a simple shoe mounted microphone will make a difference to your video quality.

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September 08, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Video, Gear
video microphone, shotgun microphone, RODE Videomic GO II, Koss UR 40
September 01, 2023

Making a Simple Sports Video

September 01, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Making a Simple Sports Video

Hello readers. This time I offer a simple guide to making a quick sports video with your interchangeable lens camera

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September 01, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ 4 Comments
Video
sports videos
August 25, 2023

A Video Primer

August 25, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
A Video Primer

It’s been a while since I touched on video. Despite spending tons of money on cameras whose only real value adds are in the video space, most buyers never try it. You’re missing out. So let’s get you started.

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August 25, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Video, Shooting
video with interchangeable lens camera, starting with video
August 18, 2023

Your Simplest Way to Improve Your Lighting

August 18, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Your Simplest Way to Improve Your Lighting

In this article, learn how a very simple tool can really make the difference in your single light photographs

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August 18, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Lighting, How To, Gear
speedlight, reflector
August 11, 2023

Why Dynamic Range Matters and What to Look For

August 11, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Why Dynamic Range Matters and What to Look For

Many photographers do not fully understand why dynamic range is so important, possibly the MOST important specification of a camera sensor.

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August 11, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Perspectives, Gear, Training and Development
dynamic range, HDR, megapixels
August 10, 2023

Review : BatchPhoto

August 10, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Review : BatchPhoto

This article is a review of V5 of BatchPhoto, a picture batch processing application for Windows or Macintosh

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August 10, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ 2 Comments
Post Processing, REVIEW
BatchPhoto, batch processing pictures
August 04, 2023

Are You Missing Out on Hard Reflectors?

August 04, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Are You Missing Out on Hard Reflectors?

Hard reflectors are too often ignored when designing lighting. In this article I offer insight as to why you should be reconsidering their use.

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August 04, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Lighting, Gear
hard reflector, reflector
July 28, 2023

Old Man Yells at Clouds - A Perspective Against New Gear Lust

July 28, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Old Man Yells at Clouds - A Perspective Against New Gear Lust

Despite what you read and hear, new gear will not bring you better photographs

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July 28, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ 1 Comment
Gear, Perspectives
new gear, better pictures, learn what you have
July 21, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Hot Shoe Flash Light Shapers

July 21, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
A Comprehensive Guide to Hot Shoe Flash Light Shapers

Using light shaping tools with your on camera hotshoe flash greatly extend and expand what you can do with your portable sun. In this article I explore your options.

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July 21, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Gear, Lighting
fl;ahs light shaper, flash diffuser, flash reflector, flash grid, cucoloris, Flash bem concentrator, flash gels, flash snoot, Fernando Santos, Stephen Gotz
July 15, 2023

You Just Have to Laugh...

July 15, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
You Just Have to Laugh...

You really have to laugh at this foolishness

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July 15, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Uncategorized
stairway to heaven, huckster, P.T. Barnum
July 14, 2023

The Most Versatile Studio Light Shaper

July 14, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
The Most Versatile Studio Light Shaper

Hello readers, I am asked from time to time which light shaper one should buy first for studio lighting. My answer is not the common one. To learn more, you will just have to read the article

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July 14, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Lighting, Gear
strip light, strip box, strip softbox
July 07, 2023

A New (Old) Approach to Street Photography

July 07, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
A New (Old) Approach to Street Photography

Good street photography is tougher now than ever. A step back in time and approach might make your success greater.

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July 07, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
How To, Perspectives
street photography, twin lens reflex, waist level viewpoint
June 30, 2023

Adding Flash Most of the Time

June 30, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Adding Flash Most of the Time

Are there images where flash doesn’t add value? Yes, but they are much rarer than you probably think

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June 30, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Lighting, Gear, How To
adding flash
June 23, 2023

Why Consider a Fisheye Lens?

June 23, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Why Consider a Fisheye Lens?

There really is nothing else that produces the look of a true fisheye lens. However, many photographers have never experienced what one can do with a fisheye, because they are somewhat rare, tend to cost a fair bit and appear to be of limited use. Let’s explore those ideas.

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June 23, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Gear
fisheye, fisheye zoom
June 16, 2023

The Changing Pace and Attitudes in Photography

June 16, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
The Changing Pace and Attitudes in Photography

Many experienced photographers are saddened by the trends and attitudes that we see these days. Why is that, and what happened?

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June 16, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Perspectives
reality vs fakery, photographic attitudes
June 09, 2023

Best Practices for Wide Angle Lens Success

June 09, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Best Practices for Wide Angle Lens Success

A lot of users of wide angle lenses complain that their images are lacking the snap and emotion that was expected. In this article, photographers share their best practices for wide angle success.

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June 09, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Gear, How To
wide angle lens, wide angle issues, wide angle problems
June 02, 2023

The Perfect? Portrait Lens

June 02, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
The Perfect? Portrait Lens

Picking the right lens to make portraits is easy by following this simple guide

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June 02, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
How To, Gear
portrait lens choice, angle of view, perspective exaggeration
May 26, 2023

Generational Fill - My Thoughts

May 26, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Generational Fill - My Thoughts

In this article, I share my thoughts on Generative Fill, a new function in the current beta of Adobe Photoshop

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May 26, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ Comment
Perspectives
Generative Fill, AI fakery, intellectual property theft, looters
May 19, 2023

Automation Cripples Creativity

May 19, 2023/ Ross Chevalier
Automation Cripples Creativity

There’s a common illusion that more technology and more automation spur creativity. It’s actually the opposite. Learn how automation cripples creativity

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May 19, 2023/ Ross Chevalier/ 2 Comments
Perspectives, Training and Development
being creative, automation is not a boon
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