Peepboardpleasure from Davy and Kristin McGuire on Vimeo. Take a screen. Film a scene(s) where the head is always at the same place in your frame. Project the video onto the screen. Cut a peephole for the head. Then...
Archive - February 2011
Skin Gives iPhone Retro Look
You might do a double take when you see the iPhone with a Twin Lens Refelx (TLR, twin as in having two lenses) skin on (pictured is the Rolleicord). Granted, most of you are probably thinking, What’s a Twin Lens...
Henry’s Camera Offers Instant Prints and Photo Creations
KODAK HELPS HENRY’S CAMERA FAST-TRACK IN-STORE PRINTING Canada’s Leading Independent Photo Retailer Now Offers Instant Prints and Photo Creations with New KODAK Picture Kiosks Toronto, ON. Feb 2, 2011. Eastman Kodak...
Darth Vader Jr. Discovers The Force
From volkswagen This Volkswagen commercial (slated for the Super Bowl) will have you smiling from ear to ear. source jalopnik Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)...
Make It Rain Photography
From TheSlantedLens Want a rain effect without getting everyone wet? Here’s how to create a rain curtain behind your subject so that in the final photograph, it looks like it’s raining. Bryan Peterson, in...
The Best Portrait Lenses
When you purchased your first DSLR, it probably came with a kit lens that served you well. It went from a wide-angle to medium telephoto, perhaps reaching to a 135mm. The focal lengths from 85mm to 135mm are ideal for...
Snowstorm Seen From Space
Well, just finished shovelling the snow from my driveway. Where did it all come from? Take a look at photos from NASA taken from space. See more photos at: NASA. Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on...
NASA Announces Discovery of 5 New Earth-Like Planets
Followup: NASA has announced the discovery of 5 new earth-sized planets in the habitable zone. What does this mean? Simply that there are 5 candidate planets that could also harbor life as we know it on Earth. source...
Brazil’s National Indian Foundation releases Pictures of Uncontacted Tribe
Brazil’s National Indian Foundation has released pictures of Brazil’s uncontacted tribe to Survival International in an effort to ramp up pressure on Peru to crack down on illegal loggers in its region of...
Mirrorless, Mirrorless, Tell Me Who Is The Fairest?
Thom Hogan has an interesting piece on whether the compact mirrorless cameras are gaining ground vis-à-vis the DSLRs. Are photographers trying them out or adopting them? Are the mirrorless replacing the DSLRs or the...
Olympus E-5 Review @ LetsGoDigital
“Olympus is focused on pure photography with the E-5.” We’ve added a new Olympus E-5 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. LetsGoDigital has posted their review of the Olympus E-5, a DSLR...
Samsung HZ30W / WB600 Review @ Trusted Reviews
“The WB600 […] offers more photo and video creation options than similarly priced competitors.” We’ve added a new Samsung HZ30W / WB600 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix. Trusted...
B&H Deals February 1, 2011
B&H Deals: Win a $100 Gift Card! Click here to enter the B&H winter photo contest! NEW! Click here to download the FREE Android App today! Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm NIKKOR VR Lens Price: $594...
The Black Rapid Sling Strap Adds Carrying Case
Change the way you think about camera straps Black Rapid combines its award-winning sling strap design with a padded carrying case for compact digital cameras and video cameras TORONTO, ON., February 1, 2011 –...
The Bare Naked Truth About Nude Art Modeling
What motivates a person to pose nude in front of total strangers? Money is a motivation for students. But at 50, Kent Van Dusseldorp, a former accounting and computer guy, decided to become a nude art model at local...
Sound Effects for your Videos
Sampled Room from Mateusz Zdziebko on Vimeo. This is an example of how you can use basic items to obtain creative sound effects for your videos. Think wine glasses, bottle opener, scotch tape, a camera, and…...
Sony Announces HX100V and HX9V with 3D and GPS
PRESS RELEASE 01/02/2011 Bigger zoom with less blur: Cyber-shot™ HX Series cameras with Full HD video HX100V and HX9V with 3D, new Intelligent Sweep Panorama High Resolution Mode and GPS/Compass • Cyber-shot™ HX100V...
Shortlist for the 2011 Sony World Photography Awards Announced
Splashing Fun Time “This group of children was having a blast splashing about in the waterfall. With their melodious laughter permeating the air, even I could not resist the temptation of joining them in their...