OM Unveils 100-400mm IS II Lens for Outdoor and Wildlife Photography

Outdoor and wildlife photographers looking for a new super telephoto zoom lens should check out the just launched OM System 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II. Designed for users of OM System (formerly Olympus) Micro Four Thirds cameras, the new (full name) OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II is slated to go on sale… Poursuivre la lecture OM Unveils 100-400mm IS II Lens for Outdoor and Wildlife Photography

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Lenses For Wildlife Photography When it comes to selecting lenses for wildlife photography, the first thing most photographers look for is focal length—a long lens that can reach out and cover great distances, bringing animals in for close-ups—but other features are also incredibly useful.

Cinematic Brilliance Demands a Colorist: The Missing Piece for Your Next Film

In the vast realm of filmmaking, there are many gears turning behind the scenes to make a movie a masterpiece. As someone deeply immersed in this world, I’ve seen countless aspects of production come together to create magic on screen. The powerful performances of the actors, the beautiful soundtrack from talented composers, and the visual… Poursuivre la lecture Cinematic Brilliance Demands a Colorist: The Missing Piece for Your Next Film

7 Things That Reveal that Your Film Isn’t Graded by A Professional Colorist

I saw a post on Instagram lately about how the Director is grading his own films. I was totally cool with it because most indie filmmakers are usually lone soldiers in the beginning. He was posting stills and teasers and there are several things that I thought could’ve been improved if it was handled by… Poursuivre la lecture 7 Things That Reveal that Your Film Isn’t Graded by A Professional Colorist

Invest Wisely: How Color Grading Adds Value to Your Video Productions

In the rapidly evolving digital realm, video content has emerged as a dominant force in online communication. As the thirst for engaging and enthralling visuals grows incessantly, prudent allocation of resources becomes imperative for enterprises, content developers, and cinema artists alike to elevate the quality of their video productions. One such investment that can significantly… Poursuivre la lecture Invest Wisely: How Color Grading Adds Value to Your Video Productions

What Clients Expect from a Colorist

After serving different directors, cinematographers, and producers, I realized that ‘pop’ isn’t the most commonly used word by them. There’s one more word that I hear more often, it’s the word ‘Magic‘. “I didn’t like the shot but we didn’t have enough budget so maybe you can do some ‘Magic’ in it.” “We just finished… Poursuivre la lecture What Clients Expect from a Colorist

How to Create a Unique Look that Satisfies Your Color-Grading Clients

Ok, you mastered DaVinci Resolve Studio and you can now create any grade that you want. You land your first client, he told you some instructions and you started grading. When you sent the graded video back, he wasn’t satisfied with the grade. What went wrong? I’ve been there before and, like you, it really… Poursuivre la lecture How to Create a Unique Look that Satisfies Your Color-Grading Clients

Using Color Grading to Enhance the Mood and Emotion of Your Video Content

Color grading is a powerful and often overlooked technique for creating eye-catching video content. This creative process can transform your visuals, helping you craft a unique mood and emotion that captivates your audience. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of color grading, discussing its importance and how to use it as an effective… Poursuivre la lecture Using Color Grading to Enhance the Mood and Emotion of Your Video Content