The term Chiaroscuro (pronounced kee-AR-ə-SKYUR-oh) has been around since the Renaissance. Primarily used in paintings and woodcuts, it evolved into the photographic world. It comes from the Italian for light/dark. It relates to how contrasts of bright highlights and heavy dark shadows intermingle and share edges. Mostly reserved for very strong contrasts, it also relates… Poursuivre la lecture Chiaroscuro: Light That Portrays Contrast And Drama
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6 Tips for Color Grading Travel Videos Using Any Camera
I’ve been working as a colorist for a while now. I grade mostly short films and feature films but along the way, I receive inquiries for commercial videos, music videos, documentaries, and even vlogs. I just noticed that I never received an inquiry for color grading a travel video. Maybe because people who are creating… Poursuivre la lecture 6 Tips for Color Grading Travel Videos Using Any Camera
Last Frame: Ninja Prairie Dog
“After a heavy snow last year on the Front Range of northern Colorado, I went to check on a nesting pair of bald eagles,” recalls Arthur Trevino. “This one was perched on a bare cottonwood tree. I pulled my car over and waited for it to fly off. When it did, I followed it with… Poursuivre la lecture Last Frame: Ninja Prairie Dog
How to Master Lightroom’s Masking Tools
Figure 1. Four masks applied to an image of Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park. What’s the secret to creating a great photograph? What are the elements that make a photograph successful? Truthfully, even though photography is how I make my living, I’m not sure I can give a concise answer. It would be too… Poursuivre la lecture How to Master Lightroom’s Masking Tools
Illuminate Your Subject With Rim Light
Regular readers of my weekly tips know what I’m about to say regarding the concept of light. But if you’re not a regular reader and are just beginning to study them, memorize the following: The single most important element that determines the success of a photo is light. It’s all about the light. I repeat,… Poursuivre la lecture Illuminate Your Subject With Rim Light
Behind The Shot: Iceberg Arch
For several years, I had wanted to travel to Antarctica and explore the region photographically. Images that I had seen from this part of the Earth seemed truly otherworldly. In February 2019, I finally had a chance to go as part of a photo workshop led by John Paul Caponigro and Seth Resnick, two outstanding… Poursuivre la lecture Behind The Shot: Iceberg Arch
Winter Grandscapes Assignment Winner Jeremy Janus
Congratulations to Jeremy Janus for winning the Winter Grandscapes Assignment with the image, “Sunrise at Loch Vale.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! .alm-btn-wrap{display:block;text-align:center;padding:10px 0;margin:0 0 15px;position:relative}.alm-btn-wrap:after{display:table;clear:both;height:0;content: »}.alm-btn-wrap .alm-load-more-btn{font-size:15px;font-weight:500;width:auto;height:43px;line-height:1;background:#ed7070;-webkit-box-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.04);box-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.04);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;margin:0;padding:0 20px;display:inline-block;position:relative;-webkit-transition:all .3s ease;transition:all… Poursuivre la lecture Winter Grandscapes Assignment Winner Jeremy Janus
7 Habits of Highly Effective Film Colorists
After working as a colorist for a while now, after obsessively watching other colorists, and after binge-watching all the color grading courses I can put my hands into, I discovered hidden gems that will make or break you as a colorist. Color grading can be a very profitable and rewarding job but it takes a… Poursuivre la lecture 7 Habits of Highly Effective Film Colorists
What’s In Your Camera Bag For Landscape Photography In 2023?
We’re already a few months into the new year and we thought now would be a good time to check in on what everyone is shooting with these days. A few weeks ago, we shared Outdoor Photographer‘s picks for the 10 best cameras and lenses of 2022 and now photographer and educator Serge Ramelli has… Poursuivre la lecture What’s In Your Camera Bag For Landscape Photography In 2023?
Watch Your Step To Find Great Groundscapes
One needs to learn how to “see” a good composition. It’s critical to bring one’s photography to the next level. The art of seeing has long been a popular term in regard to all aspects of creativity. The opening sentence may sound elementary, so I take the concept to the next level to benefit everyone.… Poursuivre la lecture Watch Your Step To Find Great Groundscapes