It's always quiet before the storm, and the storm heading our way soon is B&H's own Depth of Field conference centered around fashion, wedding, portrait, and event photography. Being both in person and online this year means that anyone can experience it. In other news, RØDE released the NTH-Mic, a detachable, high-quality microphone for the
As we turn the corner into 2023, the emerging landscape for photography seems split between mirrorless maximalism, exemplified in the fourth-quarter releases of the FUJIFILM X-T5 and Hasselblad X2D 100C, and the triumphant resurgence of film that has culminated in Leica's re-release of its iconic M6 and an eleventh-hour announcement of an exploratory film camera project from RICOH Imaging's Pentax brand. It's more than a little strange that only two months earlier, Pentax announced its newest camera, the
Posted 02/02/2023
Rob Sylvan shows you how to take your Lightroom Classic workflow on the go. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Sylvan goes over the basic steps to export your Lightroom Classic catalog to make it easier to edit your photos on the go.
0:00 - Introduction
1:37 - Resource Links and Adobe Plans
5:47 - Lightroom Classic On-the-Go Workflow
11:41 - What Is In the Travel Catalog Export?
19:19 - Saved Metadata vs. Exporting the Travel Catalog
20:53 - Customizing Preferences for Exporting the Travel Catalog
23:21 - Exporting the Travel Catalog
33:42 -
by Theanos Nikitas · Posted 02/02/2023
Let’s face it, fashion shows are intriguing, and even if you’re not a fashionista, shooting a runway show can provide a level of excitement akin to photographing that big annual football game or covering the red carpet at a gala event. Fashion shows have, in a sense, become more democratized, thanks to social media and live streaming. Events that used to be limited to the press and buyers can now be easily viewed by anyone with an Internet connection. Still, there’s something very special about attending—and photographing—a live runway show or
by Theanos Nikitas · Posted 02/02/2023
Now that you know the basics of Fashion Week from Part 1 of this article, it’s time to learn about the types of conditions you may face, and the needed gear (and settings) for getting great images.
Shooting Conditions and Gear Requirements
Each venue and runway show is unique. Some shows are well lit, while others may have no professional lighting or minimal illumination (I once shot a show in an historic building where the only
With the GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptops, NVIDIA delivers the Ada Lovelace architecture, GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080 laptop GPUs, and 5th-gen Max-Q technologies, increasing performance and efficiency. Powered by 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and RTX 4080 and 4090 laptop GPUs, these laptops run up to three times more efficiently than previous-gen NVIDIA flagship laptops, enabling you to game at higher detail and speeds, as well as power through creative workloads in a shorter amount of
Updating its successful, award-winning NTH-100 professional headphones, RØDE adds greater versatility and broadcast quality sound with the NTH-Mic detachable headset microphone and NTH-100M full headset/mic bundle.
Posted 01/31/2023
Jonathan Jasberg introduces the seven most common photographic elements he uses in his work to create complex images, beyond standard layering. Jasberg also discusses his mental workflow for envisioning a scene.
0:00 - Introduction
2:57 - It’s About Capturing the Moment
8:26 - The Seven Photographic Elements
9:35 - Supporting Characters
16:18 - Frames
22:08 - Colors
26:41 - Reflections
28:19 - Symbols
30:40 - Echoes
33:49 - Shadows
38:16 - Behind the Images
52:27 - Final Thoughts
54:50 - Q&A
When it comes to choosing the best color-critical monitor, today's creatives enjoy a near-limitless range of viable options. But just because there are plenty of options available doesn't mean choosing the right monitor is an easy task. Finding the monitor that best addresses your needs and your budget can be a real chore, which is why I was delighted to review ViewSonic's latest monitor, the ColorPro VP2776, and see for myself if it
Innovative pop-up pod maker Under the Weather has unveiled its latest in a series of protective tents well suited for creatives working in variable weather conditions. Of these tents, the PhotoPod is designed specifically for photographers and videographers to work comfortably while gear remains safe and dry. Meanwhile, with its larger configurations, the
Posted 01/30/2023
Lavalier or shotgun microphone: which one should you use for your interview? There are pros and cons for each and in this B&H video, Gabriel Richards discusses the benefits and drawbacks so you can make an informed decision.
0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Lav Microphones
1:51 - Shotgun Microphones
3:13 - Richards’
Posted 01/29/2023
Perfect for classrooms, conferences, houses of worship, and other venues, the PTZOptics Move 4K offers high-resolution streaming, auto subject tracking, 20x optical zoom, high-quality NDI|HX capabilities, and additional useful options.
0:00 - Key Features
0:52 - Detailed Specs
2:22 - Test and How to Use
5:22 - More Specs
7:04 - Final Thoughts
To learn more, read our announcement, on Explora.
This has been a light week with only a couple of announcements for those into video production. Tascam made a niftier version of its 32-bit handheld audio recorder with the Portacapture X6, and Teradek launched the Prism Mobile, a professional camera-back encoder for 4K HDR streaming.
Tascam Portacapture X6
A handheld audio recorder has been a mainstay of the indie filmmaker's kit for a long while now, and Tascam has always had some
Posted 01/26/2023
“Selecting photos is a different skill than making them,” explains renowned picture editor Mike Davis, in this week’s podcast. This essential understanding forms the core of Davis’s new book, Creating Visual Narratives Through Photography: A Fresh Approach to Making a Living as a Photographer.
Davis approaches this topic with a mix of clarity and candor, to offer deeply engaged yet highly accessible insights about making photos—and making sense of those photos—while also discussing the elusive art of selecting and sequencing pictures and other
Posted 01/26/2023
Jason Rivera discusses creative direction, shooting, and the equipment he uses during indoor and outdoor photo shoots. He explains the benefits of different types of lighting for continuous and strobe photography and how he mixes both styles for his assignments.
0:00 - Introduction
2:06 - Rivera’s Workflow
6:07 - Stella Pro Lights
8:23 - It's not About the Size of the Gear, It's About Being Confident
12:09 - Breaking Down Rivera’s Fashion Shoots
20:48 - How to Work with Clients
24:24 - Tips for Breaking into the Industry
29:10 - Continuous vs