A wet collodion negative is produced through coating a clean glass plate with collodion. The plate is then made photosensitive through immersion in a bath of silver nitrate. The plate is inserted into the camera and an exposure made, typically … Continue reading →

Landscape photographers use ND filters when they want to create silky smooth water. This effect works wonderfully on waterfalls, creeks, lakes and oceans. Long exposures can also be used to create dreamy streaks in a cloudy sky and can even … Continue reading →

We’re always told to ‘Smile!’ for photos – but John says a toothy grin won’t do you any favours. ‘Looking good in a picture isn’t about looking happy; it’s about creating a connection with the viewer,’ he says. ‘When we … Continue reading →

Modelling agencies usually only respond back to online submissions if they are interested in interviewing you. How long does it take to hear back from a Modelling agency? Applications usually take between 2 – 4 weeks to be viewed, and … Continue reading →

Pissed / Pished Strictly speaking, “pissed” (or “pished” in Scotland) is a swear word and you shouldn’t use it in a formal, professional or school context. However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe … Continue reading →

Rear-projection has been around for decades. RCA made one in 1947, but the 1970s saw the first mass-market examples. Up until the early 2000s, the predominant RPTV technology was cathode-ray tube (CRT), where a mini projector housed in the bottom … Continue reading →

A type of microphone system consisting of three cardioid microphone elements and a special phase correction equalization circuit. What is the microphone in zoom? Usually available on higher-end devices, a zoom microphone increases audio quality by focusing sound collection on … Continue reading →

Global Smartphone Market Share: By Quarter Global Smartphone Shipments Brands Q4 2019 Q4 2020 Samsung 70.4 62.5 Apple 72.3 81.9 Xiaomi 32.9 43.0 What is the number 1 selling phone in the world? While the company’s Q2 performance was impressive, … Continue reading →

It is important to know that the Maldives follows a business week from Sunday to Thursday, with most places closed on a Friday. Are the Maldives closed? The Maldives reopened borders to all travelers from all countries on July 15, … Continue reading →

Most younger kids, especially tweens between the ages of 8 and 12, shouldn’t really be alone. In most situations where your child would need to reach you, they will be able to use a landline or the cell phone of … Continue reading →

Amazon topped Slate’s list of the 30 most evil tech companies because of its monopoly over small businesses, questionable working conditions, and potential privacy concerns with its technology services. Is Amazon really evil? Jeff Bezos’ Amazon is listed as the … Continue reading →

Use AI-Servo AF whenever your subject is moving (especially if you’re working with a shallow depth of field). So if you’re shooting sports players in action, birds in flight, or cars on the move, you should definitely use AI-Servo nearly … Continue reading →

So to answer our initial question—whether each painting needs to have a focal point—the answer is no. It’s entirely up to the artist to decide. Yes, focal points are a valuable tool (just like any other compositional tool available) but … Continue reading →

The 55-300 is a telephoto zoom. This is the type of lens most people grab to get “more reach”, or to get closer to faraway subjects. You can shoot the moon with it, although a supertelephoto (something longer than 300mm) … Continue reading →

This is due to a purely mechanical aspect that involves the mirror flipping up and down and the movement of the shutter. With mirrorless cameras however, as the name suggests, we don’t have a mirror, so the noise that you … Continue reading →