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How to Understand Light and Color to Improve your Photography

The post How to Understand Light and Color to Improve your Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. The morning sun shone through my kitchen window, catching the vase with a rose in it … Continue reading

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5 Exercises to Help You Understand Histograms

If you’re on the hunt for your first DSLR camera, or you’ve just purchased a DSLR and you’re new to digital photography, chances are you’ve been on the internet and watched one or two videos about things you should know … Continue reading

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Flange distance is a camera spec you should understand

News A Nikon lens engineer explains. Nikon’s new full-frame mirrorless Z cameras require a new mount to shoot glass made for traditional DSLRs. Here’s why that is the case. Popular Photography

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How to Understand Creative Profiles in Lightroom Classic CC

In April of 2018, Adobe took a much-anticipated advance in the way it allows users to process their images in Lightroom. Beginning with the version 7.3 release of Lightroom Classic (and ACR 10.3) Adobe now offers the use of something … Continue reading

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How to Understand Your Camera’s Exposure Compensation Feature

In this article, learn about the Exposure Compensation feature on your camera to get the best exposures. Whether you’re shooting sports, animals, portraits, toys, snowflakes, rocks, fish, weddings, or pretty much anything else you almost always have one goal in … Continue reading

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How to Understand the Science of Photography and Technical Terms for Mastering Image Tonality

What is it that makes one picture appear dull and another more striking? What is it that makes some tones appear detailed and others smooth and transient? The answer to both of these questions involves the issues of color hue, … Continue reading

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How to Use Still-life Subjects to Understand Focal Lengths

Do you think that using an 18mm lens or a 100mm one will only zoom in or out your scene? Why are camera lenses are measured in millimeters? Do you know what those measurements mean for your photo? If you’re … Continue reading

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How to Understand Pixels, Resolution, and Resize Your in Photoshop Correctly

Size, resolution, and formats… What do pixels have to do with it? Do you buy your camera based on its number of megapixels? Are you having problems sharing your photos online? Does your print look low quality even if it … Continue reading

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How to Understand the Lightroom Tone Curve

With all of the modifying choices obtainable within the Lightroom Develop module it may be robust to know the place to start out whenever you pull up an image and begin making modifications. The Basic panel covers elementary changes like publicity … Continue reading

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How to Understand and Use the Lightroom Histogram

The histogram in Lightroom is a useful tool that is easily overlooked. Its main purpose is to help you understand the relationship between the sliders in the Basic panel and the tones in your photos. It helps you get brightness … Continue reading

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Zacuto Explains How to Understand Codecs

 From the B&H YouTube Channel: Ever found yourself lost in the maze of codec options when shooting, editing, and delivering your video? You’re not alone. In this video, Chase from Zacuto explains the basics of choosing and setting up your codecs … Continue reading

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How to Understand the Mysteries of ISO for Beginners

Josh Cripps has many really helpful videos on his YouTube channel. In this one he will help you get a handle on one of the elements of the exposure triangle that is often confusing and perplexing to many beginners – … Continue reading

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