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Planning your first editorial photoshoot can feel overwhelming, but a little preparation goes a long way. In this video, we cover practical tips for organizing a successful editorial shoot, including building an effective shot list, working with models, collaborating with hair and makeup artists, communicating with your crew, and staying on track creatively throughout the day. These tips will help you bring your vision to life while creating a better experience for everyone on set.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Building a Smarter Shot List
02:01 -
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Join Sony Ambassador Autumn Schrock as she explores Namibia's stunning night skies and shares her approach to astrophotography in one of the darkest places on Earth. In this episode, Autumn scouts compositions in the iconic Quiver Tree Forest, demonstrates how she plans Milky Way images using PhotoPills, and explains the camera settings she uses to capture sharp stars and detailed foregrounds. Along the way, she discusses composition, focusing techniques, exposure settings, and the gear she relies on to photograph the night sky. Whether you're
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Sports photographer, filmmaker, and Sony Artisan Jean Fruth shares her journey from portrait photography to covering some of the biggest moments in sports. In this conversation, Jean discusses her work documenting women's hockey, photographing the Olympics, and building a long-term storytelling project focused on visibility for female athletes. From planning Olympic coverage and choosing the right gear to capturing both victory and heartbreak, Jean explains how sports photography goes far beyond action shots. She also reflects on the growth of
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Understanding color theory can transform your landscapes from good to great. There's a delicate balance between tastefully saturating colors and overdoing it completely. Even if you can't control the weather, learning how color theory changes your photo's mood will ensure that you always capture beautiful photos of the fall colors.
0:00 - Why Color Theory Matters
0:40 - What are Complementary Colors?
1:17 - Bogs, Fog, Foliage, and Cows
3:16 - How Weather Affects Color & Mood
5:11 - Blue Hour vs Golden Hour
7:14 - What are Analogous Colors
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A photo of the Milky Way can be breathtaking on its own, but you can make it more stunning by adding a foreground element to your photo. Sam travels to the American Southwest to share how you can include the landscape in your astrophotography. Explore the Four Corners as she teaches you how to location scout, compose your photos, and more.
It's World Space Week. World Space Week (WSW) is the largest annual space event on Earth, celebrated globally from October 4 to October 10 every year to honor the contributions of space science and
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Photographing an osprey diving for a fish is one of the most exciting challenges in bird photography. In this video, Matt heads into the field to share his approach to finding and photographing ospreys, from choosing the right position and camera settings to tracking a fast-moving bird through a dive.
00:00 - How to Photograph Osprey
00:44 - Where to Find Osprey
01:14 - Photographing Osprey Responsibly
02:09 - Positioning Yourself for the Shot
03:05 - -Capturing an Osprey Catching a Fish
04:00 - Best Camera Settings for Osprey
05:03 - How to
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Ever wonder what waveform, false color, zebras, or focus peaking actually do? In this video, Sidney breaks down the camera monitoring and assist tools that can help you get more accurate exposure, nail focus, and properly frame your shots while filming.
00:00 - What Are Camera Monitoring Tools?
00:16 - Understanding IRE 00:39 Histogram
01:17 - Waveform
02:26 - Zebra Patterns
03:14 - False Color
03:46 - Focus Magnification
04:09 - Focus Peaking
04:42 - Frame Guides & Aspect Ratios
05:12 - Final Thoughts
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Recording violin, viola, cello, or even a full string quartet at home doesn’t require a world-class studio. Join Andrew as he breaks down how to capture natural, detailed string recordings with microphone choices and placement techniques for both solo and ensemble, all from his living room. We'll even check out how to fake a larger ensemble with a string quartet. You'll be surprised at the results.
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - How String Instruments Produce Sound
2:02 - Mic Placement Suggestions
3:04 - Recommended Mic Types for Strings
3:40 -
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Recording horns doesn't have to be hard or expensive. Join Andrew in his living room as he demonstrates the basics of recording solo horns and a 3-piece horn section at home. Starting with the humble Shure SM57 all the way up to top-shelf condenser microphones, you'll hear how all these mic types sound on a selection of woodwind and brass instruments.
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - What makes live horns so special?
1:07 - Mic Placement & Gain Levels
2:37 - Shure SM57
3:44 - Other Dynamic Mics
5:26 - Ribbon Mics
7:14 - Condenser Mics
8:44 - Tube
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When you're getting started in portrait photography, it can be tempting to buy the most expensive gear in order to improve your photos. But what if we told you that all you need is one 100W light? Enter Westcott's FJ100 100Ws Off-Camera Strobe and FJ100 M 100Ws Speedlight. Join Juan as he uses these lights on their own and together.
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - One Strobe Light Setup
3:23 - One Speedlight Setup
4:11 - Minimal Headshot Setup
5:55 - What's the Verdict?
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Now that you've filmed your video, it's time for editing and delivery in HDR. Doug dives deeper into HDR formats, as well as standards and workflows when working with HDR video. Join him in DaVinci Resolve where you'll learn about both the technical and creative sides.
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Choosing an HDR Monitor
5:08 - Color Gamut
6:44 - Setting Up Your Monitor & Project
10:39 - Grading in HDR
24:28 - Exporting & Delivering
25:32 - Final Thoughts
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Andrew takes us through ways to record both electric and acoustic upright bass at home. You'll hear how different DI boxes can subtly change the sound of the electric bass and how to mic a bass amp. For Upright bass, Andrew will share some considerations when using a DI box as well as a nifty trick to mic an upright with a Shure SM57. You'll also hear how both ribbon and condenser mics can make the upright bass sound full.
0:00 - What We're Covering Today
0:29 - How Electric Basses Work
1:03 - Using the Hi-Z/Intrument Input
2:03 - DI Boxes
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In part one, Doug shares how you can introduce HDR into your workflow. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of shooting HDR video, the basics of HDR formats, and monitoring HDR on set.
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - What Is HDR Video?
2:20 - HDR Format Basics
5:30 - Middle Gray
7:19 - HDR Monitoring
12:59 - A Note on Exposure
13:45 - Where Is 18% Gray in HDR?
14:26 - Final Thoughts
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Should you go with on-camera or off-camera flash? There are pros and cons to each choice, and it depends on what you want to evoke with your work. Juan shares his tips for both on- and off-camera flash in an outdoor photoshoot.
0:00 - What're We Covering?
0:48 - On-Camera Flash
2:31 - Off-Camera Flash
3:21 - Soft Box with Off-Camera Flash
3:49 - Side-By-Side Comparison
4:19 - How Each Affect Your Backdrop
5:40 - How Far Away Can You Place Your Model?
6:01 - Should You Even Use On-Camera Flash?
6:47 - Are There Drawbacks to Off-Camera Flash?
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In this video, Kevin breaks down the dos and don'ts of planning your first recording session at a commercial studio. He'll break down budgets, logistics, and everything you'll need to have the best experience possible.
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - How to Choose the Right Studio for You
2:11 - Pre-Production
3:34 - Understanding Roles
6:03 - Studio Etiquette
6:53 - Budgeting & Pricing Estimates
10:46 - Most Importantly