Adjusting Color Accuracy in Post-Production Personally, I use DaVinci Resolve for video editing and color grading, but you can implement the following steps with any non-linear editing software of your choice. First, let’s bring one of the reference clips into the timeline and then switch over to the DaVinci’s color tab, where all the magic [...]
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Datacolor Spyder Checkr Video: A real-world test during my trip to Japan – Part 2 – In Post-Production
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Datacolor Spyder Checkr Video: A real-world test during my trip to Japan – Part 1 – On Location
Being a member of Datacolor’s Friends with Vision as well as creating photography, videography and fine art prints for several years now, I deal with a lot of situations where accurate color representation is very critical to my finished work. As a hybrid shooter who produces both photos and videos, I often deal with different [...] More -
Questions for Eva Wiedemann – Photo Contest “Opposites”
When did you become interested in photography? I have always been fascinated by photography, but a few years ago I really got into it.My interest was sparked by a strategy game called Gurushots, in which the timing and quality of photos determine success. Participating in this game with different teams and exchanging ideas with friends [...] More -
The Fast & Furious by Hernan Rodriguez
The Fast & Furious; Noel Gugliemi – The Quick & Easy; Spyder Checkr Photo I had the magnificent pleasure of working on a multi-faceted photo shoot with actor/philanthropist Noel Gugliemi, from the blockbuster movie series, The Fast and the Furious. The purpose of the shoot was to create a range of images to be used [...] More -
Questions for André Leandowski
When did you start your photography? I took photos every now and then when I was younger, without any particular focus or goal in mind. After many years, I rediscovered photography at the beginning of 2023. Is photography your hobby or your profession? Photography is a hobby for me Where and how was the image [...] More -
Spotlight On – Andy Farrer
How did you get your start in photography? As a child I enjoyed coastal walks and visiting nature reserves, and always had a camera with. My high school had a darkroom and my art teacher was a passionate photographer who always encouraged me to pursue my hobby and was a huge inspiration to me. He [...] More -
Questions for Conny Müller – Photo Contest “Opposites”
When did you start your photography? I got my first analog camera for my first communion in 1962. Since then, the subject has never let go of me. Photography became particularly interesting for me when I was able to combine my subjects of graphics/painting and photography through digitization. Is photography your hobby or your profession? [...] More -
Mark Mawson – SHOOT STORY: Nespresso “Barista Creations”
Liquid specialist Mark Mawson takes us on his journey of a campaign shot for Nespresso. Talking in depth about how to manage the special effects as well as ensuring the precise colours were achieved all whilst working with the unpredictability of liquids! ©Mark Mawson Towards the end of last year, myself and my production team [...] More -
Why Color Correcting Your Digital Camera Makes Sense
Putting effort into something upfront often leads to better results at the end – like color correcting your digital camera before you start shooting. While you can certainly make adjustments to your images by eye in post-production, taking a minute to capture an image of a SpyderCheckr first saves considerable time and effort in getting [...] More -
Picture Earth
Earth is an ever-increasing element in my wildlife photography. Of course, I’m not talking about the totality of the planet itself, but more in the sense of including the landscape and environment within my images. Once upon a time it was a very common practice for wildlife photography to be all about filling the frame [...] More -
Earth: A Place of Awe and Wonder
With a net in one hand and a bucket in the other, my brother and I were full of anticipation as we walked the cobbled streets of a quaint seaside village to an attractive beach on the northeast coast of England. We were excited by the sense of adventure and discovery as we explored the [...] More -
Water as a Source of Photographic Inspiration
Water is the primary resource par excellence and it's also the thematic thread of my photographic focus. Water as an element offers a thousand interpretations and is a personal source of artistic inspiration for me. Nature inspires me with its beauty and its strength - so different, so dynamic - it creates different photographic opportunities [...] More -
Photographing Fireworks
Flashes of Light Since the early days of photography, flashes of light have been a common feature. Explosive powder was one of the first methods of lighting a subject, whereby a photographer would ignite a tray of metal powder and chlorate to create a bright flash - sometimes seriously injuring themselves in the process! This [...] More -
The Fire of a Hundred Billion Blazing Star
The element of fire was the reason I first picked up a camera back in 2017. This hobby-turned-passion has now transformed into a professional career but I have the stars to thank for first inspiring me to create and share my work with the world. Before I began my career as a travel photographer I [...] More -
Questions for Ralph Gräf – Photo Contest “Opposites”
When did you get started in photography? My father loved photography and gave me my first camera when I was just 8 years old. I then bought my first SLR camera when I was 16 with money I had earned myself. Is photography your hobby or your profession? I am an amateur photographer and earn [...] More
