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Vance 2028 Is Here

The midterm wave seems to have altered the vice president’s strategy of portraying himself as Donald Trump’s heir.

The Atlantic · EN

In Praise of the Dilettante

"A wayfaring cosmopolitan who never gets stuck, the dilettante is the right anti-hero for our hyper-specialized age."

Longreads · EN

If Fritz Lang’s Iconic Film Metropolis Had a Kraftwerk Soundtrack

The case of the copyright history of Fritz Lang’s influential sci-fi masterpiece Metropolis is as convoluted as the history of its film print. Lang’s vision and his original almost-three-hour cut were doomed to censorship right from the start. The Nazis took out its more socialist scenes. It’s been edited, colorized, put back together and restored. […]

Open Culture · EN

2026 Brand New Conference Identity

Behance Featured · EN

GEOTHERMAL LAYERS ? Iceland

Abstract aerial studies of Icelandic geothermal terrain, where pale blue water, mineral crusts and altered clay form delicate channels, cracks and layered textures across the volcanic ground.

Behance Featured · EN

High-Speed Sync vs. Global Shutter for Flash Portraits in Bright Sun

Shoot a flash portrait at f/1.2 in midday sun and you run into a wall fast: most cameras stop syncing with a flash somewhere around 1/160 to 1/250 s, and anything faster leaves dark bands across the frame. Sony's a9 III and its global shutter offer a way past that wall, which puts high-speed sync, the usual workaround, in an interesting spot. [ Read More ]

Fstoppers · EN

Lumix vs. TTArtisan vs. Viltrox: Why the Priciest 40mm Isn't the Clear Winner

Panasonic, TTArtisan, and Viltrox all make a compact 40mm autofocus prime for full frame L-mount cameras, and one of them costs noticeably more than the other two. When three lenses share a focal length and a mount, the choice comes down to build, rendering, and how much each extra dollar changes what ends up in your files. [ Read More ]

Fstoppers · EN

What 30,000 Free Doritos Commercials Can Teach You About Spec Work

Doritos once got more than 30,000 Super Bowl commercials made by fans, and most of the people who made them got nothing. If a client has ever asked you for a free test edit, a sample shoot, or a quick concept before they commit, you've been offered a smaller version of the same deal. [ Read More ]

Fstoppers · EN

Why a Sub-$100 Godox Is the Most Versatile Flash in a Wedding Photographer's Bag

Rangefinders like Leica's M bodies and compacts like Fujifilm's X100 line have pulled a lot of people back toward on-camera flash, and finding a speedlight that fits those small bodies without overwhelming them has never been simple. The flash you pick decides whether you get harsh direct light, a softer bounce, or an off-camera look, and it decides how much weight hangs off your neck through a four-hour reception. [ Read More ]

Fstoppers · EN

The Feature Nikon Never Shipped

Every camera owner has their own list of things they wish their camera could do—features that seem easily achievable with a simple software update. Normally, that list dies quietly the moment a camera leaves the manufacturer's support cycle. Take the Nikon D3 as an example: unless you take matters into your own hands, nobody at Nikon is going to allocate resources to add new features to a flagship body from 2007. This is where I stumbled upon Marcus Low's firmware experimentation. He was kind enough to document and share his thoughts and the technical process of how he got there. [ Read More ]

Fstoppers · EN

From Spreadsheet to Studio: Inside a Commercial Production for Tempur-Pedic

I ’ve photographed campaigns in some pretty unusual places over the years, from the highlands of Ethiopia to the plains of Iraq, and I've been fortunate to be part of projects that were both challenging and incredibly rewarding. Somewhere along the way, I got used to the idea that the complicated jobs would probably involve an airplane, a passport, unpredictable weather or some combination of all four. So when an 12-day studio project for Tempur-Pedic and Tempur-Sealy came across my desk, I … [ Read More ]

PetaPixel · EN

Canon Marks 15 Years of Its Cinema EOS System With Big Firmware Updates

It's a very busy day for Canon. In addition to marking the 15th anniversary of the Cinema EOS System, which began when the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR arrived with Full HD video recording, Canon has announced new Cinema EOS firmware updates and new Cinema EOS camera kits. [ Read More ]

PetaPixel · EN

This New E-Paper Lens Chart Is Built for Cinematographers

Video productions can quickly become very complicated. A startup has a new e-paper display designed to keep things organized on set. [ Read More ]

PetaPixel · EN

Canon Technology Used to Perform World’s First Coral ‘Pregnancy Test’

Coral Spawning International (CSI), in partnership with Canon Medical Systems UK and Canon EMEA, has successfully conducted the world’s first ultrasound scan of living coral to identify developing eggs. [ Read More ]

PetaPixel · EN

OM System Almost Considered Making Full Frame Cameras | The PetaPixel Podcast

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Sarah Teng and Chris Niccolls debate toy cameras: should they exist? Also, Digital camera sales are slumping, OM System execs reveal they did once consider expanding out of Micro Four Thirds, and Nikon announced a new $14,000 lens. All that and more! [ Read More ]

PetaPixel · EN

Canon Announces Timer Remotes for Astrophotographers and a Compact Hotshoe Mic

Alongside new Cinema EOS firmware, Canon has announced some new accessories for its mirrorless EOS R System cameras, including timer remote controllers and a hotshoe microphone. [ Read More ]

PetaPixel · EN

The Motorola Signature 27 Has a Dedicated Action Sensor and Ludicrously Bright Screen

Motorola debuted its brand new flagship phone, the Signature 27, at Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit in September. However, at the time, Motorola unveiled just a few key specs and left much to the imagination. That changed this week, with the company revealing more information about its new phone. [ Read More ]

PetaPixel · EN

"I'm Never Going to Be a Master at This," According to One Director

Sarah T. Schwab has directed three features, so why does she say she doesn't know anything? When asked this in a recent video from Film Courage, she laughs and points out that she never went to film school. And who needs it? It's kind of our ethos around here. Schwab is a writer/director/producer and a member of the playwrights and directors unit at the Actors Studio. She talked with Film Courage about making three features in three years. Life After You is about the fentanyl crisis. A Stage of Twilight i s about end-of-life decisions. It premiered at the Woods Hole Film Festival, starred Kare

Nofilmschool · EN

Canon Rolls Out New Cinema EOS Lens and Videographer Kits for C50 and C80 Cameras

Honestly, if you’re in the market for a new camera today, it's probably a pretty stressful situation. There are so many great cameras by so many great companies to choose from. And, on top of the cameras themselves, the lenses available are pretty robust too. However, if you're looking for a good package deal, finding the right kit can be a great option. To help with that, Canon has announced new Cinema EOS Lens and Videographer kits for the EOS C50 and EOS C80 cameras. Let’s check out these new options and how they could streamline your production setups. New Canon Camera Kits The goal of the

Nofilmschool · EN

Upgrade the Built-In Camera Audio for Your Favorite Canon Cameras With This New Add-On Mic

While it’s never anyone’s first choice, recording audio for your films or video projects directly from your camera's built-in microphones can be dicey work. Best case, it sounds ok but not great. Often it sounds horrible and is unusable. Even with advancements in internal audio recording technology over the years, it is still best practice for most filmmakers and videographers to use external audio recording methods. One step up from built-in audio is adding a better microphone to your camera. If this feels right for your needs, you’re in luck—especially if you’re shooting on Canon cameras, si

Nofilmschool · EN

Film Quote of the Day: The ‘Harry Potter’ Line That Captures the Heart of the Entire Franchise

My childhood was shaped by the Harry Potter books and movies; they carried me through primary school and into my last semester of grad school. It feels like almost every other year of my life has brought a new Potter property, which is staggering. Now, with adaptations coming to HBO , it feels like my adult life is going to be steeped in the wizarding world as well. But that's okay with me, because I believe these captivating fantasy books hold important life lessons kids need to learn, and adults need to be reminded of daily. And maybe most of it is wrapped up in one quiet speech from Albus D

Nofilmschool · EN

Canon to Boost Slow Motion and Add Other Improvements for These Popular Cinema EOS Cameras

As Canon often does, the company is rolling out another batch of firmware updates not just for one camera, but for several all at once. This latest firmware rollout adds new recording specs, features, and improvements for the EOS C400, EOS C80, and EOS C50. These popular Canon EOS Cinema cameras should benefit from improved slow-motion recording features, plus a new ability to change sensor modes via assignable buttons. There are other helpful updates and improvements too, so let’s check it all out. Latest Canon Firmware Updates While Canon obviously has a huge range of cameras, lenses, and ot

Nofilmschool · EN

Harry Potter: 5 Things the HBO Series Needs to Get Right to Win Over Fans

This new Harry Potter series has a lot of things going for it. The idea of a project that can capture much more than the movies is great, and using cutting-edge technology to sell the magic is also exciting. But there are also a lot of risks. The books and movies are so beloved that anything less will be hated, and the financial commitment to making TV the size of about 7 books is staggering, so it has to be good. If HBO wants to satisfy die-hard book purists while hooking a new generation of viewers, the new Harry Potter series must get these five elements right. Let's dive in. - YouTube www.

Nofilmschool · EN

On his travels across the American West, Ivan McClellan dives into Black Cowboy culture

In a second edition of his ‘Eight Seconds’ book, with 91 previously unpublished images, the photographer reveals what Black rodeo culture looks like now

Wallpaper* · EN