We brought you a headliner the other day about Instagram de-emphasizing follower counts in future iterations. And today we caught a glimpse of the future and, boy, they weren’t kidding. Image via Fancycrave.com from Pexels.com. In a bid to make Instagram about the content and not about the likes and follows, the division under Facebook …
November 2018 archive
Nov 26
CoffeeShop “Instagram Stories” Template Set #1!
I hope everyone on the East Coast is safe, you are in our thoughts this week. I am so ready for fall and the end of hurricane season… Today I have something different for those of you who love Instagram! I designed a set of fall-inspired instagram stories templates for Photoshop/PSE. They have clipping masks …
Nov 23
Instagram Is Culling Fake Accounts Using New Machine Learning Tools
Instagram has announced new plans to crack down on fake accounts, likes, and comments. The company claims to have new tools in place identifying those using services and apps to boost their follow count and overall social engagement. It’s no secret that many public figures and corporations have purchased bot accounts in order to boost their …
Nov 22
Lightroom Classic CC and Lightroom CC Compatibility with macOS Mojave
Apple has released their macOS Mojave 10.14 operating system update. Adobe has tested Mojave with Lightroom Classic CC 7.5, Lightroom CC 1.5, Lightroom 6.14 and other Creative Cloud applications. Known issues with Lightroom Classic CC 7.5 and Lightroom CC 1.5 and Mojave: Switching to Mojave’s Dark Mode can cause Lightroom Classic CC and Lightroom CC …
Nov 20
Disintegration Effect (Dispersion Effect) – FULLY EXPLAINED Photoshop Tutorial
In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn how to create a disintegration (dispersion) effect. This effect has become very popular because of the Avengers: Infinity War movie. Although this effect looks complex, it is actually very simple. You will use a disintegration brush and a pattern to create this effect. You can follow along with …
Nov 18
4 of the Best Lenses for Creative Dog Photography
It’s now estimated that of the 12 million households in the UK, 44% have pets. This equates to approximately 51 million pets owned. Of those, 9 million are dogs and 8 million are cats. With dogs and cats recognized as legitimate members of our families, just like our children, it’s no wonder we want to …
Nov 14
DJI Ronin -S hands on review
The DJI Ronin-S is more than a camera gimbal, its a fully functional camera robot. I just got back from Sony Kando Trip 2.0 Camera camp in Montery, California and was able to spend the day with a preproduction unit. The Ronin S is now available for $699, Order it here (I will receive a …
Nov 13
5 Photographers on Their Unforgettable Trips to the Rainforest
Pictured: [1] Lucy Brown – loca4motion [2] Lucy Brown – loca4motion Pro Tip I’ve discovered beautiful, out-of-the-way places by asking locals about scenic areas, viewpoints, and trails when I’m traveling. I love hiking and follow any interesting looking pathways and trails to see where they lead. In more remote areas, I take a local guide. …
Nov 12
Alien Skin Exposure X4 now available
Ever increasing in depth and likeability, Alien Skin have launched the X4 version of their raw processing and file management app Exposure. It’ll still work as a plugin for Lightroom and Photoshop though, and works well alongside those applications. Alien Skin are always working towards improving everything about the app, and to me it feels …
Nov 08
Persevere harder! – Scott Kelby’s Photoshop Insider
But there’s more to it than just that! So, it’s #TravelTuesday, and round these parts that means one thing. I’m back! I’m Dave Williams, and today I’m writing for you from France where I’ve just visited Mont St Michel. Look, proof: – So, the rationale behind this post is that I tried to …
Nov 07
500px Blog » » This week in Editors’ Choice: Contrast with Chorale Miles
Expert Chorale Miles, a Boston-based photographer, guest curates this week’s Editors’ Choice, sharing eye-catching lessons in contrast. What do you think of when you hear the word contrast? Of course, we’re all familiar with the little “contrast” slider in our favorite photo-editing program. We’ve seen the results of strong differences in light vs. dark and …
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