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Straighten Up with Lightroom’s Geometry Tools
Have people ever told you to "straighten up?" Maybe they think it's your attitude… or maybe it's your photos.
Fun with Depth Map Photos
When you shoot a Portrait Mode photo on an iPhone, the camera generates a depth map, which is a representation of which objects are closer or farther from the camera’s lens. Apple uses that depth map to identify the background in an image and add simulated blur to give the effect of a shallower depth ...
Lightroom CC 2.0, and Where Is It Headed?
Adobe announced its new lineup of software at the annual Adobe MAX event today. There are new versions of Photoshop, InDesign, XD, and a new intriguing video-editing app called Premiere Rush that I want to try. For my part, I’m most interested in what’s new with Lightroom CC 2.0 and Lightroom Classic CC 8.0. For ...
PhotoActive Episode 20: The-Blur-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named
In the latest episode of the PhotoActive Podcast, we talk background blur/depth-of-field/bokeh.
iPhone XS Gallery and Article at DPReview
How does the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max camera system compare to what's come before? At DPReview, I write about computational photography and share a large gallery of images.
How to Shoot Raw Photos on Your iPhone (and Why You’d Want To)
At CreativePro, I discuss how and why you'd want to shoot in raw format on your iPhone. The capability is there, but you may not know how to activate it.
Inside the iOS 12 Photos App
For the Photos app under iOS 12, Apple is trying to get more of your attention. New features such as For You and sharing suggestions are welcome. I also rant a bit.
Take the Pain Out of Assigning Metadata in Lightroom
Use this method to apply valuable metadata in just a few minutes.
App-Based Camera Triggers at DPReview
I write about two devices, the Alpine Labs Spark and Miops Mobile Dongle, that can trigger a camera shutter remotely.
PhotoActive Podcast Ep 11: Selective Editing
The latest episode of the PhotoActive podcast tackles an advanced photo editing technique that isn’t difficult and can create great results. Selective editing in apps such as Lightroom or Luminar enable you to make adjustments to specific areas—like a sky—without affecting the overall image. Listen to the episode, and view walkthrough screenshots, at the PhotoActive ...
