Photo and Video Solutions for working from home

How to start live streaming video with your smartphone or tablet

Working with your phone or tablet is an easy and great place to start. You might be using a collaborative tool with your smartdevice like Skype, Zoom  etc.or streaming directly to Facebook or Youtube etc. The biggest things to improve here are Audio, and Setup (accessories), Stabilization.....

If you want to stream live from your desktop, start here

The great thing about using a computer is there is a much greater ability for connecting better quality, and also more, external video and audio sources, either via an optional interface cards, or by a streaming switcher with a built in or external interface.For audio things like USB microphones and audio mixers.....

Using connected cameras for streaming

A webcam will get you going, but If you want to up your streaming game, then setting up your home web or live production studio with a better camera is the way to go. Most of today’s cameras that can produce a clean image output at HD 1080 with a HDMI  or perhaps SDI output can be used and connected with an optional interface or “capture” device.

Great audio gear to get you podcasting in no time

Some say that humans are “wired for sound” and “the brain never stops listening” or, for those capturing audio for video, that “audio makes up 70% of the video quality”. So it’s no wonder why good sound is so important, but also why it’s a little daunting and complex for many, as there is a lot to know, and a tidal wave of product choices. So how do you cut through all the noise?

Want to polish up on your photo printing knowledge? We can help

We’ve all gotten so used to the ease of posting and sharing our jpegs online that the venerable craft of printing our photos somehow got lost in the shuffle. The good news is that printing is just as easy, and household printers have never been more innovative and affordable. Nothing beats the pleasure of seeing your photography come to life tangibly right before your eyes, and if you’re new to this,....

An easy to use guide for deciding on your first gimbal.

Even with the latest advances in onboard stabilization technology, camera shake can still be hard to control in certain shooting conditions. Handheld single-axis gimbals can be helpful when heavy lenses are attached to the camera, for example, and for wildlife photography, when you need something less rigid than a tripod or monopod. A gimbal is even more indispensable when....

Z CAM E2 Series not just cinema cameras, ideal for streaming!

So the Z CAM E2 line all make great affordable cinema style cameras, you might already know that, but something that is far less known about them is that they all make great live streaming cameras as well.

Audio for Podcasting: 10 important things you need to get started

We’ve all gotten so used to the ease of posting and sharing our jpegs online that the venerable craft of printing our photos somehow got lost in the shuffle. The good news is that printing is just as easy, and household printers have never been more innovative and affordable. Nothing beats the pleasure of seeing your photography come to life tangibly right before your eyes, and if you’re new to this,....

Self-Iso Project: Create an online portfolio for your photography

Whether you’re a hobbyist, enthusiast or pro photographer, an online portfolio is your calling card to the world. It’s a chance to display your best work and give viewers a glimpse of the kind of photographer you are. If you’re looking for a creative and productive outlet right now – as so many of us are – there’s never been a better time to get started on your portfolio.

Printing at home: how to choose the right printer for your needs

How long has it been since you printed one or more of your beautiful digital photos? You’ve probably got tons of them stored away on your hard drive and posted on your blog site, but if you miss the sensational rush that accompanies the moment an honest-to-goodness photograph appears on a printer’s tray as if by magic, you’re not alone.

Why you should invest in monitor calibration software

So you just finished editing your photographic masterpiece, you’re excited to see the results and can't wait to hit “Print.” After a pat on the back, you step away for a coffee while the printer does its job; it's all good. Until you look at the print, that is, and it’s nothing like what you see on your screen. Before you blame your printer, it may be time to consider calibrating your monitor.

Let’s Learn How to Perfect Color with Lindsay Adler and x-rite

New York fashion photographer Lindsay Adler talks about the importance of color and light in her images and how she uses color control to create her vision.By the end of this video you'll know: the benefits of using custom color profiles for beautiful, saturated color and how a combination of concept, calibration, capture, and post-processing are all essential in getting perfect color.