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Has color grading gone too far? This YouTube video hits on a subject I’ve pondered for years
By Mike Harris published
Feature Color grading is a hallmark of modern cinema, but are extreme grades doing more harm than good?
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Nosferatu has the best cinematography I’ve seen in a long time – here’s why it’s a film every photographer should watch
By Mike Harris published
Opinion I was in awe of Jarin Blaschke’s use of composition while watching Nosferatu, I’m not surprised it’s up for the Best Cinematography Academy Award
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The best graphics cards for video editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Speed up your workflow with one of the best graphics cards for video editing.
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"The best black and white cinematography I've ever seen" – how a Roger Deakins movie recommendation improved my photography and filmmaking
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Sir Rodger Deakins' Criterion Closet pick – 'In Cold Blood' – is a black and white movie masterpiece that can teach you a lot about the medium
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How I photograph realistic Hollywood action scenes with miniature figures at home!
By James Paterson published
VIDEO It’s Warhammer time! Create epic miniature scenes and learn how to create a focus stack for detailed macro photos
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Gladiator II official photographer talks about how to get that perfect movie shot
By Leonie Helm published
NEWS Aidan Monaghan shot the official photographs for Ridley Scott's Gladiator II which now adorn billboards, magazine pages and posters
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I thought Adobe Creative Cloud was better value than the old Creative Suite – now I'm not so sure…
By Mike Harris published
opinion I couldn't afford Adobe's Creative Suite back in the day – Creative Cloud subscriptions changed that – but a decade later, are users losing out?
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I used a smoke machine to photograph Lego and the results are cinematic
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Learn how to capture cinematic toy photography using practical smoke effects
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