The Complete Lightroom and MIDI tutorial – My MIDI2LR Setup (final installment)

In the final part of this series, I am giving you my configuration for the Behringer X-Touch Mini that I’ve shown you in the previous part. Of course, everyone has different workflows and the biggest advantage of generic MIDI controllers is that you can personalize all functions. So have a look at my configuration, play […]

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The Complete Lightroom and MIDI tutorial – MIDI Controllers (second installment)

One of the biggest challenges, when trying to use a MIDI controller with Lightroom is to find a controller that works well for Lightroom. As already said in the first part of this series, MIDI controllers are optimized for sound production, not for photo editing. So when you start you will face a chicken-egg problem: […]

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The Complete Lightroom and MIDI tutorial – Introduction (first installment)

Editing images with Software like Lightroom typically involves changing parameters like exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and so on for more than 90% of your work. These parameters are controlled using sliders that you have to drag with your Mouse – sliders that emulate physical controls. Why not use such physical controls like sliders or control […]

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Langly Has a Bunch of Cool Camera Straps to Choose From

We understand that the perfect camera strap may take a while and some searching to come by, so we bring more options for you to choose from. Today, we have some goodies from Langly, makers of camera bags, apparel, straps, and other accessories. Check out their stylish leather straps, sturdy lightweight slings, and handy wrist straps to see if one of them will catch your fancy.

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How Set Design Is Enhancing My Photography

Nearly 10 years into taking photos, it’s safe to say I’ve been bored of my own pictures lately, and have been increasingly open-minded in looking for new ways to keep my work innovative. Delving deeper into creative concepts, the best way I feel I’ve improved as a photographer is by exploring set design and focusing my efforts on the pre-production.

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32MP Front-Facing Camera Blade V10 Smartphone in the Works from ZTE

What do you do when your competition finally starts to catch up to you?

You could let them overtake you in the marketplace, or you can move the goalposts once more.

ZTE Blade V9 image via ZTE.

It looks like ZTE is going with the latter with its plans to release a 32MP front-facing camera smartphone within the near future.

This is a pretty big deal in the world of smartphone cameras because most of the devices used for front-facing cams is not as hot as what the rear-facing cameras are rocking.

DPReview bases its report on filings with Chinese regulatory authorities that describe a model that possibly uses the Samsung ISOCELL GD1 camera sensor.

The new model, thought to be the next in the Blade line of phones, could be out as soon as later this year.

A ZTE Blade V10 doesn’t really come as a shock but putting that kind of front-facing camera on it makes it stand out.

Other details that emerged about the phone from the regulatory filing also put it within the middle price bracket for smartphones. The ISOCELL GD1 comes with real-time video HDR capabilities according to DPReview in addition to a “0.8 micron pixel pitch and pixel-binning technology, merging four adjacent pixels into one for better dynamic range and lower noise levels” that could make the phone could in high-contrast uses.

The model’s main camera will have a 16MP primary and 5MP secondary sensor with a 6.3 inch LCD HD+ display.

Of course, who knows what markets this phone will be available in when it launches. If anything, ZTE (and its rival Huawei) stay in the news for regulatory issues in overseas markets, some of which have outright banned the devices.

That’s a shame because it looks like ZTE is turning out some good kit these days.

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Last Frame: Goldfinch With Snow And Buds

Photo Series Reenacts Natural Home Births, Empowers Women to Do the Same [NSFW]

A British photographer has unveiled her new series, "Birth Undisturbed." Initially aspiring to recreate her own home birthing experiences, Natalie Lennard’s images depict stories of women both real and imagined, as she aims to “bring the rawness of primal birth into the art world.”

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Test Crash Photography: Capturing the Impact in Slow Motion

A freshly released video from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is giving insight into how the organization photographs its respected crash tests, which it conducts on behalf of car insurance companies.

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Do You Own Too Many Lenses?

It's not exactly a secret that many of us photographers like to collect lenses, frequently having way more than we absolutely need. But when does that become a problem for your work?

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Photographer of the Day: Gino Domenico

Top Five Templates for Photography Websites

With online photography portfolios being absolutely essential, it's paramount you ensure you have the best website possible. Here are my top five templates for photography websites.

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Cheap Photo: 5D Mk IV $1,999.99; Save Hundreds on Lenses, Tutorials

We all love getting new gear, but are we always getting the most out of it? In this edition of Cheap Photo we have found deals on guides and tutorials that will help you elevate your photography game, we've also found deals on great cameras too that you can use to put your new skills to the test. Right now you can get The Art of the Image for just $49! It's a 12 weeks online course that will take your work to new heights. Other highlights include the Canon G7X Mk II for $649, Canon 5D Mk iV for $1,999, and the Sony A7 III for $1,889.95. There stunning Fujfilm camera and lens bundles are still live too. Join after the break to see all of the amazing photography deals we have found.

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This week in Editors’ Choice: Grids and stripes and flowing fabrics

Each week, members of the 500px team curate eye-catching photography from our talented and diverse community in Editors’ Choice. This week’s selections brought to light reams of flowing fabrics, grid patterns in contrasts and architecture, and graphic stripes. Check out this week’s roundup of some of the most intriguing photography on 500px, handpicked by our Editors.

Check out which photos are catching our Editors’ eyes today in Editors’ Choice!

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