Reflector is most likely the second or the third thing most of us buy after the camera. If you are a portrait photographer, you probably use it a lot. But are you using it properly? In this video, Joe Edelman teaches you how to use the reflector properly and create flattering light for your subject when shooting outdoors. And the way to do it is actually very simple. The whole point of portraits is to make people look good and create flattering shots rather than make the subject look bad....

I didn’t want to wait 4 weeks for the metal adapter to arrive, so I thought, let’s design one in Fusion360 – but before I start, let’s check Thingiverse first, and voila! Someone designed it already – LOL. Here is the link to the STL file: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4687298 So I printed the adapter from PLA with a layer height of 0.10mm on my original Prusa MK3. I was surprised that the threads worked perfectly....

Utah and USC are meeting for the second time this year, with USC’s only loss this year being Utah. That’s going to make it a pretty good game. USC is currently favored by just 2.5 points. USC does have quite a few weapons on offense to help keep Utah at bay. Including a Heisman candidate in Caleb Williams. This game does have a lot of implications on the College Football Playoff....

Instagram may be starting to change as we know it. Going from the platform of quick posts and instant gratification and branching out into long-form video content. At least, according to the Wall Street Journal. Yes, hour-long vertical videos. It’s a strange prospect, but as Engadget suggests, it’s not outside the bounds of reason. Facebook has been putting a big focus on video content recently, and as they own Instagram, it’s a natural potential progression....

Looks like Sony’s not the only one announcing new lenses today. Venus optics has announced their new Proteus line of 2x Anamorphic lenses in 35mm, 45mm, 60mm and 85mm focal lengths. The new lenses provide a constant 2x squeeze ratio for Super 35mm sensors. All lenses offer a maximum T2 aperture for shallow depth of field with smooth elliptical bokeh and that signature anamorphic lens flare. These aren’t cheap lenses, by any means, coming out at around $5,000 each, with some discounts for buying kits containing either the 35mm & 60mm or 45mm and 85mm lenses....