Photoshop's New Hue/Saturation Tool is a Gamechanger (VIDEO)
Adobe has updated Photoshop’s frequently used Hue/Saturation tool, and this tutorial from PHLEARN explores the myriad of improvements in less than 10 minutes. As you’ll see, this latest version is quicker and easier to use, delivers precise results, and features a bold, new, intuitive interface. Instructor Aaron Nace is the brains behind the PHLEARN YouTube channel that’s billed as “the number one Photoshop and Lightroom online resource.” In this quick episode Nace provides his recommendations for employing the revised options to fine-tune hues, enhance color vibrancy, and more. Nace summarizes today’s lesson like this: “We’ll show you its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, and then demonstrate how to select and modify…
7Artisans Debuts New Full-Frame Cinema Lenses for Video Pros
7Artisans had a very busy NAB 2025 experience in Las Vegas earlier this week, unveiling a wide array of new lenses. PetaPixel has already covered the company’s new AF 40mm f/2.5 ultra-compact prime lens for photographers, but the company also had plenty to show for hybrid and video-first creators, including a new series of T1.5 full-frame cinema lenses. [Read More]
Filthy Camera Gear? Safe Cleaning Hacks from a Pro (VIDEO)
Yesterday we provided an important warning about the finite lifespan of your camera and why it’s essential that you check shutter count regularly to anticipate costly repairs, missed shots on location, or even a total breakdown. We’re following up on that today with a couple less-dire maintenance hacks from pro Andy Rouse. Rouse is an award-winning wildlife photographer whose enlightening tutorials take us behind the scenes as he travels the globe “in search of the perfect shot.” Today’s episode finds him in India during a dusty time of year, and both he and his cameras are covered in dirt. His main concern is the filthy equipment, and in the next four…
Atomos Seems to Be Grasping for Its Next ‘Big Thing’
Atomos, the brand that made a name for itself with its external monitors and HDMI recorders, is significantly diversifying its product catalog in what appears to be an attempt to see what it can release that will be its next successful offering. [Read More]
Is Your Camera About to Die? How to Check Shutter Count Before It's Too Late (VIDEO)
This quick tutorial from instructor Mark Denney begins with a question nobody wants to hear: “Is your camera secretly dying?” This disturbing concern has to do with the fact that every camera has a finite life span, and if you don’t check the shutter count regulalrly you may be in for a rude awakening. In fact, Denney refers to shutter count as “the hidden number that could kill your camera.” In other words, ignore it at your peril because your camera might be closer to failure than you think. Bottom line: “this video could save you from costly repairs, missed shots, or even a total camera breakdown.” It doesn’t really…
Created Using 715,000 Photos, the Most Detailed 3D Model of the Titanic Challenges Beliefs
A new National Geographic documentary, Titanic: The Digital Resurrection, takes a deep dive into the infamous Titanic disaster and centers around a cutting-edge 3D model of the shipwreck, created using 715,000 digital images captured 12,500 feet below the surface of the frigid North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. [Read More]
Canva’s New Visual Suite 2.0 Offers AI-Powered Design Tools for Everyone
Popular online design and publishing tool Canva launched Visual Suite 2.0, a new all-in-one AI design partner for teams and individuals. [Read More]
Adobe’s Upcoming AI Chatbot Can Edit Your Photos for You in Photoshop
At this point, nearly everyone is aware of artificial intelligence (AI). AI technology is everywhere, heavily featured in the latest smartphones and apps. Photographers are well aware of AI thanks to AI-powered photo editing tools and in-camera AI-based autofocus tech. But what about “agentic AI?” This refers to conversational AI that can help users solve problems, and Adobe is all-in on it. [Read More]
Documentary Tells Story of Army Photographers Who Captured Nazi Camp Liberation on 35mm Film
A new documentary uses the 35mm film footage that two army photographers captured of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during World War II. [Read More]
Meta Is Reportedly Developing a Native Instagram App for iPad
After years of neglect, Meta is reportedly developing a native version of Instagram for the iPad — finally moving beyond the awkwardly enlarged iPhone app that tablet users have been stuck with, according to a report by The Information. [Read More]