TikTok Will Block Teens on App After 10 PM and Play ‘Calming Music’
TikTok will block teens from using the video app after 10 P.M. and instead wind them down to sleep with calming music and meditation exercises. [Read More]
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Review: A Long-Awaited Return
In the DSLR days, Sigma was well known for making affordable super-zoom lenses that traded convenience for some image quality. However, recently, Sigma has transformed itself into a preeminent optics manufacturer, building high-grade lenses that many professionals prefer over OEM glass options. Now Sigma is back at it, and it’s a welcome return. [Read More]
‘Portrait Mode with Sophie Elgort’ Honors Bond Between Photographer and Subject
Portrait photographer Sophie Elgort and All Arts, an award-winning channel created by PBS in New York, teamed up to create Portrait Mode with Sophie Elgort, a four-episode docu-series that follows Elgort on four professional portrait shoots. [Read More]
This AI Video Generator Was Not Trained on Stolen Data
A new generative AI video model made for high-end film and animation studios has been released but unlike many machine learning programs, this one claims it has been exclusively trained on ethical data. [Read More]
Chinese Court Rules That AI Image Has Copyright Protection
A court in eastern China has ruled that an AI-generated image is eligible for copyright protection. The ruling from Jiangsu province is the second such decision from mainland China where an AI-generated picture has been afforded protection. [Read More]
Lunar Satellite Takes Photo of Blue Ghost Spacecraft on the Moon
After Blue Ghost successfully landed on the Moon at the beginning of March, it has now been spotted by an orbiting NASA spacecraft. [Read More]
NASA SPHEREx Telescope Launches Into Space to Map the Cosmos in 102 Wavelengths
After two scrubbed attempts on March 8 and 10, NASA and SpaceX finally launched NASA’s new SPHEREx space telescope aboard a Falcon 9 rocket late on March 11. [Read More]
Tusk Cinema Series Is ‘World’s First’ Cinema-Grade Lens and Filter System for iPhone
Tusk and ShiftCam teamed up to create the Cinema Series: the world’s first commercial-grade mobile lens and filter system. [Read More]
Boudoir Basics: A Sensual Pose for Every Body Type with Natural Light (VIDEO)
Boudoir imagery is a unique subset of portraiture that’s growing in popularity as more and more photographers learn how easy it is to pursue with the equipment they already own in the comfort of their home. There’s no need for a decked-out studio or complex-and-expensive lighting gear if you understand how to take advantage of natural illumination streaming through a window. This quick tutorial from Patrick’s Boudoir Photography Secrets is perfect for r first attempt because it’s super simple. And the comfortable couch pose is easy to teach to a “model” without experience like a spouse, friend, or significant other. Patrick is a Vienna-based portrait artist specializing in b&w natural-light…
Fujifilm’s GFX Eterna Cinema Camera to Have 4K Open Gate Recording, Dual Base ISO
Fujifilm’s upcoming GFX Eterna cinema camera remains mostly under wraps. First announced last November, very little has been shared about the camera since. However, speaking to PetaPixel at CP+ in February, the company confirmed two more features. [Read More]
