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52 Photographers Share Their Best Advice
No photographer is an island. We need each other for support, education, encouragement, and most importantly, advice. In this blog post you’ll get the single best piece of advice 52 photographers h...
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PRO EDU | Pocket Portfolio | Vysics Labs Acquisition Announcement
Today PRO EDU is announcing three new senior managing partners and the expansion of our current products and services with the acquisition of Pocket Portfolio and Vysics Labs. This partnership will...
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BLACK FRIDAY HOLIDAY SALE: EVERYTHING PRO EDU IS OFFERING IN ONE PLACE
This Black Friday, get your photography education on sale! PRO EDU is offering discounts on all of our courses and workshops, making it the perfect time to learn new skills and techniques. From por...
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Using V-flats for Negative Fill
Adding light, or fill, to a photographic scene is so common in photography that there are several different methods to accomplish it, from additional strobes to reflectors and V-flats. But what ste...
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The Top CGI Tutorials And Resources | The Best Guide 2021
THE TOP LIST TO 3D EDUCATION FOR 2021 Whether you're just learning the basics of CGI or have been in this space for some time, it can be challenging to find good resources and training throughout ...
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How To Use Photoshop Overlays In Composites
Typically through the use of Blend Modes, these Overlays can easily blend into the base image without the need for any time-consuming masking with tools like the Pen Tool. This is possible through ...
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What Is Rembrandt Lighting In Photography?
Rembrandt light has been one of the most enduring light patterns for portraiture since it was popularized by Dutch painter Rembrandt Van Rijn in the 1600s, so it was natural that portrait photograp...
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Why You Should Learn Composite Photography
Composite photography is one of the most popular approaches to creative image-making, but some photographers are still hesitant to jump on board. Learning how to combine multiple images can be conf...
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Zdepth Pass in 3D: Compositing Depth of Field in Photoshop
Depth of field is a fantastic way to bring added realism to your 3d renders when working with scenes that include background and foreground elements or working on macro-level detail shots!
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A-Z Guide For White Backgrounds for CGI Product Photography
Infinite white studio backgrounds are great for eCommerce renders and showcasing products in an elegant yet simple way. Let's talk about a method to set up your CGI photo studio in Cinema 4D and Oc...
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Blogging can be one of the most productive aspects of a photographer’s digital marketing strategy, but many photographers are doing it wrong. How? They’re using their blog to talk to other photogra...
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DIY Builds for Photographers: Foam Armor
If you’re a photographer who has a bit of time on your hands and the desire to make things yourself, this blog series is for you.
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What Walt Disney Can Teach Photographers About Failure
No one wants to fail. Failure is a painful experience that disappoints us, makes us question our ability to achieve our goals, and even whether we deserve them. But failure can be a gift, and deali...
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5 Tips for Staying Motivated at Work
How do you stay motivated at work when you’d rather take a nap or curl up with a good book? These 5 tips can help get you in the right frame of mind to approach work with a positive attitude, a cle...
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DIY Builds for Photographers: Cloud Walls
The DIY for Photographers series continues and this week we’re looking at a very unique set build: cloud walls.
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How To Fix Fireflies in 3d Renders: Post Production Using Photoshop
When compositing render layers, there can be problems worth solving during post-production rather than in your 3D software. Fireflies are one of those artifacts that we get from time to time with ...
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7 Ways to Improve Your Self Confidence as a Photographer
Every photographer struggles with self-confidence. We are convinced our work isn’t as good as that of our peers, and that someday people will see us for what we really are: frauds who happened to g...
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Create Selection Libraries for Photoshop With Alpha Channels
As a composite photographer, one of the most tedious parts of post-production can be dealing with selecting and masking both the subject(s) and elements of a scene. One of my favorite parts about ...
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Plan Your Photoshoot in 10 Easy Steps
Follow these ten steps to planning a simple, effective, and efficient photo shoot.
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Quick Tips for Better Lifestyle Photography
Lifestyle photography gains its power from the vicarious nature of seeing people engaged in activities with which we are familiar, or which we long to experience. The unscripted appearance of lifes...
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Why Making Mistakes in Photography is Important
The idea of making mistakes causes professional and beginner photographers alike no end of anxiety. What happens if we miss focus, flub our camera settings, or show up to a shoot without a memory c...
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How To Change Perspective Focal Length In Cinema 4D
When working as a 3D artist, there are times that I like to change the focal length of my perspective viewport to match something similar to my final camera. Though this isn't always the case, it h...