UPDATE: this giveaway has now ended, scroll to the end to see if you won. Thanks VSDC for providing the prizes! VSDC has been one of those under-the-radar pieces of software until recently when GoPro started recommending it as an alternative to Studio for Windows users. It happened after GoPro Studio video editor has reached its end-of-life, and in case you’ve missed the news, here is a short F.A.Q. to bring you up to date....
A wildlife photographer recently had a primal experience when out hiking in Orange County, California when they were stared down by a huge mountain lion. Luckily Mark Girardeau knew exactly what to do to keep himself and his friend safe in such a situation, and they caught it on camera (warning: adult language in the video). “If I said I wasn’t scared, I’d be lying, but I had to kind of hype it up and make myself sound tougher,” said Girardeau....
With a raise of hand, how many of you have more than one battery for your photography gear? More than 2? More than 5? More than 10? I personally have more than 20. Each with its own proprietary charger. Actually, with all those chargers, I am not surprised that some people build a small shrine to worship all those battery maintenance devices. With some engineering background, this seems highly inefficient. Why not make one standard to charge all batteries....
Adobe has announced that Adobe Stock has started accepting AI-generated content. While some stock photo websites are banning this type of imagery due to potential copyright issues, Adobe takes a different route. From now on, your AI-generated content is welcome in its collection. According to the company, it’s a part of “navigating the creative evolution that generative AI brings.” “We believe that generative AI tools can help our contributor community continue to create amazing content,” Adobe believes in the announcement, “and we believe in transparent, clear labeling for customers when it comes to this content....
Chinese drone manufacturer Yuneec has just announced its latest drone, the Typhoon H3. It’s aimed at photographers and videographers alike, and it comes with a camera that was co-developed with Leica. The Typhoon H3 offers a wide range of flight functions; it packs six rotors and offers up to 25 minutes of flight time per charge. It’s made to be sturdy, and Yuneec promises that it stays stable even in windy conditions....
