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How to Clean SLR Lenses
To clean an SLR lens, you'll need a clean lint-free anti-static cloth and lens cleaning solution. Safely clean your SLR lens with the advice of a professional photographer in this free video on...
How to Do a Photo Shoot
Doing a photo shoot requires a quality camera and great lighting. Find out how to have a quality photo shoot with the guidance of a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
How to Learn Macro Photography
Learning to do macro photography is simple as long as you have a lens with macro capability. Discover whether you can take macro photos with the help of a professional photographer in this free...
How to Stop Motion in Photography on an SLR Camera
Stopping motion in photography on an SLR camera is all about shutter speed. Find out how to best stop motion on an SLR camera with instruction from a professional photographer in this free video...
Basics for Using an SLR Camera
The basics for using an SLR camera are to know that it differs from a point and shoot camera, in the sense that you have a body with interchangeable lenses. Learn single-lens reflex camera basics...
How to Clean SLR Camera Mirrors
Cleaning SLR camera mirrors can be difficult to do by yourself and is advised to have done by a professional. Avoid damaging your SLR camera mirrors with tips from a professional photographer in...
Camera Filter Effects
There are a number of different camera filters that can achieve various effects, such as UV filtration, a star effect, graduated exposure and a vignette. Discover these effects with the advice of...
Building a Photography Studio
A photography studio can be built anywhere, such as a garage, a corner of your home or even an office. Determine if you can build a photography studio with the advice of a professional...
Camera Lens Filter Facts
A camera lens filter in its simplest form is nothing more than a piece of glass that screws onto the from of your camera lens. Learn more about camera lens filters from a professional photographer...
How to choose the right Night Vision Security Camera for your home or business
Here is a guide on how to choose the right night vision camera for your home or business. We are going to cover what suits your best needs and how to pick the right camera. Security cameras were...
How to Shoot Great Home Videos with your Camcorder
The above video is a home video that I made for my niece and nephew in 2006. This hot to article will help you learn to properly expose, focus, and stabilize your camcorder for great looking home...
The Best Camera Settings for Shooting Wildlife
When shooting wildlife in photography, the photographer will not normally want to be close up, so it's important to have a camera that has great zoom capabilities. Learn about using wide settings...
How to Find the Best Digital Camera for Kids
When buying a digital camera for kids, it should be trendy, compact and able to fit into a pocket with the option of adding features to it. Be smart about buying a digital camera for a child with...
How to Make an Independent Film With Your Camcorder
Making an independent film with a camcorder requires time to shoot and excellent time management skills. Consider the type of camera, lighting and microphones to invest in for an independent movie...
How to Set Up a Tripod
Set up a tripod properly by loosening the tilt to bring the panhandle and head even, then releasing and locking the bottom legs. Get steady and professional camera shots with the help of a tripod...
How to Produce a Short Film
Producing a short film requires an individual to collect money, budget the project and take care of all organization aspects. Be a movie producer and find talent, a director and funding with...
How to Remove Fingerprints From a Camera Lens
Removing fingerprints from a camera lens involves using a lint-free cloth and wiping in downward or circling motions. Avoid applying too much pressure when cleaning a glass camera lens with tips...
How to Buy an External Microphone for a Camcorder
Buying an external microphone for a camcorder is necessary if using the camera for high-quality movies. Choose between a shotgun or lavaliere microphone, but consider purchasing a wind jacket for...
How to Choose a Digital Camcorder
When choosing a digital camcorder, think about the price of product and if the camera has an external flash memory or internal memory. Find a camcorder with a good iris and high-quality glass...
How to Clean a Camcorder
Clean a camcorder with a dry or slightly damp paper towel or with cleaning products designed specifically for plastics and electronics. Gently wipe down any camera equipment with a cotton swab...
How to Become a Videographer
Becoming a videographer involves knowing the lingo and practicing with video equipment until extremely familiar with all parts and features. Start a career as a videographer, also known as a...
How to Buy a Camcorder
Before buying a camcorder, consider how it will be used and the type of budget a buyer has to work with. Buy a Super 8 or high-definition camcorder with the right size lens using assistance from a...
Choosing a Camcorder
When choosing a camcorder, consider what it will be used for and how much money one is willing to spend. Select between a small hand-held high-definition camcorder or mini digital video camcorder...
How to Apply to Film School
When applying to film school, decide whether to go to a film, video and television school or a film school attached to a four-year university. Choose a film school to apply to within a close...
How to Use Three-Point Lighting
Three-point lighting is a common system that uses a back light, fill light and key light. Learn where each light goes and how they eliminate shadows and add depth to a camera shot with insight...
What Is Hard Lighting?
Hard lighting in photography is using bright sunlight outside or strobes in a studio with no diffuser. Discover ideal situations to use hard lighting in, like someone waking up to harsh morning...
How to Become a Postcard Photographer
Becoming a postcard photographer involves traveling around the country to take and sell pictures of people and landscapes. Start a successful career in postcard photography by researching...
What Is Camera Lucida?
Camera lucida is a drawing aid photographers use to draw and paint with, that requires holding a mirror at a 45 degree angle to cause a reflection. Find camera lucidas at local art supply stores...
How Does a Black & White Photo Enlarger Work?
A black and white photo enlarger is a tool that shines light through a negative image onto a piece of lights sensitive photographic paper. Learn more about black and white photo enlargers and how...
How Do You Become a Forensic Photographer?
Ways to become a forensic photographer include spending a day at a forensic photography lab. Experience what a real forensic photography lab is like and the difference with how they are portrayed...
Buying a Video Camera
Buying a video camera should depend on what the camera is going to be used for, like whether it's professional or home use. Select a video camera that's light, and think about getting a tripod,...
How to Reset a Photogenic Powerlight 1250 DR
When resetting a 1250 DR photogenic powerlight, be sure to let the bulb cool down and think about wearing gloves to avoid burns. Discover how hot 1250 DR photogenic powerlights get, as they can...
How Do I Become a Medical Photographer?
Become a medical photographer by first going to a medical school and see who and what they use for assistance. Learn about different areas of medical photography, like medical journalism and Web...
What Is a Light Meter?
A light meter measures the sensitivity of light compared to the ASA that a camera is set on. Discover the difference between a hand held light meter and a built in camera light meter with tips...
Fill Flash Using a Nikon SB800 Speedlight
Fill flash using a Nikon SB800 speedlight is done by setting the menus and dials accurately to eliminate shadows in daytime pictures. Set up a Nikon SB800 speedlight to fill flash by setting the...
How to Use a Camera Flash
Camera flashes are built into most cameras and can be set to go off automatically or manually, and can be color coded for control. Experiment with flash photography by using a sync chord with tips...
Using Digital Cameras Efficiently
Ways to use a digital camera efficiently are to edit and delete any photos that are not of good quality before uploading them. Avoid the nightmare of editing hundreds of bad digital photos by...
Night Time Photography Lighting Effects
Some night time photography lighting effects to try, include keeping the camera shutter speed very slow to capture moving light. Learn photography lighting tricks by shooting neon with the shutter...
Build Your Own Photography Lights
Building a photography lighting kit is done with items like foam core, fabric and other items found at a hardware store. Create lighting effects for a photo shoot with old pipe, coffee cans and...
Forensic Photography Lighting
Lighting for forensic photos typically requires using a ring flash or still lights due to the the nature of the photos being taken. Understand how lighting is crucial when shooting forensic...
How to Become a Cameraman
Becoming a cameraman depends on the type of work one is pursuing and usually involves starting out with an internship. Choose between still photography, film photography or videography with advice...
Tips for Buying a Digital Camera
When buying a digital camera, consider what type of photographs are going to be taken and how much money one is willing to spend. Choose a digital camera with a higher megapixel rate for better...
Compare High Speed Digital Cameras
When comparing high speed digital cameras, the ASA is the most important photography function to consider. Learn more about how ASA and ISO are important when comparing high speed digital cameras...
Compare Digital Cameras
When comparing digital cameras, be sure to consider how many megapixels a camera has and how it feels when holding it. Select a digital camera based on features like a view screen, with tips from...
How to Create Photos That Can Get You Commercial Modeling Jobs
Creating photos that get commercial modeling jobs requires a trade agreement between a photographer and a model. Find out more on how to find models for commercial modeling jobs with ideas from a...
Photographing People With Architecture
Photograph people with architecture by featuring street life and human activity. Bring buildings to life with tips from a professional photographer in this free photography video.
Working With the Subject's Light in Architectural Photography
Overexposure is an effective technique when shooting a building with its own light. Work with a subject's light in architectural photography with tips from a professional photographer in this free...
Inside Light in Architectural Photography
Inside light gives an extra three-dimensionality to architectural photography. Use inside light when shooting buildings with tips from a professional photographer in this free photography video.
Color & Architectural Night Photography
During architectural night photography, use color from other elements to compliment the colors of a building. Learn about color in architectural night photography with tips from a professional...
Photographing Large Indoor Spaces
Photographing large indoor spaces requires the ability to get the widest possible view. Photograph large indoor spaces with tips from a professional photographer in this free photography video.