A New AI Video Model From ByteDance is Making Waves
It may have just lost control of TikTok U.S., but this weekend ByteDance released Seedance 2.0 -- an AI video generator that is turning heads. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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It may have just lost control of TikTok U.S., but this weekend ByteDance released Seedance 2.0 -- an AI video generator that is turning heads. [Read More] petapixel.com »
After renaming his company to reflect its shift toward the metaverse in 2021 when he declared it as the next frontier, Mark Zuckerberg is now set to make big cuts to Meta's Reality Labs. [Read More] petapixel.com »
I recently installed iOS 26 on my iPhone. I'm slow, I know, but as I was swiping past my Photos widget, I noticed that one of my photos was in 3D. The image wiggled around as I moved my phone in my hand. petapixel.com »
Samsung is reportedly developing a new image signal processing pipeline, dubbed "Exynos 2600," that could support a single 320-megapixel camera or up to three 108-megapixel image sensors simultaneously. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Fujifilm India published a public "apology" on its Facebook account this morning, saying it is sorry for "making photography this awesome." [Read More] petapixel.com »
According to a consistently reliable Apple insider, Apple is preparing to compete in the highly competitive low-cost laptop market by leveraging its iPhone and iPad-oriented A-series chips in a compact notebook. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Ricoh Imaging has announced the development of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome. This will be the first high-end GR compact digital camera series model explicitly designed for black and white photography. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A Japanese press photographer has found himself in hot water after a live stream captured him making inappropriate remarks about Sanae Takaichi, who looks set to become the country's first female prime minister. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Making a movie of any kind, scripted or otherwise, is a massive endeavor. Not only do you need to assemble the right team, but you also need to figure out budgets, manage every shooting day carefully, and prepare for every eventuality. petapixel.com »
Far be it from me to criticize one of my fellow PetaPixel writers, but I feel it necessary to counter Bimal Nepal's recent 'Stop making digital look like film' op-ed. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Venus Optics, maker of Laowa lenses, is reportedly developing a 200mm f/2 prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
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petapixel.com »A little over a week after U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News that a group of "very wealthy people" would buy TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, a new report suggests that TikTok is developing a new version of its app specifically for users in the United States. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Auschwitz Museum has asked a Facebook page to stop AI-generating pictures of Holocaust victims using real names and stories. [Read More] petapixel.com »
For a period of a few years, the lens and camera manufacturers were drunk on the idea of even smoother bokeh than normal. It was so much so that it ended up cutting down the amount of light a lens output. thephoblographer.com »
Generative AI technology has undermined what is real and what is not. The old remark That's Photoshop -- previously used to question an image's authenticity -- has now been replaced by That's AI. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A flood of AI-generated images mimicking the distinct style of Studio Ghibli washed over social media in March, thanks to ChatGPT's powerful new AI image generator. petapixel.com »
In just a few clicks, you’ll have photos that you’re super proud of. If you’re looking for a new way to show off your photos, our presets will inspire you. With the Phoblographer’s presets, you can speed up how you work in Lightroom and Capture One. You folks asked for them, and now you’ve got … thephoblographer.com »
Apple announced VisionOS 2.4 which is designed to make it easier to find content to enjoy on a Vision Pro, adds support for Apple Intelligence, and makes it easier to share the headset with guests. [Read More] petapixel.com »
With "once-in-a-lifetime" snow falling in unusual places like Louisiana and Florida, what better time to get out a selection of historic snowman photos for PetaPixel's semi-regular feature: historical Fridays. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Graphic designers have been complaining that the influx of AI-generated images on stock photo websites is "slowly ruining" them. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Days before Christmas, the United States Senate passed a wide-ranging bill, the EXPLORE Act, which included provisions to reform how filming permits work within National Parks. petapixel.com »
In October, Jean-Christophe Thiry, the President of Tamron France, spoke with Phototrend and said that the company was "focused on our strength with zooms." The language sounded as though it closed the door on primes, but Thiry and Tamron have clarified this isn't the case. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Some advertising photographers equate the degree of stress during a high-profile shoot as a metric of their skill as a photographer: If you’re stressed, then perhaps you were unprepared or lacked knowledge, they might say. petapixel.com »
A man who used AI to create child abuse images using photographs of real children has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
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petapixel.com »Jeff Bridges, who has multiple times espoused his love of the panoramic Widelux film camera, is planning to make it easier for more people to find a love of photography the same way he did by remaking the classic camera next year and calling it the WideluxX. [Read More] petapixel.com »
These days, more and more photographers are making photobooks. They're sick of what they're seeing online on social media; and so they're working to turn off all the extra stimulation around their images. thephoblographer.com »
Yesterday, Apple briefly showed a new dual-optic Canon lens during its WWDDC keynote presentation. Today, Canon confirmed that it is in development, will ship sometime in 2024, and will be accompanied by software designed to work in tandem with the Vision Pro. [Read More] petapixel.com »
"I feel the work I do definitely is categorized as art," says photographer Carianne Older to the Phoblographer in an interview. "I am taking timeless photos for people that will live forever. A lot of people out there are just taking iPhone photos or videos for the sake of content. thephoblographer.com »
Two teen boys have been arrested for allegedly making deepfake nude images of their classmates -- in what is believed to be the first-ever U.S. instance of criminal charges in relation to AI-generated nudes. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Meta's AI image generator Imagine has been accused of producing ahistorical pictures in much the same way Google Gemini did a couple of weeks ago. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Cosina announced a new ultra-large aperture apsherical lens, the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 for Sony E-mount.
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petapixel.com »Glass Imaging, a company that showcased its ability to dramatically improve the quality of smartphone images thanks to its specialized neural network, has received $9. petapixel.com »
While there is, naturally, a lot of overlap between Google and Android, there have always been some compatibility issues for those who use non-Google devices. But Google announced it is working to bridge those gaps, making Android devices work together better regardless of the brand. [Read More] petapixel.com »
National Geographic's new television series, Incredible Animal Journeys, follows animals across every landscape in the world as they embark on epic migrations. [Read More] petapixel.com »
One Instant wants to put the future of pull-apart film in the hands of photographers through a new DIY kit that promises to reduce labor costs and help the unique format survive. [Read More] petapixel.com »
After releasing the Photoshoot at the Edge of Space, I encountered an unexpected turn of events. Ordinarily, when I release images -- be they of trains, cars, or athletes -- I receive a smattering of emails and messages inquiring about the availability of prints for purchase. petapixel.com »
When thinking of major motion pictures and Hollywood blockbusters, it is easy to think about just the movie itself -- the final product that makes its way to silver screens worldwide. petapixel.com »
The original Tamron 70-180mm f/2. 8 Di III VXD has quite a wordy title to say. Luckily, it's worth the hassle because it is one of my favorite lenses in recent memory. petapixel.com »
Rumors suggest that Canon has recently asked customers in China about their potential interest in a retro-inspired or retro-styled digital camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Metalenses are a relatively fringe optical technology -- at least, they were. Until now, it has been largely pursued by startups and scientists but that is changing as Canon has jumped into the fray and not only makes them but also produces the equipment necessary to manufacture them. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Canon is expanding even further outside of imaging with the release of a new nanoimprint semiconductor manufacturing device capable of executing circuit pattern transfer, a critical tool needed to make the most advanced semiconductors. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A disposable camera app called "Lapse" has soared to take the number one spot in the U.S. on Apple’s App Store charts -- by reportedly forcing users to invite their friends. [Read More] petapixel.com »
While every video that Chris and Jordan produce looks like it came together flawlessly, a lot has happened behind the scenes you might not be aware of. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Tamron is developing a 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD (Model A068) ultra-wide to standard zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, the world's first to offer such a zoom range on Sony cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Adobe has announced that it is making its Firefly generative artificial intelligence (AI) available to enterprise customers to allow brands to deploy it across their organizations and custom train it with their own assets. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Not content with existing vintage and modern cameras, these ten photographers decided to try something new. They set about making new variations of some cameras or completely new ones altogether. Some use traditional methods, while others incorporate technologies like 3D printing. thephoblographer.com »
Award-winning astrophotographer Mihail Minkov captured an incredible 360-degree panorama that shows two Milky Way arches, a shot only possible during a specific time. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The Ricoh GR III Diary Edition which was previously only available as part of a limited kit is now being offered as a standalone camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Exposing your camera correctly can be challenging enough when you're on dry land. Imagine trying to get a perfect while submerged many feet underwater. And at times, with various sea creatures circling you curiously. thephoblographer.com »
Pentax is considering making a brand-new hand-winding manual film camera as part of its endeavors to develop a new analog camera that appeals to young film enthusiasts. [Read More] petapixel.com »