Picsart Launches ‘Smart Background’ Editing for Product Photography
Image editor Picsart announced "Smart Background," a new tool that automatically creates an AI-generated environment based on the subject. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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Image editor Picsart announced "Smart Background," a new tool that automatically creates an AI-generated environment based on the subject. [Read More] petapixel.com »
YouTuber Marques Brownlee, AKA MKBHD, has released a scathing review of the highly-funded, much-hyped, camera-equipped wearable device called the Humane AI Pin. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Three sources now confirmed Sony will have a product announcement event around April 16/17 (depending on your timezone). So far I only got confirmation about one specific product that will be announced on that day. sonyalpharumors.com »
I am now 100% sure that Sony will have a new product announcement event in April. I am working to get a final confirmation on the date and product(s) announced. But for sure you should NOT expect to get a new A7sIV or A1II… The most exciting thing we can hope for is to get… sonyalpharumors.com »
Sigma just posted the youtube live stream teaser for a new event on March 26 at 21 JST time. Like I told you in my previous posts you can expect to get the new 50mm f/1.2 E and L-mount lens! sonyalpharumors.com »
AI-powered photo editor Photoroom has received a significant injection of new funding to the tune of $43 million.
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petapixel.com »For me this means I have to wake up early and live blog at 2am my time :( Sigma will announce those two new lenses: 500mm F5. 6 DG DN OS | Sports 15mm F1. 4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE| Art Sigma 500mm f/5. sonyalpharumors.com »
Product of the Year 2023: the results The final round of voting has closed, and it's time to reveal the winner of our annual Reader's Choice Awards! Beginning in December, DPReview readers picked their favorite cameras, zoom lenses and prime lenses released in 2023. dpreview.com »
You can now preorder this new Tracking shot arm at Smallrig (Click here). it’s a very unique and curious new product that allows you to record some new kind of images and videos. Check out this video to see how it works: sonyalpharumors.com »
On October 5 at 9am London time Sigma will announce a new product. And I was the first to tell you ahead of time that we are likely getting a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for both Sony E and Leica L-mount ;) Below you can find the Japanese YouTube teaser: Stay tuned on SAR…as soon… sonyalpharumors.com »
Gradient lighting is a more advanced technique that brings extra nuance and refinement to strobe lighting. It is an effect that is mainly used by product photographers but can have other applications as well. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Flair markets itself as "The AI design tool for branded content," but based on hands-on impressions, it leaves much to be desired. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Product photography is a major branch of commercial photography that is ubiquitous in our world, as product photos are used for everything from billboards and print ads to catalogs and store displays. petapixel.com »
Product photography is often considered one of the most complicated and challenging genres. Besides having the right lenses and props to decorate the shot, you'll need a variety of light shaping options to create the best looking photos. petapixel.com »
Google has released a new product photography tool aimed at helping businesses to create their own high-quality images without the need for an "expensive" photographer. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Nikon has launched a new teaser for an upcoming launch. While details are scarce, it's possible to look back at other times Nikon has teased a product announcement to get a sense of what photographers should expect. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Nikon Pakistan listed the void Z 8 product page. As this camera is going to compete with the Sony A7rV I was interested to see the specs. But to my uprise all they did display for a short period of time is a well known FAKE image :) sonyalpharumors.com »
Claid.ai already produced artificial intelligence (AI) software that clipped photos from backgrounds, but now it has a new feature that will generate detailed background images for them. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Many people think of tilt shift lenses as something only used by specialist architectural photographers. Some actually don’t realize that they can do more than the tilt shift miniature effect emulated by the Photoshop filter (although it can give some fun results!) [Read More] petapixel.com »
An artificially intelligent (AI) deep fake video of podcaster Joe Rogan reportedly fooled TikTok viewers into buying a product he had never discussed. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Product photography? Really? Yes, Leica lenses are fantastic for product photography. Just ask the folks over at Hodinkee! And if you're not into watching, just ask us! We've done tons of product photography using Leica cameras and lenses over the years. thephoblographer.com »
Unless you're working in the high-end product photography space, you probably aren't thinking about buying props for sets. But for those that do, there are some available that cost significantly more than many of the products they're designed to visually enhance. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Product photography can be one of the most overlooked, and yet, most valuable genres of the craft for a creative. While many feel product photos just mean placing an object on a table and snapping a quick photo, it is actually much more complex and requires the right equipment, space, lighting, and most importantly, the vision to produce breathtaking images that will make a view interested in purchasing the product. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A Dutch retailer appears to have accidentally leaked the specs of an upcoming drone from DJI called the Mini 3 Pro. According to the product page, which was posted to TopRC and first spotted by a Dronewatch NL reader, the DJI Mini 3 Pro will feature a 1/1. dpreview.com »
The ability to tag products in Feed posts on Instagram is rolling out to all users today, enabling any photo to act as an advertisement. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A screenshot of the countdown timer on the OM Systems website. OM Digital Solutions has posted a teaser on its OM System website counting down to a new product launch set to take place on February 15, 2022 at 1am EST / 7am CET / 5pm AEDT. dpreview.com »
Sony has confirmed it will be making a new Xperia-related product announcement via livestream on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Sony hasn’t shared any details regarding what we can expect from the announcement, but the teaser image suggests an emphasis on the photographic capabilities of the unannounced product, as the illustration seems to show off an abstracted design that bears resemblance to an optical element. dpreview.com »
In this nine-minute video from Workphlo, photographer Dustin Dolby explains how to light catalog quality reflective product photos using just a single Speedlight. To start, Dolby suggests shooting the products separately to avoid them reflecting onto each other, making it easier to get an ultra-clean look for each piece. Dolby also suggests using an app […] petapixel.com »
Canon are set to unveil a big new product - possibly the full details of the EOS R3 - at a live event on September 14th at 12.00 CEST / 11.00 BST. photographyblog.com »
I’m photographer Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens, and in this article and 10-minute video, we’re going to talk about my favorite lighting when it comes to lighting any kind of product: top back light. petapixel.com »
Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics has announced that seven of its specialist Laowa lenses are now available in additional mirrorless camera system mounts. The lenses concerned are the 9mm T2. dpreview.com »
A “vintage” bag company is being accused of scamming would-be product photographers. Vintage Bags Global apparently offered one photographer $1,250 to take five photos of a bag and the only requirement was that he pay $14 in shipping, something he points to as a “red flag. petapixel.com »
Macro lenses are fantastic. They allow us to get closer to objects than other lenses. This makes them great for product photography. Sharing images of products that highlight fine details can really help sell a product to those who may be interested. thephoblographer.com »
You don’t need to spend a fortune on studio space to produce marketable product photos—here are our tips for getting started. The post Product photography 101: Seven tips for getting started appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
Technology company Orbitvu has designed several studio machines that automate the burn-and-turn nature of product photography and allow a full 360-degree rotation for photo and video with consistent lighting. petapixel.com »
One of our product photos of the original a7R IV. Sony has, rather quietly, released updated versions of its a7R III and a7R IV cameras that bring small improvements to the full-frame mirrorless cameras. dpreview.com »
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to shoot product photos like those seen in Apple advertisements, here’s a short 4-minute tutorial by photographer Karl Taylor that you can do at home with just a couple of speedlights and homemade modifiers. petapixel.com »
Leica has quietly announced that it will be raising the prices across its entire product line by varying degrees, averaging around 2-5% on most items but getting as high as nearly 10% in the case of some of its cameras. petapixel.com »
Ilford has returned with a new-and-improved product after a challenging year. The photographic supply company, known for its black-and-white films and papers, was forced to halt manufacturing in April 2020 due to COVID concerns. dpreview.com »
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of shooting some product photography for my friends over at HDK Snowmakers. They are a snowmaking machine manufacturer for some of the country’s largest ski resorts and specialize in hyper-efficient machines that keep skiers on the slopes, while not guzzling up tons of water. While I spend most […] petapixel.com »
Sony has announced a small but significant update to the Sony Software Development Kit (SDK). This update allows users to craft custom imaging solutions using Sony cameras. The new camera automation software SDK has been created with product photographers in mind and is designed to streamline a product photography imaging workflow using Sony cameras. dpreview.com »
Photographer Dustin Dolby is back with a new no-frills product photography tutorials that his viewers have been asking him to do for ages: whiskey. In this walkthrough video, he takes you step-by-step through the entire process of capturing and editing together a professional whiskey bottle product shot using only one light. Whiskey photography is one […] petapixel.com »
Here’s a quick tip from talented photographer, filmmaker, and YouTube star Peter McKinnon. In his latest “two-minute Tuesday” video, he showed how adding a simple overlay onto some black foam core can take a basic top-down product shot to the next level. petapixel.com »
Orange Monkey—the company behind the popular Foldio light box and Foldio360 turntable—has just unveiled its latest product photography ‘studio. ’ Meet the Foldio360 Smart Dome: an all-in-one solution for capturing 360° product photos, animations, and videos at home. petapixel.com »
According to Fujitsu, Canon Inc. has just placed an order for one of its ultra-powerful PRIMEHPC FX1000 supercomputers with the goal of turning their product development cycle into a “no-prototype” affair where things like impact, functionality, and airflow tests can be run on CAD designs instead of real products. It’s no mystery that, thanks in […] petapixel.com »
It looks like Canon is moving forward with their “no-prototype” product development with the purchase of a Fujitsu FX1000 supercomputer. Canon will take delivery of Read more... canonrumors.com »
Content creators these days tend to dabble in more than one medium. For instance, many photographers now have YouTube channels that they need to make videos for, and YouTubers who do product reviews need lighting to showcase products. thephoblographer.com »
Canon UK has confirmed it will be hosting a livestream event for what it calls its ‘biggest product launch yet. According to the microsite on Canon UK’s website, the ‘Reimagine’ event will take place at 14:00 CEST on July 9. dpreview.com »
Canon have just announced REIMAGINE, a live-streaming event revealing and discussing its biggest product launch yet. photographyblog.com »
As June nears its close, we get one more confirmation from a reliable source that Canon is about to reveal a whole lot of new products in July. Nokishita has published a list of every product currently on Canon’s internal “Coming Soon list. petapixel.com »