The Daily PetaPixel for 08/21/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( PhotowalksTV x Blackmagic Design [Video Giveaway - Win $2,600 Blackmagic 6K Camera]( Make a short video on Blackmagic Camera app (iOS and Android) to enter the PhotowalksTV x Blackmagic giveaway. [Submit and get free e-book.]( [LumaFusion 5.0 Adds Speed Ramping and Enhanced Keyframing]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 20, 2024 03:51 pm [A close-up of a person's finger touching a tablet screen displaying a video editing interface. The screen shows a timeline with various controls, graphs, and a preview of a landscape video featuring mountains and a lake at sunset.]( LumaTouch announced version 5.0 of the mobile video editing app LumaFusion which adds enhanced keyframing and speed ramping as well as a host of other updates. [[Read More]( [2024 Black and White Photo Awards Winners Show the Majesty of Monochrome]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 20, 2024 03:00 pm [A split image: On the left, a person wearing a mask and jacket stands amid flying debris and sparks. On the right, a person in a headscarf and shawl inspects pottery amidst a smoky, sunlit workshop filled with ceramic vases. Black and white photo.]( The winners of the third annual Black and White Photo Awards have been unveiled, showcasing the best in monochrome photography across numerous categories. [[Read More]( [A Cameraman is Accidentally in This ‘Harry Potter’ Scene]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 20, 2024 02:06 pm [A group of schoolchildren in uniforms stand closely together, looking in various directions. One adult, partially circled in red, is positioned on the left side of the image. Another person's blonde head is visible in the foreground.]( Fans have spotted a cameraman accidentally appearing in an iconic scene in Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets -- and the blunder may be down to the changing aspect ratios in cinema. [[Read More]( [How Does Your RAW Processing Software Affect Your Images?]( By John Bilbao on Aug 20, 2024 02:03 pm [A motorcyclist in full racing gear and helmet is riding a blue Yamaha sports bike on a racetrack. The rider is leaning into a turn, demonstrating an aggressive racing posture. The background is slightly blurred, indicating high speed.]( When shooting on a digital camera, it’s considered fairly standard practice to shoot in a raw format or raw + JPEG. The reasoning for this is simple: shooting in a raw format like Nikon’s .NEF, Canon’s .CR3, or Sony’s .ARW will record the full, unprocessed, unadulterated data from your camera’s sensor, preserving as much dynamic range and detail as possible allowing you maximum flexibility in post to push and pull the image before exporting it as a JPEG or PNG. [[Read More]( [You Can Classify Images and Help Astronomers Locate New Black Holes]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 20, 2024 01:56 pm [A blurry image of a circle.]( Scientists need people's help hunting for black holes. The aptly named Black Hole Finder app challenges members of the public with sorting through images to help search for black holes in deep space. [[Read More]( [Instagram is Looking at Scrapping Square Profile Grids for Vertical]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 20, 2024 01:12 pm [Screenshot of a social media profile displaying Petapixel.com. The profile indicates 1,313 posts, 60.8K followers, and 125 following, with a bio describing it as an independent publication on photography and art. Below the bio are several image thumbnails from various posts.]( Back when Instagram started, it was famed for its square photos. But times have changed as the photo-sharing platform has embraced Reels more and more. Nowadays, most users upload imagery in portrait orientation. [[Read More]( [It’s Hard to Believe the Photos From Mood.Camera’s New Portrait Mode Were Shot on iPhone]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 20, 2024 12:45 pm [A close-up of hands holding a smartphone capturing a dimly-lit scene with bokeh lights in the background. On the right, a black and white dog is pictured outdoors, with green hills and a blue sky in the background.]( In April, developer Alex Fox released Mood.Camera, an iPhone camera app that promises authentic filmic character for smartphone photos. A new update has added Portrait Mode, and it looks fantastic. [[Read More]( [Thypoch’s New Simera 50mm f/1.4 M Lens Is Light, Bright, and Affordable]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 20, 2024 12:08 pm [A silver camera lens sits on a concrete surface with minimal lighting. Text on the lens reads "SWEA" and "1:4/50 ASPH" along with various aperture and focus markings. The lighting highlights the texture and details of the lens.]( Thypoch, a relative newcomer to the lens world, has made a strong impression with its impressive M-mount lenses, the Simera 28mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4. The company is back with a new, longer prime lens, the Simera 50mm f/1.4. [[Read More]( [‘Camera’ is a Movie About Film Photography Bringing People Together]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 20, 2024 11:52 am [A young child, bundled in a green hooded jacket and red scarf, looks through the viewfinder of an old-fashioned camera. The child appears focused, deeply in concentration, as they prepare to take a photograph. The background is blurred, highlighting the child's intent.]( A new independent movie called Camera centered around film photography and how it can bring people together is currently available to stream on Amazon and Apple. [[Read More]( [Sony Announces Two New AI-Powered 4K Camcorders with ‘Sony Alpha’ Tech]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 20, 2024 10:55 am [A black Sony professional video camera placed against a dark gradient background. The camera features various buttons, dials, and a viewfinder, indicating its advanced functionality. The brand name "Sony" is visible on the camera body.]( Sony has announced two new handheld camcorders, its first new “handycams” in many years. The new PXW-Z200 and HXR-NX800 models promise some of the professional-grade Alpha camera technology found in cameras like the FX30, FX3, FX6, and FX9 in an all-in-one camcorder. [[Read More]( [The 2024 iPhone Photography Awards Celebrate Beauty in Everyday Moments]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 20, 2024 10:28 am [Left image: Black and white photo of a child looking at a large shark in an aquarium tank with various fish. Right image: Color photo of numerous swimmers in bright pink swim caps swimming in turquoise water.]( The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) announced the winners of its 17th annual competition, stating that this year's winning images "are a powerful testament to the art of storytelling through photography." [[Read More]( [An AI Video of the French President Kissing a Man Was Manipulated From Real Photos]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 20, 2024 10:18 am [A collage of photos shows shirtless men on a boat, overlaid with a large red "FAKE" stamp. The Facebook post at the top reads: "The deep faked Emmanuel Macron! In case video is correct!!!!" with several emoji.]( A fake, AI-generated video of French President Emmanuel Macron kissing a man was manipulated using real photos taken by paparazzi photographers in a shocking example of how AI video generators can spread misinformation. [[Read More]( [New Amaran App Gives Creators Full Wireless Control Over Their Lights]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 20, 2024 09:55 am [A laptop and smartphone displaying smart home apps are placed on a counter in a kitchen with colorful ambient lighting. LED light bars on either side of the counter emit blue and purple hues, enhancing the modern and high-tech atmosphere of the room.]( Amaran, known for its diverse lighting solutions, has announced a new app for mobile and desktop platforms that wireless controls lights. While targeted at content creators, the app also controls Aputure lights, which are heavily used by photographers and filmmakers. [[Read More]( [The Shure SM4 is Made for Pristine Music Capture At Home]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 20, 2024 08:59 am [Close-up of a person playing an acoustic guitar, with a large Shure microphone prominently placed in the foreground on a stand, capturing the sound. The background is blurred, highlighting the focus on the guitar and microphone.]( Shure announced the SM4 Home Recording Microphone, a new large-diaphragm condenser that it can be used for a variety of audio capture purposes but is at its best for capturing vocals and instruments. 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