Photo Skills

Slow Motion Video from High Speed Photography

Slow Motion Video from High Speed Photography

Normally, ultra slow motion video requires very expensive cameras and lots of light. Using an unconventional method reminiscent of Eadweard Muybridge’s Sallie Gardner at a Gallop, Destin from Smarter Every Day caught slow motion video of a bullet coming out of a gun. Since that particular fast action is easily repeatable, he was able to […]

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Skill Builder: Bokeh Photography Effect

“Bokeh” comes from the Japanese word for “blur” or “haze.” It’s used to describe the quality of the out of focus areas of a photograph. If you’ve ever read a photography forum, you’ll know that the word is often used to describe how a particular lens handles out of focus points of light. You can […]

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Announcing Photography and Video Month

Announcing Photography and Video Month

June has such great overhead lighting, don’t you think? We do. So we decided to designate June Photography and Video month here at MAKE. It’s a perfect time to get outside, get some fresh air, and work on your soul-capturing skills.

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