Perfect Eyes with Photoshop Neural Filters (Video Tutorial)

Ok so yesterday I shared a new video on my YouTube Channel going through a recent-ish photo shoot I had with a female surfer.

In the video I go through a Behind the Scenes showing what went into making the picture whilst on location but then show how just one slider in Photoshop made the final picture, I believe, a winner.

As is always the case, it’s the small things that make the BIG difference in Photography and Retouching, and that’s exactly where the Neural Filters in Photoshop comes in when used sparingly.

You’ll see what I mean in the video but also, and I think importantly, why the filter had to be used in the first place.

Cheers,
Glyn

UPDATE: Kit I use when Filming On-Location

Today I’ve updated the GEAR Page here on my website to list the kit I’m now using when filming on-location.

Over the past couple of years I've been trying out all sorts of equipment to make my 'filming on location' kit that much more portable and convenient.

Really happy with what I'm using these days because it is extremely portable AND the quality of the footage is superb!

I’m going to be doing a video soon for my YouTube Channel to show everything, especially the 360 Camera which, by the very nature of what it is, is like having a film crew out with you capturing lots of different angles at once.

Check out the updated GEAR page using this LINK or just click in the menu bar at the top of the screen.

Cheers,
Glyn

GoPro Hero 10: BEST SETTINGS (I was wrong...it's actually quite GOOD)

I got my first GoPro (Hero 5) a few years back and was sooooo disappointed in the quality of the footage that it ended up being put into a drawer and never being used again.

Recently though, GoPro announced the Hero 10 and looking at all the promotion and hype, it looked to be a vast improvement, so I dived in and added it to my filming kit.

Unfortunately I was disappointed yet again, and following an accident with it whereby it got smashed and then GoPro kindly sending me a new one, I decided to give it one more go.

Needless to say after a few educated tweaks of the settings, I’m now quite happy with it. The footage is actually quite good.

In this video I share the settings to dial in AND show some much improved footage.

Enjoy,
Glyn

Hands on with the Sony A7IV: Would I buy it?

This past few days I’ve been away in Chepstow presenting for Sony at their current Roadshow showcasing the new Sony A7IV.

Here’s a short video I put together giving a look at what went on but also my thoughts and feelings about this new camera.

Spoiler Alert: It’s a BEAST!

Selections and Masking in Lightroom Mobile

Since Adobe Max a couple of weeks ago, the internet has literally been on fire with videos about the major update to Lightroom and Camera Raw with regards to selections and masking; never has there been a more appropriate time to use the phrase “Game Changer”.

But, am I the only person that didn’t realise until now that those exact same updates had been added into the Lightroom Mobile App which in itself is incredible, but even more so when you realise that the selections and masks sync with your desktop and web versions of Lightroom. Incredible!

Here’s a video I put together explaining exactly what I mean…

Fixing Wide Angle Lens Distortion with Photoshop

Using a Wide Angle lens (like I did when photographing Brentor Church) can cause distortion in the outer areas (top, bottom and sides) of your images.

Now this is good to keep in some areas of our images such as in the foreground to emphasise that area HOWEVER there may be some areas we don't want it.

So, here's how to quickly Quickly Fix Wide Angle Lens Distortion using PhotoshopPhotoshop PLUS why I didn't do it in Lightroom or Camera RAW.

Enjoy,
Glyn

Touring with Sony and the NEW Sony A7IV

Soooo looking forward to this...

I'll be with Sony at the St Pierre Marriott Hotel in Chepstow for 2 days (12th and 13th November) showing the NEW Sony A7IV in use during a series of different photo shoots.

If you're around and fancy coming along to get a first look and hands-on, at the new camera, it's FREE and there's various time slots throughout both days as well as other dates at different locations throughout the month, including London, Chepstow, Manchester and Edinburgh

For dates, locations and more details click on the link below: