Best products of 2022

Every year a plethora of new gear is introduced into the market, either innovating older products or pioneering brand-new technology. 2022 proved to be no different. We saw many exciting releases over the course of 2022, but there were a select few that really caught our eye.

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Sponsored Video: How this content creator webcam makes it easy to create high-quality videos

Have you ever been frustrated with the quality of your webcam videos? Are you looking for a webcam that will give you a more professional look to your content? PTZOptics Studio Pro is the answer, it's the content creator webcam! The Studio Pro has a sleek, compact design and features a wide range of inputs, the ability to shoot vertically and horizontally, and the option to apply a stunning Bokeh effect. The Studio Pro is perfect for live streaming content. Get the professional look of a DSLR, with a webcam!

Creator Handbook: How to make a YouTube channel private

YouTube offers users flexibility when it comes to their privacy needs. As a creator, you can hide your subscriber count, comments and dislikes. This flexibility allows you to better manage your YouTube channel and build strategies beneficial for its growth. One of these strategies is making a private channel or privating. Here's a guide on how to make your YouTube channel private.

Image adjustment tools: What they are and how to use them

Image adjustment tools are essential to the video editor's arsenal of tricks. There are many reasons a video editor would want or need to change the appearance of a video. Luckily, today's video editing applications are filled with a variety of image adjustment tools that allow you to isolate and precisely define the visual qualities of an image to achieve the look you want. That said, every production is unique and carries a specific message for its target audience. It's not just the content of a video that tells the story and informs the viewer. Similarly, the image itself is a critical part of communication. Every video image consists of chroma and luminance. The portrayal of these values imply context and call out specific messaging to the audience.

Today's top stories

DJI passed an important data security compliance benchmark. This benchmark was established by both the U.S. and Canada
Sony will supply the image sensor for Apple's next iPhone. We can expect those phones to release sometime next year.
Tamron released the Tamron Lens Utility Mobile for Android. The app allows users to adjust settings through mobile.
Designers have created a light meter powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico. The meter is quite affordable compared to other light meters.
SmallRig announced four new LED lights. One of those lights is the RC 450B COB.