GoPro HERO13 Black: The best action camera ever?

For most of the GoPro HERO's life, it's been a leading product line in the action camera market (if not THE top product). And every year, GoPro releases an upgraded version of the famed HERO Black. This year it's the GoPro HERO13 Black, and it's certainly one of the best out there. In fact, its biggest competition doesn't actually come from another brand. It comes from GoPro directly in the form of the previous year's model: the GoPro HERO12 Black.

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8 Tips for Making a Stellar First Video

Video can seem overwhelming to someone without any experience in the field, but the truth is, creating quality, professional-level video productions are a piece of cake if you can follow eight simple little rules. These eight steps will take you from inspiration to "it's a wrap" without interrupting your creative flow. You might in fact find yourself better able to take advantage of a "serendipitous or inspired moment" with a solid outline that guides you through your production day or days.

In this free eBook, we'll cover:

• How to plan out your first video
• How to write a script
• The importance of composition
• Video time travel
• Foundations of controlling space
• How to keep your camera steady
• What you need to stay in focus
• How to be on guard for common mistakes
• And more

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Lessons from the field

What is the rack focus shot?

Have you ever noticed how some scenes in movies or TV shows seem to pull your attention from one subject to another? One of the ways productions achieve this is by using rack focus. This technique shifts the focus within a single shot, smoothly transitioning from one part of the frame to another. It's a simple but effective way to guide the viewer's eye, add depth and create visual interest. Read more.

Creator Handbook: Can YouTubers see who viewed their videos?

For many YouTubers, understanding their audience is crucial for channel growth and content strategy. So, it's natural to wonder if YouTubers can see who viewed their videos. So, can they? That's what we're here to answer. Read more.

What is shutter angle and why is it important?

Shutter angle references the basic function of film-based motion picture cameras. In order to explain what a shutter angle is, we must first discuss the mechanics of the film-based camera system. Traditional film cameras create images using photographic emulsion as a recording medium, and this requires a shutter mechanism to control exposure time. There is a basic correlation between frame rate and the rotation speed of a camera's mirror shutter. It is important to note that much of the way a contemporary digital cinema camera operates comes from the rudimentary function of film cameras and their film transport systems. Read more.

Today's top stories

The U.S. Senate passed a bill that allows commercial filmmakers to shoot videos in national parks. Next, President Biden will have to approve the bill.
ON1 is releasing a new product. It's the new Lightpanel software for professional photographers.
Godox announced its Godox V100. It's a 100 Ws version of its V1 camera flashgun.
Darktable 5.0.0 has been released. The new version of this free RAW photo editor comes with a massive upgrade.
Blackmagic Design has launched a new feature on the iOS version of Blackmagic Camera. The iOS version now supports Pyxis 6K remote control.