nicholasmitchell

Nicholas is a staff writer at Photodoto. His interests include photography, collecting cameras old and new, video editing, and all things 3d. If a new gadget comes out on the market, he's sure to be the first to try it. He enjoys experimenting with low light photography, very long exposures and high speed filming.

The Top Best Photo and Video Tools for Beginners

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The importance of post-processing and editing in photos and videos cannot be overemphasized. For every great photograph, great view, lighting, and aesthetics, there is a precise amount of effort that was put in place to achieve that result that has become a focus of all eyes. A bulk of these efforts come into play in the post-processing aspect, editing in particular. Many people refuse to see the importance of editing in photos and videos.


The most common mistake people make when it comes to photography is ignoring just how important post-processing can be. Most photographers skip the last step for many reasons; the most popular is the cost of accessing these post-processing and editing softwares.

And sometimes, because of how daunting it is to use this software, particularly for beginners. However, most people don’t know that there is a long list of editing tools that are easy to use, which are free or inexpensive.

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Using Lightroom vs Photoshop: A Quick Reference Comparison

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One of the most common questions we get from photographers that are just starting out is about photo editing software and which one they should use. Most people have heard of Adobe and its Photoshop and Lightroom software but are confused to what the differences between them are and exactly which one they should be using.

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Let’s take an in depth look at this question and the answer.

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Camera Color Guide – Why Cameras Are Black

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What color is your camera?

Have you ever paid attention to the color of DSLR cameras? Peek in a wedding photographer’s bag, or check out the sea of photographers at a press conference or sporting event and you’ll notice that most (or all of) their cameras are one color — black. Keep looking and you’ll notice that most of their equipment is also black.

Why is that? Is there a reason why most DSLR cameras are black?

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As with most things in photography, yes, there is a reason why black is the camera body color of choice. Read on to find out why.

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How To Save PNG in Photoshop (If Its Not Letting You)

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You’ve got your creation exactly how you want it and now it’s time to save it. You want to save it as a PNG. However, when you go to save it, PNG does not appear in the list of file type options that you can choose. What do you do?  Shaking your fist at your computer in frustration will do little to resolve the problem. But you’re in luck because reading this article will offer you the answer.

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Ready to find out what the trouble is?

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How To Delete All Photos From iPhone Using iPhone, Mac or PC

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You have filled your iPhone with thousands and thousands of photos over the last few years. Its a nice catalog of memories but now its time to move on. You are looking for a quick and safe way to delete all the photos on your iPhone but dont know how.

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Don’t despair. In this article we will tell you the ways you can use to do so as well as related tasks.

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The Ultimate Guide To Low Light Photography: Tips, Settings, Cameras, Lenses

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Low light photography is one of those types of photography that when done well can produce amazing photos but when not done well can leave you feeling a bit disappointed. It’s a type of photography that at first can seem quite complicated as if you need a PhD to master.

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Yet all you actually need is a few simple pieces of knowledge and a little bit of practice.

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Are Disposable Cameras Any Good?

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Before we all had cameras in our pockets and even before affordable digital, point and shoot cameras, there was the humble disposable camera. A common addition to any holidaymaker’s suitcase and often found scattered around the tables at wedding receptions disposable cameras were the everyday persons go-to camera of choice. Despite the dominance of the camera phone and digital photography in general, in the last few years there has been somewhat of a resurgence in the use of disposable cameras.

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The question is though, are they actually any good?

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Best Action Cameras for Every Budget: Are Cheap Action Cameras Any Good?

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Action cameras have become more common in the past few years, and for a good reason. Originally created by GoPro, many big brands have also jumped in the action camera space. As the action camera space grew, there came along a lot of cheap copycats. With multiple brands and tens of models to choose from, it has become difficult to choose the right action camera, especially if you also take the price into account.

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The big question is, which are the best action cameras for every budget? As it is with any product recommendation, there is no single answer. But, we’ve tried to compare some of the best action cameras at various price points.

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How Does Adobe Stock Work: Successfully Selling Your Photos

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Posts with images get 650% more engagement than those without. For this simple reason, stock photos are in high demand and it’s unlikely that demand will be going away anytime soon — and that’s just content writers. Designers, artists, and other creatives always need new design assets and content for their work.

This has given rise to a number of stock agencies that allow photographers and other creatives to sell their images and designs online. Today we’re going to focus on Adobe Stock, what is it, how does it work, and how can you make it work for you?

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Let’s dig in and find out!

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Landscape Photography: Complete Guide for Beginners; Equipment, Settings, and Tricks

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The breathtaking landscape before you is just begging to be photographed. The only problem is that you don’t know how to do it. You try taking a few images, but upon reviewing them your disappointment sinks in.

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They don’t hold a candle to the real thing — and they certainly don’t look like those gorgeous landscape images that show up in your feed on Instagram.

What are you missing?

Find out here with this comprehensive guide to landscape photography. Once we’re done with you, those ho-hum images you took won’t look a thing like the dazzling ones you get on your next outing…

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