Getting Over That Writer's Block

Writing is a wonderful way of life. However, it can also be one of the most frustrating things out there. This is because of a little thing called Writer's Block. Every writer has suffered from it at one time or another. My most recent case of the block comes from my desire to write a screenplay.

Time Lapse - How to Compress Time

As a videographer, I am always trying to effectively tell a story. I have discovered that one of the most effective storytelling tools in video production is the time lapse.

With a time lapse you can compress a long and static event into a short engaging clip. An effective use of a time lapse is a party like the clip below where people mingle around but don't do anything too interesting to capture as video clip. As a single video shot this would be as interesting as watching grass grow. However, when compressed into about 3-5 seconds the clip is engaging, and it tells a story without boring the viewer.

Buying Or Cleaning a Used Camera Lens? 5 Reality Checks You Can Do

There are useful checks you can make before you lay out your hard-earned cash on a lemon, or to use on your own lens before shooting. Lens faults will degrade the image you are so carefully trying to make. No matter how much you spend on a camera, if the lens is deficient or inferior there is nothing you can do to rescue the shot once it is made. Eyeballing these pointers is a good way to keep the technical quality up. 

The Importance Of Investing in A Dry Cabinet

If you are having trouble protecting your MSD (moisture sensitive devices) from humidity related damages, you are on the right page. In this article, we are going to shed some lights on the importance of electronic dry cabinets. Basically, a dry cabinet is an enclosure that can keep electronic components from getting exposed to excessive moisture environment. People use these when they need to put their moisture sensitive products into low humidity environment. We know that excessive moisture can damage specific products, such as PCB, IC, chips, optical products, precision instruments. Since moisture can have a negative impact on the device performance and cause malfunction in some cases, it's important to keep them in a place where these problems won't occur. Without further ado, let's find out why you may want to invest in a dry cabinet to meet your needs.

What Is the Best Type of Camera for You?

So, you're thinking about buying a brand-new camera. If you have been looking in the stores or browsing online for a camera, the choices can be overwhelming. Every camera seems to cry out, "I'm the latest and the greatest, so Buy Me". Realistically, choosing the best type of camera for yourself is not really that hard. As a matter of fact, it is more important to consider what type of photographer you are, and what your budget is, more so than which camera has the most extra "stuff". For the sake of simplicity, let's break down the type of photographer you might be into two general categories. (of course, I am assuming you are not a professional so they are not included.