The Daily PetaPixel for 05/30/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( [NAS Devices for Photographers On a Budget: UGreen vs Terramaster]( By David Crewe on May 29, 2024 05:15 pm [Two multi-bay hard drive enclosures on a wooden surface, with visible labels and ports, used for data storage and backup.]( Network-attached storage (NAS) is arguably one of the most versatile and accessible ways to store your most important data. While cloud services have become the "norm" for backup evangelists, a local backup method is vital for creatives dealing with massive volumes of photos daily. [[Read More]( [NASA’s New Infrared Camera Sets High-Res Sights on Earth and Beyond]( By Jeremy Gray on May 29, 2024 04:34 pm [A close-up of a multispectral camera sensor is held in hand on the left, with the camera body in the background. On the right, a satellite or aerial image showcases areas affected by wildfires, highlighted in red and orange hues across a forested landscape.]( NASA has unveiled a new infrared camera that promises to drive impressive new science on Earth and beyond. [[Read More]( [Less Than Half of All Japanese Households Own a Digital Camera]( By Jaron Schneider on May 29, 2024 04:07 pm [A close-up of a hand holding a silver compact digital camera with the lens extended, ready for taking a photo. The background is blurred, making the camera and hand the focal points of the image.]( More data from Japan shows that, looking back at the last 15 years, smartphones truly obliterated the compact camera market: the ownership rate of a standalone digital camera in Japan has fallen below 50% for the first time in 19 years. [[Read More]( [Scientists Think They’ve Captured First-Ever Footage of a Colossal Squid Baby]( By Pesala Bandara on May 29, 2024 03:41 pm [first ever footage colossal squid baby rare elusive]( Scientists think they may have captured a colossal squid baby on camera -- potentially making it the first-ever footage of the elusive creature in the wild. [[Read More]( [‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Used AI to Mix Anya Taylor-Joy’s Face With Child Actor]( By Pesala Bandara on May 29, 2024 03:07 pm [mad max furiosa ai anya-taylor-joy child actor]( The filmmakers behind Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga used AI to make a child actor look like the lead actress Anya Taylor-Joy and blend their faces together. [[Read More]( [Vanity Fair Apologizes for Editing Palestinian Flag Pin Out of Portrait]( By Matt Growcoot on May 29, 2024 03:03 pm [A man with grey hair, glasses, and a beard is seated wearing a black tuxedo. In the right image, a red circle highlights a small pin on his lapel. The background is plain and neutral.]( Vanity Fair has apologized after publishing an edited photo of Australian actor Guy Pearce so that his Palestinian badge was no longer visible. [[Read More]( [Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 XF Review: Fantastic Images at a Budget Price]( By Mike Smith on May 29, 2024 02:39 pm [A black camera lens sits on a rock surrounded by vibrant purple flowers and green foliage. In the top right corner of the image, the PetaPixel logo is displayed alongside the word "Reviews" on a blue background.]( Viltrox has been busying itself with full-frame Z-mount releases over the last year, building upon the core of its business which has been centered around APS-C. In fact, the last Fuji X-mount release was the "Pro" monikered 27mm f/1.2 that I reviewed in August 2023. The new 56mm f/1.7 sits at the opposite end of the spectrum, retailing at an extremely modest $139. It may be budget in price, but its performance is far from it. [[Read More]( [Why Headshots Taken by a Photographer Are Better Than AI]( By Matt Growcoot on May 29, 2024 02:13 pm [Split image featuring two individuals. On the left, a person with short curly hair, a beard, and earrings, wearing a brown sweatshirt, stands against a light blue background. On the right, a person with glasses and a different hairstyle, wearing a light shirt, stands in a warmly lit indoor setting.]( The creative behind an AI photo booth says that it is still best to get a headshot taken by a real photographer. [[Read More]( [‘One Shot’ Contest Winners Exemplify Emotion of Black and White Photos]( By Jeremy Gray on May 29, 2024 02:00 pm [On the left, two birds fly among trees with hanging moss and beams of light in a monochromatic setting. On the right, a close-up of a lion's head, eyes closed, with rich mane detail against a black background, also in black and white.]( The Exposure One Awards have announced the winners of the 2024 One Shot Photo Contest, and they are an incredible showcase of the emotional power of black and white photography. [[Read More]( [How NOT to Photograph the Ocean]( By Paul Bruins on May 29, 2024 01:47 pm [A dynamic seascape showing white waves crashing against dark rocky shorelines. In the background, mountains are bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun under a partly cloudy sky. The scene evokes a sense of power and serenity.]( This is the wave that nearly cost me a lot of money. It also taught me a few very valuable lessons that I'd like to share with everyone now, more than ten years after I took this photo. [[Read More]( [Kodak Cameras With Decade-Old Tech are Outselling All Others in Japan]( By Jaron Schneider on May 29, 2024 01:40 pm [A black Kodak digital camera with a 5x wide-angle aspheric zoom lens. The camera has a flash above the lens, an SD card slot, and a full HD label. The brand logo is on the left side of the front.]( Younger photographers continue to be attracted to older point and shoot cameras and, in absence of their general availability, appear to be turning to very affordable alternatives such as the Kodak PixPro FZ55 -- a camera very few enthusiasts have likely even heard of. [[Read More]( [Vimeo Sides With Creators, Will Not Allow AI Companies to Scrape Content]( By Jaron Schneider on May 29, 2024 12:32 pm [A man stands in front of an audience, gesturing with his right hand and holding a microphone with his left. Behind him is a screen displaying a presentation, and a blue neon sign is mounted on the wall. The setting appears to be a modern, informal venue.]( Vimeo's new CEO Philip Moyer last month reached out to the company's community regarding AI, its use, and how the company should approach it. Today, Moyer published a new blog post with a straightforward message: it's saying "no" to AI. [[Read More]( [Halide’s Kino App Aims to Revolutionize Shooting iPhone Video]( By Jeremy Gray on May 29, 2024 12:00 pm [A smartphone with a video editing app displayed on the screen. The app interface includes various video controls and a timeline. The video being edited shows a scene with a DJ performing on stage under blue lighting. The background is black.]( To celebrate the seventh anniversary of its award-winning photography app, Halide, the team announced Kino, a pro video camera app for iPhone. [[Read More]( [Are YouTuber Camera Press Trips Ethical? | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on May 29, 2024 11:58 am [A man with a thoughtful expression and finger on chin is depicted with a superimposed image of a brain containing scales of justice on a blue pixelated background, symbolizing contemplation or decision-making about justice.]( This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake give their insight into camera press trips and whether or not they believe they allow for ethical evaluation of equipment. [[Read More]( [Photographer Unknowingly Captured Murderer in Room With Hidden Body]( By Pesala Bandara on May 29, 2024 10:16 am [photographer-took-photos-lee-ann-sabine-murderer-hidden-dead-body-husband.jpg]( A photographer has revealed how she unknowingly took pictures of a soon-to-be infamous murderer in a bedroom where she had hidden a dead body in a new book. [[Read More]( [Movies That Can’t Shoot on Film Are Achieving the Analog Look Digitally]( By Matt Growcoot on May 29, 2024 08:05 am [A woman with her hair tied back looks intensely over her shoulder. She is outdoors in a dry, open area. Other people are visible in the blurred background, sitting or crouching on the ground. The mood appears tense or serious.]( A third of the movies selected for the Cannes Film Festival this year were shot on film, but many more still tried to achieve the analog look digitally. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Chimpanzee Drinks from Photographer’s Hands in Mesmerizing Video]( [Panasonic Reacts to Controversy Concerning Its Lumix S9 Event]( [Panasonic Used Stock Photos in its Japanese Lumix S9 Marketing]( [How ‘Fallout’ Cinematographer Created The Show’s Epic Visual Style]( [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2024 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. 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