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Adobe Launched Photoshop Elements 15 version - Automation in Photo organisation and Editing

The Latest version of Adobe's consumer-oriented Photo-editing software Photoshop Elements 15, has been launched. This update gives way for more automation in photo organisation and editing. The latest addition to Elements 15 , however, is a facial editor that recognises parts of the face and allows you to adjust each one individually. The clone stamp and healing brush for removing small spots...

Fujifilm plans to release square format Instax camera and film - Digital Camera Review

During the Photokina currently happening in Germany, Fujifilm announced that it will be releasing a next generation format "instax SQUARE format film” and “instax SQUARE camera", which is all set to rock the photography world. The camera has a 1:1 aspect ratio making it comfortable for shooting portraits and landscapes. The square format is the current trend amongst smartp...

Google Pixel: Highest Rated Smartphone Camera

1) performance in low-light conditions 2) ability to capture details 3) ability to capture natural colors 4) ability to take snapshots quickly 5) video stabilization.

Kubo and the Two Strings - 3D Stopmotion Fantasy Animation Film

Kubo and the Two Strings is making waves in the animation world. Using the latest 3D printing techniques combined with stop motion, the Japanese fantasy characters have come alive in a stop-motion animation film known as Kubo and the Two Strings. Laika is the animation studio behind the making of this stop-motion film. Kubo and the Two Strings was released on Sep 9th, 2016. This movie has a rat...

Shin Godzilla - Japanese Art Exhibition at the Hokkaido Museum Japan

Hours of operation:  You can visit the Godzilla art exhibition until Oct 23rd. The museum is open from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm. The museum is closed on Mondays (except on national holidays). Entrance Fee is $12.80 (1,300 yen) for adults.

Beautiful Time Lapse Photography video which nurtures environment - Umwelt

Umwelt is a brilliant time - lapse video which shows flowers blooming while small insects are crawling on top of them. This is a brilliant photography and editing done by Japanese artist, Yoshiyuki Katayama. The unique feature about this time-lapse video are the crawling insects, which seem to stay with the flowers, till they have bloomed and then they take off. The crawling insects move at the...

Nature Photographer of the Year 2016 by National Geographic

The grand-prize winner will receive a 10-day trip for two to the Galápagos with National Geographic Expeditions and two 15-minute image portfolio reviews with National Geographic photo editors. One first-place winner will be chosen from each of the four categories, and the winning photographs will be published on nationalgeographic.com/. The overall grand-prize winner will be chosen...

Trolls - 3D Animation Movie Trailer Photos and wallpapers

Trolls is a 3D animated musical comedy that is set to be released on November 4th, 2016, in the USA. From the creators of Shrek comes the smartest, funniest, most irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks' Trolls. This holiday season, enter a colourful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a consta...

Free Training Course on Digital Photography by Marc Levoy

Topics include lenses and optics, light and sensors, optical effects in nature, perspective and depth of field, sampling and noise, the camera as a computing platform, image processing and editing, and computational photography. The course will also include a survey of the history of photography, a look at the work of famous photographers, and a discussion about composing strong photographs.

Comedy Wildlife Photography Contest 2016

Looking at the funny side of the animal kingdom, the awards are focused on conserving wildlife through competition. Centred on the comical side of animals, these photography contests are held by institutions such as National Geographic and London's Natural History Museum. The silliness of the animals is best enjoyed and admired through these competitions.

Sony Launches Cybershot RX100 V with 315 phase detection - Digital Camera Review

Sony, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world's largest image sensor manufacturer, has announced a new flagship model for its popular Cyber-shot RX100 series of compact cameras, the RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5). A first for Sony's RX100 series of cameras, the new RX100 V model features a Fast Hybrid AF system that combines the respective advantages of focal-plane phase detection AF a...

New Polaroid Snap Touch digital camera with an instant printing feature

Polaroid is always a favourite amongst instant photography users. Now digital camera users can also enjoy the additional features offered by the latest camera, 'Snap Touch', announced by Polaroid. Polaroid Snap Touch comes with a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen display, which allows you to adjust the background settings after taking a picture. Images are captured on a new and improved 13 MP CMOS senso...

Dubai 3D Art Competition 2017 - Win $650,000

Dubai welcomes 3D artists to an event set to take place in March 2017. December 15th, 2016, is the last date for submission. The award, which carries total prize money of $650,000, was launched at the second Dubai Canvas Festival last March. The final prize-winner will be awarded $300,000 in prize money. This is the first time an award of excellence has been given in the 3D art category. The th...

Nikon's 100th Anniversary Photography Contest: your chance to win $4900

The grand prize is a Nikon D5 and an AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, while the most popular entry will win a D810 with the same lens. The first prize for each category is the same D810 kit, while 21 second-prize winners will be awarded D500 bodies with AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR lenses. A total of 35 D5500 bodies will be given away to third-placed entries, each with an AF-S DX Nikko...

India Painting exhibition to be held at Vibhuti Art Gallery from Oct 3 - 7

Art Exhibition venue : Manipal Art School, Udupi, Karnataka, India Date: From Oct 3- Oct 7th, students of the Manipal Art School will be exhibiting their paintings at the Vibhuti Art Gallery which is located near the city bus stand. This painting exhibition was organised by Manipal school of art partnered with Chitrakala Mandira. It's open to the public from 10 a.m till 6 p.m till Fr...

The Mojicons - Funny and Adventurous 3D Animated series launched in Greece and available on Nickelodeon

A new CGI animated series will be shown in Greece. Nickelodeon is all set to rock Greece with its new, funny, adventurous 3D animated series, 'The Mojicons'. The story is about some goons stealing the @ symbol, causing the internet to stop working. It is all in the hands of 'The Mojicons' to save the day. These Mojicons live on the internet, and we frequently use them as emoticons in our emails...

Enhance Your Images with Advanced Photo Editor - Exposure X2

Over 500 presets emulate the most iconic analog films, ranging from vintage Daguerreotype to modern portrait films like Kodak Portra. Additional presets like lo-fi, faded and cross-processing go beyond film presets and offer a tasteful blend of effects. You can customize each one and then add it to your library of looks.

Wildlife Photographer of the year 2016 Award finalists by Natural History Museum

Wildlife Photography competition is held every year at the Natural History Museum. This is a highly recognized competition where participants from more than 95 countries participate. Every year at least 50,000 photos in the wildlife photography is submitted and here are this year's finalists. The pictures are then judged by international experts and winners are announced based on the creativity...

Wire Sculpture Training by London Artist Cathy Miles - Oct 2016

Want to take your drawing to the next level? Find out how you can draw with wire using 2D and 3D techniques with Cathy Miles at West Dean College, UK. The five-day programme is jam-packed with lots of seminars and workshops that will be suitable for anyone interested in art. If you have good dexterity with pliers and a passion for creativity, then this course will be highly beneficial for you. ...

Nature photography Contest and course by NPS Singapore

Exploring nature is the motive of Nature Photographic Society(Singapore)(NPSS). NPSS feels that photographs of wildlife could help to conserve nature by bringing awareness. In January 2017 , it is about to launch a unique competition which requires a short write up about the subject of the photograph along with the photograph. It can't be a random photograph, it should have all the relevant ...