Here's how Panasonic was able to create a 60 fps 4K still camera
How do you create a small still camera that can shoot 60 fps 4K with no time limits? By solving the heat problem.
Lights, robots, action! How Motorized Precision shoots the impossible
We took a tour of a four-person motion control company in Portland, Oregon that is powering the cinematic robots behind Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters.
Hot dog! Yelp photo classification makes food shots easier to browse
Object recognition can now help you decide where to go for lunch with Yelp photo classification, designed to help users find specific dishes.
How Red Bull captured a 1,200-mile trek through Vietnam for ‘Blood Road’
Red Bull Media House director Nicholas Schrunk takes us through the experience of filming “Blood Road” for 23 days on the Ho Chi Minh trail.
Pass the barf bag, please! Pulling 5 Gs in a Red Bull stunt plane
During the Red Bull Air Race, the energy drink company took members of the media up for a ride-along in a Challenger-class race plane.
After 25 years, Adobe Premiere Pro’s story is only just beginning
Adobe Premiere Pro celebrates its 25th birthday this year, making this a good time to look both to the past and the future of the powerful video editing software.
These tech innovations will keep photo prints alive
As more photos are being taken but fewer photos are being printed, Nations Photo Lab CEO Ryan Millman discusses what's next for the industry.
How The Red Bull Air Race uses telemetry to judge pilots and conjure ghost planes
In air racing, technology plays a critical role not just in the planes themselves, but also in how the sport is both judged and enjoyed.
Find high flying inspiration with the NYC Drone Film Festival's incredible winning videos
This year's New York Drone Film Festival featured an impressive array of winners -- get ready to fly with the winning play list right here.
Grading for grit: How colorists conveyed the emotion of a social justice movement
Colorists at Post Factory NY used DaVinci Resolve to grade a documentary about the Ferguson protests, but their main goal was simply to stay out of the way.
From sea to shining sea: This photographer shot every national park in just one year
Most people won’t ever visit all 59 U.S. national parks, but one photographer did just that. Even more amazing is that Jonathan Irish did it in just one year.
VideoBlocks is now 100M downloads strong, thanks to unique subscription model
The industry's first subscription-based stock video platform has reached 100 million downloads and a library of over four million assets.
Two brothers are obsessively filming every national park, with spectacular results
Will and Jim Pattiz just released their tenth national park video. What began as a passion project is now a self-sustaining creative business for the brothers.
Go like a pro: A day in the life of BMX bad-boy Nigel Sylvester
Professional BMX rider Nigel Sylvester’s “Go! 3” continues the tradition of providing a little something for everyone.
Canon’s EOS system is turning 30 — here’s what it really stands for
What does EOS stand for anyways? Canon was actually the first to create an electronic connection between the camera and the lens.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Webcam covers and one-handed shoelaces
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but there's no denying that it's fun to gawk!
Nat Geo legend Jay Dickman shares shots, stories, and tips for shooting like a pro
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jay Dickman has captured with his camera many of the world’s exotic locales. He tells us about his grueling but rewarding work, and why he prefers a Micro Four Thirds camera.
With a drone and a mattress, a photographer is helping Tennessee town rebuild after fire
Jeremy Cowart is the first to admit the idea is a weird one, but with a mattress and a drone, the photographer is helping families after the Tennessee fire.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Submersible backpacks, magnet lamps, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Too shy to shoot? Street photographer Valerie Jardin shares her top tips
Having walked countless miles through cities around the world, street photographer Valerie Jardin has gathered a wealth of experience in her field.
Winner of ‘Top Photographer’ shares how he did it and offers tips for rookies
Top Photographer winner Scott Borrero shares his experience on the show and tips for rookie photographers looking to improve their craft.
How digital photography reinvented itself to become better than ever
First digital photography killed film. Then it killed itself, and came back better than ever. This is tale of how it happened, and why photography is healthier today than ever.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Origami microscopes, electric blankets to go, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but there's no denying that it's fun to gawk!
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart glasses and a bed that makes itself
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but there's no denying that it's fun to gawk!
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: GPS for your pet, camera glasses, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but there's no denying that it's fun to gawk!
To find its future, Hasselblad had to look back to its past
Hasselblad has left a difficult few years behind it, and launched a camera that takes its founder's original vision and brings it right up to date. We visited the company and discovered the passion driving it forward.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Custom LED sneakers, invisible drums, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but there's no denying that it's fun to gawk!
Joshua Holko braves cold and claws to photograph the Arctic’s elusive beauties
Award-winning photographer Joshua Holko’s specialty is shooting the landscape and wildlife in the Polar Regions. He tells us how he survives in the harshest conditions and avoids polar bear attacks.
We took the Google Pixel and iPhone 7 Plus to France for an epic camera shootout
We took the Google Pixel and the iPhone 7 Plus to France. Here's a comparison between their cameras.
MIT’s Nightmare Machine uses AI to make ordinary photos skin crawling
MIT researchers' “Nightmare Machine” uses cutting-edge deep learning technology to conjure up images designed to scare the bejesus out of us.
Think Travis Rice’s snowboarding is insane? Try filming it
Digital Trends spoke with Travis Rice and cinematographer Greg Wheeler about the challenges, tech, and passion that went into making ‘The Fourth Phase.’
30,000 ‘Lost & Found’ photos tell the tale of ’70s surf culture
On a routine trip to a Los Angeles flea market, surfing enthusiast and amateur photographer Doug Walker stumbled upon 30,000 discarded Surfing Magazine negatives dating from the 1970’s.
With 102 cameras, Metapixel can create photorealistic 3D models in 30 minutes
The era of not-quite real video game characters is almost at an end. Using an amazing 102-camera rig, Metapixel can scan and recreate a digital version of you with uncanny accuracy. We tried it out.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smelly locks, holograms, a hydration wearable
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!