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ON1 Announces Photo Raw 2022
ON1 has announced a new version of its Photo RAW editing program. It includes Sky Swap AI, integration of ON1 NoNoise AI, Photoshop Plugins hosting, time-lapse videos creation, line mask tool, and remastered Export and Browse enhancements.
RED Ships Raptor-V Camera
RED Digital Cinema has announced their V-Raptor camera. It introduces a new DSMC3 body, and ships with a native RF mount. It has phase-detect AF, and records to CFexpress cards. It offers an output of 8K at 120fps.
Fundamentals of TTL Strobe Control by Pavel Kolpakov
Underwater flash and lighting expert, Pavel Kolpakov of Underwater Technics presents an essential and comprehensive explanation of the history, development, and function of TTL flash control systems. This includes an overview of the types of underwater flashes currently available and how High-Speed Sync can be enabled by using appropriate housing circuitry and flashguns.
UwP Magazine Issue 122 Available
Underwater Photography magazine issue 122 is now available to download It contains reviews of the INON Z-300 Type 2, Ultralight GoPro mount, Sony FE 14mm GM lens, Olympus EPL-10 & AOI, and moving to Micro 4/3rds. My Shots features images from Anita Verde and Peter Marshall, Pete Atkinson, and Bert de Wit
Sea&Sea Announces 210mm Dome Ports
Sea&Sea has announced two new 210mm dome ports. They are both constructed of PMMA acrylic and are supplied with bayonet fittings for both Sea&Sea and Nauticam housings. One version of the port has a seven-layer anti-reflective coating.
Entries Open: DPG/Wetpixel Masters of Underwater Imaging Contest 2021
DPG and Wetpixel are excited to announce the launch of the DPG/Wetpixel Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2021. The contest celebrates the splendor of the oceans, the skill of the entrants, and the intricate and challenging art of underwater imaging.
Video: Atomos Academy and Steve Bayes on ProRes Raw
The expansion of monitor/recorders and housings capable of HDMI 2.0 out has made the prospect of RAW video formats more attractive to underwater filmmakers. One of the more recent codecs is Apple’s ProRes RAW, and Steve Bayes of Hedge presents the first of a four-part series for the Atomos Academy discussing the history, benefits, and workflow tips of using ProRes RAW.
Amphibious Whale Fossils Discovered
A paper in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B journal points to the existence of a 600kg amphibious whale-like animal that lived 43 million years ago. Named Phiomicetus anubis the discovery is based on fossil records discovered in Egypt’s Fayum Depression. The three-meter animals had “strong jaws” to catch their prey and had webbed feet to enable them to walk on land and swim underwater.
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