Designing a Logo: Color
In the first part of our logo design series we looked at the importance of shape in a logo. Once you have an idea of the general shape of your logo you’ll want to think about color. For many […]
24 Nov
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25 Sep
September Sun (cool smartphone photography tip)
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Here’s a neat smartphone photography tip I wanted to share with you. Please note, no bees were harmed in the making of this blog post!
The summer was at an end and we were well into the month of September. […]
02 Sep
Back to School Photo Ideas
We’re largely led to believe that the spring is season of change, and I think that’s true – if you’re a plant. For humans, however, I’m going to propose the most transformative time of year is actually the back-to-school season. Back-to-school […]
05 Jul
10 Most Stunning Sunset Photos
Sunset photos can be some of the most breathtaking photos out there. Talented photographers make good use of lighting, reflections and most importantly, timing. As the sun sets and draws closer to the horizon, the light of the sun is […]
29 Jun
4 Fabulous Fireworks Photography Tips
Don’t let your fireworks photos go up in smoke!
When you’re out for a night of pyrotechnic thrill, you may want to capture something to show your family and friends. So here are a few quick tips from the Corel […]
17 Jun
Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Creative People and Creative Dads
Father’s Day is approaching, and if you are anything like me, that means that it is time to start scrambling to figure out what gift to give him. So this week, the Discovery Center team put their heads together […]
10 Jun
One-of-a-kind DIY Prom Dresses
Prom season is is full swing and I was looking for some interesting photos of prom dresses to share with you. I thought I would find some wonderfully bizarre pictures of 70’s and 80’s prom dresses, with equally fantastic […]
06 May
DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
Looking for a unique gift for Mom this Mother’s Day? Here are some ideas that you can create with your own digital talents.
Framed “Mom” Quotes – Grab your favorite Mom quote, add a border or background, print it out and […]
26 Apr
What is Panning?
Camera Panning
Panning is a photographic technique that combines a slow shutter speed with camera motion to create a sense of speed around a moving object. It is a way to keep your subject in focus while blurring your background.
Panning […]
13 Apr
The Eerie Beauty of Urban Decay Photography
Broadway by Timothy Neesam
What is urban decay photography?
Urban decay is the process of an urban area becoming abandoned and falling into disrepair, and some might think that this type of environment wouldn’t provide any interesting photographic opportunities. But if […]
02 Apr
Exploring Urban Scenes
If you are a human being in 2015, you probably live, or have lived in a city. As of 2014, 54% of the world lived in an urban environment, and that number is only increasing. That means that when […]
02 Mar
10 Beautiful Macro Photos—Plus Tips!
The term “macro photography” is used to describe photography of small objects at larger than life sizes, usually five times or more. While many folks stick to insects and flowers (understandably!) macro photography can be applied to almost anything. […]
19 Nov
What is the GoPro Hero 4?
What is the GoPro Hero 4?
The GoPro Hero 4 is the latest line of action cameras from GoPro.
For several years now, some of the most engaging and shareable video content on the internet has been produced using a GoPro. […]
24 Oct
Create your own pumpkin carving stencils
Halloween is only a week away, and if you are planning on carving a pumpkin this year, why not try something a little different? Instead of the usual jack-o-lantern faces wouldn’t it be fun to use your own face, […]
02 Oct
How to Photograph Your Kid’s Sports Without Motion Blur
By day I’m the CEO of Corel, a desktop software company that sells Photo, Video, Graphics, Productivity, and Utility software to millions of consumers and small businesses around the globe. By night, like many of you, I’m an amateur […]
28 Sep
What is the Bokeh Effect?
What is the Bokeh Effect?
The “bokeh effect” refers to the quality of the blurring in the out-of-focus portion of a photograph – for example, when a streetlight in the background just looks like a fuzzy white ball. The name […]
17 Sep
What is Kirlian Photography?
Kirlian Photography is a photographic technique that involves shooting a high voltage charge through an object that is connected to a photographic plate. The resulting image typically includes a colored “aura” around the object.
There is perhaps no type of […]
04 Sep
What is Hyperlapse?
Hyperlapse is a technique for time-lapse photography in which the location of the camera and the zoom level changes after each exposure. This results in a time-lapse with an added smooth spatial movement or flight.
The process is one of […]
21 Aug
NTSC vs PAL: What are they and which one do I use?
What is NTSC Format?
NTSC format is the color encoding system used by DVD players and until recently by broadcast television in North America, Japan, and most of South America.
As color televison began to replace black and white, companies in […]
14 Aug
5 Stunning Summer Photos
Are you exploring photography this summer and looking for inspiration? Check out these images of beautiful summer moments taken by amateur photographers – if they can do it, so can you!
This image was taken by John Vergara of Mt. […]
