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The 8 best free photo editors

The 8 best free photo editors
We've selected the very best free photo editors that are a cut above the basic functionality you'll find in native software. Professional-grade photo editing software can be expensive - very expensive. Go-to photo editor Photoshop has a hefty subscription and most of its key rivals will hit you in the pocket for their software. However, there are free photo editors that can peform more tasks than you think. Platform: Linux, Windows, Mac An open-source photo editor that debuted on Unix-based platforms, GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program. The team that oversees development has worked hard to ensure compatibility too, so you'll be able to work with all the popular file formats without any trouble at all. 02. Platform: Windows Chasys Draw IES is not so much a photo editor but a full suite of editing applications. Throw the rest of the suite into the mix and you can create animations, CD or DVD labels, icons and cursors, or capture videos of desktop activity. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07.

How To Take Photos Of Mist On A Lake After Sunrise The sunrise and the fog. They are two of the most dramatic elements you can add to any photograph. When you combine them, they can create the feelings of mystery and foreboding. Today, we’re going to learn how to take pictures of mist on a lake just after the sun has risen. There’s a special trick to this, and once you figure it out, you’ll have some pictures that are no less than awe-inspiring. What role does the mist play? That’s the first question you need to ask yourself in each of these photos. By getting a little further away from the thick fog, this photographer managed to turn the fog into his main subject.Photo By Flickr User Ian Sane Have a look at the photo above. Even so, fog can still play a fairly central role. Here the morning mist plays a more central role. Subjects and the morning fog The morning fog tends to turn people and other subjects into silhouettes. Notice how there’s a lot of detail in the trees up front, but they’re a total silhouette further back.

Top 5 Most Instagrammable Travel Destinations - Mendr Calling all jet-setters! We’ve compiled the 5 most Instagrammable travel spots around the globe. No shame in our travel game; you better believe the IG-worthiness of a destination plays a role when deciding where to book our next vacation. Do it for the #gram! The Bushwick Collective, Brooklyn (NYC) Forget Time Square, Instagrammers are headed to Brooklyn en masse to snap the perfect NYC pic. The once ultra-industrial neighborhood of Bushwick is close to Williamsburg, and its hidden street gallery from Jefferson Street to St. Head here if you’re into gritty, hipster vibes. Sketch, Mayfair (London) Basically an enchanted garden, with a translucent piano and luscious hot pink velvet sofas, could a place be any more photogenic? Head here for a posh, Victora Beckham vibe. P.S. Jardins de Mossèn costa i Llobera, Montjuïc Mountain (Barcelona) Consider this garden one of Barcelona’s best-kept secrets. Môle d’Estienne d’Orves, St. Head here to live like a celeb on the most glam French Riviera vaca.

Editor Feature- Monika Ilieva - Mendr The Basics. Editor username: Monika Ilieva Location: Chicago, IL Favorite quote: “The best way to predict the future is to create it” Motto: Don’t quit your day dream! Where do you pull your inspiration from? Inspiration is everywhere but being outdoors really gets my creative juices flowing. Why Mendr? As a full time mom, I love the flexibility that Mendr provides. Fun Facts Born and raised in Bulgaria spent over half of my life in the US Enjoys cooking healthy meals and eating right Designer for almost 10 years now Monika Ileiva. Mendr ID: Monika Ilieva 8 Essential Cuts Every Editor Should Know If your goal is to master the art of editing, you’re going to need to know the essential cuts to use when editing a film or video. Let’s go through eight of these and look at some examples of each. For said examples, we’ll be using excerpts from various films — but keep in mind that you can use these same cuts in any editing session, be it narrative, documentary, commercial, industrial, or even animation. 1. The Standard The hard cut is the basic type of cut in editing. Video from Filmmaker IQ 2. The jump cut is a technique which allows the editor to jump forward in time. Video from ChaniaArt Another great place to use jump cuts is during an interview, especially if you film the interview with multiple cameras. Video from Riley Hooper 3. First, let’s talk about the L Cut. Here is a great example of an L Cut from David Fincher’s Fight Club where Tyler recites the rules as various characters ready themselves to fight. Video feom Movieclips Video from Sony Pictures Entertainment Video from Etsy

Editor Feature- Prichelyn Habeck Editor username: Prichelyn Habeck Location: Japan Favorite quote: “Always love what you are doing” Life motto: “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” Mark Twain I pull inspiration from my other half who always believes in me and supports my passion for editing and photography. I like Mendr because it allows me to work at my own convenience regardless of location and it gives me an opportunity to enhance my skills and creativity in Photoshop and Lightroom. The kitchen is one of my favorite places on earth. I like to organize things- especially the kitchen and my dresser. I like watching movies and TV series – Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, Doctor Who – with my Husband. Prichelyn Habeck. MENDR ID: Prichelyn Habeck

Join the Click! Make up to $500 this summer promoting Mendr! - Mendr Be part of the first Mendr Ambassador program! Date: June 1- August 1 As a brand ambassador, your job will be to spread the word about Mendr with a positive attitude and enthusiasm that gets people excited to use our app. You need to be creative, innovative, and passionate. Not only can you add this to your resume but you can also have the time of your life promoting Mendr. What you get: 15% commission on all sales from your signed up users Swag kits: Mendr gear to give out and wear Personal Promo code: Give the recruits your promo code to track your signupsMendr Credits: $25 to start, $50 for 50 users, and so on Resumé experience: Expand your resume by saying you were part of the first Ambassador program and help build it If you live in the DFW area, it is highly encouraged that you attend the program kick off party May 31st.

Manual Camera: l’app che sfrutta le nuove API di Lollipop Sicuramente già saprete che in Android 5.0 Lollipop sono state introdotte nuove API per la fotocamera che permetteranno di gestire manualmente i parametri del sensore prima di effettuare una foto, portando ad un nuovo livello la fotografia sui device del robottino verde. Una delle prime applicazioni a sfruttare queste novità è Manual Camera. [d#antonio] Anche se attualmente non ci sono molti smartphone in grado di supportare le novità di Lollipop per quanto riguarda la fotocamera, Manual Camera riesce ugualmente a proporci alcune novità. L’app permette di utilizzare manualmente tutti i principali controlli della camera: Manual Shutter SpeedManual Focus DistanceManual ISOManual White BalanceManual Exposure Compensation Non solo, infatti troviamo ottime aggiunte come: RAW (DNG) formatGPS (geo tagging)TimerGridlinesSounds On/OffScreen Brightness On/Off Tutto ciò è già disponibile sul Play Store ad un prezzo di 1.69€:

An Online Guide to Pinhole Photography A pinhole camera is one of the simplest ways to get involved with and enjoy photography. The pinhole camera, or camera obscura, has existed for more than five hundred years and may even have a truly ancient pedigree. Unlike modern cameras, it does not require film or lenses -- in fact, even an amateur photographer can construct one at home using common household materials. Pinhole cameras are also a great way to introduce young children to the joy of photography and the basics of optics. Features of Pinhole Photography We've already mentioned that pinhole photography does not require film or a lens. Pinhole Photography Throughout History Pinhole photography has existed since long before the invention of the modern camera. Different Types of Pinhole Cameras There are as many types of pinhole camera as there are photographers who use them. Making Your Own Pinhole Cameras One of the most interesting things about pinhole cameras is that you can make one yourself. Pinhole Photography For Kids

One of our very best editors hit hard by Hurricane Harvey - Mendr community call for support  One of our very best editors hit hard by Hurricane Harvey – Mendr community call for support A little less than a month ago, Andrew Richardson, one of Mendr’s top editors, and his wife purchased their first home in Houston, TX. They had just started to move things in when Hurricane Harvey hit and flooded their new house. The impact of Harvey left them with several feet of water inside their house and an estimated $50,000 in damages. Although he hasn’t asked for it, we would like to help him and his family in this time of need by spreading the word and sharing his “gofundme” page. If you’d like to help Andrew and his family, click this link to donate now! To see pictures and learn more, click here to see an article by Fstoppers.

3 Ways to Take Better Photographs Featured Article Categories: Featured Articles | Improving Photos In other languages: Español: sacar buenas fotos, Deutsch: Bessere Fotos machen, Português: Tirar Fotos Melhores, Italiano: Fare delle Buone Fotografie, Français: prendre de meilleures photos, Nederlands: Betere foto's maken, Русский: делать красивые фотографии, Čeština: Jak fotit lepší fotografie, 中文: 照出优质照片, Bahasa Indonesia: Mengambil Foto Dengan Lebih Baik, ไทย: ถ่ายรูปให้ดีขึ้น, Tiếng Việt: Chụp hình Đẹp hơn, العربية: التقاط صور فوتوغرافية جيدة, 日本語: 写真を上手に撮る, 한국어: 사진 잘 찍는 법

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