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Stories, how-tos, and product news for photo and video teams.
Photo Culling Software Compared: Which Tool Actually Sorts Your Images Faster?
Aftershoot, Narrative, Photo Mechanic, FilterPixel, Excire or Lightroom? An honest comparison of the culling tools in 2026 — and what happens to the images afterwards.
Shutter speed for video: the 180-degree rule and when to break it
Shutter speed for video explained — the 180-degree rule, why double your frame rate looks natural, how to avoid flicker under artificial light, and when the rule stops applying.
Three-point lighting: how key, fill and back light actually work
Three-point lighting explained for video and photography — what each light does, how the key angle changes the face, and how to build the setup with the gear you already own.
Labelling AI Images: What Became Mandatory in August 2026
Since 2 August 2026 the EU AI Act requires AI content to be disclosed. When you must label AI images, when you don't – and what a correct label looks like.
Dropbox vs PicDrop: When cloud storage stops working for photo delivery
Dropbox and PicDrop compared for delivering photos: what cloud storage does well, where a gallery wins, and when switching is actually worth it.
PicDrop vs Pixieset: Two tools built for completely different jobs
PicDrop and Pixieset compared: proofing speed versus a print store, pricing, RAW support, GDPR and video. Plus the one question to answer before you choose.