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New Bill Would Require AI Companies to Disclose Copyrighted Training Data
A new bill introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff would require all AI companies to disclose the copyrighted works used in training sets or face a fine. [Read More]
19:15
Photographer’s Harrowing Tale of Imprisonment for Flying a Drone in Cuba
In 2016, a Canadian traveler innocently flew his drone in Cuba and was unexpectedly arrested and accused of being a spy for the United States Government due to an unfortunate coincidence. Chris A. Hughes, a self-proclaimed camera and travel enthusiast, found himself in seriousl trouble with Cuban law enforcement during a holiday in the country […]
19:29
Resetting The Rules: ‘Sorry, No Tripod’ and ‘Pro Cameras Not Allowed’
During New Year’s Eve 2017, Dubai set a world record for the biggest LED and light show at Burj Khalifa, doing away with the usual fireworks and taking a different approach to welcoming 2018, the “Year of Zayed”, named after the founding father of the UAE. It was just a 30-floor elevator ride for me […]
21:42
Everything Wrong with the FAA’s Remote ID Proposal, and How to Help Change It
Drone photographers have one more weekend to submit their comments to the FAA regarding the agency’s highly controversial Remote ID proposal. If you’re still not sure what it is, or how to help change it before it’s too late, this guide from Pilot Institute will explain everything you need to know. The idea of requiring […]
23:08
The Ten Commandments of Retouching
There are some things in life that are universal rules we should all follow—things like not cheating on your wife, not killing anyone, and not stealing. Easy enough, right? And if life has Ten Commandments that are just obvious things not to do, retouching should have them as well. Here’s are my 10 Commandments of […]
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Ignoring the Rule of Thirds: When and Why ‘Bad’ Composition Works
For many advanced photographers, the rule of thirds is seen as something of a beginner’s trope or amateur construct, but learning how, why, and when to break it can be a challenge. This short episode of Brain Flick helps deconstruct that question and explain why and when “bad” compositions work. To be clear, not every […]
