How to do a text watermark in FFmpeg
I wanted a way to avoid using an image to watermark videos with FFmpeg. Sometimes just simple text is great in watermarking media. Here is how to do it with…
Category: Creative
Using Flickr in pre purchase research
No matter how many forums/Reddit/review sites you read when deciding if a piece of tech in this case a lens is worth it, you can still come to a confused…
NBA fixture API with PHP; Making simple team fixture
NBA offers many useful and detailed API endpoints, from stats to scores and shot charts they are very generous and providing given that it is for free. In this post…
Sony Super 35mm 24p 4k vs 30p non Super 35MM
The Sony A6500 APSC mirrorless camera among many excellent photography features can record video in 4k. 4k video is 3840 x 2160p at either 24 fps or 30fps @ 60Mbps…
1080p vs 1080i video
1080p and 1080i are the same resolution which is 1920 x 1080 however they are different in how they are broadcast. In 1080p the p stands for progressive which means…
Malmsbury Reservoir running low; Drone images and video
Malmsbury Reservoir on the 30th October 2018 sits at 26.7% This leaves the shallow reaches of the reservoir dry and exposes the Coliban river snaking its way through what would…
How to start a blog; Domain name and hosting | Part 1
A blog can be defined as an online publication that relates to topics with personal commentary, opinion or experiences. Having a blog is an excellent way to express yourself, showcase…
All about ISO
In photography ISO is the sensitivity the sensor has towards light, it is the third and final aspect to a cameras light settings (Aperture, shutter speed and ISO). ISO controls…
All about shutter speed
Shutter speed is the time in which the curtain that covers the sensor opens and lets the sensor “take the photo” before closing again. A longer shutter speed means the…
Lake Daylesford drone images and video
This footage and images of Lake Daylesford were taken on the 8th October 2018 on what was a perfect sunny spring day. (Click image to view larger)