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Alik Griffin

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A professional video editor, and photographer with a Bachelors in Film studies from UCSD. Based in Los Angeles, I have created commercials, trailers, and other video content for various clients and platforms since 2005. I also love to write about my passions and share my insights on my blog.

Soft Proofing Module Add New Printer

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How To Install ICC Printer Profiles In Lightroom

As a landscape, wedding, or fine art photographer it's likely you're having your prints done at a color lab like Bay Photo, EZ Prints, or Loxly. But did you know you can first check your photos against their printer's ICC profile with the Soft Proof feature in Adobe Lightroom? Here's how you can do it.

Nikon D810

Memory Card Buffer Tests

Best Memory Cards Nikon D810 – A Speed Comparison

A speed comparison between all the most popular SD and CF memory cards taken in the Nikon D810. Use this guide to find the best memory cards for your style of shooting.

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Sony A7r vs Sony A7s Video Comparison

Sony A7r vs Sony A7s Video Comparison

I found this cool video comparison between the Sony A7r and Sony A7s.

I'm not sure why, but for some reason, 99% of all video reviews are people comparing ISO performance and rating the camera based off that. If you're doing real production you're going to use some form of lighting to hopefully keep you from having to shoot at an extreme ISO.

Nobody really compares sharpness, or color depth. The most important thing to me is how well the image holds up when color correcting. It seems if you want to use your camera to replace your night vision goggles, then the Sony A7s might be for you.

La Jolla Pier Landscape Photography

Serenity – La Jolla California

It’s been a while since I’ve been to the Scripps Pier. I know it’s a hot spot for landscape photographers now because of Peter Lik. And it was. I had…

Joshua Tree, Backlit by the Moon

New Release – Last Light

This was the final frame from my night at Joshua Tree National Park. It was taken a moment before the moon set behind the mountains, casting the landscape into total…

Apple Aperture Discontinued

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3 Reasons Why You Should Stop Using Apple Software

As a Landscape Photographer and a professional Editor, I encounter many people who still venture out to learn Apple professional products. Some will ask me, "Should I learn Final Cut X?" or "Should I use Aperture or Lightroom?"

Sony A7 accessories

Accessory Guides

Best Accessories For The Sony A7, A7r, A7s

Over the past year of using the Sony A7r, I’ve encountered numerous impressive accessories for the A7, A7r, and A7s that have either caught my eye or proven to be essential.

Sony Curved Sensor

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First Full Frame Curved Sensor

Sony has released an image of the first full-frame curved sensor (taken with the worst camera in the world). Likely for the Sony RX2.

Memory Cards Recommendations

Samsung Pro U3 SD Memory Card Review

The Samsung Pro U3 is a great card for the price. It performs about the same as the Sandisk Extreme Plus. Where as the Samsung Pro+ performs close to the Sandisk Extreme Pro. This makes the Samsung card great for cameras that don't demand a super fast memory card, or cameras that are more video focused. I was even fast enough for 4k in the Canon 5D IV, which puts out a crazy high bitrate video of 500MB/s. Albeit, The Samsung Pro was on the boarder of acceptable and I recommend a faster card for that camera. But every other camera this card should work great with except Sony. Sony cameras have compatibility issues with Samsung cards.

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Canon Camera Museum: 10-18 & 16-35mm Lens Technical Report

Canon has released the full technical report of the Canon 16-35mm f4 as well as the 10-18mm lens. My main interest here is the Canon 16-35mm f4 lens. I feel any real landscape photographer should be going for full frame or medium format, and that is the focus of my blog.

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