Oliver Kmia
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Miami, FL, United States
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Fstoppers Reviews the Long Duration and Self-Powered Time-Lapse Tikee Camera
Need to capture a time-lapse out in the wild over a six-month period? The Tikee camera might be the solution. Disclaimer: Enlaps provided a Tikee camera but I didn’t receive any payment, freebies, or compensation to conduct this independent review. The Tikee camera will be returned to the manufacturer. The Challenges of Long Duration Time-Lapse → Read More
A Year of COVID in Two Minutes
Just a year ago, as the pandemic spread around the world, the lives of billions of people changed dramatically. Here is a short video that shows the most impactful moments of the crisis through an emotional narrative. Boarding an international flight, gathering for a wedding, going to a conference, or simply eating out with friends sounds like science fiction these days. A → Read More
Hands-On Preview of the New PolarPro Apex Tripod and QuickDraw System
The California-based filter manufacturer just announced several products aimed at outdoor photographers. Here is quick hands-on preview of these items. PolarPro, known for their premium and comprehensive range of ND and polarizing filters for drones and cameras, announced the launch of their QuickDraw Collection, described as ”an ultra-versatile system designed for outdoor → Read More
Polar Pro Releases the LiteChaser Pro Filter System for iPhone 11
With its three cameras, the iPhone 11 is a powerful video tool but controlling the shutter speed to respect the 180 rule is not easy in bright daylight. Fortunately, Polar Pro just released a mobile filter system built specifically for mobile filmmakers and photographers. The California based filter manufacturer, PolarPro, known for their premium and comprehensive range of ND → Read More
Mesmerizing Time-lapse Video Shows the inside of Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles airport is among largest and busiest airport in the world and a team of talented time-lapse photographers gained privileged access to capture the bustling life of this major airline hub. In 2013, filmmaker Chris Pritchard was waiting for shot to being on the rooftop his hotel when he noticed all the activity happening around the nearby LAX airport. → Read More
Check Out This Impressive Drone Diving Video off the Tallest Building in the World
At 2,716.5 feet (828 meters), the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world, and this title has attracted a lot of attention, especially from drone pilots. 163 floors, 57 elevators, 24,348 windows, and 200 miles of pipes. The highest man-made structure in the world is an engineering monster. Opened in 2010, it dwarfs its predecessor in Taiwan, the Taipei 101 → Read More
Fstoppers Reviews the 5TB Seagate Backup Plus Portable: An Affordable Drive with One Caveat
Seagate released the 5TB version of the Backup Plus Portable series. Available for $100, this hard drive represents a great value for backup and cold storage application. However, the SMR technology comes with one disadvantage. Bundle and Design The Seagate 5TB Backup Plus is a standard 2.5” spinning hard drive compatible with Mac and Windows computers as it comes preformatted → Read More
How to Remove Object From Video Using Content Aware Fill Tool in After Effects
Most photographers are familiar with the content aware fill tool. This features has been part of Photoshop for years and can be a life saver to remove unwanted or distracting elements from an image. Adobe recently implemented this tool in After Effects and this short tutorial shows how to use it. As with the regular content aware fill tool for still images, this effect is not → Read More
Mind-Blowing Dystopian Aerial Video of Hong Kong
After months of public protest that gathered millions of people in the streets, the situation in Hong Kong is still tense. But despite the ongoing troubles, the former British colony in one of the coolest places on Earth and a talented crew captured the unique vibe of the city in a mind-blowing aerial video. Hong Kong is a fascinating place, this tiny slice of China used to be → Read More
In Depth Comparison of the DJI Mavic Mini, Air, Zoom, and Pro Drones
With the latest Mavic Mini release, DJI now offers four drones in the Mavic line-up, ranging from entry level aircraft to professional grade quadcopter. But picking the right model might be confusing. Here is clear and comprehensive comparison based on direct, hands-on experience. Criteria of Comparison Price: The price point is an obvious criterion, but one must not forget → Read More
Fstoppers Reviews the DJI Smart Controller
The smart controller merges a CrystalSky monitor with a regular controller to offer an all-in-one package. This solution is effective and comes with interesting features. → Read More
A Detailed Look at My Gear: What Do I Use and Why?
As a landscape photographer and videographer, here is a detailed look at my gear list, my preferences, and the reasons behind my acquisitions. → Read More
Osaka Power: An Energetic Video Tour of Japan Second Largest City
Often shadowed by Tokyo, Osaka is an important cultural and economic center of the Land of the Rising Sun. German film-maker Christoph Gelep, delivers a fast pace video tour by capturing the traditional and modern side of the second largest city in Japan. → Read More
Video Captured by Micro Drone Shows Massive Protest in Hong Kong
The ongoing protest in Hong Kong attracted more than one million people last week to demand the withdrawal of a highly controversial law that would allow local citizens to be extradited to China. The heated demonstrations were filmed by a local pilot with the help of a micro-drone. → Read More
Will Elon Musk Starlink Satellites Ruin Astrophotography?
The recent large scale deployment of the first piece of the SpaceX satellite constellation triggered a controversy among astronomers and astro-photographers. With the planned launch of 12,000 satellites by the mid-2020s, some people fear the worst. What is really going on? → Read More
As Expected, No Drone Ever Collided with a Boeing 737 in Mexico, Official Investigation Concludes
Last December, Fstoppers emitted serious doubt about a potential collision between a drone and a Boeing 737. Six months later, a Boeing investigation on behalf of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the radome damage on the airliner was most likely cause by an improper installation and had nothing to do with drone. → Read More
Leaked Specification of the Panasonic S1H: A Full Frame GH5?
A few days ahead of the official Lumix Cine camera announcement, the first specifications are leaking on the internet. Here is what we know. → Read More
A Music Video Highlights the Disturbing Reality of the Porn Industry [NSFW]
Obviously, no one watches porn video,s but the adult industry represents 30% of internet bandwidth with a greater visitor count than Amazon, Netflix, and Twitter combined. The French artist Hierophante, who specializes in social satire, made a short video depicting all the cliché of porn videos. → Read More
A Stunning Time-Lapse Video of La Palma Island Filmed in 8K60
La Palma is a small volcanic island located on the most north-westerly side of the canary archipelagos. Its location, topography, and clear sky facilitates astronomical observations and offers great creative opportunities. → Read More
The Little Lies and Big Problems of the Computer Industry: Lack of Innovation, Artificial Segmentation, and Inflated Prices
Photographers probably spend more time behind a computer than a camera. Yet, the technological progress of this industry is becoming slow, and manufacturers hide the issue with marketing tricks. Here is what's going on. → Read More