How Beginners Can Safely Observe Solar Prominences, Filaments & Flares
Use solar filters for safe Sun observation. Smartphones can enhance views when attached to telescopes, but protect your eyes and adjust camera settings.
Things You Should Know Before You Go Parasailing
Parasailing in a favourite thrill-seeking activity on the beach. You might ask, what exactly is it? When you’re sat on the sand, and you see the parachutes attached to the speedboats flying by, that’s parasailing. You get strapped to the chute and rise into the air as the boat zooms over the water. Apart from having the thrill of a lifetime, you get to see some of the best bird’s eye views of the coastline. If it’s your first time, here are a few helpful tips to get the most out of your adventure. Bring your Go-Pro You want to capture the experience on film. The views from the air…
How Is Professional Videography Surviving the Deluge of Smartphones and Video Editing Apps?
It is safe to say that this year is going to be the year of video. In short, it is everywhere. As a result, finding good quality video feed had become more challenging than it was ten years ago when smartphones with cameras were not as popular. With the rapid rise of GoPro, Android, Apple, drone tech and YouTube, the video culture has changed everywhere. Whether you are browsing the web for niche films or you are watching a nature-adventure show on television, you will find multiple instances of non-conventional videography. Several programs on the TV rely on the use of body cams and GoPros for filming the incidents from…
Applications and Uses of Security Surveillance Systems Across Different Sectors
Security cameras and CCTV surveillance systems now come with a wide range of features and styles to serve different purposes. The domestic and industrial applications of security systems may range from theft deterrence to traffic administration to better event management of the workforce.
The Essentials of Remote Video Monitoring That You Need To Read Right Now
There are times in handling your business that you discover that there’s not a lot you can do to control the things that are almost impossible to control. Things can happen, and whether you like or not, they can happen beyond your skills. Fortunately, there are protections and solutions that you can follow, and some of them would involve installing IP surveillance systems that can command a secure and 25/7 control over your property or business.
Get More Out of Your Smartphone With These Ideas
Your smartphone can probably do more than you currently give it credit for. Most people don’t make the most of every feature and every function that their phone offers, and they don’t even realise that this is happening. The number of unexpectedly cool things you can do with your phone will blow you away, and these functions could even make your day to day life easier than it is right now. Here are just some of the ideas you should try out. Get a Clip-On Lens Everybody’s a photographer nowadays thanks to the high quality of the cameras that are found on pretty much every smartphone. But you can get…
Most Important Specs when Buying Your IP Camera Surveillance System
When it comes to home security, most people all take this issue very seriously. There are many different ways in which you can make your home more secure and these provide you with not only greater protection but also valuable peace of mind.
The Latest Advancements in Home Security Technology
We cannot deny that danger is present anywhere we go. If you look at the statistics presented by the Australian Institute of Criminology, you would be alarmed. According to their study, around 300,000 burglaries occur every year and around 61 to 70 percent of homicides happen in residential areas. Now, more than ever, we have to seriously consider ways to improve our home security. Of course, if we want to protect our family, we would want a product that will deliver the best results. In this area, the latest technology always offers comprehensive security for your home. Take a look at some of the best advancements in home security technology…
The Smartphone Duel of The Year: iPhone 8 vs. Galaxy S8
The smartphone wars take on an exciting tangent as Apple promises the launch of iPhone 8 to take on Samsung’ Galaxy S8. The Galaxy S8 was released this spring and has so far won the favour of many with its new design. Some of the notable features of the Galaxy S8 include the conspicuous absence of the home button and the expanded screen size to 5.8 inches and 6.2 inches on Galaxy S8 Plus. There are no official details on the iPhone 8. Nevertheless, we endeavour to provide a glimpse of how the supremacy wars may turn out based on the news, early predictions, and rumours about iPhone 8. Design…
How to Choose the Right Camera for Your Photography Drone
Unlike when drones first appeared, nowadays, you don’t have to invest a small fortune to become a drone hobbyist. The market is over flooded with numerous multirotor brands and even more models, and a vast majority of them, already come with an included camera, or they are capable of safely carrying one. The aerial photography is now mainstream and more and more people are going down this path.
5 Portrait Photography Tricks for Stunning Portraits
Photography is an art and art needs constant experimenting and polishing. Of the various styles of photography, let’s talk about portraiture. Portrait photography focusses on a person or a group of people and helps capture the personality of the subject. Gone are the days where the subject would look into the photographer’s camera and have only a serious monotonous expression captured. The new trend is to experiment when it comes to portrait photography. While the subject still remains the focus of the portrait, the background and other elements cannot be ignored entirely. Here we give you 5 photography tricks that has a seal of approval from reputed portrait photographers: 1.…
How to Make your Student Trip Worthwhile
Planning for a trip as a student can be one of the most difficult things in your life. Owing to the fact that you are busy with your college or university work, you will have little time to consult, plan and book a trip to a destination of your choice. Fortunately, STS travel is here to cater for students’ travel needs. In fact, this and other travel agencies are dedicated to delivering more than just perfect destinations to students. Online travel agencies are without a doubt very important for students and especially first time travellers. Therefore, if you have just graduated or you simply need a break from your normal…
