Tag: Trick
‘The trick is not being so annoying that people hate you’: is awards-show hosting the toughest gig out there? | Movies
No modern film awards show is complete without a wisecracking host, who has the tricky job of compering the...
SWC’s Louise Sloper on the typography trick that most designers get backwards
Most designers, if they're honest, treat typography...
James Van Der Beek’s Greatest Trick
Adolescence, as life phases go, is not especially easy to idealize. Dawson’s Creek, though, found a way. The ’90s-era...
These Parasitic Beetles Mimic the Smell of Flowers So They Can Trick Bees and Raid Their Nests, New Research Suggests
They might be the first animals known to fake a floral scent
Soft Light, Dark Background: The Distance Trick You’re Missing
Light distance is the quiet setting that can wreck an otherwise solid portrait in minutes. Move a light a...
Anker Nano Docking Station Review: It Has a Trick Up Its Sleeve
If you're like me, you've accumulated a small graveyard of USB-C hubs and docking stations over the years. There's...
Telephoto Landscapes: The 100-400mm Trick That Fixes Empty Frames
A telephoto lens can turn a messy landscape into a clean, intentional frame, especially when the scene feels too...
The Autofocus Trick for Birding Everyone Forgets About
The Autofocus Trick for Birding Everyone Forgets About
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The Lightroom Object Selection Trick That Beats “Select Subject”
A clean subject mask can make the difference between a shot that looks alive and a subject that looks...
I Was Really Moved By Kate Winslet’s Directorial Debut Goodbye June, And She Told Me One Clever Trick She Used With The Actors
There’s all sorts of new holiday releases on the Christmas movie schedule, but I think there’s one that’s particularly...
This Simple Trick Lets You Design Your Bokeh
Bokeh usually shows up as soft circles, but it can also carry a clear, intentional shape that changes the...