TikTok

My entry into TikTok is a story on procrastination because I don’t really know how to leverage or differentiate TikTok platform and how this would fit into my social media/content creation setup. More insights can be read here on my TGH Technology and Business portal/blog article, where I wrote from a social media and digital marketing perspective.

TikTok would give me a new dimension in my visual storytelling through vertical videos format, together with YouTube. Here is my first TikTok video announcing my maiden launch on TikTok platform – TGH Photography and Travel Visual Storyteller and Explorer Series Production on TikTok, shot with the Canon EOS R50.

@genghuitan Welcome to my TGH #Photography and #Travel #visualstoryteller and #Explorer Series Production on #TikTok! I More stories, photos and short videos coming soon! Shot with #Canon #EOSR50 by @DGN Studios SG. #CreateWithCanonSG #CanonBeautyStyle #CanonSG #videography #foryou #fyp #traveller #写真撮ってもいいですか #摄影师 #wesandersoninspired #TikTokSG #Singapore ♬ original sound – GengHui

TikTok is unique in its own sense, style, character and following. They are more of an entertainment platform than a social media platform, even though they are a form of social media. Therefore, hopping onto TikTok would require a new and different set of social media strategies and direction.

A new content creator + visual storytelling approach and journey 

There are always be some points in our ongoing photography and creative journey that we have to refresh and rebuild (at some junctures too) the tools of our trade, that would allow us to adapt and meet the demands of a new era of living, digital world, social media and media consumption.

From a purist photographer, diversifying out into a content creator + digital agency/studio setup (TGH Digital Studio), complementing my TGH Photography business. All these didn’t happen overnight, they took a few years, the change wasn’t easy, it’s still ongoing amidst an ever-changing media consumption, digital transformation, social media and technological (cue Generative AI) landscapes.

While photography and visual storytelling remains my core and strengths, the diversification and addition of video, vlogging and TikTok would enhance and reinforce how I want to tell my stories in both photos and videos. 

Therefore, a new camera for the new future, for the hybrid content creator and visual storyteller has come into play, a favourite iconic camera that I used to associate/brand myself will have to leave. That story would be for another time, another place, in time to come, that fellow photographers would be to relate and resonate. 

A candle light lighting up another, passing the fire and spark to start a new content creation and visual storytelling journey ahead. 

The time is now, a new era has dawned. 

* A TGH Photography x Canon EOS R6 Mark II Explorer Series Production *

The post Launch of two new journeys in Content Creation and Visual Storytelling appeared first on TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog.

“The PowerShot V10 embodies Canon’s spirit of innovation, redefining traditional imaging devices to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. With the rise in popularity of short-form content, and the demand for better output, Canon developed the PowerShot V10 to help users elevate their content quality. It marries Canon’s superior imaging technologies with a pocketable design, enabling users to create high-quality footage on the go – this reinforces our commitment to supporting every type of content creator out there.” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore.

Small in Package, Big on Content

It may look petite with a 9cm long body, however the PowerShot V10 is a video content creation powerhouse. They have an integrated retractable, tillable stand that can unfold to provide tripod-like support whenever, and whatever you need it. You do not to scramble for random supportive objects that leave you with little control over your shooting angles!

There is also a built-in large-diameter three-element microphone that cancels noise and products clear, high-quality audio, perfect for creating videos with that ASMR (Autonomous sensory meridian response) effect.

3-in-1 content creation kit

You now can have a 3-in-1 content creation kit with the PowerShot V10. This new content creation kit essential for travel vlogging, breakdancing demos, cinematography experiments, to on-location livestreams. It fits into your small bag with room to spare, along with your smartphone, earbuds, and power bank.

Superior Image Quality

Powered by Canon’s EOS imaging technology, this allows the PowerShot V10 to produce stunning, low-noise footage with vivid colours, even in low-light venues with “romantic” mood lighting. You are now ready to impress your audience with clear and beautiful footage form the PowerShot V10.

Easy Creation Regardless of Skill Level

There are various shooting modes that include auto and manual exposure, and as many as 14 colour filters, the PowerShot V10 is equipped to help you achieve your ideal results regardless of your skill level or the extent you intent to edit your footage. You can now experiment with different camera angles using the tilt-type monitor, which lets you see and adjust high-angle and low-angle shots comfortably.

With Face Tracking AF that automatically detects and keeps your face in frame, this AF will prove to be a breeze even for beginners. You can also switch to Specified Frame AF to focus on wherever you tap.

There is a new Movie Auto ND filter that automatically turns the built-in 3-stop ND filter on or off according to ambient brightness. You now can record perfectly exposed transitions from the dim indoors to the sunny outdoors in one smooth take!

The ergonomic vertical grip provides both right- and left-handers with a comfortable, stable hold, perfect for trying out new transitions or taking long handheld videos such as virtual tours of your travel accommodation.

Designed for ease of shooting, the lens’ wide angle-of-view lets you record yourself with your friends and the background behind you, all from a natural, non-outstretched arm position. 

With 14 kinds of aspect ratio markers, you can be ensured that important elements are always perfectly framed even when your video are to be edited for different sharing platforms

Easy Livestreaming

The PowerShot V10 supports real-time delivery methods such as livestreaming, which can be done directly to Facebook or YouTube via the Camera Connect app without the hassle of complicated settings. This can be achieved even when you are out and about: simply tap on your smartphone’s mobile network directly.

Alternatively, you can also use the PowerShot V10 as a webcam via the plug-and-play USB-C connection.

Pricing and Availability

The PowerShot V10 will be available at Canon authorised dealers at the recommended retail price of $609 from 15th June 2023.

Technical Specifications

* Information courtesy of Canon Singapore and Gloo *

The post Canon announced PowerShot V10 – A Pocketable Content Creation Setup appeared first on TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog.

As a photographer myself, in both personal and professional capacity, I use Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. In my portfolio suite of services along with my photography services, as a content creator, visual storyteller, travel writer and digital marketer journey, I have also added vlogging, producing zines and photo books, as well as some design stuff with my photography works, I am beginning to explore other Adobe Creative Suite software: Premiere Rush and Adobe Express, maybe Adobe InDesign down the road, if I embark on bigger visual storytelling book projects.

Adobe MAX 2022 – Breakthrough Innovations and Upgrades 

During Adobe MAX 2022, Adobe made several announcements and updates, delivering breakthrough innovations and upgrades across its creative and digital solutions. Here are a summary of updates from Adobe Max 2022:

• Adobe Advances 3D, Immersive and Metaverse Experiences with New Products
• Adobe AI Innovation Maximises Creative Power and Precision for Creative Cloud and Adobe Express Users
• Adobe Introduces New Collaboration Capabilities in Creative Cloud and Document Cloud
• Adobe Unveils Powerful New Collaboration and AI Capabilities in Photoshop 
• New Adobe Express Innovations Make Content Creation Easy, Fun and More Productive 

The topics that I would be sharing more about from Adobe MAX 2022 would be on Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and Adobe Express. 

Powerful New Collaboration and AI Capabilities in Photoshop

New innovations in Photoshop are going to make the world’s most advanced image editing software even smarter, more collaborative and easier to use across surfaces. The Share for Review (beta) enables users to conveniently collaborate on projects without leaving Photoshop, and new features make editing images in a browser more powerful. 

On your flagship desktop Photoshop app, breakthrough features powered by Adobe Sensei AI are added including selection improvements that enhance the accuracy and quality of selections, and a one-click Delete and Fill tool to remove and replace objects in images with a single action.

A quick summary of new AI features launched in Adobe’s suite of Creative software and digital solutions:

Adobe Photoshop

• Selection improvements 
• One-Click Delete and Fill
• Photo Restoration Neural Filter (beta)
• Remove Background
• Masking and Brushing

Adobe Lightroom

• Masking Selection
• Select Objects
• Adaptive Presets
• Content-Aware Remove

Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

• Premier Pro Auto Colour
• After Effects Scene Edit Detection

Adobe Substance

• Adobe Substance 3D AI-Enhanced Materials

The new version of Photoshop introduces Share for Review, supporting collaborative work from anywhere, critical for creative workflows in today’s increasingly digital economy. This enables convenient collaboration between creators and stakeholders. 

Adobe Express – Innovations Make Content Creation Easy, Fun and More Productive

The template-based web and mobile tool for creators to easily make, edit and share standout content from anywhere and anytime, the Adobe Express has also received the latest innovations and updates.

Everyone from students to small business owners to marketers, and creative professionals, can create a logo, build a social media campaign, design a flyer or banner and make a standout school project. 

Many Adobe Express customers can also use Creative Cloud applications or work with designers who do. The workflows can now streamline with Adobe Creative Cloud applications through Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries. 

New features are frequently being rolled out, Adobe Express creators will soon enjoy expanded video editing powers with a new mixed-media editor, Generative AI capabilities to help generate unique fonts, images and new backgrounds, and new opportunities to collaborate with other creators across other Adobe Creative Cloud apps, delivering greater productivity. 

A quick summary of recently added innovations in Adobe Express include:

• Quick Actions
• AI-Driven Template Recommendations
• Content Scheduler 
• Multi-Page Capabilities 
• Advanced Search Discovery and Recommendations

Adobe Express has new partnerships, they are teaming up with Wix, a global leader in helping creators and businesses create, manage and grow their business, to explore opportunities to bring the best of Adobe Express and the Wix platform to both user bases. 

Adobe has also teamed up with Meta on Express Your Brand, enabling small businesses to grow their online presence using Adobe Express. Adobe Express is also partnering with leading platforms, to accelerate creative and digital literacy skills for students of all ages.

Adobe Express for Education for students and teachers in the classroom, with its new AI-powered features are going to make it easy to design stunning presentations, create attention-grabbing web pages, make captivating video presentations, flyers, flashcards and more. 

Adobe is also harnessing its creative and technological strengths with a new global offering, Adobe Express for Nonprofits. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – A New Future in Creativity and Content Creation, Helpful or Fearful? 

Whether you are a creative in photographer, filmmaker, artist, designer, the Adobe Creative Suite of software and digital solutions, will definitely play many crucial roles. The rise of AI innovation in Adobe’s suite of software and digital solutions, can be helpful in our creative’s digital and creative workflow, doing the smaller tasks and allowing us creatives to concentrate on what we do best, unleashing our creativity and bringing it to life.

I am looking forward to utilising Adobe Express further in time to come, I didn’t get to know more about this relatively new application or even use it, the new additional features are great for content creators to explore, create and showcase with their photographs, videos and design work. 

As a photographer and visual storyteller, my main creative tools/software are Adobe Lightroom, followed by Adobe Photoshop. From a holistic digital experience and services provision perspective, I have started to work on videos/vlogs a few years back, I am also expanding on publishing zines and books in the near future. 

My next creative tools/software that I would look more closely into, would be Premiere Rush (before I decide to go Premiere Pro) and InDesign.  

Adobe Creativity + Adobe Digital Experience

For business organisations, your creative and beautiful photographs, videos, design, artworks are ready for your business sales, marketing, branding, publicity and promotion workflow. Do you know that you are able to combine your Adobe Creativity with Adobe Digital Experience for your businesses? 

Have a read about this article “Adobe Research Reveals: Time to Get Personal” during my recent attendance at Adobe Experience Makers event.

For more information on Adobe MAX 2022

If you like to know more in-depth about the breakthrough innovations and upgrades that were announced during Adobe MAX 2022, visit Adobe MAX website and Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel to check them out.

* Information and pictures courtesy of Adobe and WE Communications *

The post Adobe MAX 2022 – Breakthrough Innovations and Upgrades appeared first on TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog.

The content creator bundles are ideal for upgrading your streaming setup to a more professional one, it’s not just the perfect package for business owners zooming towards success while working from home, they are just as perfect for the upcoming social media, YouTuber and Vlogging stars!

With Canon EOS M6 Mark II’s un-cropped 4K video capabilities and accurate Eye Detection AF, bundled with the videography/vlogging accessories, the external microphone DM-100 and tripod grip HG-100TBR, you are set for a great vlogging/videography experience and fun. A tripod and a microphone is a must have for vlogging and videography! Once you finished your video shoot, time to connect using the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II and you can share your photographs and videos with your family, loved ones, relatives and friends!

Here are the Canon EOS M6 Mark II Content Creator Bundles Promotion details

Canon EOS M6 Mark II Bundle 1 

Canon EOS M6 Mark II Bundle 2

Canon EOS M6 Mark II Bundle 3

The Creator Content Bundles promotions are available on the Canon eShop for a limited time period while stocks last. If you would like to use credit card instalment payment plans, you can enjoy Canon’s Instalment Payment Plan when you make purchases above $500 charged to your DBS or OCBC Credit Card at the Canon eShop, with a choice of 6 months or 12 months instalment plan at your convenience.

If you have been looking out for a videography/vlogging camera, do check out the Canon EOS M6 Mark II Content Creator Bundles promotions!

* Information and pictures courtesy of Canon Singapore and Ogilvy *

The post Canon EOS M6 Mark II Content Creator Bundles Promotion at Canon eShop appeared first on TGH Photography and Travel Portal/Blog.