TED Talks
TED: Impossible photography | Erik Johansson
Erik Johansson creates realistic photos of impossible scenes -- capturing ideas, not moments. In this witty how-to, the Photoshop wizard describes the principles he uses to make these fantastical scenarios come to life, while keeping...
TED Talks
Jonathan Klein: Photos that changed the world
Photographs do more than document history -- they make it. At TED University, Jonathan Klein of Getty Images shows some of the most iconic, and talks about what happens when a generation sees an image so powerful it can't look away -- or...
SciShow
Henrietta Leavitt & the Human Computers: Great Minds
Henrietta Swan Leavitt was one of a number of volunteer women astronomers who were allowed to serve as "computers" at Harvard College Observatory, doing tedious work male scientists wouldn't do, and ultimately making a discovery now...
TED Talks
TED: The passing of time, caught in a single photo | Stephen Wilkes
Photographer Stephen Wilkes crafts stunning compositions of landscapes as they transition from day to night, exploring the space-time continuum within a two-dimensional still photograph. Journey with him to iconic locations like the...
TED Talks
Paul Debevec: Animating a photo-real digital face
Computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes.
TED Talks
John Lloyd: An inventory of the invisible
Nature's mysteries meet tack-sharp wit in this hilarious, 10-minute mix of quips and fun lessons, as comedian, writer and TV man John Lloyd plucks at the substance of several things not seen.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Illuminating photography: From camera obscura to camera phone - Eva Timothy
The origins of the cameras we use today were invented in the 19th century. Or were they? A millenia before, Arab scientist Alhazen was using the camera obscura to duplicate images, with Leonardo da Vinci following suit 500 years later...
TED Talks
TED: How fashion helps us express who we are -- and what we stand for | Kaustav Dey
No one thinks twice about a woman wearing blue jeans in New York City -- but when Nobel laureate Malala wears them, it's a political act. Around the globe, individuality can be a crime, and clothing can be a form of protest. In a talk...
TED Talks
TED: You are the future of philanthropy | Katherine Fulton
In this uplifting talk, Katherine Fulton sketches the new future of philanthropy -- one where collaboration and innovation allow regular people to do big things, even when money is scarce. Giving five practical examples of crowd-driven...
TED Talks
TED: 24 hours on Earth -- in one image | Stephen Wilkes
Nature reveals itself to us in unique ways, if we stop and look at the world through a window of time, says photographer Stephen Wilkes. Using a special photographic technique that reveals how a scene changes from day to night in a...
TED Talks
TED: The first 21 days of a bee's life | Anand Varma
We've heard that bees are disappearing. But what is making bee colonies so vulnerable? Photographer Anand Varma raised bees in his backyard — in front of a camera — to get an up close view. This project, for National Geographic, gives a...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Newcomers – Poetry Workshop
New ReviewNewcomers – Poetry Workshop
Curated Video
The Royal Butler shares unique insight into Trump's state banquet
New ReviewThe Royal Butler shares unique insight into Trump's state banquet
Curated Video
Mastering Sharpness and Clarity in Photography
New ReviewThis video provides valuable insights into achieving sharp and clear photographs by focusing on key factors such as depth of field, camera settings, and focus techniques. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding blur, softness, and lack...
Curated Video
Mastering Exposure: The Key to Perfect Photos
The video discusses the importance of finding the correct exposure in photography, which refers to the amount of light that hits the camera's sensor. It emphasizes the desire for rich details, vivid colors, and a perfect balance between...
Curated Video
Mastering Depth of Field in Photography: Aperture, Focal Distance, and Lens Focal Length
New ReviewThis video provides an informative explanation of depth of field in photography. It begins by defining depth of field as the areas of an image that appear clear and in focus, and highlights how it can be used to draw attention to...
Professor Dave Explains
Documenting the Crime Scene Part 2: Photography and Videography
We just looked at note taking and sketching as two ways of documenting the crime scene. Now let's look at two more, photography and videography. What is the correct protocol for taking photos of all the evidence at the crime scene? Let's...
Curated Video
How to Drink Responsibly at the Wedding Reception
Howcast - Learn how to drink responsibly at the reception from celebrity wedding planner Barbara Esses in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Social Media Etiquette Regarding Photos and Job Search
Howcast - Learn about social media etiquette regarding photos and your job search from career expert Nicole Williams in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
4 Composition & Framing Tips for Digital Cameras
Howcast - Learn four composition tips for your digital camera from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this digital photography lesson from Howcast.
Curated Video
How to Understand White Balance with a Digital Camera
Howcast - Learn about white balance and your digital camera from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this digital photography lesson from Howcast.
Curated Video
6 Digital Camera Exposure Basics
Howcast - Learn six digital camera exposure basics from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this digital photography lesson from Howcast.
Curated Video
What Is Pixel Resolution with a Digital Camera?
Howcast - Learn about pixel resolution from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this digital photography lesson from Howcast.
Curated Video
How to Learn Digital Photography with Dan Bracaglia
Howcast - Learn about Dan Bracaglia, one of Howcast's digital photography experts, in this video.