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Trying out the Neewer NK002 camera and lighting mount for desks.

In this article I set up my desk with a new overhead camera mount rig from Neewer, the NK002. I’ve been using a standard monitor arm with additional mounting hardware to hold my camera for years, but I wanted to see how this mount works in my creative computer workspace instead. Keep in mind that they sent me this mount at no cost with the expectation that I produce a few videos about it based on my standard collaboration terms . The were not allowed to give me talking points or preview anything that I created.  Check out the full video on YouTube :  Check it out on Neewer's official shop (not affiliated).   Or through my links:  Amazon:  https://amzn.to/4g3I2GI B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3Ce6I1u   As an affiliate of Amazon and B&H, I earn from qualifying purchases!  Unboxing and First Impressions The main box with accessories. The NK002 comes in a big, solid box. It was shipped with dense foam support around the rails to keep everything prote...

Editing Tip: Using a game controller to review and cull photos.

In this video I go over using a PS4 DualShock controller when reviewing and culling photos. It’s an ergonomic and quick way to go over large numbers of photos in your initial review process.  Using a game controller in Adobe Bridge! In my case I use Adobe Bridge CS5, which has limited support for keyboard shortcuts. The related video about using a controller to cull photos in Adobe Bridge. Get a Sony DualShock 4 Wireless PS4 Controller through my links: B&H Photo Video , Amazon , Best Buy , and eBay . As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  You can use whatever controller you want as long as you have the ability to mimic keyboard inputs. The DS4Windows program I use has full macro support, which is great.  Configuring DS4 Windows to work with Bridge. The PS4 controller drivers: ds4windows ( github source ) Adobe Bridge shortcut list Here is how I have mine set up: – D-pad = The arrow keys on the keyboard so you can navigate through the...