Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode:

In Focus we look at virtual photography. Is it really photography to take photographs in a videogame? If you can change aperture, shutter speed, lens and exposure, is it technically the same? Does the argument change if you're a disabled photographer who can't use a physical camera any more? Can videogames simulate real photography? Mike and James have two very different views!

Next we Gear Up with the Nikon ZR, the first camera to be co-developed by Nikon and Red. Was everyone was wrong about this camera, from quirky decisions like the choice of a microSD memory card to the omission of open gate video? Does this actually offer a much better alternative to the Sony FX3 and Canon EOS C50? What does this mean for Z Cinema cameras going forward?

And in Trouble Shooting we navigate the minefield of photo editing software. Is Adobe really the best option? We discuss the alternatives, whether someone is completely new to editing or a seasoned pro looking to get out of the Adobe ecosystem. Mike also argues why Adobe's pricing actually isn't that bad, and explores the pros and cons of the "free" Affinity as well as the other options on the market.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰

0:00 Mike hates AI

1:45 Virtual Photographer of the Year

2:39 What is virtual photography / videogame photography

3:18 This game is a fantastic photography simulator

4:43 Mike’s take: this ISN'T photography

6:18 James' take: in all technical respects, just like physical photography

7:28 In some circumstances, real photos are produced

10:41 Pokémon Snap is the closest thing to wildlife photography

11:35 Virtual photography as an outlet for disabled photographers

15:29 Some would say composites, chroma key also not "real" photography

17:24 Question is photography art? Is virtual photography art?

20:41 Videogames are the only way to shoot historical street photography

22:11 Meet the Nikon ZR

22:24 Who is Red, and what is the "sunglasses Illuminati" controlling Nikon

25:35 The first official Z Cinema camera, distinct from Red cameras

26:28 Similarities to Z6 III, cheapest way to join Red ecosystem

30:35 Nikon ZR specs

32:53 Mike’s Misgivings

35:20 No open gate video – but no overheating

36:29 CFexpress and a… microSD card?

38:51 Offers an actual alternative to the Sony FX3 and Canon EOS C50

43:13 Which is the best photo editing software?

44:30 Luminar Neo

45:45 The world’s most useful editing slider?

49:05 If price and learning curve aren't a consideration

50:07 DxO

51:00 People will hate Mike for this: Adobe isn’t badly priced!

56:32 Affinity is now free – is it as good?

1:00:20 Recommendation for a total newcomer to editing

1:02:40 If you're sick of Adobe, can you really move away?

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