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Anna Shtraus
United Arab Emirates
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 9 พ.ย. 2013
Anna Shtraus is a landscape photographer based in Dubai, with a focus on the cityscape and street photography. She has an eye for capturing the beauty of the natural world and the essence of urban life in Dubai. With more than 10 years of experience in commercial photography, Anna has developed a keen understanding of what it takes to create impactful images that effectively communicate a brand's message. She is skilled in creating powerful visual narratives that resonate with her client's target audiences.
In this channel you can see the insights of Anna's travels as well as everyday husstle, always trying to give back to the community either in form of education or just pure joyful visuals.
In this channel you can see the insights of Anna's travels as well as everyday husstle, always trying to give back to the community either in form of education or just pure joyful visuals.
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How to Master Concert Photography: All You Need To Know Before Accepting the Job
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Loud music, lasers, sweaty fans - sounds like photographing concerts is a fun job to do, but is it actually the case? playingwiththelight.com/2024/05/06/how-to-photograph-concerts/ 00:00 Why am I the person to tell you about this 00:43 Make sure you ask about this 01:43 Mind the light 02:51 White Balance 03:25 Exposure Metering 3:53 ISO 4:45 Shutter Speed 5:53 Burst Mode and Servo 06:00 What to...
What Can You Learn From YouTube With Less Than 500 Subscribers
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You can learn a lot and you can teach a lot, but you can't force people to subscribe to your TH-cam Channel. I am humbled by every one of you who decided to press the subscribe button, I hope I am not disappointing you with my choice of subjects to talk about... Here is the blog post: playingwiththelight.com/2024/04/29/how-can-creating-youtube-videos-benefit-you/ #youtuber #youtubejourney #phot...
8 Reasons to Try Glass Instead of Complaining About Instagram. @tryglass
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Here is my Glass.photo profile you can check out: glass.photo/annashtraus Blog post on the subject: playingwiththelight.com/2022/08/15/you-cant-glue-back-together-the-broken-pieces-of-instagram-but-you-can-have-a-full-glass-of-wonderful-photography/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - About Glass App 02:49 - Community 04:00 - No Ads 05:17 - Full-Resolution Photos 06:45 - Metadata 07:48 - Search by ...
Documenting Dubai Rain // Fujifilm X100V +GoPro11 and DJI Pocket 3
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Forget 360 sunny days in Dubai, rain wreaks havoc on our city more and more often. Take this relaxing walk with me to document the excessive amount of water that has fallen on us from the skies. See the photos here: playingwiththelight.com/2024/04/16/documenting-dubai-rain-fujifilm-x100v/ #fujifilmx100v #gorpohero11 #djipocket3 #fujix100v #rain #dubai
Creating Vintage Film Look in Final Cut with Dehancer Plug In
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Dehancer reached out and asked me to create a review of their film emulation plugin: Dehancer for Final Cut Pro. I am not getting paid for this, however, if you are considering buying a license, you can use promo code Ash to get 10% discount on anything apart from the mobile App. I hope you had fun watching this video, and if you have any questions - feel free to reach out. #dehancer #filmmakin...
Bringing the Nostalgic Feel of Film to Your Digital Images with Dehancer Plug In
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Earlier this week, Dehancer reached out and asked me to create a review of their film emulation plugin: Dehancer for Lightroom. I am not getting paid for this, however, if you are considering buying a license, you can use promo code Ash to get 10% discount on anything apart from the mobile App. 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Back Story 01:03 - Why not shoot film instead? 02:08 - Film Editing with Dehanc...
Oman Roadtrip Vlog - Snake Canyon, Bronze Age Tombs and Annoying Diggers
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This is a video about our 4x4 Adventures in Oman (pt 2). During this trip we visited many mountain roads, Bronze Age Tombs, chased donkeys, saluted goats and ate a lot of dust. Filmed on DJI Pocket 3 in D-Log, colour graded with Dehancer. Read about the trip and see the photos here: playingwiththelight.com/2024/05/03/oman-road-trip-part-2-snake-canyon-bronze-age-towers/
Roadtrip to Jebel Shams, Oman
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A good break from the city living just before the weather gets too warm... it was however, very warm in Oman. Last part of the video filmed with #djipocket3 #oman #jebelshams Blog Post with all the photos: playingwiththelight.com/2024/04/12/oman-roadtrip-pt-1-jebel-shams-al-hamra-village-and-bahla-fort/
What You Need More Than Fujifilm X100VI
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Have we lost the plot of what photography is supposed to be about? Sorry, the music even at -30 db turns out to be too loud.
Finding Calm in Ramadan Days//Silent Vlog
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Another day of enjoying the strolls around the neighbourhood - JLT, Dubai, UAE.
Chasing Seagulls in Dubai Marina//Silent Vlog
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Chasing Seagulls in Dubai Marina//Silent Vlog
Souq Bab Al Bahrain and The Surroundings // Fujifilm X100V
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Souq Bab Al Bahrain and The Surroundings // Fujifilm X100V
Photowalk in Muharraq, Bahrain Following The Pearling Path // Fujifilm X100V
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Photowalk in Muharraq, Bahrain Following The Pearling Path // Fujifilm X100V
Does Fujifilm X-S10 Make Any Sense To Own?
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Does Fujifilm X-S10 Make Any Sense To Own?
Norway Roadtrip 2023 - The Rain, The Cold and 3000 Photos from the Car Window.
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Norway Roadtrip 2023 - The Rain, The Cold and 3000 Photos from the Car Window.
A Winter Day at The Beach - Cinematic DJI Pocket 2 Dubai Video
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A Winter Day at The Beach - Cinematic DJI Pocket 2 Dubai Video
10 000 Kilometers of Norwegian Summer
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10 000 Kilometers of Norwegian Summer
Hot Air Balloon Adventure - Flying Over Dubai Desert
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Hot Air Balloon Adventure - Flying Over Dubai Desert
Cross Dubai Creek in a Traditional Way - Abra Tour
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Cross Dubai Creek in a Traditional Way - Abra Tour
Street Photography in Bodø, Norway with #ricohgriiix
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Street Photography in Bodø, Norway with #ricohgriiix
Street Photography in Strasbourg, France with FujiXS-10 and Ricoh GR3x.
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Street Photography in Strasbourg, France with FujiXS-10 and Ricoh GR3x.
Sharjah Photowalk with Fujifilm X100V and Papershoot Camera - Sharjah Mosque + House of Wisdom C&C
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Sharjah Photowalk with Fujifilm X100V and Papershoot Camera - Sharjah Mosque House of Wisdom C&C
Exploring Al Ula, Saudi Arabia with Tamashee Family - Hegra, Rock Carvings and Old Town.
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Exploring Al Ula, Saudi Arabia with Tamashee Family - Hegra, Rock Carvings and Old Town.
My First Attempt at Making A POV Video, Dubai, Friday Prayer time...
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My First Attempt at Making A POV Video, Dubai, Friday Prayer time...
That was a really cool video presentation. I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much. 😊
Olympus batteries are great for ricoh. Olympus Li-90B
Great summary thanks. I had the 28mm but did not really connect. Now have the 111x and love it. Also have the Urban Edition which has a lovely finish - much nicer than the normal finish.
I went out with Fuji 23 mm out the other day and after so often using 40mm it was so weird to me that everything is so far away
An APSC sensor and it fits in my shirt pocket. Ricoh is still the only manufacturer who has done that. I don't know about desert island, but if I were marooned in a city with only one camera, it would be my number one pick.
I don't shoot traditional concerts, but at protests I do find that I often still get motion blur if my shutter speed is at 1/500 s or slower…
Which can be ok for some artistic results but it’s kinda crazy huh
"If you are one of those photography spies……" I laughed out loud IRL 😂
Photography spies are real lol
I liked your suggestion very much, I also want to buy this camera thanks
Glad to help you somehow
I wasnt ready for that cut screen shrugggg hahahaha
Creeping up on yall
don't worry too much is always a great line of thoughts
Unless the scammers used your TH-cam video to generate the voice for scamming you shouldn’t be worried
Hi Anna, the TH-cam algorithm is clearly a strange thing, and it usually suggest gear reviews but I'm glad that it suggested your channel as something more interesting!
I can do gear reviews as well but what can I say about the gear that hasn’t yet been said 😆
Hey Anna! Quick question: Is the GRIIIx good for taking selfies with 1-2 persons in the frame or is the 40mm lens a problem in that case? Thanks for the amazing video - really enjoyed it.🌻
I’d say if you want to do selfies best to get griii without x because yesterday I was taking a photo of myself and you can barely fit one person in
@@annashtraus Ok, thank you for the reply - i will have a look on the GRIII and think about it in the next days😄
Good review. I'd recommend raising the audio gain on your future videos. The volume of this recording is low.
Really? Out of all the videos I have on the channel I feel the audio in this one is really ok
You have a great channel. I found it searching for information on the ricoh griix and subscribed from there. I love how you talked about past videos. Documenting your life in a way so people can look back on it becomes so much more valuable as time moves on.
If nobody else want to watch your videos it would be cool to watch them later yourself. Thanks for checking it out
Love this video! You seem like a very fun person I would love to learn from on a photo walk :) keep up the cool videos! 🎉
This is a perfect example of a photographer trying video. It looks so cool, the compositions are great!
Anna you're killing it, love these kind of videos. I will check it!
Thanks. Subscribed and I have been looking for somewhere else to share photos so registered.
hope you will find something good there :)
I have never heard anyone call the AF joystick a nipple before. That's a much better name for it. Great video!!
Haha well there’s always a first. Thanks for stopping by
Have you looked at 500px? Glass looks good - will give it a try
Glass reminds me of Flickr. How is different or better? Flickr was the place for photographers but I think it died off when Instagram was getting more social.
Still exists but not really used by many
I do need to buy some new pants actually.
I’ll send you a link
Thanks, i have some leicas, Q 2 ,M , but now new the Rico griii x hd 40 mm and i am witing for the 28 mm. Thanks for the Tip top Set the crop Point in the " Ring " , the Kamera ist at First complicated,but now i struggle Not so often 😂
What are you struggles with the Leicas?
@@annashtraus I have only one struggle 😉they are so heavy 😇I love the q2 but my favourite is my leica T , the silver metallic block is so smooth in my hand and the picture are so special, you know.
@@anja6807I agree, it’s kinda annoying how not light it is. I mean it’s built well but it definitely weights you down
Thanks, i have some leicas, Q 2 ,M , but now new the Rico griii x hd 40 mm and i am witing for the 28 mm. Thanks for the Tip top Set the crop Point in the " Ring " , the Kamera ist at First complicated,but now i struggle Not so often 😂
very true
Seriously what are the odds of that purple umbrella purple balloon and then even an interaction too 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Right?
Anna, thank you for another amazing review!
You are so welcome!
Should've bought the goat.
Perhaps
Amazing footage, what a wild place
Full of award winning shots so pretty a place and so…rocky…..
can you not just watch the full video once? :)
@@annashtraus my mom was the actual audience for this one not me
I recommend travelling alone on a motorcycle, with the GR easily available in a pocket, just like me. 😎🤙🏻
Good call!
I guess even our mortality becomes bearable when it's clothed in art like yours...
Quite beautiful, both the place and the video ♥️
Looks to be a good beginning ☺️
It was!
@@annashtraus glad to hear it 🙂
4:00 mns. About noise: Topaz Denoise Ai does a fantastic job against noise
Even Lightroom itself can
Blame social media, influencers and the morons of GenZ and GenAlpha.
And then they don’t even know how to take photos!
Your insight on camera gear in this video is incredibly valuable! I appreciate how you break down the technical aspects while also considering practical usability and affordability. Your recommendations are spot-on and have really helped me make informed decisions for my own photography/videography setup. Keep up the great work!
So did you do what I told you, Mr chat gpt?
LOOOOL i really thought I might get away with it hahahahahahah @@annashtraus
so true. But I would say, take pictures and call your friends for a coffee
That’s a good idea as well
Create more. Consume less. ❤
Get off your ass and get to work as Zack Arias says
@@annashtraus absolutely! I won a free workshop/seminar place with Zack Arias about 10 years ago in Singapore. 😊 Always admired his work.
@@Intensecure oh man, I love that guy, I helped him out as an assistant in “one light workshop” and this was truly amazing
I love your humor brilliantly done, I own the gr3 X and definitely would recommend it to anyone , yes I agree the battery life is not that great and shooting in direct light takes a bit of getting use to. The quality is really good for a compact camera. Shooting on the street is perfect, people don’t want a big lens in their face and may take offense. Travel is awesome as well.
Thanks, I totally agree
Again, interesting and captivating.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed
Very good. I enjoyed this. Seems like shooting stills, the camera does not move, composition is important, but the scene is living. The water and the warped reflections off the buildings are mesmerising.
Thanks, I’ll try to figure out how to record the sound for these in the proper way and do some more before the heat comes.
been obsessing over the GR3 and came across this video! helloo 👋
helloooo welll, when are you biting the bullet?
@@annashtraus very soon 👀
Great summary :) If you are german or a green party Idot: see you in Norway!
Let’s gooooo
Nice video! Thanks!😉
Ah Anna, I ❤ your pronunciation of X. This brings back memories. Keep up the good work 👍
Interesting takeaway from the video but thanks anyway!
I love your travel report. You have the worst attitude and still the best attitude about it all. A TH-cam treasure.
You know I just recently thought that the best experience I had in the Nordics was by going to the saunas. Every time I could sit in the 70 degrees heat I was happy 😂😂
how to use external flash in it?
Find the brand that works and put it on the hot shoe flash
Love this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You can make a hundred of these videos 😄