Resolution vs Sharpness: What Really Matters?

Resolution-vs-Sharpness, male photographer

In the world of photography, two terms often dominate the conversation: resolution vs sharpness. But despite their popularity, they’re frequently misunderstood—or worse, used interchangeably.
Understanding the difference (and the relationship) between resolution and sharpness won’t just make you sound smarter at your next photography meetup—it’ll help you make better gear choices and improve your images in ways that matter.

What Is Resolution?

At its core, resolution refers to the amount of information in an image, typically measured in pixels.… Read the rest

What Do 2K, 4K, and 8K Mean?

8K television resolution technology; 2K, 4K, and 8K

Have you ever found yourself confused over how the letter “K” is used in marketing for TVs and computer monitors? Well, there’s no agreement on what a “K” actually is. A big part of the confusion among people shopping for a new screen is that terms like 2K, 4K, and 8K seem to imply specific resolutions and dimensions. This also leads to the belief that a 4K display must be twice as good as a 2K display.… Read the rest

How to Make a Video File Smaller

Everyone has a cell phone or some sort of electronic gadget which allows them to record just about everything these days. Furthermore, most of these devices now let you record the videos in HD format which can make them extremely huge in size. It is because of this that the size of the videos makes it almost impossible to upload and/or share via social media sites or with your friends and family.… Read the rest