Platypod

09/01/2026

Feeling like your photos and videos are a little too sharp and clinical? You're not alone. 📸

A crisp, digital image is great, but sometimes it can lack that dreamy, cinematic vibe we crave. Enter diffusion filters—the secret sauce for softer highlights and gentler contrasts that transform visuals into pure art. 🌌

In the latest episode of Platypod TV, our talented host Kersten dives deep into this game-changer. He’ll show you how to harness the power of diffusion filters to achieve those buttery smooth visuals without sacrificing focus. 🎥

Whether you’re a pro or a passionate enthusiast, this episode is your passport to cinematic excellence. Tune in and unlock the magic of diffusion techniques.

Have you tried using diffusion filters before? Share your experiences or questions below! 👇

08/28/2026

Join Kara as she explores London with her Kodak PixPro, diving into why Gen Z is obsessed with point-and-shoot cameras! Is it the nostalgic vibes or something deeper? 🤔 Watch the adventure and share your thoughts! Have you tried a photo challenge with one? Let us know in the comments!

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Exploring London
3:45 The Retro Appeal
6:30 Your Turn: Photo Challenge!

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08/19/2026

07/01/2026

Scott Kelby puts Platypod’s Bracket & Bounce to the test.
Can this compact lighting tool really create softer, more flattering flash portraits—without a softbox, a ceiling, or a bulky lighting setup?
Watch Scott’s full review and see the results for yourself.
>>> link is in the comments

07/01/2026

Scott Kelby reviews the Platypod Bracket & Bounce. Check out the full video on YouTube

06/08/2026

In this episode of Platypod Perspectives, photographer Jarrod Erby shares how he captured this amazing photograph of a Hummer in the middle of a snowstorm, and it was really in his basement last winter.
>>> Link is in the comments

06/04/2026

What do a Sasquatch, a donut, and a TV screen have in common?
This fun little toy photography setup by Jesse Feyereisen proves that you don't need an elaborate studio to create an epic scene.
The snowy mountain environment was created using white fabric, fake snow, rocks, miniature trees, and a TV displaying a landscape image as the background. A few carefully placed lights, some bounce cards, and a little Photoshop magic later, and suddenly a toy figure has become the star of its own adventure.
It's a great reminder that creativity beats complexity every time. Sometimes the best images come from looking at everyday objects and asking, "What could this become?"
Have you ever created a miniature scene or photographed toys? We'd love to see your results in the comments.
Read the full story here:
https://www.platypod.com/blogs/blog/care-for-a-donut

06/01/2026

Turn water droplets into camera lenses. Watch the full video on YouTube.

06/01/2026

Have you ever wondered how photographers create those incredible images where flowers appear inside tiny water droplets?
In this episode of Platypod TV, Kara reveals a simple iPhone macro photography trick that looks like magic but is surprisingly easy to recreate at home.
>>> LINK IS IN THE COMMENTS

05/20/2026

Join Dr T and Larry Becker teach lighting mastery at the recent Kelby One Lightroom Conference.
>>> Link is in the comments