New appeal in Stephen Lawrence murder investigation

New appeal in Stephen Lawrence murder investigation

Man admits killing Dr Jeroen Ensink in Islington

The mentally ill man who stabbed Dr Jeroen Ensink to death has admitted manslaughter.

Murder of 44 year-old man in Wood Green

A 44 year-old man was stabbed to death in Wood Green on Monday. 

Fashion illustrations challenge

Do you know that feeling that you think that you should be drawing more? Even though drawing fashion sketches is my job and my hobby I still get it sometimes.
Taking the challenge to draw a new illustration every day is something I’ve always been capable to find excuses not to do. I know the reward of leveling up your skills is sweet – I was just too busy, bored, tired, uninspired to do it. Well….enough with stupid excuses! I am proud to present you my new series of fashion illustrations!
If you like the series follow me on Facebook ( a special page for these drawings) or my Instagram page.  I am going to add a new artwork often.

What do you think of my Sketch Divas? Would you take the challenge too?

 

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Canon’s new XC15 has pro audio inputs

5 September 2016

Canon have just announced an updated version of their easy-to-use broadcast quality camcorder, the XC10, which I reviewed last year.

It looks very similar to the original model. The main difference is that it comes bundled with an audio adapter that allows the use of XLR pro microphones. The MA-400 (which costs $500 on its own) fits on the accessory shoe. As well as two XLR inputs, there’s a holder for a shotgun microphone, and physical control switches and dials under a clear cover on the top. It has a similar function to the detachable top handle for my XA20: I find it really handy to be able to adjust audio levels with dials rather than touchscreen.

The new model also adds 24p recording in 4K and 1080p, a waveform monitor, movie looks that match the C300 Mk II, a highlight priority mode, and a new touch panel with an operation lock. I liked the XC10 as an easy-t0-use broadcast quality camera for non-specialists, and the XC15 looks like a significant improvement. It will be available at the end of September.

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DJI OSMO Mobile, the ultimate iPhone stabiliser?

DJI have just announced the DJI OSMO Mobile, an adjustable electronic gimbal stabiliser for smartphones. It looks a lot more sophisticated than any of the other phone gimbals around, building on DJI’s expertise in gimbals for professional drone filmmaking.

Unlike most other phone stabilisers it’s self-calibrating, adjusting to the size and weight of your phone when you switch it on. It fits most current smartphones, from the iPhone SE up to the 6S Plus.

A really cool feature of the OSMO GO app is ‘Active Track’: tap to choose something onscreen, and the OSMO will track it smoothly. It can also do pre-programmed motion timelapses, and you can hold it vertically, upside down, or in ‘torch’ mode (out in front of you). I can see it being really useful for mobile journalists, maybe enabling them to dispense with a tripod altogether.

Battery life is claimed to be between 3-4.5 hours, and recharging takes three hours.

It’s the costliest of the smartphone gimbals, but I think it’s worth paying the $299/£289 price.

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How to draw a flare skirt

A full skirt has been one of the strongest symbols of femininity for centuries. In this tutorial you will learn how to draw a full skirt easily. You will discover how to draw and place the folds of it and make the skirt look nice and realistic. Enjoy!

Step 1: Define the skirt length

Draw the figure* and mark the skirt length with horizontal lines. Make sure the lines are light since they will be erased soon.
* For the purpose of this tutorial Fashion Template 040 was used but feel free to draw your own or download from our free fashion bases.

Step 2: Curved the lines

Small things make the difference. To make the flare skirt appear more realistic curve slightly the lines you just drew. Make sure the one on the waistline is curved up while the hemline is curved down.

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