In photography, a wider aperture — the opening in a camera lens that allows light to pass through — might not be preferable. Although a wider aperture lets in more light, less of the image is in focus, making the background blurry. This makes apertures with lower f-stop numbers (a lower aperture number means a wider lens) perfect for those who want to use traditional cameras as webcam replacements for video calls; it’s great for poorly lit offices and blurs the background to put more emphasis on the person’s face. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
