Aura Focus Studio is an independent site for photographers and filmmakers. It covers editing software, camera gear and the techniques that make better pictures and video. It is based in the Netherlands.
The aim is simple: help you choose software and gear, and get better results, without wading through hype. Short answer first, detail underneath, sources linked.
What you’ll find here
- Software. Editing software compared, free alternatives, AI tools, and fixes for common workflow problems.
- Gear. Buying guides for lenses, filters, tripods, lights, microphones, batteries and memory cards.
- Guides. The best lens or setup for a specific job and budget.
- Techniques. Camera settings, exposure, autofocus and lighting, with cheat sheets.
- Tools. Free calculators for ND filters, shutter angle, video storage and aspect ratios.
Ownership and funding
Aura Focus Studio is owned and run by OBY. It is funded by advertising. No manufacturer, shop or software company pays for coverage or has any say over what we publish.
Who runs this
I’m OBY, editor of Aura Focus Studio. I set the rules the writing system follows, I review every article, and I correct mistakes.
I’m an engineer by day and a professional published photographer & wedding videographer. I don’t test every product myself, and articles never pretend otherwise: they report what manufacturers state and what named reviewers found, and they link their sources.
How the articles get written
Articles are written with AI assistance and reviewed by a human editor. Every article links to its sources. The full process, including how we handle prices and corrections, is on the Editorial Policy page.
Get in touch
Tips, corrections or questions: use the contact page or write to hello@aurafocusstudio.com. Corrections get priority.