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Photoshop Tutorial: How to Make Your Photos Look Hipster

29 Feb

Turn your mainstream photos into retro coolness. This Photoshop video tutorial will show you how to apply a retro photo effect using professional non-destructive editing techniques. To follow this tutorial, you’ll need Photoshop CS3 or newer. Tutorial Resources: • lomolightleaks.com • http Subscribe to us! • www.youtube.com • twitter.com • facebook.com Credits: • Narrated by Dean Wendt • Tutorial by Denny Tang

retouchingtechniques.com A sample section of our tutorial on how to mask difficult hair in Photoshop using calculations and alpha channels. Please check out our website: www.retouchingtechniques.com
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History of Computer Animation – P1

29 Feb

Here is a documentary I have edited, removing all content that is not of interest to me. It contains the history of animation from from the very beginnings.

 

Making of Equilibrium – a 3D experience starring the BMW S1000 RR

29 Feb

See the RR like never before: In stereoscopic 3D and spectacular slow motion shots. Equilibrium – a 3D experience starring the BMW Superbike coming soon. In our Making Of for this high-class production, we want to give you first glimpse at what awaits you. CREDITS BMW „EQUILIBRIUM” Director: Ryan McManus (Brothers) Director of Photography: Stefan Weiss (Weisscam) Producer: Simone Becker (Weisscam), Brothers Stereographer: Christian Witschi (Kamerawerk) 3D Supervisor: Nicolas Henri Sieber (Kamerawerk) 1st Unit: First Assistant Camera: Christoph Skofic (Weisscam) 1st Unit: HS Operator: Frank Pelak (Weisscam) 2nd Unit: SinaCam Operator: Leander Brinkmann (Weisscam) 3D Digital Imaging Technician: Johannes Knaupp (Weisscam) 3D Digital Imaging Technician: Carlos Alvarez 3D Digital Imaging Technician: Dennis Weinmann Tracking Car Driver: Markus Reichelt (Movie Cars) Crane Operator & Riggs: Marc Gensel (Movie Cars) Scorpiohead Technician: Stefan Hummel (Movie Cars) Gaffer: Wolfgang Krautter (TMT) Light Assistant: Nico Szabo (TMT) Precision Rider: Jürgen Fuchs Making Of Filming: Christian Weisemöller Set Runner: Kristina Wiedemann
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A Review of the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 DX AF-S Lens

29 Feb

www.snapchick.com In this video, I review the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 DX lens.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Please purchase your D90 here to help me help you : astore.amazon.com Twitter: twitter.com In this video I unbox my Nikon D90 DSLR with the 18-55mm Nikkor Zoom lens with vibration reduction and the 70-300mm Nikkor Zoom lens with vibration reduction. Feature overview of the D90’s successor the D7000: www.youtube.com Unboxing of the cheaper yet still great Nikon D5000: www.youtube.com

 
 

Tether Tools Wallee Connect Mounts iPad on Photography Tripod

29 Feb

The Tether Tools Connect and the Wallee Modular Accessory Case seamlessly integrate the iPad and iPad 2 into the photography and film workflow (and just about everywhere else). The Wallee iPad System, with its variety of interchangeable versatile accessory options is ideal for every iPad owner and the ultimate solution for photographers

 
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LowePro DSLR Video Fastpack 350 AW [REVIEW]

29 Feb

The DSLR Video Fastpack 350 AW is a new addition to the Fastpack line from LowePro. I was curious when the bag arrived as to what I would find. I don’t shoot a lot of video, but I do at times. Would the bag work well for a ‘regular’ still shooter like myself? Which features did LowePro pack into the bag to make it useful for shooting video with an DSLR? And please tell me they improved the zippers.

The answers to those questions became clear as I took the bag on a number of trips over the course of four weeks, mostly shorter trips around town as well as flights to LA, San Francisco and Portland form my base in Seattle. One thing became clear; this bag is not for everyone. It does not attempt to please all who use it and that’s a good thing. While I know, marketing-wise, it’s best to go after the lions share of the buying public, it is refreashing to see LowePro concentrate on specific photographer needs, such as video DLSR videographers.

Specifications

From LowePro’s site:

Size(Interior):
10.2W X 5.5D X 8.9H in./
26 X 14 X 22.5 cm
Size(Exterior):
13.8W X 9.8D X 19.3H in./
35 X 25 X 49 cm
Camera Compartment Inner Dimensions:
10.2W X 6.7D X 9.6H in./
26 X 17 X 24.5 cm
Notebook Compartment Inner Dimensions:
12W X 1.4D X 16.1H in./
30.5 X 3.5 X 41 cm
Front Compartment Inner Dimensions:
6.7W X 0.8D X 9.4H in./
17.0 X 2.0 X 24.0 cm
Outer fabric:
300D POLY DOBBY PUX2; 600D Polyester
Interior Fabric:
200D POLY W/PU
Weight:
4lbs/1.8kg

Use In Real Life

I know those numbers often don’t mean a lot without real world use. I’ve tested a number of LowePro and other packs and my expectation for this pack as that I could carry my main body with power grip and longer lens plus a couple of lenses. When I inspected the bags camera compartment, it was clear I would only be able to fit the camera and two lenses. Then there was this longer section on the left side of the camera, where other packs would store additional lenses. I’m not a guy who carries five lenses with him at all times so this appealed to me and I quickly realized I could fit a flash on that side.

The bag is also deep in the camera compartment, meaning my Canon 7D with grip had room to spare, height-wise. This also left space under the flash on the left for additional storage, such as for a smaller microphone. That side compartment has a unique bit of divider that creates a false bottom and it’s good thinking of LowePro’s part because if it was not there, the spot for the flash would have wasted space above it. Or maybe they realized there are people like me that would pile additional gear on top anyway, and decided to maximize the usable area (although you do have to rip through velcro to get to that extra space underneath.

The Fastpack capability of this pack is the same as others; drop the bag off your right shoulder and swing it around on your left shoulder. This brings the side opening the bag into play and makes for easy removal of the camera. If you want to grab another lens, it is best to put the bag down and open it up fully. Here there is a slight hitch because of the size. Take a look at the photos and you will see that the spare lens compartments have a bit of overhang of fabric. In other bags this has been more out of the way, but in the 350 it is fairly stiff (at least when new) and rubs against lenses or knuckles. It makes things a trite bit annoying to remove. Not horrible, but slightly annoying.

The laptop compartment is pretty standard with room for a 17″ laptop in a padded sleeve. It works well but the two compression straps, when buckled, make removing a laptop slightly pinched. Again, not bad by any means, and when the straps are released you can fit a whole hand into the compartment, but just a note. With those straps in place it doesn’t open as fully as other bags I’ve tested. But I do understand why those straps are there and they do help make the pack feel more secure on my back.

Inside the top compartment is a good bit of organization. There is an elastic strap in the bottom to hold down a portable drive. There is a strap near the top especially to hold up headphones used for audio recording and I think this was very considerate. A zippered pocket and some mesh and other pockets make for simple organizing. I noticed, compared to other LowePro packs, that this bag lacks some of the more basic “office” pockets, such as pen holders and a cell phone slot. It does have the all important key-keeper strap (thank you!) and a spot for a single business card in case your bag goes missing.

The biggest addition to the bag is an accessory wallet built for video production. It’s not extensive, but I can see how useful it will be. The bag holds cables and cords in place and has room for two remote transmitters (handy for those using something like the PocketWizard for regular still photography or lav mic for video). It’s thoughtful and useful. On the outside there is a hidden tripod boot to hold a small to medium/large tripod or video rigging gear. The all important rain cover has its tucked away location on the bottom of the pack but is still not removable. It fits well and has kept my bag dry more than once. And lastly, the water bottle holder is available and handy of not employing a tripod on the right side.

For comfort, I found the bag in the middle of the road and it works well for the weight it should hold. The waist strap is meant to hold the bag close more than hold weight and is a bit high for my longer torso. The shoulder straps have enough adjustment to keep the bag comfortable for a few hours, but I would want more adjustment available if I were to wear the bag all day on a hike. The padding is ample and comfortable.

Conclusions

While I don’t shoot video and don’t carry around the normal rigging as such, I did find this bag useful. It is smaller sized than the Fastpack 350 Compu-Photo bag I review before and I like that, because it felt more maneuverable. While it was not as wide as the other 350, the additional depth was welcome as it fit a full sized DSLR and longer lens (think 70-200mm f/2.8) better. If you only need a couple of lenses with you, this bag works.

Oh! And the zipper question; yes. Yes, LowePro is using better zippers and this bag does not suffer from the I-must-use-two-hands-to-close-the-main-compartment problem of bags in the past. The zipper speeds around the corners and doesn’t bind up like its predecessors did. One other big bonus? The blacked out name/logo on the back. I like a bag that doesn’t completely scream “Camera Bag!” and that subtle change is appreciated.

Photographers with a smaller torso might find the 350 size to be a bit tall, but LowePro makes other bags in this range with the same features that will fit better. I wasn’t planning on liking this bag at first, but it’s growing on me. The main drawback, for me, is pulling out those spare lenses in the cramped side compartment of the main camera storage area. If I can get over that, this bag will be a daily use bag for me.

More details on the pack and a decent video can be found on LowePro’s site.

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

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Stone River by Andy Goldsworthy

29 Feb

Check out these visual art images:

Stone River by Andy Goldsworthy
visual art
Image by Steve Rhodes
museum.stanford.edu/view/outdoor_sculpture_new_additions….

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Stone River by Andy Goldsworthy
visual art
Image by Steve Rhodes
museum.stanford.edu/view/outdoor_sculpture_new_additions….

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Goldsworthy

Stone River by Andy Goldsworthy
visual art
Image by Steve Rhodes
museum.stanford.edu/view/outdoor_sculpture_new_additions….

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Goldsworthy

 
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Kids Educational Videos – Modes Of Transport

29 Feb

Travelling has changed a lot with the improved science and technology. Teach them about the modes of transport with thus video. To watch more entertaining and educating videos on animation stories nursery rhymes learning series and school poems. SUBSCRIBE NOW at www.youtube.com To watch moreKids animation videos in high quality log onto www.youtube.com
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nothing is original

29 Feb

From Jim Jarmusch’s Golden Rules:

“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is nonexistent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery—celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from—it’s where you take them to.”

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National Geographic Live! – The Amazing Squid

29 Feb

Photographer Brian Skerry risks life and limb for portraits of terrifying — and alluring — squid. Upcoming Events at National Geographic Live! events.nationalgeographic.com Buy Photographs by Brian Skerry national-geographic.cafepress.com

 
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