In a new blog post, Adobe has said Lightroom 6 will require a 64-bit operating system, meaning it will only run in 64-bit versions of Windows 7, or OS X 10.8 or newer. The announcement suggests Lightroom 6 will continue as a stand-alone application, rather than being swallowed into the company’s subscription-only Creative Cloud program. Read more
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Rode unveils RodeLink wireless audio system
Australian microphone maker RØDE has announced a new digital wireless system called RØDELink. It uses 2.4GHz transmission with 128-bit encryption while transmitting on two channels simultaneously. The system can monitor and change frequencies as needed to maintain the strongest signal, transmitting a 24-bit/44.1k signal up to 100 meters. The first product based on the system, the RØDELink Filmmaker Kit, will be of interest to digital filmmakers. Read more
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Nikon D750 flare investigated: Why we’re not worried
Much of the talk on the internet since the launch of the D750 has been about flare, or rather the appearance of dark bands when bright light sources are just outside of the frame. Not all models are affected, and Nikon will service cameras that are affected for free. Nonetheless we wanted to see for ourselves what the problem looks like and how much of a cause for concern it should be for D750 owners. Read more
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Panasonic reveals Lumix DMC-GF7 with tilting LCD
Panasonic has taken the wraps off the Lumix DMC-GF7, a retro-styled 16MP mirrorless camera with a 180-degree upward-tilting screen ready for – you guessed it – selfies. Internally, it shares much of the GM1/GM5’s components including built-in Wi-Fi with NFC and a sensor it also shares with the Lumix GX7 offering 1080/60p HD video. Read more
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Trina Turk On Growing A Fashion Business
Hi FashionPhotograhyBlog.com readers,
Vince Gonzales from Vinpix is back on FPBlog, after the interview he did with fashion photographer, Jonathan Skow detailing his workflow processes. Vince chats to the faces behind the popular Californian fashion design label, “Trina Turk”, to uncover how the dynamic duo built their fashion business and designer brand, and to find out if there are any future plans they have with their business. The stage is all yours Vince!
Vince Gonzales: Trina when you started you were primarily focused on women’s clothes?
Trina Turk: Yes, we started as a women’s contemporary collection… in 1995 out of our house in Los Villes… and (at) that time Jonathan was still a stylist. We started in a very small way with just a 15 piece collection and got into some great stores right off the bat and it’s just been this very sort of slow and steady growth since then. Now, we have eight of our own retail stores but we are still primarily wholesalers and have expanded into some (new) categories.
I think that the most interesting thing is the part of having your own stores, because you’re in touch with who your customer is and what they are actually saying about the product – what they like, what they don’t like and what they want so now; it’s become more of a mini lifestyle brand and I think, through (our) photos and everything we are doing, we are creating this lifestyle. We are always looking at everything – anything can be an inspiration; it could be an artist’s work or (something else) but of course it has to be interpreted and it has to be principle.
Now with digital printing you can pretty much print anything. We have a line of indoor/outdoor printed fabric, it’s called Trina Turk Indoor/Outdoor for Schumaker. Schumaker is a venerable, old interior design textile firm and we have a licence with them for brightly printed fabric for outdoor furniture, although a lot of people use it for indoors too. We (also) have a license for bedding, (the category is really going through some big growth right now) and decorative pillows (like embroidered needle point pillows) for your home. So there’s quite a few things going on.
Vince Gonzales: What about you, Jonathon, you got anything interesting (coming up)?
Jonathon Skow: Well, Mr Turk is becoming more a part of my day to day schedule which is kinda exciting. The more it grows the more time I have to spend on it, that’s (always) fun. The website has been big (on the list). It’s been more about videos, photos and stuff that’s there to bring people to the site, so we have been spending a lot of time creating it.
Vince Gonzales: Well, thanks guys. We’ll see you next time… I really appreciate it guys, that was fun!
Did you find Vince’s interview with Trina Turk and Jonathan Skow interesting? Please leave your comments below in the comment section. We would like to know what you thought about this post. If you enjoyed this post, stay tuned as Vince has another post coming up soon on FashionPhotograhyBlog.com. You can also read our article on how Jonathan Skow explains his workflow process here. You can also follow Trina, Jonathan and Vince on social media.
Trina Turk: @ShopTrinaTurkJonathan Turk: @MrTurk
Vince Gonzales @vinpix
IMAGE SOURCE:
Feature image & images 1 & 3: courtesy of Jonathan Skow
Image 2 & 4: courtesy of Vinpix
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New GF: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 flips for selfies
The GF7 is the newest member of Panasonic’s entry-level line of compact mirrorless cameras, this time with a heavy emphasis on social media. It takes many of its design cues from the Panasonic’s stylish GM camera bodies, bringing fresh lines for a look that will appeal to photo purists. How does the new design influence the GF user experience? Read our preview to find out.
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Nikon provides instructions for flare-affected D750 owners
Nikon has just provided detailed instructions for D750 owners seeking to repairs to correct an issue related to flare. The company had previously announced plans to service affected cameras for free, and has just issued information that will help camera owners identify whether their unit is included under the advisory. Read more
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Manfrotto launches Off Road camera gear
Manfrotto has introduced a new lineup of backpacks in its Off Road collection designed for outdoor photographers. The backpacks allow for both personal items and camera gear to be toted around, including the new walking sticks and tripods the company has also launched. Read more
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The Workflow Process With Jonathan Skow
Hi FashionPhotograhyBlog.com readers,
Vince Gonzales from Vinpix has joined us again on the site, following the interview he did with Trina Turk and Jonathan Skow; the faces behind the popular Californian fashion label, “Trina Turk”, Vince takes Jonathon Skow, LA photographer and fashion celebrity, aside to find out how the photographer processes his workflow when shooting for the “Trina Turk” range. Take it away Vince…
Vince Gonzales: Jonathon, tell me a little about your workflow when you are approaching these shoots when you are going to a location. Our readers are kinda nerdy and techie so you can’t get too nerdy here… obviously, you are shooting digital, but do you shoot any film?
Jonathon Skow: No, no film. All digital
Vince Gonzales: And is it 35 format or medium format?
Jonathon Skow: 35 format.
Vince Gonzales: Do you use natural light for exteriors with strobes?
Jonathon Skow: [I use] Pretty much all natural light. I like back lighting, yeah it’s pretty much all natural light. Sometimes we’d use the shiny board or we’d put a black cloth on one side; something that would give in a little bit of shape.
It’s pretty much [natural light], I don’t want it to look like too polished, the idea is like this natural California lifestyle so I don’t want it to feel too refined. It’s nice to me when there’s a little bit of shadow to it, or if there’s some flare or sunspots; things like that I like l welcome.
Vince Gonzales: And what’s your post process? Are you doing that or is that being handled somewhere else?
Jonathon Skow: No, I just have a digital tech who comes on the shoots and we use light room. Usually we have a recipe like “oh this [image] let’s try to make this a little warm or less contrast”. Honestly, and I hate to admit this, but I am influenced a lot by Instagram, in the idea of their filters.
I came into photography from the creative side, being someone old enough to start in film and then moved into digital. I still was kinda [wary] of [digital] you know. I always thought that the film was this natural sort of process that would happen and [when] you would get it back it would be surprise but younger people would be like “oh but why bother, why not do that yourself on digital?” And I was like “no you can’t do that” but then Instagram made me think “oh why not put a weird filter on it and have a look”.
Not that we go super extreme but I’ll talk with the digital tech before and we’ll look at some different things and have a plan for the sort of mood of what the [shoot] is going to be. Not that we stray too far but there’s little tweaks.
Did you find Vince’s interview with Jonathan Skow interesting? Please leave your comments below in the comment section. We would like to know what you thought about this post. If you enjoyed this post, stay tuned as Vince has another post coming up soon on FashionPhotograhyBlog.com. You can also read our article on how Trina Turk and Jonathan Skow got their clothing lines “Trina Turk” and “Mr Turk” got started here.
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Feature image & images 1-4: Stills of Trina Turk’s designs, courtesy of Jonathan Skow & Vinpix
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Real-world samples: Sony Alpha 7 II in Kauai
Our initial samples gallery from the Sony a7 II saw the camera tested in a variety of real-world conditions, and now we’ve followed it up with even more samples from the mirrorless full-frame camera. Better yet, we tested it out in what is arguably one of the most photogenic places on Earth. And while it’s nothing compared to actually taking a Hawaiian vacation, browsing through these samples is at least a small reprieve from the winter blues. See gallery