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Just Cause 2 in 3D

12 Oct

View JustCause 2 in 3D. Make sure to use your 3D glasses (red/cyan) / 3D Anaglyph glasses to view this. Subscribe Here: www.youtube.com Tweet Here: www.twitter.com Tags: yt3d:enable=true just cause 2 panau jet rico rodriguez sandbox game open world 3d anaglyph red cyan stereoscopic nvidia 3d vision iz3d fraps 3d movie editor adobe premiere pro cs5 faction ati radeon amd
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Cool Visual Art images

12 Oct

A few nice visual art images I found:

Medieval Art and Architecture
visual art
Image by tonynetone
Middle Ages works of considerable artistic interest, literature, art paintings and art sculptures were more realistic Manuscript of Painting production during the medieval period represented by the works of art to promote the study of the visual arts.
Bring into a different organized body of people under the fall of the Roman Empire learn the techniques used by medieval painters the Byzantine,that problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding were generally somewhat muted.Irish monks established early-medieval art in the mid-8th century,illuminated manuscripts like the Book surviving product of these monks,growing appetite for medieval art as illuminated miniature paintings,Journal’s enthusiasm for articles about the middle ages, recreation of this art work processions.The Byzantine Empire produced much of the finest art of the Middle Ages,a rich culture and produced many advances in art, from across the Empire, finest collection of medieval textile,artistic ideas were transmitted from one region to another to developed using calligraphy and designs, of decorative arts,works have been identified and characteristic of the medieval period.

Combinatul Fondului Plastic: statui in detentie?/ Romanian Plastic Artists Association Company: decay
visual art
Image by cod_gabriel
In the communist past, the Romanian Plastic Artists Association used to own a large company for manufacturing special paints and other substances needed for painting, woodwork, a bronze foundry, handicraft, etc. Their work used to be in high demand, especially the handicraft.
Also, their most important customer used to be the Communist Party – much of their propaganda material (such as banners) used to be manufactured here, along with paintings of the beloved leaders, as well as statues glorifying communism.
The company still exists, but it hurts to look at what’s left of it. It’s too bad that the demand for plastic arts vanished along with the communists.

DSC_7903
visual art
Image by asterix611
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART – 53rd St. Manhattan NYC

 
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Rediscovering Backlit Subjects

12 Oct

Back-LightingPhoto by naughton321

“Look where the sun is coming from – then position yourself with your back towards it so that it light up your subject’s face.”

This was the very first piece of photographic advice that I was ever given as a child entrusted with the family’s camera for a school excursion.

The intention behind it was good and in many photographic situations over the years it has actually served me well.

However…. sometimes in photography it can be easy to get trapped in a mindset that actually limits the potential of your shots.

My suspicion is that many people are being limited by the above piece of advice – lighting your subject from the front and avoiding back lighting at all costs.

The problem with ignoring back lighting images is that:

  • backlight can add drama to an image
  • backlit images can show the delicacy of a subject (think transparent or translucent things like flowers or insects)
  • backlight can help create real mood in a shot
  • backlit images can highlight details on the edges of subjects
  • backlight can reveal textures that might previously have been hidden
  • backlit images can show off the shape and form of a subject
  • backlight can create shadows that add points of interest to an image

I’m not arguing that backlit subjects are the way you should approach every shot – but ignoring it as an option ca leave you potentially missing out on a very powerful technique.

Check out some of the following images that show the beauty of power of ignoring the age old advice of always lighting a subject from the front.

PS: just because your subject is backlit doesn’t mean you need to forget about how they are lit from the front. Using a Fill Flash and/or some sort of reflector is often a great way to get the balance right for a well exposed shot.

BacklightPhoto by Ty-Dan

BacklitPhoto by benefit of hindsight

Back-LightPhoto by ‘SeraphimC

Back-LitPhoto by limonada

BacklightingPhoto by serni

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

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Article: Editorial Lighting – The Minimalist Way

12 Oct

Thomas Park is a fashion and fine art photographer based in Seattle, Washington. In this article he demonstrates how you can turn a spot in a grungy alley into a photo studio, using only minimal lighting and post processing.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Leica M9 comparison shots added to dpreview database

12 Oct

We’ve just added Leica M9 studio shots to our comparison tool. As part of our forthcoming review of the Sigma SD1, we’ll be comparing it to a range of large-sensor, high-resolution cameras, which meant including the Leica M9. The shots, actually taken with an M9-P, should not be seen as a signal of a full review of the camera but do help put its image quality in context against its peers.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Astrophotography Timelapse – My First Night Out

12 Oct

www.learningdslrvideo.com I have always been a sucker for really well done astro timelapse from people like Tom Lowe, TSO Photography and Randy Halverson. This past weekend I drove up into the mountains for a camping weekend with my oldest daughter. Every so often my wife and I like to split up our girls so we can get some one on one time with each girl. I knew we would get a chance to talk and tell ghost stories around the campfire. My photography goal for this trip was to try my first time lapse of the stars, I had ideas of grandeur of quality equal to Tom Lowe and others, and I was even more excited to try after I watched Tom Guilmette’s awesome BTS video about Timefest. When I packed up the car in the morning there was not a cloud in the sky, however as we drove up to RMNP the clouds started forming. The previous weekend with my other daughter I got rain out at night and didn’t want a repeat performance from Mother nature. By the time we setup up camp it started to drizzle. It rained on our hike but after that the clouds started to break up giving me some hope that we would have a clear night sky. Long’s Peak The object of the timelapse was Long’s Peak. Years ago I climbed this 14256′ mountain with a friend in what turned out to be the nasty night camping ever, instead of starting out at 2am to start the hike with a day pack and head lamp on, my friend and I decided to take heavy packs in the afternoon and camp in the boulder field just below the sharp cliffs you see
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us.leica-camera.com That Nikon Guy (Matt Granger) introduces the remarkable M9-P, running through the history of Leica, the set up of Rangefinder cameras and shows all controls and features of the M9-P. Join our new Flickr forum: www.flickr.com www.mattgranger.com https

 

Rediscovering Backlit Subjects

12 Oct

Back-LightingPhoto by naughton321

“Look where the sun is coming from – then position yourself with your back towards it so that it light up your subject’s face.”

This was the very first piece of photographic advice that I was ever given as a child entrusted with the family’s camera for a school excursion.

The intention behind it was good and in many photographic situations over the years it has actually served me well.

However…. sometimes in photography it can be easy to get trapped in a mindset that actually limits the potential of your shots.

My suspicion is that many people are being limited by the above piece of advice – lighting your subject from the front and avoiding back lighting at all costs.

The problem with ignoring back lighting images is that:

  • backlight can add drama to an image
  • backlit images can show the delicacy of a subject (think transparent or translucent things like flowers or insects)
  • backlight can help create real mood in a shot
  • backlit images can highlight details on the edges of subjects
  • backlight can reveal textures that might previously have been hidden
  • backlit images can show off the shape and form of a subject
  • backlight can create shadows that add points of interest to an image

I’m not arguing that backlit subjects are the way you should approach every shot – but ignoring it as an option ca leave you potentially missing out on a very powerful technique.

Check out some of the following images that show the beauty of power of ignoring the age old advice of always lighting a subject from the front.

PS: just because your subject is backlit doesn’t mean you need to forget about how they are lit from the front. Using a Fill Flash and/or some sort of reflector is often a great way to get the balance right for a well exposed shot.

BacklightPhoto by Ty-Dan

BacklitPhoto by benefit of hindsight

Back-LightPhoto by ‘SeraphimC

Back-LitPhoto by limonada

BacklightingPhoto by serni

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.

Rediscovering Backlit Subjects



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Dodge and Burn in PhotoshopCS3

11 Oct

Retouch your photos like a pro using this technique. See more at PhotoshopCD.com . This is from Colin Smiths CS3 for Digital Photographers title www.photoshopcafe.com

 
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5 Games in 5 Seconds Each 3 (Mass Effect, Duke Nukem, DoA Beach Volleyball, Manhunt, Dead Rising)

11 Oct

www.youtube.com Click here to watch 5 Games in 5 Seconds (Dead Island, Max Payne, Half-Life, LBP, From Dust) 5 Games in 5 Seconds Each 3 (Mass Effect, Duke Nukem, DoA Beach Volleyball, Manhunt, Dead Rising) For a third time games are summed up in the crudest manner possible, within 5 seconds! This time, games include Mass Effect, Manhunt, Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball, Duke Nukem Forever and Dead Rising. Music by Kevin MacLeod Directors Channel: www.youtube.com – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – This video will show you: How to crudely surmise a game How to get sued for misogyny How to get girls to lez off How to make animate like a boss How to have crappy shorts compared to Shakespeare – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Like Machinima on Facebook! facebook.com Prove your gaming skills on the Respawn Army app therespawnarmy.com FOR MORE MACHINIMA, GO TO www.youtube.com FOR MORE GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE SPORTS GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE TRAILERS, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE MMO & RPG GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com Tags: Games in seconds Mass Effect 3 Manhunt banned Rockstar Duke Nukem Forever Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball naked girl swimsuit Dead Rising Chuck photographer GTA Sony exclusive Nintendo Xbox 360 PS3 animation DLC halocraft aliens rubbish leeroy jenkins explosions lolz machinima EA “how to” yt:quality=high Microsoft Windows

 

Tomoyasu Hotei – Strange Voice 3D

11 Oct

You can watch 3D images with anaglyph glasses.
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