Megawhat takes a close look at the new Olympus E410 digital SLR camera. Plus tips, tricks and much more…
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Archive for January, 2013
Olympus e410 DSLR: Review
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Jan
22 January, 2013 – Why What Works
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Jan
We’re at a crossroads. For the past 12–13 years since the digital era began in earnest we have focused on tools; more megapixels, bigger sensors, better high ISO and faster autofocus. All worthwhile areas of concern.
But a sort of plateau has now been reached. Real improvements in all of these areas are becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. New models appear at an increasing pace, but do they really give us that much more with which to pursue our art and our hobby?
With this in mind I have turned my attention away from gear this week and instead look at the question (or maybe it’s a statement) Why What Works.
If you are interested in what makes a good image tick I highly recommend your reading this essay, maybe even more than once.
"Every time I go back to a module I had already seen, I learn additional things. I have never seen tutorials that have the excellent mix of what the features are,
how to use them, enough of the under-the-hood information
and concepts so that I can utilize the features creatively and efficiently,
and just enough humor to keep the motivation level high. Wow!"
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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New
Lie#1: A Short Film
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Jan
A little something made for drama class, year 10. Really rough filming and editing, but here it is. Actors: Arabella Sinclair-Thompson, Shannon Tanwani, Asad Rizvi, Emily Teerasuphaset, and Nawapak Lerthirunvibul. Filmed with the Nikon D90 and edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.
The iPhone Viewfinder and the Instax Mini 8
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Jan
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It’s Unofficial Analog Photography Appreciation week, everybody!
The iPhone Viewfinder puts an eyepiece on your phone’s screen with a handy suction pad. Get up close and personal with your phone and block out distractions and screen glare!
The Instax Mini 8 lets you get retro modern with instant prints and improved controls. Plus, it goes with all your best outfits.
Click through to check them out in the Photojojo Shop.
The iPhone Viewfinder 
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The Instax Mini 8 Tweet It!
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How to use Autofocus in your DSLR
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Jan
cazillo.com Having proper focus in an image is imperative. No one wants an out of focus picture of themselves or a family member, same goes for other types of photography. This is one of the basics, so you need to get it right all th time. In my video I go over how to use each mode, why you shouldn’t focus then recompose & how I focus. You can also find out what the 1/3-2/3s rule of focus is. Please share this video with your friends! Thanks!
Agniputhri – Agniputhri 17-05-12.
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Jan
Agniputhri 17-05-12.
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Penang – The pearl of the Orient .avi
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Jan
This is my very first time-lapse video but I hope it won’t be my last one. I want to thank you my wife by taking care our children when I was away for this project most of the time. Without her help I can’t finished this so fast. At first I was planing to complete this time lapse project in 3 months, but I manage to speed up the process by half. It took me almost 6 weeks to complete this 6135 photos time lapse video. In these 6 weeks I went out to shoot more than 30 times in over 20 locations of Penang Island. Most of the time I have to trade sleep for light. The goal was to capture the beauty of our Penang Island , which I call it a HOME. I hope you enjoy the video, please share it to your friends if you like this. Equipment I’m using Camera: Nikon D300 Lens: Tokina 12-24mm, Tamron 17-50mm, Nikkor 50mm, 80mm-200mm, 105mm. Other Equipment: – Benro Tripod with Manfrotto 405 – Singh Ray 3-stops Reversed GND – Singh Ray 3-stops GND – Singh Ray 2-stops GND – Hoya ND8, CPL. – Pixel Intervalometer Visit my website jordanlye.com or facebook page facebook.com/pages/Jordan-Lye-Photography/138678369476151 for more photos, videos and updates.
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www.WeeklyPhotoTips.com www.ThePhotographyPodcast.com We recently traveled to Connecticut to shoot shiny and reflective components for the world leader in CAD/CAM software MasterCAM . Not only are they the world leader, they work with some of the top companies out there, like: • Boeing, Sikorsky, and Lockheed Martin • Stryker medical • Gibson, Taylor, Ovation Guitars • Orange County Choppers • Racing teams like Stewart Haas Racing, Waltrip Racing, Cunningham Motorsports, John Force, Roush Yates, Rod Millen • Mont Blanc • Segway • RayBan Just to name a few. The purpose of the trip was to teach their person how to shoot the kind of components their software (and clients) produce and of course regardless of the company, they are ALL shiny and reflective. And the setup could not have been simpler, 3 white cards, 2 LED flashlights, foam core, some tape, light stands and a couple gels. The results were as good as the setup was easy and we are going to share how it was done in this video. Head over to Weekly Photo Tips where we share some additional information and sample images taken during the shoot. See you over there! www.WeeklyPhotoTips.com www.ThePhotographyPodcast.com
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Checkerboard (21st Century Op-Art Set)
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Jan
Some cool visual art images:
Checkerboard (21st Century Op-Art Set)
Image by Visual Artist Frank Bonilla
For this checkerboard, you need to roll the ball on your mouse, to create some movement.
VSP Visual Street Performance 2007 @ Fabrica Braco de Prata, Lisbon, Portugal
Image by Graffiti Land
VSP Visual Street Performance 2007 @ Fabrica Braco de Prata, Lisbon, Portugal
Image by Graffiti Land
Include Clouds In Your Landscapes
22
Jan
Generally speaking, we all love a sunny day. No too hot. Not a cloud in the sky.
By photographically speaking, clouds can be your best friend. They can add drama. But more importantly, they are often an important photographic element to help balance an image. To show you what I mean, take a look at these two photos taken from roughly the same spot in sunny Orange County, California.
Now, I’ll grant you the argument that the second is more dramatic because of the sunset, but that element aside, can you see how the feel of the image changes when clouds are introduced? The background of the sky is nearly the same, with strong yellows at the horizon transitioning up to deeper blues in both images.
This viewpoint is near my home and I go there often to watch the sunset. On the days with no or very few clouds, the sunset is still impressive. But on the evenings when clouds abound, especially at a variety of altitudes and forms, the sky brings more drama and gives a better show. And that translates to a better photograph.
When you have a favorite subject or location close to where you live, be sure to visit it often when there are even small shifts in the cloud patterns. The results might amaze you.
Not only should you add some clouds, it’s also important to know how the clouds affect the mood of your photo. Here are two more photos, this time from outside Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah, of Merrimac Butte. Again, the angle is slightly different and so is the time of day, but both shots were taken on successive days at 2PM and 4PM respectively.
It’s the mistake of beginning photographers to think their one shot of Yosemite or New York or anywhere with a sky is the “one” shot. That’s the wonderful thing about photography and this planet; weather and clouds play a big part in the mood in an image.If the clouds aren’t they way you want them, wait five minutes, an hour, a day or even a season to find the right mood for your image.
Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.
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Include Clouds In Your Landscapes
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