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A Twist on the 365 Project: One Second a Day Video Project
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Doesn’t it feel like 2012 was just a couple weeks ago?
Maybe your New Year’s resolution was to start a 365 Project where you snap a photo every day.
Well, what if we told you that you can make a time-lapse of your life by taking a one second clip every day? That’s what Photojojo pal, James Bernal did for the all 366 days of 2012.
Think about how awesome yours would look — it’d be a 6-and-a-half minute mosaic of your year!
James put together an awesome guide detailing how to shoot, what to shoot, and how to keep going when you’re ready to set the camera down.
A Guide to Shooting One Second a Day
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Why it’s cool:
First, watch this. The one second a day video James made of his 2012.
2012 in 366 Seconds from James Bernal on Vimeo.
Sometimes, we take our days for granted. A project like this will help you reflect on your life as it happens.
Imagine being able to look back on any day and instantly remember what you did, who you met, what you learned, or how you felt.
While you’ll be able to have a really nifty video time capsule of your life and a fun way to share your year with others, it can also be an ingenious and powerful way for you to be able to remember what you’ve accomplished over the year and how you want to make it even better.
Undertaking this project will also improve your camera skills. For real! Keeping your eyes peeled for your one second each day, you’ll be sizing up the world for good moments and you’ll naturally want to attempt new shots to keep it fresh.
When to Start:
While you might think you missed the boat with starting off your project on January 1st, 2013, the truth is, this is about your life and you can start your project anytime!
You can start it on your 27th birthday, the first day of your round-the-world trip, a random Tuesday, on your first day of college, or Chinese New Year!
There’s also no rule for how long it should be, so you can keep this up for 3 months or a whole year or even keep doing it for the rest of your life!
Tools For Putting it all Together:
A Camera.
Or even better, all the cameras. You can use any camera that’s able to take video, and preferably at least 720p so you can share it with the rest of the world.
You don’t have to stick to one camera either, so don’t be afraid to use different ones as long as their quality is as good as your main camera. Nowadays, most smartphones, point and shoots, and GoPros can shoot in glorious HD!
An Editing Program.
You’re going to need to put this puzzle together somehow! Some editing programs have more bells and whistles than others but you won’t need to get too over your head.
All you really need is to put your clips in order and find a sweet song to make it all flow together nicely. Our suggestion – iMovie and Windows Movie Maker are free and work just fine.
If you’re planning on using an iPhone exclusively as your one and only camera, then there’s now a recently launched app that helps keep you organized and edit all your footage together! It’s called One Second Everyday.
STEP 1: GET TO SHOOTING
Get out there and shoot your one second clip everyday! Take your camera everywhere. Yeah guys, everywhere.
You never know what you’re going to encounter once you walk out your door. Take it to work, parties, the beach, school, the DMV, wherever.
Document the first time you tried a churro, your walk in the park, that bike ride over the Brooklyn Bridge, or maybe the impromptu dance party that erupted while you were waiting for the bus.
Take a Step Backward!
It’s easy to get so wrapped up in being a cinematographer that you forget to take a look around you and give us a little more context about where you are.
If you’re pointing your camera at a delicious pizza you’re about to eat, it could be even more interesting if you take a couple steps backwards (but watch your step!) and show us you’re eating a pizza … at the Grand Canyon.
Get Creative.
We’re not gonna lie, taking a memorable video of each and every day is going to be a tough workout for your eyes and brain, but hang in there. We know you can do this!
Try out new angles and different techniques, or maybe throw in a one second time-lapse in there if you’re pretty handy with that stuff. Don’t forget to hand your camera to others from time to time so you can also make a cameo in your video!
Sticking with this project, you’ll naturally become more creative with your shots when you’re forced to come up with something new every single day.
Get a reminder.
There might be days you’re so busy you forget all about your project. Don’t let up! Put an alarm or a reminder on your phone to make sure you remember to snap a video of something each day!
STEP 2: GET UP AND GO OUTSIDE
Seriously, you guys, keep shooting.
There are 86,400 seconds in a day. More than a few of those are gonna be totally worth getting on tape!
Everything is fair game.
From your awesome roadtrip, to the C- you got on your biology test, to that flat tire you had to change (in the snow!), everything is worth documenting.
It’s natural to want to remember all the good times but don’t be afraid to point your camera at some of the less-than-stellar moments. It’s all part of the story of your life and every moment is equally important.
Don’t Stop.
This is the most important tip.
You’re gonna get tired of shooting a second a day, and you might want to skip a day. Don’t give up.
Even if you think there’s nothing interesting happening, go outside and make something happen. There’s always something worth documenting, even if it’s just you walking your dog (especially if it’s a particularly awesome dog).
I also found it helpful to tell my friends about my project and they were crucial in keeping me motivated. They’d even ask “Hey, can I be your one second clip today?”
STEP 3: DOWNLOAD YOUR FOOTAGE
As the days fly by and you fill up your memory cards with footage, you’re gonna have to start downloading your footage to your computer.
It’s going to be a little different from computer to computer, but it’s pretty simple. Make a main folder, and organize your clips in a way you can easily keep track of what’s where.
More importantly, stay organized. Seriously, guys, 365 different video clips are as unruly as a bag full of puppies (although not as cuddly and definitely not as cute).
You’re gonna have a much easier time if you regularly organize your clips into folders for months over the course of your project. It would also be a really good idea to make a backup of all your footage so you don’t lose all your work in case an elephant stomps on your computer.
Step 4: START EDITING
Import your clips into iMovie (free) or Final Cut Pro if you’re a Mac fan. If you’re running windows, try Windows Movie Maker (free) or Adobe Premiere.
Most movie editors are laid out with a little area for all your clips and another area called a timeline. The timeline is where you’re gonna be placing your clips and organizing them.
Editing is a lot like solving a puzzle – you’re moving all your clips around into the right order by date. While you rearrange the clips where they belong, you can start ‘trimming’ them down to 1 second each.
Those fun kids over at Vimeo have a couple good lessons to help get you started on whatever editing program you’ve got!
- Editing with Windows Live
- Editing with iMovie
- Trimming & Cutting with iMovie
STEP 5: THROW A PHAT BEAT ON IT
Just like photography, music is a universal language. Go through your music library and find a bumpin’ song that you can add to your video!
Was there a song that was your jam while you were shooting this project? If Polka is your thing, that’s cool too! Try out a couple different songs and see which one sets the mood you’re going for and really goes with the flow of your movie.
STEP 6: THE HOME STRETCH
Add some titles, effects, and finishing touches to your video.
Hit the export or share button and upload it to Youtube or Vimeo, so you can showcase your masterpiece to the world!
Wanna see more examples? Here are two more of our favorites!
Brittany Bravo’s 2012.
Cesar Kuriyama’s Year 30.
1 Second Everyday – Age 30 from Cesar Kuriyama on Vimeo.
Take it further
- Watch Cesar Kuriyama’s TED talk all about the making of video (above). It’ll inspire you!
- Get more advanced with your video editing, try a time-lapse.
- Learn how to make a stop-motion video!
- Check out our guide to Project 365, the inspiration behind the one second a day video
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Fotogenes Deutschland – Zugspitze
02
May
Ein Beitrag von: Stefan Gerzoskovitz
Die Zugspitze mit ihren 2962m markiert den höchsten Punkt Deutschlands und liegt genau an der Grenze zu Österreich. Auch wenn sich im Sommer hunderte Menschen auf der Gipfelterrasse treffen und es vorkommen kann, dass man am Übergang zum Gipfelkreuz anstehen muss, bietet die Terrasse einen idealen Aussichtspunkt in die umliegende Bergwelt. Bei guter und klarer Sicht – vor allem bei Föhnlage – reicht der Blick bis nach München und in die Italienischen und Schweizer Alpen.
Während ich zu den normalen Betriebszeiten der Bergbahnen nicht mit dem für die Landschaftsfotografie so wichtigen flachen und weichen Licht rechnen kann, ermöglicht die österreichische Zugspitzbahn im Sommer und Herbst seit ein paar Jahren mit ihren Vollmond- und Sonnenaufgangsfahrten ideale Voraussetzungen für stimmungsvolle Bilder. Die Fahrzeiten der Bahn sind dabei entsprechend der Sonnenauf- bzw. -untergangszeit angepasst, so dass immer genügend Zeit zum Fotografieren bleibt.
Halten sich die Möglichkeiten für Weitwinkelaufnahmen eher in Grenzen, kann ich mit einem leichten bis mittleren Tele unzählige verschiedene Motive ausfindig machen. Dank der verdichtenden Bildwirkung eines Teles sind Gipfel, die bis zu 100 Kilometer auseinanderliegen, wie Scherenschnitte im Bild komprimierbar. Kommt dann noch das passende Licht hinzu, entstehen stimmungsvolle, nicht alltägliche Aufnahmen aus den Bergen.
Auch, wenn ich den Sonnenauf- bzw. -untergang mit vielen anderen teilen muss und ihn nicht – wie auf unbekannteren Bergen ohne Seilbahn – einsam genießen kann, ist es für mich immer wieder ein unbeschreibliches Erlebnis, nach dem ich meistens mit mehreren guten Aufnahmen nach Hause komme.
kwerfeldein – Fotografie Magazin
Sigma USA gives details of 60mm F2.8 DN Art for mirrorless cameras
02
May
Sigma USA has given the price and introduction date of the 60mm F2.8 DN Art lens for mirrorless systems, originally announced at CP+. The 60mm DN will be available in the US for both Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount from mid-May at a cost of around $ 239. It will offer a 90mm equivalent field-of-view when mounted on Sony NEX bodies or 120mm equivalent on Micro Four Thirds cameras. This third lens for mirrorless cameras from Sigma (joining the affordable 19mm F2.8 DN Art and 30mm F2.8 DN Art), will also be available in a choice of black or silver finishes.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Portraits on an Overcast Day? Use a Reflector
02
May
Photographer: Sylvain Latouche. Shot with a Sony A850, 85mm lens and a 105cm silver circular foldable reflector.
As we head into Autumn here in Australia the days are becoming shorter and we’re seeing more and more overcast days. While some might say the weather is poor – this is one of my favourite times to shoot portraits out doors.
Overcast cloudy days present photographers with some beautiful soft and even light with the loads acting as a big natural diffuser.
This also means you can position your subjects almost anywhere as there’s little direct light which can open up great creative possibilities.
One of the key tools to have at your disposal on these kinds of days is a reflector (they come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours – grab one of the affordable 5-in-1 sets here if you’re just starting out) to help to bounce some of that lovely soft light up into the face of your subject.
This adds more light into the scene to help with exposure but also fills in any shadows that may be cast (often under the chin, nose etc).
In general you’ll want to position your reflector below and angling the reflected light back up towards the subject to fill in what shadows their may be – but do experiment with positioning the reflector at different distances and angles from your subject to see what impact that has.
Check out some of the following examples – all shot on overcast days with nothing more than a reflector (click the photos to be taken to the photographers page).
Photographer: Sylvain Latouche. Shot with a Sony A850, 85mm lens and 105cm silver circular foldable reflector.
Photographer: Marcin Sowa. Shot with a Nikon D300, 85mm lens and reflector.
Photographer: Casey Lee. Shot with Canon EOS 30D, 50mm lens and a Gold Reflector.
Photographer: Paul Ryan. Shot with Canon EOS 5D, 24-70mm lens and a Silver Reflector.
Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.
Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.
Portraits on an Overcast Day? Use a Reflector
Road Trip! 19 Remarkable ‘Road’ Images
02
May
Image by Sippanont Samchai
Roads… they’re all around us but I’ve never really considered them to be in my most photogenic subjects list. But maybe I need to rethink that!
Image by Ben Fredericson
Image by fatboyke
Image by Berenice Decados
Image by Paolo Margari
Image by Tambako the Jaguar
Image by ecstaticist
Image by Tricky
Image by Etrusia UK
Image by joiseyshowaa
Image by Pörrö
Image by Bartek Kuzia
Image by Matthew Fang
Image by gari.baldi
Image by eir@si
Image by Shahram Sharif
Image by Martino’s doodles
Image by purplemattfish
Image by MSH*
Share a link to your favorite ‘road’ photo in comments below.
Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.
Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.
Road Trip! 19 Remarkable ‘Road’ Images
No Canvas Too Small for Intricate Masterpieces by Hasan Kale
02
May
[ By Steph in Art & Drawing & Digital. ]
Insect wings, grape seeds, cactus needles and thumbtacks are among the tiny objects that become canvases for stunningly detailed works of art by miniaturist Hasan Kale. The Turkish artist works on an incredibly small scale, often painting scenes from his native Istanbul, complete with reflections of the city’s characteristic architecture on rippling bodies of water and microscopic seagulls.
Kale’s works are so small, he doesn’t even need a palette – he mixes the minuscule amounts of paints required for each piece right on his own finger. The 53-year-old painter has been creating tiny works like these since the 1980s.
Using extremely fine paintbrushes, Kale faithfully renders these scenes with a remarkably steady hand. Many of the paintings are ephemeral, painted on perishable items like breadsticks.
Kale adds many more photos of his work on a regular basis at his Facebook page.
[ By Steph in Art & Drawing & Digital. ]
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Facebook Survey, May 2013
02
May
Yesterday I was prompted by Facebook and asked if I wanted to take a survey on my Facebook page. I said yes and took the survey. Here are the questions that Facebook asked me. Maybe this survey gives some insight into what they are thinking about in terms of public perception and product development. I don’t know anything more about the survey. I don’t know who it was targeted towards, how many people were given it, or any other demographic or statistical data.
1. Do you manage the Facebook page or public profile you were just visiting?
Yes, I manage this page by myself
Yes, I manage this page along with 1-4 other people
Yes, I manage this page along with more than 4 people
No, I do not manage this page
2. What is your role in managing this Facebook page or public profile?
I am the public figure this Facebook page or public profile is about
I am an Account Manager — I work for a third-party management firm
I don’t manage the page directly — I make partnership and business decisions
Other
3. Do you manage your Facebook page or public profile using the Facebook website or app, or do you use a tool such as HootSuite, CoTweet, or Seesmic?
I primarily use the Facebook website or app to manage my Facebook page or public profile
I primarly only use another tool such as HootSuite, CoTweet, or Seesmic to manage my page or public profile
I use both the Facebook website or app and another tool equally
4. Approximately how many fans or subscribers does your page have?
5. Approximately how often do you post from your Facebook page or public profile?
Multiple times per day
About once a day
2-6 days a week
About once a week
2-3 times a month
About once a month
Less often than once a month
6. About what percent of the time are the posts composed by the public figure this page is about (rather than another person or agency posting on the figure’s behalf)?
Less than 20%
Between 20% and 40%
More than 40%, but less than 60%
Between 60% and 80%
100%
I don’t know
7. If you were to post something to your page, approximately what percent of your Facebook fans would you expect to have the post show up in their news feed?
Less than 20%
Between 20% and 40%
More than 40%, but less than 60%
Between 60% and 80%
More than 80%, but less than 100%
100%
I don’t know
8. What percentage of Facebook’s engineering resources do you think are dedicated to increasing revenue (versus developing new products and improving on existing products for our users)?
Less than 20%
Between 20% and 40%
More than 40%, but less than 60%
Between 60% and 80%
More than 80%, but less than 100%
100%
I don’t know
9. Relative to other initiatives, how important is your Facebook page or public profile in meeting your business objectives?
Not at all important
Slightly important
Somewhat important
Very important
Extremely important
10. Please indicate how important each of these metrics is to you when you are trying to evaluate the overall success of your Facebook page or public profile.
(Choices offered were: not at all important, somewhat important, very important)
Referral traffic (e.g. website visits)
Content engagement (e.g. video views, likes, comments on posts)
Increased reach (e.g. fanbase growth)
11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? My Facebook page or public profile helps me to accomplish my business objectives
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree or disagree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? I am happy with the level of engagement my fans have with my Facebook page or public profile
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Neither agree or disagree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
13. Overall, how satisfied are you with the rate at which you acquire new Facebook fans?
Completely dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Fairly satisfied
Very satisfied
Completely satisfied
14. Overall, how satisfied are you with managing a Facebook page or public profile?
Completely dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Fairly dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Fairly satisfied
Very satisfied
Completely satisfied
15. In your opinion, what amount of improvement, if any, is required to make the page or profile management tools Facebook provides you excellent?
Huge improvement
Much improvement
Some improvement
Slight improvement
No improvement
16. Do you manage a public page or profile on any other social media platforms?
No, I do not manage a public page or profile on any other sites
Yes, I manage a page or public profile on at least one other site
17.On what other social media platforms do you manage a public page or profile?
Instagram
Google+
Twitter
Pinterest
Tumlbr
Other (fill in)
18. On which service do you most often post
Instagram
Google+
Twitter
Pinterest
Tumlbr
Facebook
Other (fill in)
19. Compared to your consumer facing experiences on other platforms, how satisfied are you with your experience managing a Facebook page or public profile?
More satisfied
About the same level of satisfaction
Less satisfied
20. How important is it to you to be able to manage your Facebook page or public profile from a mobile device?
Not at all important
Slightly important
Somewhat important
Very important
Extremely important
21. When you publish content from a mobile phone, what device do you typically use?
Tablet (such as iPad)
Windows phone
iPhone
Android phone
Blackberry
I never publish from a mobile device
Other (fill in)
22. In your opinion, what amount of improvement, if any, is required to make the Facebook page and public profile administration experience excellent?
Huge improvement
Much improvement
Some improvement
Slight improvement
No improvement
23. In what ways would you like to see the Facebook page and public profile administration experience improve? (select the TOP 3 improvements you’d like to see)
I would like to be able to post additional types of content
I would like to be able to post more easily
I would like to know more about my fans
I would like my fans to share more of my posts with their friends
I would like to be able to test which posts perform best
I would like to drive more traffic to my primary website
I would like my posts to reach more fans
I would like to see everything my fans are saying about me/the public figure
I would like to see how the activity of my fan base compares to that of other public figures
I would like to be able to use hashtags
Other (fill in)
24. Please share any additional feedback you may have about your experience as a Facebook page or public profile administrator.
25. We would like to hear more about your experience with Facebook in the future. Would you be interested in receiving additional surveys on this topic?
25. Would you be interested in participating in a brief phone interview on this topic?
Thank you.
Thomas Hawk Digital Connection
Eric Kim: 10 lessons William Klein has taught me about street photography
02
May
We love the work of LA-based street photographer Eric Kim, and we’re big fans of his regularly-updated blog. In this 2-page article, originally published on his website, Eric explains how the work of famed street photographer William Klein has taught him valuable lessons that inform his own outlook, and his photography. Click through to read more.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
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