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02
Jan
Stock Photography Tips from John Lund: How to Take Great Stock Photos
16
Dec
Go to SilberStudios.Tv. Marc interviews John Lund, an award-winning San Francisco stock photographer. Watch as he explains his techniques for taking unique stock photos that stand out from the crowd, and learn inside secrets for creating stock photography as well as down-to-earth tips for photographers of all levels. John takes us through the steps he follows to create photos that stop people in their tracks. His passion is to create new photographic realities, which he has been doing for 30 years.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Fresh from my ebay, here’s my “new” second-hand rebel. www.robnunnphoto.com
Mozilla Firefox – Plugins and Extensions – Keep Other Windows from Covering Firefox
10
Dec
Keep a Firefox window on top of other windows with the “Always on Top” extension.
Do you keep a lot of other windows open while browsing the web such as a word processor, spreadsheet, or e-mail client? If so, these might cover up the Mozilla Firefox window, something you do not want if the browser is constantly reloading data such as a Twitter feed.
With the “Always on Top” extension you can force the Firefox window to stay visible above other windows. Plus, the extension is window-sensitive; if you have multiple Firefox windows open you can make one or two of them appear always on top of other windows, even other Firefox windows. …
Read more at MalekTips.
New Computer and Technology Help and Tips – MalekTips.Com
Miscellaneous Software – Keep the Screensaver from Running or the Computer from Hibernating
03
Dec
Prevent the screensaver or Windows power management from interrupting a video, download, or other long task with Don’t Sleep.
Have you ever had Windows turn off the monitor or display a screensaver while playing a video? Or maybe you are downloading a large file, and suddenly the computer goes to sleep before it finishes. Frustrating, isn’t it?
One option to solve this problem is to use the small utility “Don’t Sleep”. This software can prevent the screensaver from displaying or monitor from turning off, as well as system automatic stand-by, hibernation, shut-down, and logoff. The disabling can be turned off or on with ease, and can even run on a timer. …
Read more at MalekTips.
New Computer and Technology Help and Tips – MalekTips.Com
Wedding Photography Tips from Wedding Photographer Anna Kuperberg
26
Nov
Go to SilberStudios.Tv for more info. Marc Silber interviews Anna Kuperberg, a San Francisco wedding photographer who has also been noted for her child and dog photography. She gives advice for amatuer photographers on how to approach your subjects with curiosity, and shares her techniques to capture those moments of intense emotion and love while doing so naturally. Her tip for taking better photos is to not let your equipment get in the way, which is why she recommends high capacity compact flash cards so as not to miss those decisive moments. Tune into this episode to get her inside story for taking photos that will be cherished for years to come. This year, Anna Kuperberg has been featured on the cover of Photo District News and PPA magazines, and was named one of the world’s top ten wedding photographers by American Photo magazine. Her work has appeared in InStyle, People, and Martha Stewart Weddings.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
Combining multiple images: Photoshop CS5 for Photographers from lynda.com
26
Nov
Watch the entire course at www.lynda.com PhotoshopCS5 for Photographers provides comprehensive Photoshop training targeting the needs of photographers. In this course, author Chris Orwig demonstrates the fundamental skills used to enhance digital photos, including managing and correcting color, sharpening, making selections and adjustments, retouching, and printing from Photoshop. In addition to teaching the techniques that enable photographers to refine and publish their photos, the course includes live-action segments that encourage thinking photographically, and shoot with Photoshops capabilities in mind.
Long Exposure Tutorial – From the 365 Days Project Video Podcast
04
Nov
Stephen Poff discusses a few strategies for long exposure photos.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Olympus to ship E-5 digital SLR from October 29
20
Oct
Olympus has announced that its E-5 digital SLR will start shipping from October 29 at a suggested retail price of 00. Announced at Photokina 2010, the weather-sealed camera offers a 12MP Live MOS sensor, 920k dot 3.0" articulated LCD, Live View with Contrast AF, HD video recording and shutter speeds of up to 1/8000th sec. In addition, the company will start shipping its M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 Micro Four Thirds zoom lens from October 29 as well at a suggested retail price of ¥47500 (~ 0).
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Panasonic to ship AG-AF100 from December
16
Oct
Panasonic has announced its AG-AF100 series professional Micro Four Thirds HD camcorder will be available from December 27 at a suggested retail price of 95. Announced in May 2010, the camcorder is capable of recording full 1080p HD videos at frame rates from 12 to 60 fps. It includes HD SDI and XLR connectors, twin SDXC slots and is compatible with the company’s line up of Lumix G lenses, filters and adapters.
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