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  • 3D Anaglyph of Insects

    Watch more 3D anaglyph videos on MY3DGUY (www.youtube.com Dont forget to subscribe. Thanks…
    Video Rating: 5 / 5

    Whole game play of the Mafia II demo. I had lots of fun and can’t wait for the full game. To see the 3d effect you need to use RED/CYAN glasses. On amazon you can find these: is.gd They are really cheap and should work.
    Video Rating: 5 / 5

  • Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011 – Email Photos at Original or Smaller Sizes

    E-mail photos managed in Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011, choosing to send them as bandwidth-hogging originals or reduced sizes.

    Want to e-mail your friends, family, co-workers, etc. copies of some of your photos? It’s easy to do so via Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011. If desired, the software can resize photos smaller to save space and bandwidth. Note that this method requires you use client e-mail software, such as Microsoft Outlook.

    1. Place checkmarks next to photos you wish to e-mail; hover over a photo for the checkbox to be available. As you check photos you will see them highlighted and bordered….

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  • Nikon 14mm f/2.8 Lens Review

    Rent this and many more lenses at: www.borrowlenses.com See my photos at momentsofnaturephotography.com Detailed review of the nikon 14mm f fixed lens. Includes a look at some sample images taken with the lens on the nikon d3x to check out the image quality of the lens. See many more wide angle lens reviews under my wide angle lens review playlist on my main page.
    Video Rating: 5 / 5

  • Accurate green screen removal in photoshop

    www.photoshopgreenscreen.com A very easy way to remove a green screen in Photoshop and keep all of the detail in the foreground. This is great for working around detailed hairlines.
    Video Rating: 4 / 5

  • Anja Bührer: Licht, Schatten & Atmosphäre

    Anja BührerAnja Bührer ist Beleuchterin an einem Berliner Theater. In ihrer Freizeit fotografiert sie leidenschaftlich gern und kreiert mit photoshop ihre eigenen Welten. Ihre Bilder kann man sich hier ansehen: Deviantart | Fotoblur | 1x.com

    Ich bin Beleuchterin am Theater. Insofern liegt liegt es vielleicht nahe, dass ich von jeher ein besonderes Faible für Licht, Schatten und Atmosphäre habe. Das Fotografieren hab ich erst vor ca 3,5 Jahren für mich entdeckt und ein Jahr später das Arbeiten mit Photoshop. Ziemlich schnell hat sich herauskristallisiert, dass es vor allem die Schatten und Spiegelungen sind, die mich reizen. Und dass ich diesen mithilfe von Photoshop Athmosphäre hinzufügen kann.

    Ich weiß selten vorher, was am Ende dabei herauskommt. Ich öffne ein vorhandenes Foto und lass mich dann mithilfe von Texturen, Landschaften, Wolken etc inspirieren und wenn das Bild dann fertig ist, weiß ich meist sofort, wie es heißt und wie gerade meine Stimmung ist. Ich möchte euch heute drei meiner Bilder vorstellen:

    Me, myself and I

    Me, myself and I

    “Me, myself and I” ist an einem typischen Aprilwetter-Tag  in Berlin Unter den Linden entstanden. Es hatte gerade wie aus Eimern geschüttet und plötzlich schien wieder die Sonne. Da mein Blick auf alles fixiert ist, worin sich etwas spiegeln könnte, waren die Pfützen am Straßenrand natürlich ein Magnet.

    Als ich die Laternen entdeckt habe, musste ich mich also nur noch in die richtige Position stellen und schon kam dieser junge Mann im schönen Mantel und die Ampel war rot. Es war so einer dieser Momente, wo man sich freut, zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort zu sein. Ihr kennt das ja bestimmt 🙂

    Zuhause, als ich mir die Aufnahmen angesehen habe, kam mir dann die Idee, mal zwei zusammenzufügen und mit den Füllmethoden für Ebenen zu spielen. Wo ich mich sonst meist für “multiplizieren” entscheide, gefiel mir hier “Lineares Licht” am besten, weil die zweite Person hier unklarer und gesiterhafter wirkte. Noch ein bisschen an den Farbreglern gedreht und eine Vignette gemacht, war “Me, myself and I” also fertig.

    The Visitor

    The Visitor

    “The Visitor” ist in der Neuen Nationalgalerie in Berlin entstanden. Mein Glück war, dass an diesem Tag im Rahmen einer Ausstellung die Fenster des Foyers mit einer Art Pergamentpapier bezogen waren. Es gab also keinen Blick aus den Fenstern sondern einen für mich perfekten Hintergrund.

    Die Spiegelung der klaren Linien hat mich fasziniert und so war ich gespannt, wie diese Kulisse wohl mit Personen bzw Silhouetten wirken würden. Zuhause am Rechner musste ich aber feststellen, dass mir die Personen, die mir quasi ins Bild gelaufen sind, nicht gefielen. Mir schwebte eher etwas “Surreales” vor.

    Also durchsuchte ich meine Ordner nach passenden Silhouetten und fand diese dann in Form einer Fußbodenspiegelung aus einem anderen Bild. Es war das “Geisterhafte”, was mir so gut an dieser Spiegelung gefiel. Also hab ich sie ausgeschnitten, etwas weichgezeichnet und eingesetzt. Fehlte nur noch die Spiegelung der Spiegelung. Also hab ich einfach die Ebene dupliziert und noch etwas mehr weichgezeichnet. Fertig war der Visitor.

    Letting go

    Letting go

    “Letting go” ist in meinem Urlaub in den USA entstanden. Es gibt da so einen Platz am einem Hafen, wo abwechselnd Wasser-Fontänen und Wasserdampf aus mehreren Düsen von unten aufsteigen. Bei über 35° natürlich ein magischer Anziehungspunkt für alle Kinder und auch die etwas größeren.

    Mich hat vor allem die spezielle Lichtstimmung nachmittags fasziniert, wenn die Sonne tiefer stand und die Personen als Silhouetten vor den Wasserfontänen erschienen. Eines nachmittags kam dieses bezaubernde Mädchen und war vollkommen eins mit sich und dem Wasser um sie herum.

    Zuhause ist mir dann diese schöne Geste aufgefallen. Als würde sie etwas loslassen, war mein erster Gedanke. So kam mir die Idee mit der Möwe, die ich tags zuvor am Strand fotografiert hatte. Diese hab ich also als zweite Ebene mit einer “normalen” Füllmethode addiert.

    Um dem ganzen noch ein bisschen mehr Athmosphäre zu geben, hab ich dann noch als dritte und vierte Ebene einen Himmel und die Textur einer Wand “multipliziert”. Fehlte nur noch die Vignette und ich konnte das Bild loslassen 🙂

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  • Photography Wonder!

    Photography Wonder

    A new website with a public launch TODAY (October 8th, 2010)!  What’s it all about?  At it’s heart it’s a ‘question and answer resource’ for photographers… with a twist.

    Users can ask, answer and most importantly VOTE on the best content! Someone posts a question and multiple people give an answer.  The answers with the most votes rise to the top (literally).  Old questions can be searched, new questions can be asked, or you can just browse all the past answers made by your favorite photographer.

    I invite anyone interested in photography (photography of ALL types) to sign-up (it’s free) and start making some connections on what I expect to become a fantastic photography resource.

    http://www.photographywonder.com

    You can check out Jake Garn’s answer to the age-old question: “How do you find a models.”  Don’t forget to vote for it!  🙂


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  • How I Use Speedlights…

    Speedlight Example

    I’m sort of known for not being a fan of using speedlights. Just never liked the look they give. I am not sure where this idea or belief came from, but I remember being back in college in the mid-’80′s and my colleagues and I would sort of categorize photographers who use this kind of light as Not Serious Ad Shooters. Not fair, I know, but none the less, I was young and impressionable and the idea has stayed with me over the years. However, over the last two or three years, I have been incorporating speedlights with my other lighting, whether I”m using natural light or studio flash like my Profotos. And what I mean by incorporating is that I use the speedlight to embellish the main lighting on my set. So let me explain that more clearly.


    Speedlight Birdcage
    Grey Gardens

    Let’s say I’m shooting outdoors with available sunlight and I want a harsh edge light or a back hair light. I will have one of my assistants hold the speedlight either in his hand or on a light stand, and angle it exactly where I want that light to hit. Speedlights are great for outdoor use because they run on batteries, they’re lightweight and easy to pack. But for me, getting them to do what I want is the tricky part. We use all sorts of things to angle the light, like cupping a hand over it to create a barn door or even taking cardboard and holding it over one part of the light so we can control where it hits. Or putting it behind something to add a pop of light in the background. For instance, on the Genlux Grey Garden’s shoot, inside the bird cage is a SB 800 wrapped up in some diffusion material that I normally put over a large umbrella, just to diffuse the out put of light coming from the speedlight. The light created just enough glow inside that cage, adding depth and drama to the photograph without it taking over or competing with my key lights. It “embellished” the shot. It didn’t light the shot, it just complemented the shot.

    Speedlight Example
    Hush Magazine

    On a recent editorial shoot for HUSH Magazine, a new magazine out of Belgium, we used a speedlight on a stand, place behind the windows and aimed it towards the back of the models head to recreate a sunburst of light, backlighting the model and pumping in a bit of light on the background to create a more interesting shot. The main light, though, was one profoto head with a beauty dish directed on the front of the model. Or the shot of Eugenia on the beach with the sun setting behind her. That’s not actually the sun, we used a speedlight to mimic the sun, creating a fabulous lens flare and hair light. We only use the speedlights as accent lights. I have never used a speedlight on top of my camera. I know other photographer’s do, using all kinds of diffusion kits and tricks to create these lovely images but you’ll never find me doing that on any fashion shoot. Well, never say never……I think I should have learned that one by now. But I can pretty guarantee I probably will never use one on top of my camera as the key light. If I wanted that stark overlit look, I would use a ringflash as oppose to a speedlight, I think.

    Speedlight Example 3

    I can’t speak for Canon, but I know that the Nikon speedlights can sync with your camera or you can use TTL metering when they’re off the camera however I never use them this way. I sync it with my pocket wizard and control the light manually as I would with my regular strobe heads. That way I have complete control of my light instead of letting the camera “guess” for me, which is common and easy to do when you’re working with speedlights. It’s important to me to always have control of my lights. Always. Your lighting is what conveys your vision and your vision is what ultimately speaks through your photographs. I use speedlights sparingly and carefully to enhance the overall lighting on my shoots. And for this, I think they do indeed get the job done!

    All Images ©2010 Melissa Rodwell Photography


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  • Fujifilm Finepix F80EXR [REVIEW]

    Digicams with 10x zooms seem to be driving the lower end of the market … and a good thing too, I say.

    F80EXR.jpg

    Available in black or silver, this little camera is deceptive, to say the least: built into a shiny, double coated lacquer finish, it is light, easily pocketable and thankfully dotted with only a few external controls. The top deck holds only the power button and zoom toggle, with the mode dial directly beneath; the viewfinder is mercifully brief.

    Features

    The CCD is larger than most, leading to hopes of reduced noise and improved image quality. Capturing 12 megapixels, the maximum image size is 40003000 pixels, leading to a final print size of 34×25cm. Movies: not as good as some cameras, the max res is only 1280×720 pixels at 30 fps.

    I’m not sure about the claimed contribution of Fujifilm’s EXR setting on the mode dial: in varying light levels, the camera will switch between High Resolution (HR), Wide Dynamic Range (DR) and then to High Sensitivity and Low Noise (SN) mode. In the right hands it could possibly be a big help … but as I said, I’m yet to be convinced.

    The mode dial also allows for auto, Program AE, manual exposure (direct control over aperture and shutter speed), scene position (a range of scene modes) and settings for two types of natural light (minus flash and a two exposure routine with/without flash). The whole scheme appears to be an attempt to deliver DSLR expertise without its complexity.

    Man and pool reflection 2.JPG

    Image stabilisation is delivered by a twin scheme: a mechanically stabilised CCD sensor and a juggling of ISO settings to provide faster shutter speeds.

    More: face Recognition technology for up to eight faces; a world first Pet Detection function that recognises up to 10 faces of cats or dogs. But be warned, it will not capture an animal profile!

    Fujifilm has always offered a series of film simulation modes; while I’m not sure of the benefits of knowing you’re shooting with a mythical roll of Velvia or Provia film were loaded, I guess some people will warm to it. But, for good measure, at least you can shoot sepia or B&W shots too.

    Startup Time

    I could shoot my first shot about four seconds after start; follow-on shots came in at about a second each.

    ISO Settings

    Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR ISO 400 f5.3 1:30 sec.JPG

    At ISO 400 the camera showed excellent resolution, accurate colour and little sign of image noise.

    Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR ISO 800 f5.3 1:60 sec.JPG

    ISO 800 showed little change in any department.

    Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR ISO 1600 f5.3 1:125 sec.JPG

    At ISO 1600 we see a rapid drop in resolution and a jump in noise. Not a pretty picture!

    Distortion

    Fujinon are recognised as makers of fine lenses for the broadcast industry so it should come as no surprise to find the F80EXR’s optic exhibited no distortion at either end of the zoom. A fine performance.

    Comment

    For me, the F80EXR is a handy little camera and would act as a super companion to a well-fitted out DSLR. If you can buy it at the right price, the 10x zoom and large CCD would be attractive.

    Cockatoo 4.JPG

    Quality: excellent quality and I recommend shooting at ISO 400, especially if you’re using the zoom’s long end.
    Why you would buy it: a pocketable 10x is in your wish list.
    Why you won’t: you want better high ISO quality.

    Fujifilm Finepix F80EXR Specs

    Image Sensor: 10.2 million effective pixels.
    Metering: Multi zone.
    Sensor Size: 12.7mm CCD EXR.
    Lens: Fujinon f3.3-5.6/5-50mm (27-270mm as 35 SLR equivalent).
    Shutter Speed: 8 to 1/2000 second.
    Memory: SD/SDHC cards plus 40MB internal memory.
    Image Sizes (pixels): 4000×3000, 4000×2664, 4000×2248, 2816×1864, 2816×1864, 2816×1584, 2048×1536, 2048×1360, 1920×1080. Movies: 1280×720, 640×480 at 30 fps.
    Rear LCD Screen: 7.6cm LCD (230,000 pixels).
    File Formats: JPEG, Motion JPEG.
    ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100 to 12,800.
    Interface: USB 2.0, AV, HDMI, DC.
    Power: Rechargeable lithium battery, DC input.
    Dimensions: 99×59×28 WHDmm.
    Weight: 183 g (without batteries and card).
    Price: Get a Price on the Fujifilm FinePix F80EXR at Amazon (currently 17% off).

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  • 11 October, 2010 – Art Wolfe’s Travels To The Edge

     

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    Master photographer Art Wolfe needs little introduction. Over the course of his 30-year career, Art has worked on every continent and in hundreds exotic of locations worldwide. Through his public television series, Art Wolfe’s Travels To The Edge, Art has been taking us on fascinating visual journeys to visit and photograph far flung lands, people and creatures. His love and respect for our planet’s beauty, and talents as a photographer continue to inspire viewers.

    Now, through a joint publishing effort between Art and The Luminous Landscape, we are excited to provide you with all 26 episodes of his award winning television series Art Wolfe’s Travels To The Edge as immediate HD video downloads Each episode shows Art working in one of the most remote and photographically challenging locations on earth.

    Going into its third season,  Art Wolfe’s Travels To The Edge is recurrently airing worldwide. Now, for the first time and only available on the Luminous Landscape, is the downloadable version in HD!

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