Digtal Camera Tips
FUN PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
November/17/2008 09:55 PM
In this digital camera age, the idea of filters is long forgotten. Photoshop has added camera filters to its list of tools available in the digital darkroom. But there are still things which cannot be replicated on your computer.
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BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
September/28/2008 11:39 PM
Black and white imagery has a wonderful aesthetic. Maybe because we are used to seeing the world in color we like the uniqueness of seeing something without it. Black and white images somehow transcend the snapshot in a way that color never can. Here are some suggestions of how you can improve your black and white photographs.
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HOW TO SET WHITE BALANCE
September/25/2008 05:01 PM
Different light sources cast different colors on people and objects. We may not notice it with our eyes but the camera does. Without any alteration to the white balance (WB), the color palette of your images will be way off – and not in a cool, funky way. Incandescent lights have an orange tint to them and fluorescents are greenish, whereas daylight and strobes are the cleanest. You want to set the WB so that things which are white actually come out white in the photograph, regardless of the light source. In order to set the proper white balance, you need to have an understanding of color temperature.
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HOW TO READ A HISTOGRAM
September/25/2008 04:49 PM
Before you can read a histogram, you first need to understand what one is. A histogram is an exposure graph. It has nothing to do with white balance, focus, composition, or image quality. The pixels from the image are looked at individually and mapped out on a graph according to their density (the amount of information recorded) from darkest to lightest. This instantly tells you if your image is correctly exposed, and nothing more.
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LOW LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
September/04/2008 01:23 PM
Low light and night photography is rather tricky. It requires unique settings not available in the pre-programmed settings on most cameras, therefore, it's best to have a camera where you can shoot in full manual mode.
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Read More...Digtial Camera Tips Part 1
September/04/2008 12:59 AM
Pre-production is the term professional photographers
use for the time spent in preparation before a shoot. Whether that be a day or a month, the more prepared you are for the shoot, the better your chances of it being successful. Pre-production is more than a simple checklist of items to put into your camera bag. It is also entails research and brainstorming, but that's a different topic altogether. For now, let's just focus on techniques rather than concepts.
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use for the time spent in preparation before a shoot. Whether that be a day or a month, the more prepared you are for the shoot, the better your chances of it being successful. Pre-production is more than a simple checklist of items to put into your camera bag. It is also entails research and brainstorming, but that's a different topic altogether. For now, let's just focus on techniques rather than concepts.Don't forget we have some really great deals on photo gear at http://www.prophotosales.com
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Digtial Camera Tips Part 2
September/04/2008 12:58 AM
Now that you're more comfortable understanding the controls and functions of your digital camera (having read the manual and prepared yourself for the photo shoot) you can now focus on the production, or photo shoot.
Digital cameras
differ from film in that you now have to tell the camera what type of “film” you are using. Are you shooting outside? Are you in a low-light situation? What is the light source? These were decisions you made with your selection of film, whether you knew it or not. Now you have to answer all of these questions and tell the camera what settings to use. Cameras are smart but not infallible. Automatic mode does not always work. You need to have an understanding of film speed, light source, and color balance in order to get the most out of your digital camera.Don't forget we have some really great deals on photo gear at http://www.prophotosales.com Read More...
Digital Camera Tips Part 3
September/04/2008 12:58 AM
The final stage in the digital imaging process is post-production, the stuff that happens after the photo shoot. This entails editing, touch-up, and storage of all these precious images.
EDIT, EDIT, EDIT
If location, location, location are the three rules of real estate, then edit, edit, edit are the three rules of post-production. You don't not have to save and print every picture you take. You must go through your images with a sharp, critical eye. This becomes an even more important issue when you invite friends over for a slide show. Honey, no one wants to sit through 1,000 images of your family vacation to Disneyland, no matter how cute your kids are.
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EDIT, EDIT, EDIT
If location, location, location are the three rules of real estate, then edit, edit, edit are the three rules of post-production. You don't not have to save and print every picture you take. You must go through your images with a sharp, critical eye. This becomes an even more important issue when you invite friends over for a slide show. Honey, no one wants to sit through 1,000 images of your family vacation to Disneyland, no matter how cute your kids are.
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Digtial Photography Secrets
September/04/2008 12:57 AM
With all of the photo editing software
out there, people readily assume that any problem – from poor exposure to bad composition – can be fixed later in Photoshop. This mindset is the downfall of many photographers and amateurs alike. You have to have a good image to start with before you turn it into a great image later in Photoshop. (When I say Photoshop I really mean any photo editing software. Photoshop is the industry standard and has become a universal term, such as kleenex or xerox.) The secret to digital photography is to do as much adjusting and tweaking in the camera, as opposed to on the computer, as possible.
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out there, people readily assume that any problem – from poor exposure to bad composition – can be fixed later in Photoshop. This mindset is the downfall of many photographers and amateurs alike. You have to have a good image to start with before you turn it into a great image later in Photoshop. (When I say Photoshop I really mean any photo editing software. Photoshop is the industry standard and has become a universal term, such as kleenex or xerox.) The secret to digital photography is to do as much adjusting and tweaking in the camera, as opposed to on the computer, as possible. Don't forget we have some really great deals on photo gear at http://www.prophotosales.com Read More...