Saturday, March 10, 2012

Create a 360-degree Animation with Your iPhone or Android

Create a 360-degree Animation with Your iPhone or Android: "Some of the most popular auctions on eBay display their featured product with 3D animations that show a 360-degree view of the item. These animations are very popular for stationary, high-end items, and add a professional touch to any website or auction. However, these animations are not easy to make."

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Ethics in Photography – PictureCorrect

Ethics in Photography – PictureCorrect: "tools for manipulating the look of images. The issue ranges from photojournalists editing out ascetically unpleasing elements from news images to the manipulation of models in fashion magazines."

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How to Take Concert Photos – PictureCorrect

How to Take Concert Photos – PictureCorrect: "We all love the rush of an amazing concert, whether we’re dancing along to the beat or moshing in the pit. But many of us like to capture the moment, quite literally, and record our experience. However, it’s hard to get decent photographs with compact digital cameras. Dark lighting, flashing lights, and constantly moving musicians make it difficult to photograph."

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Creative Filter Effects for the Indoor Photographer

Creative Filter Effects for the Indoor Photographer: "Indoor photography scares the bajesus out of most photographers, and rightly so.  On-camera flash, off-camera flash, ambient lighting and then throw people into the mix and it’s enough to make a grown man weak in the knees.  Utilizing filters on lenses and flashes can change any photograph, using them specifically for indoor photography can be a life saver."

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25 Wonderful Black and White Countryside Landscapes

25 Wonderful Black and White Countryside Landscapes: "Something about getting out into the countryside makes us all want to pull out a camera. The open fields and fresh air are great, but they also allow a lot of opportunity for great photography. These shots show what can be done in black and white with a little talent and thought. Check out our landscape resources at the end of the post and share your own black and white countryside photographs in the comments!"

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How To Create Photorealistic Caricatures With Photoshop - How-To Geek

How To Create Photorealistic Caricatures With Photoshop - How-To Geek: "Even if you don’t have much drawing talent, it’s surprisingly easy to create a photorealistic caricature from a photograph with good resolution and a few minutes in Photoshop. Grab an image and get ready to become a caricature artist!"

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Beginner’s Tip: Get Closer

Beginner’s Tip: Get Closer: "I work with a lot of people just starting out in photography. People who want to move off of Auto mode and on to something more. And they show me their images, asking, “What can I do better?”"

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How to Use Dome Diffuser to Eliminate Shadows and Harsh Light

How to Use Dome Diffuser to Eliminate Shadows and Harsh Light: "One question I frequently get asked is how to get rid of shadows in the picture when the subject is close to a wall?"

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How to Relax a Client During a Portrait Photoshoot – PictureCorrect

How to Relax a Client During a Portrait Photoshoot – PictureCorrect: "f there is one thing I have learned over the years of photographing people it’s that the response to candid photos vs posed is distinctively noticeable in my clients. That aww or ohhh I seek to produce and long to hear when presenting my work to a client intrinsically happens with those “moment” shots, so they are a must capture for me in almost every situation."

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Night Time-lapse Photography with Stars and Auroras – PictureCorrect

Night Time-lapse Photography with Stars and Auroras – PictureCorrect: "There have been quite a few timelapse videos making an appearance lately and Randy Halverson’s, Temporal Distortion, might just be one of my favorites. His timelapse takes us into remote areas in the United States and shows us what the night sky looks like sans light pollution. It’s magical and if you don’t believe me, have a look for yourself in the following video."

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