September 19, 2011

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #80
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Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim (G Pixel)Barry Howel (B Groover) – Dennis Zerwas (ZPower) – Matt Shumate (Schumster)

On this weeks 2nd live roundtable, we get over some technical issues with the live feed and then jump into the latest news and thoughts about what’s happening in photography. A few little debates and some ideas on how we can all get better. And check out the after show for a bit of unscripted fun and a few tips for Facebook.

Podcast #80 forum discussions:

Main Time Indexes:

  • 00:00. News & Errata
  • 33:20. LRnd. Is the photo biz dying?
  • 57:50. LRnd. Is there an art photo market?
  • 1:15:20. Lrnd. Ideas for learning.
  • 1:37:18. Picks of the show.
  • 1:54:38. The after show.

Links to things we mentioned.

The 20MP Samsung NX 200 looks interesting.

Also we neglected to chat about the new Sony A77.
Also check out the Sony NEX7.

Comm photographer gets a 10MP 8×10 digital back for half a million.

July. Photojojo makes an iPhone 4 SLR lens mount.

NEW Pro Photo forums. Come join the conversation.

HDR Magic Video Workshop.

Learning stuff…

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August 25, 2011

I have something new for you all that I’m really excited about. HDR and dynamic range is something I became passionate about years back. Since then it’s become more than a “look”. It’s become a way for me to better understand and manage light on every level. I think understanding dynamic range is an everyday essential for the serious photographer. It goes deep.

People have been asking for a recorded segment on HDR for years now. I’ve finally got a collection finished. And it’s more than basic HDR. Enter, HDR Magic. Over 2 hours of fully downloadable HD videos where I show you how I make HDR images and manage dynamic range. Their divided into sections, looking at every aspect, from bold HDR to gentle dynamic pushing and pulling. And going forward I plan to refine the set even further and send out free updates.

Head over to the HDR page for all the details and and the first video. It’s time to see light in a new light. I think you’ll enjoy them… Gav

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August 25, 2011

I don’t post here for every Seim Effects product I come out with, but I have something new today that I’m pretty excited about. HDR and dynamic range is something I became passionate about years ago. Since then it’s become more than a “look”. It’s become a way for me to better understand and manage light on every level. I think mastering dynamic range is an everyday essential for the serious photographer. It goes deep.

People had been asking for a recorded segment on HDR for years now. And I’ve finally got a collection finished. Enter, HDR Magic. But it’s more than Basic HDR. Over 2 hours of fully downloadable HD videos where I show you how I make HDR images and manage dynamic range on more subtle levels. This is the 2nd of my video training collections (the first is Cloning Magic). I love live workshops, but there’s something to be said for watching a workshop whenever you like.

There’s lots more info on Seim Effects if you’re interested. Of course as always, you readers can use code PPS to save 15%. Head over to the HDR page for all the details and and the first video. Hope you enjoy them… Gav

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August 17, 2011

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #79
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Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim (G Pixel)Barry Howel (B Groover) – Rob Owens – Scott & Adina Hayne

On this weeks roundtable we talk about perspective and starting out. Then we put ourselves under the time gun as we speed through questions and answers. PS. This episode is not about storms. Though that is an awesome idea 😉

 

Podcast #79 forum discussion:

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions
  • 06:30 photography news
  • 25:53 LIGHTNING rounds. ZAP.
  • 1:13:20 Picks and goodies
  • 1:28:46 4×5, closing, Next LIVE show
  • 1:39:55 Short after show

Links to things we mentioned.

Gavin’s Lights & Shadows HDR workshop this Fall.

Canon Mirrorsless camera?

New pen cams. Still no finder…

Fuji X100 still looks cool, but not perfect. Spendy too.

Hoya sells Pentax to Richo.

Light field camera has infinite focus. Heres a photo session done with it.

Vuzix wrap 1200 for camera view camera like experience? Just a thought.

PICKS:

Barry. Bubble level….
Scott & Adina – Cinevate video gear – Atlas slider – Shoulder mount and more.
Also check out the Rode Video Mic.

Rob – RRS WPF flash bracketEpson artisan 50 printer for making disks (try it with Tayo CD/DVD). perfect for disks. Lightflow Presets.

Gavin – Epson V700 scanner for prints and filmLighted Loupe.

 

 


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July 22, 2011

Gavin's new video training collection on cloning and retouching.

This has been a long time coming and I’m really excited about it. Every time I made a video, taught a webinar, or planned a lesson. Somewhere in the back of my mind it was planning for video collections. People kept asking for them and I kept wanting to do them, but it was always daunting. I needed a plan and I needed to buckle down and make it happen.

Well it finally has and it’s in the form of my new Digital Darkroom training videos. Each video collection will o in depth on it’s topic, sharing ideas and techniques to really master it. No holds barred training that’s organized and concise. Kicking it all off is the Cloning Magic video workshop. A deep look at mastering the cloning and retouching tools that will change the way you edit and take your work to new levels. Check out the introduction and a free chapter from the complete new series right here. Enjoy… Gav

 

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