September 29, 2011

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Gavin Seim, news, Nikon, ProPhotoShow

Nikon Page FAIL

Gavin Seim: The folks at Nikon got a little too enthusiastic yesterday and posted this on their FB page, telling us that “A photographer is only as good as the equipment he uses” Perhaps they were momentarily blinded by how the world seems to actually look at photography these days and forgot that it’s actually a skill. Oh wait, I guess it was companies like them that promoted that idea 😉

Don’t get me wrong, quality optics and the like are important considerations. But the best gear is of no value at all, unless your good enough to make it sing. If I play a Stradivarius, it still sounds something akin to cats being run over by trucks.

I’m not sure what’s more scary. That Nikon posted this. Or that 1695 people Like it. Thanks for sending us this Greg. We still love you Nikon (sorta), but really. Teach your social team about photography.

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September 19, 2011

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Gavin Seim, lightroom, news, Photography Podcast, PPS Photography Tips, Pro Photo Show Podcast, ProPhotoShow, RoundTable

Pro Photo Podcast #80. LIVE Chaos

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #80
Direct Podcast Feed – iTunes – Podcast Alley

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

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Gavin Seim, HDR Photography, news, ProPhotoShow, Software, video

A New HDR Video Training Workshop.

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

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Biz Sense, Cool Gadgets, Gavin Seim, news, Photography Podcast, Pro Photo Show Podcast, ProPhotoShow, RoundTable

Pro Photo Podcast #79RT. Lightning Rounds.

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #79
Direct Podcast Feed – Review in iTunes – Vote on Podcast Alley

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 bracket – Epson artisan 50 printer for making disks (try it with Tayo CD/DVD). perfect for disks. Lightflow Presets.

Gavin – Epson V700 scanner for prints and film – Lighted Loupe.

 

 


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April 1, 2011

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Aperture, Canon, Dennis Zerwas, Gavin Seim, news, Photography Podcast, ProPhotoShow

Pro Photo Podcast #76. The First LIVE show.

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #76
Review in iTunes – Vote on Podcast Alley – Direct Podcast Feed

Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim – Denns Zerwas – Kerry Garrson – Barry Howel

On this roundtable we go LIVE with listeners in the chatroom and calling in. There were a few glitches but for a first live show it came off well. Lots of business talk in this one so if you don’t want to hear about things like Facebook marketing, use the time indexes below to skip segments.

 

This is a live show. Uh no, not the PPS live show. I just thought this would make the post a bit cooler 😉 Gav

NOTE: Due to a double link the feed iTunes was pulling the previous episode for the first hour or so. If this happened to you, delete the redundant episode. Then right click Pro Photo Show in your podcast list and choose “Show All Podcast Episodes”. #76 will show up again and should be the updated file when you re-download.

Podcast #76 forum discussion:

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions and DZ’s Awesome intro.
  • 03:14 News and random bits.
  • 23:40. Future gear and vintage gear.
  • 33:00 Aperture presets announced and workshops info.
  • 36:30 Kerry likes the Wacom Intuos 4.
  • 42:18 Lightroom 4 Predictions.
  • 53:17 Talking about marketing and Facebook use.
  • 1:20:50. SquareUp and taking credit cards.
  • 1:32:38 Picks and gadgets.
  • 1:46:34 The after show.

 

Links to things we mentioned.

Gavin’s new Lightflow Aperture Presets are now available.

TinEye image search is a good tool… http://bit.ly/ebdfTl

Gavin’s Workshops coming this April.

Lightroom Power. April 18th Oakland
Lights & Shadows. April 16-17 Oakland CA, April 25-26 Pismo Beach CA.

64 and 128GB SD cards from Lexar.

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