June 20, 2012

No not even this photo is free – King of the Valley – Valley of the gods Utah

 Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #85
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Today’s Panel... Gavin SeimBarry HowellNina BeheimScott & Adina Hayne

This month the panel looks at a few news bits, understands that photos have value, reviews Photoshop CS6, our favorite lenses and more.

PPS #85 Forum Discussions Here. Share Your Opinions.

Main Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions.
  • 04:50 News and Chat.
  • 10:10 Free Photos for Alter Bridge?
  • 27:45 Photoshop CS6 Group Review.
  • 49:00 A larger format future.
  • 1:09:55 Lenses Lightning Round.
  • 1:32:55 Picks of the show.
  • 2:04:08 The After Show. Business and beyond.

Links…

LIghtroom 4.

Creative Suite CS6.

5DMK III is good. So is the Nikon D800. You decide. And check out the value of the D3200.

A pack of free LR develop presets for video.

Glif iPhone tripod mount.

The Brenizer Method. An stitched approach to the large format look (thanks to Vincent P for the link)

Bands don’t need to pay for your photos?

PICKS…

 

 

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May 3, 2012

A photo by Pro Photo Show listener Jason Eldridge of Gavin working with 4x5 during Imaging USA.

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #84

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Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim – Gokhan CukurovaDennis ZerwasJonathan Bielaski Mark Tesky.

Gavin and the panel round off the first quarter of 2012 with the hot news and happening from the photo world and digging into discussion on how we can raise the bar and get more profitable in a crowded industry.

PPS #84 Extended Forum Discussions Here..

Main Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions.
  • 04:55 MK3 vs D800 News.
  • 23:20 Lightroom 4 and CS6.
  • 40:03 The video side of it all.
  • 47:44 EXposed and trip overview.
  • 50:44 Instagram and social stuff.
  • 1:07:30 LRound. Being the Best We Can.
  • 1:27:20 Picks and gadgets of the month.
  • 1:47:50 After show and our title inspiration 😉

News..

LR4 is here. Overall we like it.
Creative Suite CS6.

Black Magic Design Cinema.

5DMK III is good. So is the Nikon D800. You decide. And check out the value of the D3200.

A pack of free LR develop presets for video.

Getting Beyond the Digital File – The Missing Link
Resolution and Printable size.
Learn What the Nail Does Before You Start to Hammer.

Are you still using 500px.com

Pixoto is another interesting one with cash prizes.

A comparison of the Super Moon.

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March 4, 2012

First flight, 120 feet in 12 seconds – 1903. Link to high res scan details from LOC.

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #83
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Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim (G Pixel).

Today Gavin leads us through a brief look at photographic history. He talks a bit about how classical art can help us as photographers and finishes with a look at essential concepts that will make us better at our work.

Podcast #83 forum discussions:

Main Time Indexes:

  • 00:00. News and project updates.
  • 11:30. Art and a Photographic History.
  • 43:26. Essential photo ingredients.
  •  1:04:10. In practice. A study example.
  • 1:14:52. Picks of the show.
46x34, Portrait of Nicolas Ruts. Rembrandt, 1631. It seems that even 300+ years ago, a wall portrait was a thing of note. Look at the quality of this work. Click for a larger version. Even the catch lights look perfect.

 

Links to things we mentioned…

 

Getting beyond the digital file.

Nikon D800 36MP. Big step.

Canon 5D MK3 is no longer a rumor.

EXposed video workshop coming soon.

Lights and Shadows Photo Workshop coming Fall in Central WA.

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December 13, 2011

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #82
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Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim –  Barry Howel –  Dennis ZerwasBrady DillsworthJonathan Bielaski

On this years annual Christmas bash we we have fun talking about light, 2012, lots of great gadgets and gifts, and even avalanches… If you listen to the after show.

Podcast #82 forum discussions:

Main Time Indexes:

  • 03:30 News and Rumors.
  • 23:00 L Rounds – Light, 2012 Business..
  • 59:45 Talking Copyright.
  • 1:09:00 Selling Us.
  • 1:10:25 Picks of the Year.
  • 1:49:05 After Show 2011.

 

Links…

Is Adobe fleecing us again. Kelby writes them a letter.

Agency Access commercial PR like agency for photographers.

Johnathan’s personal portrait project, For The Love of It.

On photography. A video of Ken Whitmire.

Copyright info and tips for photographers.

If you’re going to imaging USA email Gavin, prophotoshow@gmail.com

PICKS. Lots of them.

Gavin, DSLR bot
Gavin, La Crosse Technology BC-700 charger.

Barry – hassy nikon mount.
DZ… Steam Fast fabric steamer for backdrops.
John… Bubble levelPro Gaff Gaffers Tape.

Brady. Lastolight Tri-grip reflector –  Lumiquest LTP hotshoe softbox.

Gavin… 126 LED light panel.

Barry… Rouge flash bender.

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November 16, 2011

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #81
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Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim (G Pixel).

Today Gavin goes in depth on light, zones, meters and making images come out the way we want them, every time. Foregoing long errata and going straight to analysis of using light and Zone to control the results of our images. Lets jump in.

Podcast #81 forum discussions:

Main Time Indexes:

  • 00:00. Quick News.
  • 03:55 Visualizing and Zones essentials.
  • 09:47 Working the Light. Our scenario.
  • 20:00 Editing and fulfilling the visualization.
  • 33:03 Light does not always cooperate.
  • 39:35 The break. Silver Shadows 2, iUSA etc.
  • 42:40. A light recap.
  • 44:45 Using Light meters.
  • 50:40. Wrap up. What we can do with light & Zones.
  • 58:00 Pick and closing.

Links to things we mentioned.

The new Silver Shadows 2 black and white Lightroom presets.

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