November 11, 2009

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by Gavin Seim: Here’s the latest episodes of the new Photo Couch podcast. Short quick bursts of photo ideas and information. If you want to get them as they come out, you can subscribe in iTunes or use the direct feed in any podcatcher.

There’s a bunch of topics in these five episodes, all no more than five minutes long. Give a listen and get some ideas. If you have thoughts you’d like to discuss in depth, visit the Photo Couch board on the forums.

PC #008 MP3. 11/11/09 Seeing Your Site with Client Eyes.

PC #007 MP3. 09/30/09 Branding Your Prints

PC #006 MP3. 09/04/09 Proofs & Sales

PC #005 MP3. 08/18/09 Live Shoot Follow Up & Proofing

PC #004 MP3. 08/13/09 Senior Session Live Shoot

wedding-photography

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October 29, 2009

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #63
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The Panel... Gavin SeimEric GuggenheimDennis ZerwasDavid EsquireRalph Barret
This week we talk about the latest high ISO bodies, Lightroom 3 selling in 2010 and more.

Podcast #63 forum discussion:

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions and news.
  • 31:20 Lightroom 3 Beta talk (and a little Aperture)
  • 56:25 Business talk for 2010
  • 1:23:30 Ralph Joins The Party
  • 2:02:20 The After Show

Canon 1D MK4 has been announced.. Up to ISO 104,00.

Vincent 1D MK4 video made using available light. Impressive.

Nikon D3s too. Looks cool. Up to ISO 102,000.

High end point and shoot talk.

Photo Tracker mini looks like it might be a good geotagging solution.

A ballhead tripod mount for your laptop. Can you say Tethered shooting.

Forum thread with unofficial Lightroom speed tests.

Wall portrait selling basics article.

PICKS:

Thanks all… Gav

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October 18, 2009

by Gavin Seim. My new Lightroom Power workshop just launched and is available for groups organizations and conferences. It’s a fun relaxed single day session that I’m looking forward to taking abroad.

I’m also considering the possibility of doing a live online workshop. I have to look into the possibilities. I won’t blather on. If you’re interested in learning more, heres the page on Seim Effects.

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September 24, 2009

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #62
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The Panel... Gavin SeimNeil Van NiekerkDennis ZerwasSam Gardner
This week we talk about the latest news then get into lighting tips, picks and chat.

Podcast #62 forum discussion:

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions and news.
  • 26:30 Canon 5D MK2 lens update.
  • 36:10 In Memory Of Grant Seim IV.
  • 38:21 Lets Talk About Lighting.
  • 1:27:50 The Picks.
  • 1:43:25 After Show (Wall Portraits & More)

Special fundraiser effects & HDR video set. Short link http://bit.ly/grant4

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September 8, 2009

by Gavin Seim: It’s amazing how much information is in files coming from today’s cameras. I do a lot of HDR photography, but I’ve also been working to bring out dynamic range on single files. I can actually pull out more tones using LR than I can in Photoshop.

Today I recorded a quick video to look at brushes masking and Luminance tools to control tones. There’s an HQ download version on Seim Effects. I’ll also be speaking on LR at the PPW Fall Conference so if you’re in the region stop by. Why am I still typing? The video explains it all.

The LIVE online Lightroom Workshop with Gavin Seim.

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