July 22, 2010

2

Biz Sense, Gavin Seim, Photography Podcast, Pro Photo Show Podcast, ProPhotoShow

Pro Photo Podcast #70 – War Stories & Battle Scars

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #70
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Grooms Wake. Even this has a story. I almost dunked my gear during this TTD session. But the results were worth it. Gavin used a preset from Power Workflow for tone. The couple loved the result.

Today’s Panel... Gavin Seim – Denns Zerwas – Kerry Garrison – Barry Howell.
We talk about Lightroom, Photoshop and other random bits. Then move on to our main topic where we discuss tales photographic of woe and suffering and war and trauma and horror and even happiness.

Podcast #70 forum discussion:

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions and news
  • 13:00 Lightroom 3
  • 25:20 Photoshop CS5
  • 35:00 War Stories & Battle Scars.
  • 1:42:50 Picks and Favorites.

HDR Workshop in Twin Cities MN.

Wedding with Lensbaby.

Kerry’s LR video learning center.

Tim Arnes Shortcut Plugin.

Sigma 17-50 2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Gavin talks HDR on Dojo podcast.

Picks…
Berry – Likes his Drobo FS.
DZ – Gavin’s LR workshop – Kerry LR workshops.
Kerry – Android Smartphones
Gav – Cowboy Studio triggers.


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July 15, 2010

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inspire, photoshop, special effects, tips, video

Dominate Skies & Beyond With Burn/Dodge.

by Gavin Seim: I’ve said it many times. I think Burn & Dodge is a very under appreciated tool in today’s digital world. It’s about subtlety and taking the time for precise burning and dodging once your primary effects are finished can make a world of difference in your final work. Good B&D work can separate the men from the boys when it comes to the final work.

With good b&d can draw the attention exactly where you need it, enhance dynamic range, add dimension and more. It’s all there in this simple tool. I made a quick video recently as I was working to show how I use b&d in a to take control my scene. This clip looks at skies in particular, but really it can make any image pop. I also plan to make more videos on B&D the future. There’s a lot to be learned from it.

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June 5, 2010

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

Pro Photo Podcast #69 – Mastering the Craft:

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #69
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Two After the Storm. Mentioned on this episode, Gavin caught this image using his E-PL1 with a 20mm 1.7 lens. The detail and quality would be easily adaptable for a 30-40 inch canvas. Processing was done using LR and the Pickles Preset from Color Fantasies.

Today’s Host... Gavin Seim. This week Gavin look at news, the new rangefinder, Photo CS5, stolen images, education and studying, focus ideas and more.

Podcast #69 forum discussion:

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Introductions and news
  • 09:02 Photoshop CS5
  • 19:23 Gavin’s W0rkshops
  • 23:00 Stolen Photo (see notes for link).
  • 32:37 Mastering the Craft.
  • 45:30 Talking about focus.**
  • 105:55 Outtakes.

HDR Workshop in Twin Cities MN.

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April 25, 2010

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Free Effects & Goodies, news, photoshop, photoshop freebies, ProPhotoShow, special effects, textures

Free Sampler. Naked Elements, Texture for Photographers.

04/24/10 Seim Effects: Howdy everyone it’s Gavin Seim. Today I want to announce a brand new product to the Seim Effects editing system. Naked Elements is a collection of more than 60 photographic textures, combined with Photoshop speed actions for adding and prepping images at blazing speeds.

Naked Elements includes natural and scientific elements from rock, to fire, to metal, to sky and beyond. Check out the Naked Elements product page for a video and samples of what’s included. Like all Seim Effects products, free in version updates will be included in the complete set. You can also download a free sampler pack below. Enjoy… Gav

– Download the Free Naked Elements Sampler Pack –

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April 23, 2010

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Photography Podcast, photoshop, Pro Photo Show Podcast, ProPhotoShow, RoundTable, Weddings

Pro Photo Podcast #68RT – Raising The Prices

Click To Listen>> Photography Podcast. PPS #68
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The Panel... Gavin Seim – Scott & Adina Hayne – Dennis Zerwas – Barry Howell
This week the panel discusses the latest news, CS5, LR3, ways to deal with business, Facebook, marketing and more. It’s a nice long episode so some of you may want to break it up into two listens.

Podcast #68 forum discussion:

Notable Time Indexes:

  • 00:00 Intro and tidbits.
  • 02:45 Talking CS5 LR3 and more
  • 21:50 70-200 MK2 and 1D MK4 (see images below).
  • 30:30 Taking about Flash and websites.
  • 38:55 Facebook, pages and business sense.
  • 1:02:38 Barry Senior Portrait market research.
  • 1:19:20 Surviving business, marketing, price talk.

Today’s Show brought to you by Seim Effects photo tools.

CS5 is coming next month.

Free Aperture Presets.

Deals page for promo codes mentioned in the show.

Check out the No Rules Workshop with Scott and Adina.

Gavins HDR workshop is going on the road.

CCS Edit for Mac is how Gavin alter WordPress.

Most if Gavs sites are built with a modded K2 theme.

TTG iPhone gallery is what Gavin used for mobile.

Set your Facebook page user name.

LR 2.7 and cam RAW 5.7 is on the Adobe updates page.

Canon 70-200 MK2 lens comparison and review.

Canon 5D MK2 vs 1D MK4 Noise Test.

Photographer jailed for not fulfilling his obligations.

PICKS:

Due to the length of the show we skipped picks this week. Back next time.

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