Thursday, January 27, 2011

Capture One 6.1

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Capture One 6.1 adds several new features and support for 16 more cameras. Local contrast and brightness adjustments, pen pressure and eraser support, and support for Getty Images metadata and import have been added. Capture One 6.1 now supports the new Phase One IQ189, IQ160 and IQ140 digital backs, plus recent cameras from Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Panasonic.

Phase One Press Release

New features in Capture One 6.1

The new Capture One 6.1 release, which includes camera support of the powerfull new Phase One IQ series of digital backs, has been released.

Capture One 6.1 includes the following new features:
- Local contrast and brightness adjustments
- Pen pressure and eraser support
- Getty Images metadate and import

Capture One 6.1 offers support for the following new cameras and hardware:
- Phase One IQ189, IQ160 and IQ140
- Leaf Aptus II 12 tethered
- Canon G12
- Nikon D3100 and P7000
- Panasonic DMC-GF2*, DMC-GH2*, DMC-G2*, DMC-G2, DMC-G10, DMC-FZ100 and DMC-FZ45 (*preliminary)
- Pentax K-5 and K-r



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Ricoh CX5

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The Ricoh CX5 is a new 10 megapixel compact camera with a 10.7x, 28-30mm zoom lens.


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Hands on with Google Googles for Android

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After reporting about Precorder and Tiltshift for the iPhone yesterday, I decided to report on a photo-related App for Android.


I decided to try out Google Googles, and I found that the results were somewhat mixed. For those of you who are unaware, Google Googles is a way of doing a search through a picture and not keywords.


I took a picture of my wife, and found the search results were of a face similar. I snapped a picture of a Harry Potter book cover, and got the Harry Potter logo as well as other Harry Potter related materials.


I would imagine that if I were to ever see a rare piece of art, this would help, but I would imagine that in art, there would be a label, assuming it is on display. I would imagine that the photos would have to labeled to match my shots.



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Look Inside the Nikon D7000

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Ever wondered what the inside of your DSLR camera looked like? Want to know exactly who makes the sensor for the Nikon D7000? Then wonder no more, as the website Chipworks has dismantled a D7000 and laid bare its innards for the whole world to see. And yes, as everyone suspected, the D7000 does use the impressive 16.2 megapixel Sony APS-C sensor, presumably the same one that Sony’s own A55 and A580 cameras use, and possibly also the Pentax K-5. Also present inside the D7000 is a whopping 4Gb of SDRAM and a micro-controller courtesy of Toshiba. Just don’t try this at home, kids…

Website: Chipworks



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Adding Emotion and Feeling To Photographs

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One thing that makes a great photo is its ability to convey emotion. Emotion in a photograph, or any work of art, is what helps a viewer connect with a piece if that emotion is prevalent in the viewer. Happiness and joy, sorrow and despair, these are some of the easier emotions as they are universally felt, at one time or another, by all on this planet.


Emotion, or a feeling, is what can bring a snapshot out of obscurity and make it shine. Think of a normal sunset picture from the shores of Hawaii with just the horizon and a bright orange sun dipping low. It’s beautiful for sure and even better when viewed in person. Now pull the zoom back to a wider angle and show a couple in silhouette, sitting on lounge chairs facing the waves and reaching to each other to hold hands. Different people will connect with each photo in different ways, or maybe not at all. Those in a romanic mood will enjoy the photo of the couple and those looking for calm without distraction may enjoy the singular sunset.


My point here is you can’t guess which mood people will be in when they view your work. Which is actually a good thing, because the photo should be your expression of what you see and feel through the viewfinder (unless you are attempting a neutrally biased photojournalistic stance). Here then are some tips to help convey emotion and feeling in photographs to help make a stronger connection with viewers.


Realize What Type Of Mood You’re In While Shooting


Your emotional state has the largest impact on the emotional quality of your photos. When I look back through travel photos I will often noticed a dip here and there in the number of photos taken on a particular day. The quality is also off and I can remember just what I was feeling that day. In most cases, I had that, ?Just not feeling it today? blah that comes and goes for us all. And it shows in my work. Ok snapshots of mountains, but nothing to write home about.


Other days I feel like the world is my oyster and I’m uncovering hidden gems left and right.


It’s important to understand where you are and realize that will likely come through in your photography (while realizing just like anything in life, some people are really good at faking it). Give yourself a break on the down days and be sure to pick up your camera on the upswings. Just remember that neither lasts forever.


Tighten The Shot


Often a singular emotion gets lost in a busy scene. This goes for photos as well. Simplify the main subject of the image before hitting the shutter release. A wide angle view of a festival in the streets might show the size, which can be impressive in its own right, but the feel of that party is best conveyed on the faces of those dancing or performing in the crowd. Zero in on the action. It may tell the difference between a large crowd who is standing around, bored or a large crowd having the time of their lives.


Focus On Faces


This is a fairly straight forward bit of advice that may seem obvious, but many of us avoid people photographs when in a new situations with strangers. When possible, always ask permission before taking a picture of stranger, especially head on. Again, remember your mood will possibly influence theirs and if you are trying to capture them as naturally as can be (without being a sniper hiding in the shadows), keep your demeanor as neutral as can be. Simple raised eyebrows while pointing to your camera does work and it doesn’t require a huge smile on your part, as if you are asking your subject to smile back.


Chances are they will convey what they wish. If life is hard, they likely won’t smile and their face will often tell the tale of their hardships. If they are joyous, or just young, you may get a beaming smile. And with any good portrait, remember to get sharp focus on the eyes.? And share the results with your subject if you can.


Set Your Camera Down And Observe


I tend to get lambasted when I tell people to stop shooting and set the camera away, so this time I’ll simply tell you to put the camera down for a minute. Forget about shooting and just sit and observe. Your mood has a big part in what and how you shoot, but also realize that being a shooter in a situation often means you travel in a bubble.


To break out of that bubble and absorb more from the world in which you are immersed, sit. And observe for 15 minutes. The mood of those around you will often become more apparent with this relaxed stance.


Return If You Can


If you are shooting a subject which you can return to, do it. The same street or beach or room will have a different feel on different days, especially if the weather changes often. And your mood can shift as well from day to day. Return to a location with an open mind for a second look and you may be surprised to find not only are the characters involved different, the feel of the place is different too.


Conveying emotion in photography is a surefire way to help your work connect with those viewing it. It will help lift the quality of your work and give it more punch. Before you hit the shutter release next time, think to yourself, ?What emotion am I trying to convey??


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Sample 11

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Sample 11 is the fourth annual group show of theprintspace clients’ work. London’s theprintspace was launched in October 2007 in Shoreditch, and has quickly become a favourite with London-based commercial photographers, artists & students. The staff at theprintspace are in a unique position to oversee an extraordinary number of images produced for portfolios and exhibitions all around the UK and they now invite you to view a little glimpse of the talent that they see week after week. Presented by Exhibit X, Sample 11 has an emphasis on portrait photography and the various styles it encompasses. The exhibition runs from 10th to 28th February at theprintspace gallery, 74 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DL. Admission is free.

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Leading photographic print studio shows off clients

LONDON, UK Exhibit X presents a cross-section of images by photographers and artists that have either been producing prints for future projects or have made exhibition prints within the last year at London’s leading photographic print studio, theprintspace.

The staff at theprintspace are in a unique position to oversee an extraordinary number of images produced for portfolios and exhibitions all around the country and we invite you to view a little glimpse of the talent that we see week after week.

This year’s SAMPLE 11 show, the fourth of its kind, has an emphasis on portrait photography and the various styles it encompasses. From Phillip Gatward’s ‘Ethnograph’ a modern study of tribal fashion in Ethiopia to Laura Pannack’s laconic glimpse of a British seaside town in ‘Kiss Me Quick’.

The exhibiting photographers are Christine Santa Ana, Dougie Wallace, Laith Magali, Laura Pannack, Matt Stuart, Niall O’ Brien, Owen Roseblade, Peter Caton, Philip Gatward and Red Saunders.

SAMPLE 11 opens with a great night of free drinks and photography on Thursday, February 10th 2011 at theprintspace gallery, 74 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DL. The exhibition then continues until 28th February 2011. Admission free.

Photo: Ohilip Gatward



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Photo Nuts and Shots: Tools and Techniques for Creative Photography [Our New eBook]

The dream – taking photographs that your friends think you paid someone for, not shot yourself.The myth – that you just don’t have what it takes. You need better gear, you don’t have ‘the eye’ and you’ll never understand the skills needed to take amazing photos.The reality – Great photography CAN be learned.  This book is the perfect companion on your journey to becoming a photographer.  It will teach you the techniques, tools, and thought processes used by the pros to take gorgeous photos. If you think creative photography is limited to those artistic types – think again.

Become a better photographer with Photo Nuts and Shots.

This lush, 100+ page pdf ebook is the ultimate creative photography primer – and for a limited time you can grab your copy for 25% off!

Here’s a little video we made about this new eBook (note: the guarantee is 60 days not 30 as it says in the video).

Download-it-Now---Shots.jpglook at others’ images and wonder “Why don’t my photos look like that?”want to take gorgeous shots, every single timeknow your camera, but want to learn the craft of photographylong to take more emotive, expressive photoswant to take photos that truly connect with viewers.

Packed with all-new, practical advice from professional photographer Neil Creek, Photo Nuts and Shots has been developed specifically for DPS readers.

Learn to harness light to convey emotion.Understand the rules of composition … and know when to break them.Take the sharpest possible photo every time.Learn to adapt the camera’s exposure to produce the shot you want.Master the concepts of shot perception, planning, and execution — in any setting.Tap into your unique creativity to take evocative photographs that reach out to viewers.

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Because it’s comprehensive: over 100 pages of all-new content.Because it’ll improve your photography, starting today: Neil’s advice is immediately actionable. Whether you read the whole book from cover to cover, or take snippets from the areas that interest you, you’ll see an immediate improvement in the quality of your images.Because it shows you how to harness your creativity: use your creative instinct to select and apply practical techniques that create stunning shots.Because it builds on your existing technical knowledge: whether or not you’ve read Photo Nuts and Bolts, the first book in the series, this practical primer builds on your existing knowledge of your camera with in-depth advice, practical examples, and a wealth of illustrations.Because it will help you be a better photographer: this inspiring guide explores rarely-discussed topics to help you tap into your creative drive, empowering you to be the best photographer that you can be.

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This lush, inspiring, practical guide normally retails for $19.99 but as a launch special and for a limited time, you can secure a copy for just $14.99.

This 25% off special is for two weeks only – so don’t delay.

What better way to put into practice what you learn in the eBook than to do it with a brand new camera!

To celebrate the launch of Photo Nuts and Shots we are giving one buyer this eBook a brand new Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 megapixel DSLR complete with an 18-55mm lens. This bundle is worth over $800!

To be in the running to win this best selling camera simply purchase your copy of Photo Nuts and Shots before midnight (Eastern US time) on Wednesday 2nd February and you’ll automatically be entered into the draw to win.

If you’re not satisfied that Photo Nuts and Shots is helping your photography within 60 days, just let us know and we’ll refund your money

That’s how confident we are that this resource will help you become the creative photographer you want to be.

Photo Nuts and Shots is ready for your download right now for just $14.99 USD – to secure your copy simply click the ‘download it now’ button below and you’ll be taken to a page where you can make your payment via PayPal or Credit card and get immediate access for download.

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Precorder App for the iPhone

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Just when I finished reporting on TiltShift Generator for the iPhone, here is another photography-related App for the iPhone.


Precorder is a video recorder that makes certain that your iPhone is always recording. Then, when you push the button to actually record, you already have a few seconds before it. You will not miss the event you’re trying for.


Just to let you know, the precording is good for 5 and 6 seconds of footage. After you use Precorder to save the best video clips, you can share them posting videos on Facebook or emailing them to friends.


You can get the Precorder App from the iTunes store here for a low price of $0.99.


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