Leading UK awarding body, OCR, and Adobe has announced at BETT 2011 that the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) qualification in Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop is now available as part of OCR?s new ITQ qualification.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Adobe and OCR Join Forces in the UK
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Google Street View catches a fight
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Tags: Google Earth, Google Street View, Google View
Every once in a while, you’ll hear about nude sunbathers caught on Google Earth. I don’t know if those have any good resolution, but these Street Views could easily be used in a court of law.
Perhaps that is what we are looking at here, a society that is comfortable with being watched, for if any questionable things arose, we could settle them with a picture like this.
I have no idea what the backstory is behind this picture. Is this guy accosting this lady, and is she fighting back? Maybe if there was a video or something, we’d have something more to go on.
Tags: Google Earth, Google Street View, Google View
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Review
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Sony Officially Announces CLM-V55 External Monitor
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The Sony CLM-V55 portable video monitor, first shown at CES 2011, has just been officially announced. Featuring a high-resolution WVGA (800 x 480) (5”) LCD panel, the Sony CLM-V55 attaches to a wide range of interchangeable-lens digital cameras from Sony and other manufacturers that support HD video shooting. Signal connection from camera to monitor is via the supplied HDMI cable, while power can be supplied using a battery pack or AC adapter (both optional). The clip-on screen tilts and swivels to any angle for comfortable framing in any position. A magnified view is available for accurate manual focussing, and is complemented by a colour peaking function that highlights the edges of accurately focussed areas of the video image. The Sony CLM-V55 will be available from March.
Sony Press Release
Clip-on LCD monitor from Sony for HD video shooting with Interchangeable Lens Digital cameras
CLM-V55 gives large, high-resolution view of video footage
* Clip-on LCD monitor attaches to DSLR camera
* Large (5”) WVGA panel offers superb high-resolution view while shooting HD video
* Tilt/swivel for comfortable viewing at any angle
* Colour peaking and pixel magnification for precise focus confirmation
A new clip-on LCD monitor from Sony gives DSLR camera owners a bigger, better view of their footage while shooting HD video.
The CLM-V55 is a portable video monitor featuring a high-resolution WVGA (800 x 480) (5”) LCD panel. Attaching easily to most Interchangeable Lens Digital cameras and compatible HD camcorders via the supplied adaptor, it displays video footage during shooting/playback with excellent clarity and a wide viewing angle.
The clip-on screen tilts and swivels to any angle for comfortable framing in any position – even self-shooting when you’re in the picture.
The CLM-V55 is loaded with pro-style features to help photo enthusiasts and videographers shoot high-quality HD video footage with their Interchangeable Lens Digital camera.
Pixel magnification mode assists with accurate focus confirmation, giving an enlarged pixel-perfect view of a selected portion of the Full HD image. It’s complemented by a colour peaking function that highlights the edges of accurately-focused areas of the video image.
An intuitive control wheel allows quick, positive adjustment of a wide range of monitor settings without interrupting shooting. Adjustable parameters include aspect ratio (16:9/4:3), volume, brightness, contrast, colour tone (phase), colour temp and auto dimmer. On-screen markers aid precise framing by giving precise indication of a TV’s 16:9 or 4:3 actual display area. The LCD monitor’s on-board mono speaker is complemented by a headphone jack for accurate audio monitoring during shooting.
The CLM-V55 attaches easily to a wide range of Interchangeable Lens Digital cameras from Sony and other manufacturers that support HD video shooting. The supplied adaptor simplifies mounting on any camera or HD camcorder that features a tripod screw, an auto-lock accessory shoe or ISO shoe. Signal connection from camera to monitor is via the supplied HDMI cable, while power can be supplied using a battery pack or AC adaptor (both optional). The CLM-V55 comes with a detachable LCD hood for more comfortable viewing when shooting outdoors in bright sunlight.
The CLM-V55 LCD video monitor by Sony is available from March 2011.
Vanguard GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head
A post by Valerie Jardin.
I’ve always preferred trigger-type ball heads than any other. I like the fact that I can quickly adjust my camera with the simple squeeze of a trigger.
I was pretty happy with the ball head I was using for food and interior photography when the Vanguard GH-100 came in the mail and totally redefined my idea of how a pistol grip should feel. First, let me tell you that you can’t help but be impressed the minute you open the box. It is sturdy, and you can feel that right away when you hold it in your hands. I quickly attached it to my tripod and put it to good use. The Vanguard GH-100 will fit on most tripods with the included 1/4” to 3/8” screw adaptor.
First, I attached the flat-plate to my camera and checked the locking mechanism. I have had severals close calls with my previous ball head and almost lost thousands of dollars of gear because I thought the plate was properly locked and it wasn’t. The orange latch of the GH-100 locks the plate automatically when you place the camera on the ball head and it has consistently locked my camera in place (but I always make a point to double check that it is secure). Once locked your precious gear is definitely safe with this mount.
One thing that is quite unique with this pistol grip is the fact that the ergonomic handle can rotate and move into different positions. To shoot stills I like it down. But you can easily adjust its position to what feels most comfortable for the type of photo shoot you are doing or for video.
The GH-100 features a tightening adjustment at the end of the handle to allow for the ball head to move freely without using the trigger function if it’s loosened. Or to trigger release and lock if tightened.
You can switch easily and rapidly from landscape to portrait mode or even shoot straight down simply by pulling the trigger, moving the ball head into one of the notches and release to lock securely in place.
Another great feature of the GH-100 is the panoramic head that allows for a 360° movement of the platform for 72-click panoramic photography with a simple click and lock function.
If you use a bubble level, there is one on the Vanguard GH-100 but you can only check it when your camera is off the mount. If you are accustomed to checking the level during the shoot, I would recommend installing one on your camera hot shoe.
Now that I have experienced the quality and functionality of the Vanguard GH-100 pistol grip, I am not planning on taking it off my tripod anytime soon… Not until I replace my old tripod for a Vanguard maybe…
You can learn more about the Vanguard GH-100 and their other line of fine products by visiting their website at http://www.vanguardworld.com/ – or get a price on it at Amazon on their Vanguard GH-100 page.
Connect with Valerie on Facebook or Twitter @valeriejardin or visit her website http://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/.
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What Percentage of your Photos are Portraits? [POLL]
Over on our Facebook page earlier in the week we asked people to estimate what percentage of their images were of portraits. The 100+ answers were so varied that I thought it’d be interesting to do a bit of a poll to try to make some sense of them.
Feel free to tell us your estimated split of different types of images in comments below.
How to Capture the Perfect Sunset
There are several ways that you can capture the perfect sunset photo.
This article includes technical tips for setting your camera, framing the shot, and other key considerations.
It also inncludes pointers on replicating the magic of the real thing in photographic form.
1. Check your camera settings
Before you even begin setting up your camera, check your camera's options.
If you will be traveling to a location that you've already pre-chosen, you can do this before you leave home.
This will save you time when you get to the spot.
You ideally want your aperture and shutter speed to be slightly lower than they would be for other forms of photography.
2. Take extra camera equipment
This includes extra batteries, of course, but you also want to take both a wide-angle lens and a standard zoom lens. Once you get to your photographic location and start setting up, you may decide that one lens will work better than the other, and since you brought them both, you'll be able to swap them out.
You should always take a tripod. A tripod can help with keeping the camera steady, something that may be important if you were able to manually adjust your speed settings. Also, because you are going to be taking many pictures, a tripod will prevent your arms from tiring.
3. Preparing to take the picture
Your camera is ready, you've loaded all your equipment (if you're traveling), and arrived at your location. Or, if you are taking the shot from your home, you've assembled all your equipment in the area where you will be taking the picture, and you're actually ready to take the picture.
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A Castle Full of Antiques in an Unusual Part of Town Wall Street Journal
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Nikon Coolpix S8100 Goes to Europe
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Nikon Coolpix S8100 Goes to Europe
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Nikon will soon start selling the Nikon Coolpix S8100 in Europe and South Africa.
What Percentage of your Photos are Portraits? [POLL]
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Over on our Facebook page earlier in the week we asked people to estimate what percentage of their images were of portraits. The 100+ answers were so varied that I thought it’d be interesting to do a bit of a poll to try to make some sense of them.
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.
Feel free to tell us your estimated split of different types of images in comments below.
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