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Here are links of things for avid camera people. Worth checking...

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:22:45 -0500

Here are links of things for avid camera people. Worth checking out.

http://www.cameraporn.net/2008/05/12/60-photography-links-you-cant-live-without/

Using external Flash for weddings

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:44:38 -0500

Bob answers a question on using external flash for weddings. Mainly for Canon users but much of the letter applies to all.
Dave- This is Bob Nagy…and I use the 40D in weddings all the time. You are correct, the internal flash won’t work at 25 feet - unless you are at 800 ISO and above -and then not very well. Here is the set-up you need for weddings: I would get the 430EX. I have both the 580 and 430. The 430 is totally fine for weddings. I’ve gone to using it and having the 580 as backup. This is because it is plenty bright enough and it weighs less than then 580. You should shoot at 500 ISO for almost all shots except the Altar Returns (set-ups portraits). I seriously suggest fixed studio strobes and umbrellas for this. If you are shooting these outside, you can use natural light plus the 430EX. 500 ISO gives very low noise and lots of range for the flash. In large blow-ups, I never see noise at 500. You will also need a Lumiquest diffuser or Stofen diffuser.- inexpensive and give great results. Using the diffuser, set the big flash for flash compensation of +1 stop and aim it towards the ceiling. The bounce lighting will look stunningly natural. Do a test shot at that location and adjust the +stop on the big flash for a good histogram…well exposed. Different settings require different compensation. +1 is good for 12 feet away….+3 for lighting a room. When using the 430 for outside fill-flash, use it without the diffuser- straight on. Use Auto white balance for all candids…bounce flash…and for studio strobes go to the lightening bolt symbol..flash setting WB. Studio strobes and umbrellas are a good investment. Photography is all about lighting… Studio strobe sets are 20% of the price they were 10 years ago. The first time you shoot with one, you’ll know why people use them. I always use them for Wedding set-up shots. (and use ISO 200) Oh, also, I’d use P mode…which is full auto, but let’s you adjust things. Take care- Bob Nagy -Elite Video

Photo cutout and 44 other tutorials

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:37:06 -0500

45 photoshop tutorials, I especially like the photo cutout one. I have always wanted to know how to do that. At the bottom of the page it looks like they have a link to 50 more tutorials. With this amount of training, who needs to take a course in this stuff?

http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/photo-editing-tutorials/

21 ways to shoot better photographs

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:33:04 -0500

The title says it all

http://www.10e20.com/blog/2007/07/27/21-ways-to-shoot-better-photographs/

Become a plastic surgeon on your photographs

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:00:00 -0500

A webpage of some great tutorials (33 in all!) to makeover a body or face with some photoshop enhancements.

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Want to take great sunset or twilight shots? One secret is to talk the shots soon after the sun has...

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:02:51 -0600

Want to take great sunset or twilight shots?

One secret is to talk the shots soon after the sun has set.

Makes no sense until you read the article Alot more good tips too.

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Pro Sharpening your photos in PHotoshop CS3 using smart filters. This is a good tutuorial on...

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:11:16 -0600

Pro Sharpening your photos in PHotoshop CS3 using smart filters.

This is a good tutuorial on sharpening techniques. At the end of the tutorial are more links to other techniques you can do.

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Surprise Your Parents With Restored Old Photographs

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:10:00 -0600

This article has some useful information on restoring old pictures.

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Taking macro shots with your camera using binoculars

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:49:00 -0600

This is a cool way of taking old binoculars and using them for close up lens photography using your camera or camcorder

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Getting High Dynamic Range (HDR) photos using Adobe Photoshop. If you take three pictures of a great...

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:58:00 -0600

Getting High Dynamic Range (HDR) photos using Adobe Photoshop.

If you take three pictures of a great scene or object at different exposure levels on a tripod, you can then combine them to get a full range of color and light levels, giving you dramatic results in one picture . Here is perhaps the best tutorial that takes you step by step using photoshop

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Would you like to know more about time lapse photography?

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:33:00 -0600

Time lapse is one of the last niches in photography where you still have to wait to see your creation. That make it more exciting for me, and you get a result that will be sure to impress someone.

Here is a link to a great article on the finer points of time lapse photography

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Understanding what a histogram is and why it is helpful. Many of you know the basics of the...

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:42:00 -0600

Understanding what a histogram is and why it is helpful.

Many of you know the basics of the histogram in your digital camera, but to get into the finer detail on what a histogram is all about read the link

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Nikon D300 Canon 40d owners and others free tips

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:36:00 -0600

Elite Video has some videos with some tips and tricks on youtube here is one for the nikon d300

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For Canon owners we have one for the Canon 40d just type in 40d in the search box at youtube and ours if the first one. But I wanted you to see that there are other people posting videos too. Some good some not so good but worth checking out. You can learn alot on youtube just by entering the make and model number of your camera, try it.

For those needing full videos you can go to our main website www.elitevideo.com

How to take great portraits

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:39:00 -0600

This is a great website to show you ways to take unconventional photographs. A must for anyone wishing to expand their portrait styles.

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GREAT PHOTO EFFECT A video tutorial on slow shutter speed inside on and esclator for cool effect, ...

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:01:00 -0600

GREAT PHOTO EFFECT

A video tutorial on slow shutter speed inside on and esclator for cool effect, That says it all.

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Making money by taking pictures

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:08:20 -0600

So how do you justify your expensive camer purchase?

There is a blog that just talks about ways to make money with your camera

its http://blogs.photopreneur.com/.

Get your photo on a popular magizine cover free

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:44:07 -0600

This is a fun thing to do with any photo of a person you have

www.magmypic.com Great for friends and family

How to pick a lens for your Digital SLR camera

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:58:00 -0600

Good info here, also be sure to check out the lensbaby , one of the featured lenses in the article

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Are you legal to photograph in Big Cities?

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:34:27 -0600

What are your rights as a photographer in public places in big cities? Here are stories that may suprise you about what to expect.

www.nycphotorights.com

Over 80 blogs on photography

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:34:28 -0600

This is a true bonanza of links to other blogs that have encyclopiedias of information relating to photographers and photography. A great list of good stuff. link here