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#2521
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damn, I remember when I thought 1TB drives were so cheap at $100. Now 2TB drives cost that much! insanity!
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...u=TSD-2000EARS
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...u=TSD-2000EARS
#2523
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I think the most challenging thing about indoor flash photo (like for events) is flash control and the environmental effects on flash. I can have the flash setup just right for a certain area of the place, but then I may step 3 feet to the left, take a photo, and unusable because its either too bright or too dark. Why, because the ceiling is some different color / material. And the way I use the flash (bounce) - that doesn't jive well. Or there is some feature of the place I'm moved to, that deflects the flash light differently and wacks out the photo. It's frustrating because it makes it pretty much unpredictable. And there are times where you will need to do the "one more" and take another shot. Of course I could do the head-on flash and get pretty much identical results every time, but then you get your standard shit flash shots. Just a little rant there.
#2524
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^ I have not tried shooting the flash in a room in the ceiling although I see in done many times in wedding photos.
I always thought it be pretty unpredictable depending how far they are from the light source... and how tall or short they might be.
I always thought it be pretty unpredictable depending how far they are from the light source... and how tall or short they might be.
#2525
Earth-bound misfit
I think the most challenging thing about indoor flash photo (like for events) is flash control and the environmental effects on flash. I can have the flash setup just right for a certain area of the place, but then I may step 3 feet to the left, take a photo, and unusable because its either too bright or too dark. Why, because the ceiling is some different color / material. And the way I use the flash (bounce) - that doesn't jive well. Or there is some feature of the place I'm moved to, that deflects the flash light differently and wacks out the photo. It's frustrating because it makes it pretty much unpredictable. And there are times where you will need to do the "one more" and take another shot. Of course I could do the head-on flash and get pretty much identical results every time, but then you get your standard shit flash shots. Just a little rant there.
#2527
I've been Canonized ;)
Seems there is a rent-a-studio starting up in my town. $100 annual + $25 per hour, which includes equipment. Nice thing is you have the place to yourself and it's open 24/7. Anyone else have experience with this sorta thing? I thought it would be a good way to learn something new and what seems to be at a resonable cost.
#2529
#2530
I've been Canonized ;)
Yeah, that's exactly what I am thinking. Though, they don't seem to have a real business plan in order, I'll use it as long as they can stay open. Where I live isn't a big city, so I'm not sure if it's sustainable...we'll see.
#2531
I shoot people
LR 3.3 update available
#2532
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Thread Starter
bug fixes:
Camera Raw 6.3 Release Notes
* Edit in PS CS4 from LR 3.2 did not give option to render to TIFF/PSD
* Process Version defaulted to PV 2003 when Lightroom’s installed Develop Presets are applied on Import
* All Auto-ISO values were not properly handled for the Nikon D3s
* An error could be generated when sorting by “User Order” in Collections
* There was an incorrect Profile Name tag for Canon 18-55 and 17-40 lens profiles
* Facebook album selection only displayed up to 25 albums
* Lightroom 3 could fail to launch Photoshop CS5 if Photoshop CS4 was uninstalled after the Photoshop CS5 installation
* Numerous cloning or healing spots could have caused Lightroom to become unresponsive
* Lightroom could have crashed when the metadata filter is selected and the grid is displaying all images in the catalog
* Lightroom 3.2 could have failed to import all of the images from an iPhone 4
* Some Sigma X3F raw files were rendering incorrectly
* Choosing the “Make a second copy to” option on import would result in incorrect folder structure for the second copy
* Resetting the crop angle by double-clicking the Angle slider removed a custom aspect ratio
* A tooltip for the Japanese language version of Lightroom 3 displayed the wrong keyboard shortcut for “Flag as Pick”
* Paste Settings did not apply to all images in the Develop module Filmstrip
* Smart collections in Lightroom 3 did not use the same definition of “All Searchable Metadata” previously available in Lightroom 2
* Text watermarks or portions of text watermarks could have failed to be applied to images on export
* SmugMug publish collection dialog included a mixture of English text when using a language setting other than English
* Lightroom would not import files from the Panasonic LX5 that were shot with the iZoom Function set to above 90mm
* Choosing the Limit File Size option in the export dialog could have stripped certain EXIF fields from the exported file
* The Targeted Adjustment Tool may have performed slowly in the Lightroom 3.3 release candidate
* A single image published to multiple collections for a single publish service did not display comments properly
* Updating an existing Develop preset with all settings could have failed under certain conditions
* The watermark drop shadow settings behaved differently in Lightroom 3.2 when compared to Lightroom 3.0. They have been returned to the Lightroom 3.0 behavior.
* The YYYYMMDD file renaming option was not available when the Lightroom language setting was set to Dutch
* An existing Smart Collection updated to filter for all photos with “Ratings is Zero” would show all images in the catalog
* Publishing an empty category to SmugMug would cause an error
* JPEG exports in the Lightroom 3.3 Release Candidate were significantly slower than the same export process in Lightroom 3.2.
* A graphical Identity Plate included in output was not correctly color managed
* Deleting all images in a Flickr photoset could have caused Lightroom to return an error message
* Changing the sort order to “User Order” while in Survey View on the Mac may have caused an error to appear
* Lightroom could have failed to respond when viewing an image containing numerous cloning or healing spots at 1:1 view
* RGB values were not displaying properly in the white balance tool
* The Smart Collection criteria “Folder starts with” was not working properly
* The navigator panel in the Develop module would incorrectly display threshold information when holding down the alt or option key and applying adjustments
* Applying a flag, star or label setting to an image via the toolbar in the Develop module while in auto-advance mode would result in an incorrect setting display for the subsequent image
* The application of color noise reduction at low color temperatures (e.g., tungsten or candlelight) could have provided results below our quality standards
* Process Version defaulted to PV 2003 when Lightroom’s installed Develop Presets are applied on Import
* All Auto-ISO values were not properly handled for the Nikon D3s
* An error could be generated when sorting by “User Order” in Collections
* There was an incorrect Profile Name tag for Canon 18-55 and 17-40 lens profiles
* Facebook album selection only displayed up to 25 albums
* Lightroom 3 could fail to launch Photoshop CS5 if Photoshop CS4 was uninstalled after the Photoshop CS5 installation
* Numerous cloning or healing spots could have caused Lightroom to become unresponsive
* Lightroom could have crashed when the metadata filter is selected and the grid is displaying all images in the catalog
* Lightroom 3.2 could have failed to import all of the images from an iPhone 4
* Some Sigma X3F raw files were rendering incorrectly
* Choosing the “Make a second copy to” option on import would result in incorrect folder structure for the second copy
* Resetting the crop angle by double-clicking the Angle slider removed a custom aspect ratio
* A tooltip for the Japanese language version of Lightroom 3 displayed the wrong keyboard shortcut for “Flag as Pick”
* Paste Settings did not apply to all images in the Develop module Filmstrip
* Smart collections in Lightroom 3 did not use the same definition of “All Searchable Metadata” previously available in Lightroom 2
* Text watermarks or portions of text watermarks could have failed to be applied to images on export
* SmugMug publish collection dialog included a mixture of English text when using a language setting other than English
* Lightroom would not import files from the Panasonic LX5 that were shot with the iZoom Function set to above 90mm
* Choosing the Limit File Size option in the export dialog could have stripped certain EXIF fields from the exported file
* The Targeted Adjustment Tool may have performed slowly in the Lightroom 3.3 release candidate
* A single image published to multiple collections for a single publish service did not display comments properly
* Updating an existing Develop preset with all settings could have failed under certain conditions
* The watermark drop shadow settings behaved differently in Lightroom 3.2 when compared to Lightroom 3.0. They have been returned to the Lightroom 3.0 behavior.
* The YYYYMMDD file renaming option was not available when the Lightroom language setting was set to Dutch
* An existing Smart Collection updated to filter for all photos with “Ratings is Zero” would show all images in the catalog
* Publishing an empty category to SmugMug would cause an error
* JPEG exports in the Lightroom 3.3 Release Candidate were significantly slower than the same export process in Lightroom 3.2.
* A graphical Identity Plate included in output was not correctly color managed
* Deleting all images in a Flickr photoset could have caused Lightroom to return an error message
* Changing the sort order to “User Order” while in Survey View on the Mac may have caused an error to appear
* Lightroom could have failed to respond when viewing an image containing numerous cloning or healing spots at 1:1 view
* RGB values were not displaying properly in the white balance tool
* The Smart Collection criteria “Folder starts with” was not working properly
* The navigator panel in the Develop module would incorrectly display threshold information when holding down the alt or option key and applying adjustments
* Applying a flag, star or label setting to an image via the toolbar in the Develop module while in auto-advance mode would result in an incorrect setting display for the subsequent image
* The application of color noise reduction at low color temperatures (e.g., tungsten or candlelight) could have provided results below our quality standards
* Camera Raw would not correctly read files from the Panasonic LX5 that were shot with the iZoom Function set to above 90mm
* The scroll bar could stop working properly with over 150 images in the filmstrip
* The DNG Converter could prevent customers from setting a “Destination” folder outside of their Home directory
* Some Sigma X3F raw files were rendering incorrectly
* Embedding GPS information into a Sony ARW file using third party solutions utilizing Exiftool could result in a color shift
* All Auto-ISO values were not properly handled for the Nikon D3s
* Updated Camera Raw default settings were not respected in Bridge thumbnails or previews after applying a rating
* JPEG and TIFF Previews re-rendered as over-exposed after cropping in Camera Raw
* Adjustment settings via the numeric entry field could have failed with multiple raw files selected
* The scroll bar could stop working properly with over 150 images in the filmstrip
* The DNG Converter could prevent customers from setting a “Destination” folder outside of their Home directory
* Some Sigma X3F raw files were rendering incorrectly
* Embedding GPS information into a Sony ARW file using third party solutions utilizing Exiftool could result in a color shift
* All Auto-ISO values were not properly handled for the Nikon D3s
* Updated Camera Raw default settings were not respected in Bridge thumbnails or previews after applying a rating
* JPEG and TIFF Previews re-rendered as over-exposed after cropping in Camera Raw
* Adjustment settings via the numeric entry field could have failed with multiple raw files selected
#2534
As long as you still have the dated receipt. Warranty cards really don't mean crap, they won't ask for it if you have to have service done.
Think of Chris Farley in Tommy Boy.
Think of Chris Farley in Tommy Boy.
#2536
I miss my 03 CL-S :(
Re: LR 3.3...
That sounds like the type of bug that would drive developers crazy.
Updated to 3.3 without any problems tonight.
Lightroom 3 could fail to launch Photoshop CS5 if Photoshop CS4 was uninstalled after the Photoshop CS5 installation
Updated to 3.3 without any problems tonight.
#2537
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Thread Starter
came across this today, Getty Images "Want" twitter feed which lists images they are looking for. Kinda interesting to read through.
http://twitter.com/#!/GettyImagesWant
http://twitter.com/#!/GettyImagesWant
#2538
I shoot people
just bought a used Manfrotto head for $20 off Craig's List It's hell of a lot cheaper than buying an "L-bracket"
#2540
I shoot people
056...it's considered a "junior", but it'll support up to 6.7lbs. It'll do for now... I just wanted something that will let me take landscapes at portrait...
http://www.manfrotto.com/product/056
http://www.manfrotto.com/product/056
#2541
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Thread Starter
speaking of tripods..... this Induro whatever I bought is a pile of .
its sturdy, but when I untwist the legs to extend them, it doesnt have a lock so I did it too far one day, and then one leg just came out and detached. and its like disconnected at 2 places, and I think it may even be broken. shoddy as fawk construction. I would say you get what you pay for.
its sturdy, but when I untwist the legs to extend them, it doesnt have a lock so I did it too far one day, and then one leg just came out and detached. and its like disconnected at 2 places, and I think it may even be broken. shoddy as fawk construction. I would say you get what you pay for.
#2543
speaking of tripods..... this Induro whatever I bought is a pile of .
its sturdy, but when I untwist the legs to extend them, it doesnt have a lock so I did it too far one day, and then one leg just came out and detached. and its like disconnected at 2 places, and I think it may even be broken. shoddy as fawk construction. I would say you get what you pay for.
its sturdy, but when I untwist the legs to extend them, it doesnt have a lock so I did it too far one day, and then one leg just came out and detached. and its like disconnected at 2 places, and I think it may even be broken. shoddy as fawk construction. I would say you get what you pay for.
#2544
I disagree with unanimity
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Thought this was really cool. Her parents took a picture of her every day for 10 years. See her age 10 years in 90 seconds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejbNV...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejbNV...layer_embedded
#2545
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
maybe I'll try calling. I don't see how I would be able to fix this though, I think it's broken. I'll post a picture later.
#2546
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Thread Starter
that time lapse video was amazing!!
#2547
Just bought a used D2Xs on fredmiranada.com
See if I like it, if I do, I'll be selling my D300s.
See if I like it, if I do, I'll be selling my D300s.
#2549
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Thread Starter
yeah, i think i'd even call it batsh*t insane.
#2550
Earth-bound misfit
I was thinking that girl is going to have some issues.
#2551
Earth-bound misfit
But she'll feel comfortable for her mugshots.
#2552
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Thread Starter
no doubt, what would it do to the kid? and you know they'll probably keep doing it, for the rest of her life.
#2553
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that would be an interesting project thou, see the progress from birth till death.
has it been done before?
has it been done before?
#2554
#2555
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golden bday!! nice.
#2556
I shoot people
is it just me? or did FB picture uploading has become SUPER painstaking slow?
#2557
Couldn't tell you, I don't upload images to it. I upload to flickr and then link when I want to show pictures.
Last edited by jupitersolo; 12-13-2010 at 08:37 PM.
#2558
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Thread Starter
ive been uploading lately and it seems the same speed.... but i only upload at low res (720px). also, facebook has generally had image upload trouble. its not the most stable platform.
#2559
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Hilarious, I thought this was an article in support of post-processing images, as in, in support of the thinking that the photo you take with your camera is not the best it can be, SOOC, regardless of how well you set it up in-camera. But it's actually an article saying that you, as a photographer, should at some point stop post processing, because well, that is a waste of your time. And, you should give it to someone else, to post-process it for you. That someone else, being Smugmug's partner (seems like it), ShootDotEdit. It's just funny because it says you're a photographer and well that's what you do, and you don't like post processing. For me, I would say that the majority of the time, I enjoy the post processing more than the photo taking!
http://news.smugmug.com/2010/12/14/why-post-process/
http://news.smugmug.com/2010/12/14/why-post-process/
Today’s guest post is by Jared Bauman from ShootDotEdit. For those of you looking to learn more about the costs and benefits of self-serve versus outsourced post-processing, this is a worthwhile read.
With digital becoming the standard over the past 5+ years, there have been an onslaught of new opportunities and challenges for photographers. One subject is Post Production. Nowadays, there is so much involved after capture, or after the image has been taken. No longer can a photographer simply take an image and expect it to look its best. Rather, tweaking the image for proper exposure, color, and other details now is a requirement. Even further, many photographers learn how to use Photoshop and other programs in order to enhance the image. Photoshop Actions, or scripts that run predetermined activities on photos, allow photographers to achieve dramatic results.
Digital Post Production has allowed photographers to create unique and dynamic images unlike ever before. However, the byproduct of this has been an increased workload. Rather than just shoot, now the photographer has to spend hours upon hours in post production. On top of that, the photographer has to be an expert in photography and post production! Eventually, every photographer reaches the point where their increased activity in post production is met with the limits of their available time.
“Why should I let go of my post production?” That’s the question we hear the most … And it’s a valid one. Remember when you decided to allow SmugMug to handle your print fulfillment and drop ship to your clients? Yeah … it’s like that. Every photographer seems to struggle with the topic at one point or another. Letting go of your post production is not an easy decision, because images are the reflection of the art each photographer creates. Many determine that letting go of the post production is letting go of the creative process, and letting someone else determine the look and feel of their final image.
So why let go of the post production? Well, in the end, editing is not a part of your business. You’re a photographer – not only is that what you love to do, but its what you get paid for. And, beyond that, editing is not the main component involved in why your clients book you. They book you because you’re you and because of the images you take. Have any of your past clients asked what color temperature a photo was?
SmugMug has allowed you to remove the burden created by printing, shipping and safeguarding your images. Once that was removed, you were able to experience the time and energy to do the things that matter most: create images, meeting with clients, and network with others in your industry. This is why SmugMug and ShootDotEdit work so well together!
We understand the importance of quality, turnaround time, and customization because we’re professional photographers, too. Both myself and Garrett have successful wedding studios in Southern California, so we understand the integral demands on today’s wedding photographer.
Since we love SmugMug so much, we are offering a 20% discount off all jobs over $100. Use promo code SmugSDE to get the deal through December 20, 2010!
With digital becoming the standard over the past 5+ years, there have been an onslaught of new opportunities and challenges for photographers. One subject is Post Production. Nowadays, there is so much involved after capture, or after the image has been taken. No longer can a photographer simply take an image and expect it to look its best. Rather, tweaking the image for proper exposure, color, and other details now is a requirement. Even further, many photographers learn how to use Photoshop and other programs in order to enhance the image. Photoshop Actions, or scripts that run predetermined activities on photos, allow photographers to achieve dramatic results.
Digital Post Production has allowed photographers to create unique and dynamic images unlike ever before. However, the byproduct of this has been an increased workload. Rather than just shoot, now the photographer has to spend hours upon hours in post production. On top of that, the photographer has to be an expert in photography and post production! Eventually, every photographer reaches the point where their increased activity in post production is met with the limits of their available time.
“Why should I let go of my post production?” That’s the question we hear the most … And it’s a valid one. Remember when you decided to allow SmugMug to handle your print fulfillment and drop ship to your clients? Yeah … it’s like that. Every photographer seems to struggle with the topic at one point or another. Letting go of your post production is not an easy decision, because images are the reflection of the art each photographer creates. Many determine that letting go of the post production is letting go of the creative process, and letting someone else determine the look and feel of their final image.
So why let go of the post production? Well, in the end, editing is not a part of your business. You’re a photographer – not only is that what you love to do, but its what you get paid for. And, beyond that, editing is not the main component involved in why your clients book you. They book you because you’re you and because of the images you take. Have any of your past clients asked what color temperature a photo was?
SmugMug has allowed you to remove the burden created by printing, shipping and safeguarding your images. Once that was removed, you were able to experience the time and energy to do the things that matter most: create images, meeting with clients, and network with others in your industry. This is why SmugMug and ShootDotEdit work so well together!
We understand the importance of quality, turnaround time, and customization because we’re professional photographers, too. Both myself and Garrett have successful wedding studios in Southern California, so we understand the integral demands on today’s wedding photographer.
Since we love SmugMug so much, we are offering a 20% discount off all jobs over $100. Use promo code SmugSDE to get the deal through December 20, 2010!