A free video over at Photofocus.com

http://photofocus.com/2012/03/09/free-video-tutorial-perspective-cropping-in-photoshop/

Piqsure - 3G Compatability from Piqsure on Vimeo.

If you can't tell, I'm pretty excited about this tech. These are high resolution images streaming over a 3G connection.
The left image is a digital output of the iPad (it also works on computers and smartphones). The right shows the touch gestures controlling the image.
All images are totally secure.

Here's a news report – http://www.tuaw.com/2012/03/02/piqsure-to-provide-fast-full-resolution-browsing-of-images-on-mo/

Piqsure develops high resolution image publishing and viewing tools to enhance user’s web experience on mobile devices and web browsers. The Piqsure Viewer enables publishers, authors, and photographers the freedom to showcase their portfolio in full resolution and detail in a completely secure environment protecting against piracy. Publishers of magazines, ebooks and ecommerce sites now have the capability of universally distributing their content through all online platforms with Piqsure Reader.We will be demoing the Piqsure technology at Photoshop World in Washington D.C., March 24-26 Booth #560

Piqsure - Image Watermarking from Piqsure on Vimeo.

• Watch more at here

• Introduction
• 1. An Overview of Creating Slideshows
• 2. Gathering Your Slides
• 3. Gathering Your Slides
• 4. Setting up a Custom Slideshow
• 5. Customizing Individual Slide
• 6. Working with Video Slides
• 7. Adding & Customizing Transitions
• 8. Sharing a Slideshow Movie
• Conclusion

• Watch more at Here

• To view more of this course on lynda.com, click the link above.
• Creative Slideshows with Aperture table of contents:
• Introduction
• 1. An Overview of Creating Slideshows
• 2. Gathering Your Slides
• 3. Gathering Your Slides
• 4. Setting up a Custom Slideshow
• 5. Customizing Individual Slide
• 6. Working with Video Slides
• 7. Adding & Customizing Transitions
• 8. Sharing a Slideshow Movie
• Conclusion

It's free, it's currently the #2 photo book on iTunes in fact (sweet!).
It only works on an iPad (sorry everyone else, but that's how iBooks author works for now).

I hope you enjoy and are inspired to start shooting your own shots. I'm working on new stuff for this platform and would love your feedback. Please post reviews on iTunes and comments here.
Download it here – http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/panorama/id497463957?mt=11

I have a tendency to carry a lot (and I mean A LOT) of memory cards on a shoot.  Between shooting panoramic photos, time-lapse sequences, and HD video, I burn through memory cards faster than most.  I find myself needing to be certain that I avoid accidentally erasing data.
Here’s my strategy for safety:

• Make sure that all memory cards are erased BEFORE going into the field.  Don’t bring cards with data or you’ll sit there wondering if you transferred them already or if you’re about to wipe your only copy.
• Have two card wallets.  One full and one empty.  Make sure they have the same number of slots.
• Put the full wallet with all of the blank memory cards into your right pocket.
• Put the empty wallet with no cards in it in your left pocket.
• As you shoot cards, place them upside down in the card wallet in your left pocket.
• Repeat this phrase ten times… The cards in the right pocket are the right cards to shoot with; the cards in my left pocket should be left alone.

The Technique

"5. Don’t try to learn everything all at once. You don’t have to become an expert photographer, post-processor and printer all in the same week."

2. Open your animation When you’re ready, it’s time to open the image sequence in Photoshop. Choose File > Open and navigate to your folder that contains the image sequence files.

3. Import a sequence Select only the first frame of animation (selecting more than one frame will disable the animation). Make sure the Image Sequence option is checked. Click Open to import the sequenced frames.

5. Check playback You can use the Animation panel to check your animated movie. When satisfied, you can choose File > Export > Render Video.

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1. Lowlight Images

2. Dramatic Sepiatones and Black and Whites

Do you want to create black and white photos that really pop? How about truly dynamic sepiatones? I find that the use of HDR gives greater depth to my tones and makes more compelling images.

3. Details are Revealed

If you have architectural details that need to come through, HDR works wonders. I took this photo laying on the floor shooting up into the ceiling of a church. The subtleties of the architecture really stand out and I enjoy poring if the finer details of the original artist.

4. Painterly Effects are Fun

The use of HDR toning can create a painterly like image. These options can be fun with certain images and really open up narrative approaches.

5. The General Public Loves HDR

This is one of my most popular photos. Gets great reactions and comments from just about all folks. It's several images merged together. Here's how I made it in fact.

So love it or hate it… you should really give HDR a try. Have a look at my other blog – Triple Exposure – www.3exposure.com – which covers the topic in-depth.

3D Photography

• Here’s an example of web usage that’s pretty cool from Vision3 Imaging

• You should also check out lenticular printing such as Snapily.com

Video

• Want a jump on understanding video and DSLR – check out From Still to Motion

Time-lapse Photography

• Want to be inspired, visit timescapes.org

• Want to learn about time-lapse? Visit Triple Exposure

Metal Printing

• Tools. If you can’t see the entire image, you can use the Zoom tool to make the image more visible. Additionally, you can use the Hand tool (or hold down the spacebar) to drag and navigate around the image.
• Optimization tabs. By clicking the four tabs at the top, you can choose to view the Original image, an Optimized view, 2-Up for two versions of the image side by side, or 4-Up for four versions of the image side by side. Being able to compare optimized images helps you choose the right format and compression settings.
• Image Optimization Info. The area below each image in the Save For Web & Devices dialog box gives you optimization information. You can see the current optimization applied, the projected file size, and the estimated download time based on a selected modem connection speed.

Drobo S

• Creative pros and photographers.
• Can also work for many video formats
• 5 drive bays (Fill with your own drives)
• eSATA, FireWire 800, USB 3.0

Drobo Pro

• Creative pros and photographers. Works well for video workflows too.
• Single-computer storage for creative professionals and small business
• 8 drive bays
• Gigabit Ethernet for iSCSI, FireWire 800, USB 2.0
• I prefer Gigabit Ethernet for video editing (very fast)

Also, be sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook

• www. twitter.com/rhedpixel
• www.Facebook.com/richHarringtonStuff

• www.twitter.com/drobo
• www.facebook.com/Drobo

Apple just released the Digital Camera RAW compatibility Update 3.9. Here’s the list of which new cameras are added to the Mac  platform.

• Canon PowerShot S100
• Nikon 1 J1
• Nikon 1 V1
• Nikon COOLPIX P7100
• Olympus PEN E-PL1s
• Olympus PEN E-PL3
• Olympus PEN E-PM1
• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150
• Sony Alpha NEX-5N
• Sony Alpha SLT-A65
• Sony Alpha SLT-A77

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While much justifiable criticism has been levied against the evolution of cellphone cameras, there is a tremendous beneficiary… journalism.  We now have a literal global network of camera operators with the ability to capture newsworthy events and transmit usable photos.

Many photographers dismiss this technological shift. After all, how can a point-and-shoot (especially a low quality one at that) take the place of a modern DSLR with a selection of lenses? The answer is easy… speed and mobility.

Let’s accept that a modern smartphone has a camera that is technically capable of producing an image that is usable by most news and editorial outlets. Here’s what smartphones have that most DSLRs do not.  Hopefully camera manufacturers and others can push the evolution forward (and yes, evolution these days happens in the consumer space far quicker and more often than the pro equipment segment).

• Data network. First and foremost is the ability to publish on demand.  First often matters when it comes to news… the ability to shoot and tweet/Facebook/share is the key factor here.  Why are WiFi connections in pro cameras so far between and so “stapled-on?”

• Geotagging. Photos from mobile devices are tagged with essential metadata right in camera.  No need for another adapter plugged into your camera.  GPS data as well as relevant date info is automatically captured. This makes it easier to search and discover new images by those interested in finding them.  Location-based search is already throughly integrated into both the Google and Bing search engines.

• Compelling and optimized software. Nearly every top software company has some amazing offerings in the app space.  Whether it’s Adobe Photoshop Express (or the newer Touch), nik’s Snapseed, or Photogene… full-featured editing apps allow for cropping, adjusting, toning, and repairing of digital photos immediately.

• Location-aware updates. The fact that those in a breaking news situation can actually read updates is critical.  The real-time feedback of services like Twitter help those concerned with documenting events find the story and often interact with others.

• Helper applications. From maps, to sun tables, to weather guides… it’s all there.  How a modern photographer could shoot without a smartphone is a valid question.

Get a unique perspective on the man who has inspired so many photographers. On Wednesday, November 16 at 6pm EST, KelbyTraining.com will be hosting a very special free webcast event - A Day With Joe McNally - hosted by Scott Kelby & Joe McNally.

During this live event, you will watch the premiere of A Day with Joe McNally along with Scott and Joe, in its entirety, absolutely free. In between segments, Joe will answer your questions live via the liveblog or on Twitter with the #AskJoeM hashtag. Don’t miss your chance to spend the day with someone who American Photo magazine lists as one of the 100 Most Important People in Photography and described as "perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today". This is a rare opportunity to learn the photography secrets and insights from one of the world’s premier photographers.

REGISTER FOR FREE – http://kelbytraining.com/webcast

• This will change everything
• I still believe in shooting right, but 99% of people I know would benefit

The whole project was created using:

• 4001 post-its
• 400 m of ducktape
• 6 hours of work
• Filmed with an iPhone4
• Edited with iMovie on a MacBook Air

See my full review over at 3Exposure.com – http://3exposure.com/2011/09/19/how-my-iphone-saves-my-time-lapse-shoots/

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Like your HDR images? Want them to pop more? In this 3Exposure tutorial, I show you how the Find Edges Command, a Black & White Adjustment Layer and blending modes can take your image from wow… to WOW!

These techniques are easy and fast so take 4 minutes and extend your skill set. Check it out at 3Exposure.com!

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Photo courtesy iStockphoto/Mathieu

While I’m not a road warrior, I easily log 50 flights a year for my job. I’ve had to travel with equipment all over the world for both photo and video projects.  Traveling just gets more and more expensive these days.  Here are a few rules that I apply to getting there safely with my sanity and equipment intact.

Carry It

• A roll-on bag with all my lenses and camera bodies. I have had luggage stolen, the thieves know what gear bags look like.
• A laptop shoulder bag. With laptop, power supply, 2 TB of portable storage, and spare cables for all items.
• The Internet. I have an iPad, an iPhone, and a Wireless Modem. Why do I have 3 internet connections at all times? Because its cheaper than paying for WIFI at the airport and hotel.  Plus its much more reliable than counting on clients and coffee shops.
• A change of clothes. Because your bag will get lost at the worst time

Check It

• Weigh your bags. Weigh your bags before you fly.  A simple bathroom scale is worth keeping near your gear.
• Prepay. Some airlines offer annual passes for baggage, while others give you a free bag with their branded credit card.
• Choose wisely. One of my favorite airlines is Virgin America.  Not just for their lovely service and planes (with Internet), but for their $25 per bag and up to 10 bags policy.
• Pack a bag. Overweight bags are more expensive than checking another bag.  I carry a very lightweight bag inside my suitcase for “overflow.”
• Skycaps are your friend. Those great folks out front of their airport are often nicer than the folks inside.  Just walk up and hand them a five or ten dollar bill with your driver’s license.

Rent It

• Hire local. Find a local crew person or assistant for the market you’re traveling to. These can be a lighting assistant or someone to help with gear on the shoot.
• Find a peer. Use the ASMP Find a Photographer app or site to find a photographer to rent gear from. For video crews try the Creative COW services directory.
• Look for a grip house. We typically rent lighting equipment and support gear. from a grip house, which are used by the video and motion picture industries.

Photo by iStockphoto/JuSunview

Clientcopia – www.clientcopia.com
This site lets me know that everyone has crazy clients. Good for a laugh and a pick me up.

Basecamp HQ – www.basecamphq.com
I use this online project management tool for both my companies. This keeps me organized and ensures open communication with my clients.

Apple Trailers – www.apple.com/trailers
I’m a movie junkie. Plus this is an excellent way to see the best lit, best composed shots in the whole movie.

Rafael Concepcion – www.aboutrc.com/blog
RC is a helpful author and podcaster who shares his discoveries in great posts. He’s a natural storyteller and very passionate.

Twitter – www.twitter.com
I follow a great group of photographers and media pros. This is the water cooler/bar for the digital age. I get news, gossip, and strong opinions. Feel free to follow @rhedpixel and share any news you have with me as well.

Photo Focus – www.PhotoFocus.com
This site is an extensive collection of articles and resources. There are daily posts and I truly enjoy the breadth of coverage.

Screenr – www.Screenr.com
If I need to record a quick tutorial or show a colleague a technique, Screenr is great.

Creative COW – www.creativecow.net
This is where I go to get all of my video questions answered. You’ll find active forums and extensive selection of tutorials and podcasts.

Kelby Training – www.kelbytraining.com
This site offers a large selection of classes and tutorials by some of the top photographers and photoshop users in the world.

Mac Rumors – www.macrumors.com
I’m an Apple enthusiast. I like to know what’s going on as well as what might be going on in the Apple ecosystem.

Photoshop Disasters – www.psdisasters.com
This is another site that’s good for a laugh. It’s also educational as you can learn from other’s mistakes.

Triple Exposure – www.3exposure.com
This one is a blog I share ... but that doesn’t mean I don’t read it every day. There are great comments and resources all about my three favorite styes of photography – panoramic, HDR, and time-lapse.

How about you? What are your must read sites? I’m always looking for more.

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• Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200
• Olympus PEN E-P3
• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3
• Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF3
• Samsung NX11
• Samsung NX100
• Sony Alpha NEX-C3
• Sony Alpha SLT-A35

I see a lot of folks try to flip cameras as they go from one model to another. I know for many, the economic realty is a need to trade-in or re-sell gear in order to upgrade. The truth however is that the amount you’ll see for used gear may not be worth as much as you’d hope. I subscribe to the belief of putting the gear to work.
When it comes to shooting time-lapse, a second camera body (or even a third) can really come in handy.

• A second body can be set to a different ISO or aperture when shooting tough exposures (like sunrise or sunset)
• You can shoot different focal lengths on each body to create dramatically different shots. You can get your master shot and some additional angles all at once.
• A spare body can be especially useful if you are shooting content that requires simultaneous coverage like an event or live process, such as at a construction site.
• Shoot raw on one camera and JPEG on the other.
• You can shoot at different intervals to produce different looking footage

I seem to like to make things hard on myself.

• Lots of moving subjects (hundreds of people in fact)
• Shifting horizons and foreground (waves)
• Lack of a tripod (shot thus handheld in about 60 seconds)

Head over to Triple Exposure to see the free tutorial – http://3exposure.com/2011/08/03/how-to-sign-your-work-–-adding-a-digital-signature/

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In this video, photographer and trainer Rich Harrington takes 3 images and works with them to complete a single HDR image with multiple effects.

Combining the images and them post processing within Photoshop Rich gives us a real world example of photographic workflow.

For more tutorials be sure to check out Tip Squirrel

This is a guest post by the talented Janine Smith who is one of the best photo restorationists I know.

As a photo restorationist I'm given many types of photographs in all manner of conditions. Sometimes the image can be very dark and given to me as a 'lost cause'. This isn't always the case, here’s just one way to lighten them up.

• The first choice, Repair Permissions, will address a majority of issues and is the fastest.
• The second Choice is to Repair Database. It takes a little bit longer but it’s more thorough.
• If your library needs some extra attention, then choose Rebuild Database. This is the most time consuming, but is very thorough.

Vintage Photo + High Dynamic Range from Richard Harrington on Vimeo.

Here's a recent tutorial from my new website Triple Exposure – www.3exposure.com

In this tutorial, Rich Harrington shows you how to combine modern technology with vintage source materials to create a retro look.

Tools covered:
• Merge to HDR Pro
• Lens Correction
• Black and White Adjustment
• Cropping
• Blending Modes
• Layer Masks
• Filters

Be sure to also head over to Triple Exposure to learn how to win a copy of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium.

Would you like to take a great Photoshop class that goes really deep? One that you can wear your pajamas for? One that's 100% free to watch live? Be sure to check out Lesa Snider's Photoshop CS 5 Intensive class. The free class runs September 20–23 (a Tuesday-Friday Workshop).

" In this special workshop, you'll dig into Photoshop CS5 with Lesa Snider, author of Photoshop CS5: The Missing Manual. There is so much to cover in Photoshop CS5 that we need almost a week to cover everything. In this special 4-day workshop (Tuesday - Friday, from 9:00-4:00, Pacific Time), you'll dig into Photoshop CS5 with Lesa Snider, internationally acclaimed instructor and author. Lesa is informative yet entertaining with a unique way of explaining difficult concepts so you understand the "why" behind the "how". Get ready to spend a fun, high-energy week digging into the power of Photoshop."

Be sure to sign up in advance before the class fills up. – http://creativelive.com/courses/photoshop-cs5-lesa-snider

Using Raw Photos in a Time-lapse from Richard Harrington on Vimeo.

In this Triple Exposure tutorial, Rich Harrington shows you how to use raw files in a time-lapse movie. Learn how to access Adobe Camera Raw from right within Adobe After Effects.

For more on time-lapse, be sure to check out Triple Exposure at www.3exposure.com.

HDR Toning for Dramatic Impact from Richard Harrington on Vimeo.

In this tutorial, Rich Harrington shows you how to use the HDR toning command to create texture and depth using only a single exposure.

3 Exposure - NAB 2011 Zacuto Booth from Richard Harrington on Vimeo.

• To convert a set of files to JPEG, PSD, or TIFF format. You can also convert files simultaneously to all three formats.
• To process a set of Camera Raw files using the same Camera Raw options.
• To resize images to fit within a specified pixel dimension.
• To embed a color profile into images or convert files to sRGB and save them as JPEG images for the Web.
• To include copyright metadata within the processed images.

• Panoramic Film Cameras vs. Digital
• Arial Photography
• Transporting Hard Drives
• Cell Phone Cameras Replacing DSLRs
• Posting Photographs Similar to Another Photographers’
• Lenses or Camera Bodies – Where to Invest?
• Filters for Beach Photography
• Video Camcorders vs. DSLRs
• Color Calibration for the Web
• Video Stabilization with a Monopod

“As many explore panoramic photography, they off stop short (at least of making a full 360˚ arc). The truth is that its gotten much easier to make a fully actualized 360˚ image. If enough photos are taken, then a large panoramic image can be made. These photos can then be turned into an interactive panoramic for the web or brought into Adobe After Effects to serve as a backdrop for chroma key footage.”

You can read the whole thing at – http://3exposure.com/2011/06/10/better-360˚-panoramic-photos-using-photoshop-automation/

Be sure to also download the special Photoshop Action mentioned in the article.

A nighttime HDR – Vigilant Lincoln by Richard Harrington

• Nikon D7000
• 3 Exposures with bracketing
• f/2.8
• 1/200 s
• ISO 1600
• Nikon 70-200mm @ 70mm
• Post-processed with Photoshop – Merge to HDR Pro

The New York chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers has opened the call for entries for Image11. This is a nationwide photo contest which is open to professional, serious amateur and student photographers residing in the United States.
The rules require the photos were created after January 1, 2010. The deadline for entry submissions is May 1, 2011.
Entry form and full info at image-ny.org.
Here are the rules.

From the Creative COW DSLR Essentials Podcast, Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington bring you the first in a three-part series on creating time lapse.

• QPcard (www.qpcard.se). A cheap and easy way to address color calibration is to use a fresh calibration card when shooting. One option is the disposable QPcard. Priced at less than $5 per card, this is a great investment in accurate color. Simply use the adhesive strip to adhere one to your clapboard at the start of each day of shooting, and you’ll have a great source for checking color balance in post. With a white, black, and neutral gray surface, it is very easy to use the Three-Way Color Corrector when color correcting. In most cases, it will only take three to calibrate each camera.
• Photovision One Shot (www.photovisionvideo.com). This calibration device offers a black, white, and gray stripe to color calibrate. The other side is a white reflector to help bounce light on set. What’s great about it is that it is reusable and can fold to a small size to fit into a camera bag. Various sizes are available, from 6-inch targets to wear around your neck to 34-inch targets for large multicamera events.

• January 21-23, 2011 — Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown
• February 25-27, 2011 — Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown
• April 1-3, 2011 — Allerton Hotel Chicago Downtown

• Ch10_Auto_Levels.tif
• Ch10_Curves.tif
• Ch10_Curves_Practice.tif
• Ch10_Levels.tif
• Ch10_Levels_Isolated.tif

• Auto: With this method, Photoshop first analyzes your source images. It then applies either the Perspective, Cylindrical, and Spherical layout option. Photoshop attempts to choose which method to use that will produce a better photomerge.
• Perspective: This method creates a composition by designating one of the source images as the center of the panoramic image. Photoshop generally picks the middle image, then transforms the other images around it. Photoshop will stretch and skew images as needed to overlap the layers and blend them together.
• Cylindrical: The cylindrical layout option works best for creating very wide panoramic images. The source images are overlapped in a way that looks like an unfolded cylinder.
• Spherical: The spherical option is best-suited for 360 degree panoramas. The images are mapped to the inside of a sphere and can create a seamless image for use in specialty applications like multimedia or animation.
• Collage: This method only changes rotation or scale in order to overlap the content.
• Reposition: This method only changes the alignment of images, but does not transform (stretch or skew) any of the source layers.

A while back I made an action that is designed to create a seamless loop for properly shot 360˚ photos. People seem to be unable to find it (as its the number one search result for my site). So here it is again.

1. Download the action here
2. Double click the file Panoramicsrev3.atn to load it.
3. Switch to Photoshop.
4. Complete your 360˚ panorama using the Photomerge command.
5. Choose Window > Actions to view the Actions panel.
6. Select the Seamless Loop action in the Actions panel. If necessary click the disclosure triangle next to the Panoramics set.
7. When ready, click the Play button at the bottom of the Actions panel. Photoshop runs a series of steps to complete the seamless loop action.
8. Crop the bottom and top of the panoramic image to taste, but be careful not to adjust the sides of the image.

Check out our Panoramic Training Here

• Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
• Olympus E-PL1
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
• Samsung NX10
• Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
• Sony Alpha NEX-3
• Sony Alpha NEX-5

1. Hold the camera in front of your body so its strap hangs downward.
2. Slip your arm through the strap so it goes just past your elbow.
3. Wrap your hand around the outside edge of the strap and grab the camera body.
4. Press your elbow into the strap to increase tension on the strap and stabilize the camera.

1. Square your body up with your subject.
2. Spread your feet shoulder-width apart.
3. Rotate at the waist and twist body while keeping your shoulders and camera in close to your body.

• To create guidelines for refined production workflows, archiving methods, and best practices for digital photography based on a variety of capture methods and intended image use. The guidelines will be developed on the basis of research, analysis of software products and other tools targeted at professional photographers.
• To publish the dpBestflow™ as a website open to the public. The adoption of the dpBestflow™ guidelines will be promoted to the professional photography community and the public through programming at industry trade shows and a nationwide series of training events at ASMP chapters, trade shows, and educational institutions.

I will be leading a DC-area event for the Worldwide Photo Walk. The event is a fun few hours of shooting pictures and meeting other photographers. There's a few spots left for the July 24th event (it's free).

Meeting Location & Time
Vienna Community Center (10:00am - 12:30pm)
120 Cherry St SE, Vienna, VA- USA

After the walk, meet at: Church Street Pizza‎- 115 Church Street NE, Vienna

Sign up here.
http://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/vienna-va-usa-vienna-community-center/

Sign up in your neighborhood too
http://worldwidephotowalk.com/

“One of the commands in Photoshop CS5 that received a major makeover is the Lens Correction command. It’s no longer buried, rather it sits proudly near the top of the filter menu. Adobe now ties the filter to specific lenses in the file’s metadata. You can even create your own lens profiles with a great utility. Visit http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lensprofile_creator/ for full details.”

Check out the full tutorial here for free.

• Includes 15 training videos edited specifically for the iPhone or iPod Touch.  Offers easily viewable screens, with zooms and close-ups of the action.
• Every lesson includes hands-on files that you download to your computer.  There’s no need to merely watch, you can try out every technique on your own.
• Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes.  Score yourself as well as check your answers with video responses.
• Search throughout the application by keyword and your own bookmarks.
• A quick reference guide is also included to help build your skills.
• Interact with the trainer with comments and a Twitter client.
  Additionally a quick reference guide for shooting panoramic photos is included for quick reference in the field.

• Fixes a phenomenon in which the aperture exhibits abnormal movement when shooting movies in manual exposure mode and Aperture Priority AE (Av mode) using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the exposure level shown in the LCD panel differs from what is shown in the viewfinder when shooting still images in manual exposure mode.
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the Wireless File Transmitter (WFT-E4 or WFT-E4 II) may not automatically power off when used for FTP transfers.

• Get it here – http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html

• I was a recent guest on Digital Photo Experience Episode 11. Be sure to check out the show.

Be sure the check out the Peachpit Photo Club

• The issues addressed include:
• Corrected an issue with improper scrolling behavior.
• Resolved memory leaks for improved performance.
• Addressed layout of interface elements in certain application alert windows.

Adorama is running an iPhone photo contest until February 28th. You can upload photos here or photo for your favorite photo app here. There's been some great photos submitted so far – Click here. They have some pretty cool prizes too!

• Upgrading libraries from earlier versions of Aperture
• Importing libraries from iPhoto
• Importing photos directly from a camera
• Memory usage when processing heavily-retouched photos
• Face recognition processing
• Adding undetected faces using the Add Missing Face button
• Printing pages containing multiple images
• Printing photos and contact sheets with borders and metadata
• Editing photos using an external editor
• Display of images with Definition and Straighten adjustments applied
• Zooming photos in the Viewer and in the Loupe using keyboard shortcuts
• Accessing Aperture libraries on a network volume Selecting and moving pins on the Places map
• Adding and editing custom locations using the Manage My Places window
• Switching between masters when working with RAW+JPEG pairs.

• Hasselblad H3DII-50
• Leica M9
• Leica X1
• Olympus E-P1
• Olympus E-P2
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
• Pentax K-7
• Pentax K-x
• Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
• Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
• Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

Are you a photographer? Take a moment to watch these two videos and sign up. This is a great idea and very needed. For more info please visit http://www.help-portrait.com. You can find a local group here – http://community.help-portrait.com/groups.

• Terry White made it his pick of the week.
• Jeff Revell at PhotoWalkPro write a very detailed review too.
• My son thinks it's cool that I used his picture in one of the lessons

• Includes training videos edited specifically for the iPhone or iPod Touch.
• Offers easily viewable screens, with zooms and close-ups of the action.
• Every lesson includes hands-on files that you download to your computer. There’s no need to merely watch, you can try out every technique on your own.
• Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes. Score yourself as well as check your answers with video responses.
• Search throughout the application by keyword and your own bookmarks.
• A quick reference guide is also included to help you build your Photoshop knowledge.
• Interact with the trainer with comments and a Twitter client.

Drobo Pro

• FireWire 800
• USB 2.0
• iSCSI (utilizes Gigabit Ethernet)

Hoodman HoodEYE 3.0

Millenniata Archival Media

iDC Follow-Focus

• It currently only works with Cannon lenses (although I am willing to try and make it work with Nikon)
• 24mm f1.4 L
• 35mm f1.4 L
• 50mm f1.2 L
• 100mm f2.8 Macro
• 135mm f2 L
• 16-35mm f2.8 L
• 24-70mm f.28 IS L
• 24-105mm f4 IS L
• 85mm f1.2 L
• 135mm f2 L
• 200mm f2.8 L

Manfrotto 482 Micro Ball Head

• height: 2.52 in
• lateral tilt: -90° / +90° tilt range
• load capacity: 4.41 lbs
• material: aluminum
• weight: 0.33 lbs

Fat Gecko Camera Mount

• Suction cups can hold a eight pound camera
• Double knuckle design and 2" extension tube allow for 360° tilt, 360° turn & 360° rotation
• The ¼ x 20 tripod mounting screw allows for use with most digital still or or small video cameras on the market
• Suction cups use a quick release function to make attaching and detaching you camera easier
• Steel frame construction is rugged and durable
• Four adjustable joints make it easy to tweak the shot

Lensbaby Fisheye Optic

• Ultra-wide 12mm focal length
• 160 degree field of view captures
• Minimum focus: 1" from front of optic
• f/4 optic with aperture disks that range from f/5.6 to f/22
• Designed for use with the Composer, and can also be used with the Muse with a special adapter

One Grand Prize: $2,500 (USD value)

• National Association of Photoshop Professionals – one-year membership
• GridIron Flow software
• Kelby Training Online Classes – one-year subscription
• Layers magazine – one-year subscription
• Kelby Training Books & DVDs
• Photoshop World Conference & Expo Admission (plus flight and hotel expenses)
• And Tons of Fame & Exposure
• Plus, as the grand prize winner you get the opportunity to teach millions with a special guest spot on PhotoshopUser TV and Layers TV podcasts, in the pages of Photoshop User magazine, in an instructor’s chair at an upcoming Photoshop World Conference & Expo, on the PlanetPhotoshop.com and of course, visibility within NAPP to 71,000 members worldwide.

5 Honorable Mention Prizes: $500 (USD value)

• National Association of Photoshop Professionals – one-year membership
• GridIron Flow software
• Kelby Training Online Classes – one-year subscription
• Layers magazine – one-year subscription
• Kelby Training Books & DVDs

• Scott Bourne has a nice write up on his blog
• So does Moose Peterson

• Shot 5 Exposures
• Handheld (less desirable for HDR, but out with kids and wife)
• Shot +/- 1 stop each
• Merged together in Photomatix standalone application

Nondestructive Image Processing

• The bag hold 4+ lenses (including long lenses)
• It's very comfortable with both a shoulder and a waist strap (I find the shoulder strap more comfortable, but the waist strap fits well and has hip pads like a backpackers pack).
• The product looks durable with waterproof bullistic cordura and even a very tight zipper to keep rain out.
• It has a media card wallet, lens changing pouch, and even business card case.
• The gear is designed to be used with one hand (and the thoughtful construction shows).

• Lightweight and single-card format.
• Light Gray, certified to recommended Luminance
• Includes Black and White Spots
• Focus and Sharpness targets
• Sturdy and Easy to Pack (it even floats)
• Affordable

• 10-megapixel CCD (18 x 24-inch prints)
• Shoot both RAW and JPEG
• Manual setting options (focus, aperture, ISA, bracketing)
• High-quality lens takes (equivalent to 28 mm - 112 mm)
• Ability to shoot three aspect ratios (4:3 - 3:2 - 16:9)
• Optical stabilization and fast processing (burst 1 fps)
• High-quality aluminum housing
• Video Record HD 720P @ 15 fps & SD @ 30 fps in QuickTime
• Choice between automatic or manual ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 or ISO 1600.
• Includes full copy of Photoshop Elements