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[Discussion] Pro or Amateur… Which one are you?

[Discussion] Pro or Amateur… Which one are you?

Posted by on January 31, 2012 · 0 Comment

Framed: "There has always been the internal battle amongst artists in the industry of when we can officially call ourselves a “professional”. Stepping foot into a camera store or Costco and buying that DSLR with a kit lens and inserting a watermark on your image doesn’t necessarily mean that you are now a professional. Or does it? Are we a professional photographer when we start charging a [...]
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[Contest] Peter Hurley to Judge Headshot Facebook Contest

[Contest] Peter Hurley to Judge Headshot Facebook Contest

Posted by on January 31, 2012 · 0 Comment

Last week we announced our headshot photography contest, where the winner would receive the The Art Behind the Headshot DVD. I said that you readers would be picking the winner. However, when Peter Hurley calls and offers his services, you don't say no. It's time to impress Peter!
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[Extreme Light] This Handheld LED Light Produces Over 15,000 Lumens For Overpowering The Sun

[Extreme Light] This Handheld LED Light Produces Over 15,000 Lumens For Overpowering The Sun

Posted by on January 31, 2012 · 0 Comment

Now this is pretty interesting. Recently at the 2012 SHOT show (tradeshow for outdoors and hunting), Foursevens revealed their new lithium powered LED light. Unlike typical LED lights, the XM18 produces an unprecedented 15,000 lumens of light. According to my simple calculations, the XM18 might be more powerful than your low to mid level Arri HMI lights!
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New – Sony Cybershot WX70 & WX50 Compact Cameras

New – Sony Cybershot WX70 & WX50 Compact Cameras

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

 Sony announced a couple of new 16-megapixel W-Series Cybershot point-and-shoot cameras, the DSC-WX70 and DSC-WX50. Both cameras have full HD video, a 5x 25-125mm optical zoom lens and “Clear Image Zoom” technology that effectively doubles the zoom range. They also both have built-in creative “Picture Effects” and new “Extra High Sensitivity” technology that’s supposed to improve [...]
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[Pictures] Rolling Body Landscapes – A New Way To Shoot The Female Form

[Pictures] Rolling Body Landscapes – A New Way To Shoot The Female Form

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

Allan I. Teger is a psychologist turned artist and photographer. This series titled 'Bodyscapes' explores the human form as a backdrop for creating beautiful landscapes that allow familiar scenes to play. The beauty in the series is the simplicity of the idea... [Continued]
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[Pictures] Rolling Body Landscapes – A New Way To Shoot The Female Form

[Pictures] Rolling Body Landscapes – A New Way To Shoot The Female Form

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

Allan I. Teger is a psychologist turned artist and photographer. This series titled 'Bodyscapes' explores the human form as a backdrop for creating beautiful landscapes that allow familiar scenes to play. The beauty in the series is the simplicity of the idea... [Continued]
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[News] Canon Struggling According to 2011 Q4 Earnings Report

[News] Canon Struggling According to 2011 Q4 Earnings Report

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

Via Engadget, Canon had a tough time last quarter -- Canon had a tough year, in fact. While net income rose slightly (just under 1%), profit fell almost 14% compared to the year-ago quarter. This leaves Canon with almost a 2.5% decline in comparison to the 2010 fiscal year. With this new, COO and President Tsuneji Uchida announced he is stepping down.
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[iPhoneography] Schneider Optics Will Soon Offer The “iPro Lens System”

[iPhoneography] Schneider Optics Will Soon Offer The “iPro Lens System”

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

Today at iWorld/MacWorld, a tradeshow in San Francisco, CA, Schneider Lenses debuted their new iPhone series lenses. We've seen third party adapters for Nikon and Canon lenses, but Schneider is taking a leap and developing the glass specifically for the popular mobile. Click the full post to read more.
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[BTS Video] How To Shoot Black And White In Camera For Easy Proofing

[BTS Video] How To Shoot Black And White In Camera For Easy Proofing

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

Jay P Morgan's Behind The Scenes Videos seem to pop up every single week. In this week's episode, Jay teaches a few tricks for shooting black and white photography. Everyone knows how to convert their images into black and white in Photoshop but Jay recommends turning your camera to BW so you can see the results real time. He then uses Nik Software's Silver Efex Pro to make the final tweaks when [...]
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Michihiro Yamaki, Founder Of Sigma Corporation, Dead At 78

Michihiro Yamaki, Founder Of Sigma Corporation, Dead At 78

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

 There was some sad news for the photo industry last week. Michihiro Yamaki, the founder and CEO of Sigma Corporation, passed away at the age of 78. If you’re a photographer, Michihiro Yamaki definitely had an influence on your photography. 2011 was the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Sigma, which began with Yamaki’s invention of the first rear-attached lens converter, a bit of gear [...]
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[Video] Powerful Slow-Mo Video Shot On $500 DSLR

[Video] Powerful Slow-Mo Video Shot On $500 DSLR

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

We’ve featured slow motion videos before, and this one is right up there with the best in terms of it’s motion rendering. Shooting with a $500 Canon 550D/T2i, Sacha Powell put together this powerful video using Twixtor to slow down some of his shots. It really goes to show that you don’t need the most expensive gear to make amazing visuals. You'll want to watch this fullscreen.
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[Video] Jeremy Cowart Takes Us Through His New Portfolio

[Video] Jeremy Cowart Takes Us Through His New Portfolio

Posted by on January 29, 2012 · 0 Comment

Entertainment Photographer, Jeremy Cowart, walks us through his new print portfolio and explains his reasoning for image placement and what is meant to catch his client's eye. I must say, it is quite impressive and there is much to learn here that you can apply to your website's portfolio as well. Enjoy!
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Sunday Tech Talk 1.29.12

Sunday Tech Talk 1.29.12

Posted by on January 29, 2012 · 0 Comment

Welcome to the new Sunday Tech Talk, where I'm now covering a particular piece of gear, new technique, or any other neat info that comes my way each week. Treat this not only as a resource for tips, tricks, and a spotlight on tech, but use it as a forum to discuss and share your opinions and experiences in the comments section...
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[Video] Incredible Timelapse Of Earth From Space

[Video] Incredible Timelapse Of Earth From Space

Posted by on January 29, 2012 · 0 Comment

NASA must be training actual photographers to go into space these days, this timelapse of Earth as seen from the International Space Station is proof. This is one of the radest timelapse videos I have seen of Earth and it's weather. From auroras to electrical storms, this video illustrates just how incredible this planet's environment can be. Full details in the description on Vimeo. Enjoy! [...]
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Weekly Gear Review 1.28.12

Weekly Gear Review 1.28.12

Posted by on January 28, 2012 · 0 Comment

Today is the Friday tech review, a brand new weekly article through which we bring you this week's new product announcements and keep you updated with all the rumors floating around. Yes, today is also Saturday, but this will be the only exception. Whether you shoot Nikon or Canon, still or video, or something else entirely -- you can find it here every Friday. What might end up in your bag soon? Continue [...]
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[Interview] Pulitzer Winner and Celebrity Photographer Brian Smith

[Interview] Pulitzer Winner and Celebrity Photographer Brian Smith

Posted by on January 28, 2012 · 0 Comment

Name a celebrity. Yep, go on. Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Zooey Deschanel, Ben Stiller, Samuel L Jackson. How about an athlete? Serena Williams, Jeff Gordon, Jason Biggs, Shaquille O’Neal. Brian Smith has worked with them all. I recently sat down with Brian for an Fstoppers exclusive interview and he was glad to share his insight, techniques, and advice with us. Check out the full post [...]
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[Gear] The Light Table Goes Digital For The First Time

[Gear] The Light Table Goes Digital For The First Time

Posted by on January 28, 2012 · 0 Comment

Much like gathering around the water cooler at the office took a hit with the advent of bottled water; the light table seemed to vanish overnight once digital cameras decided to stick around. Well fear not ex-film shooters, thanks to the Microsoft Surface touch computer and Industrial Color's "GLOBALedit" App you can once again swap war stories around the light table. Jump to the full post to see the [...]
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[Production Trick] How To Create Smoke For Photography Out Of Liquid

[Production Trick] How To Create Smoke For Photography Out Of Liquid

Posted by on January 28, 2012 · 0 Comment

Every photographer needs a few things in their bag of tricks. An easy trick is to add some smoke to your images for effect. You can always create photo smoke on a budget if you want to MacGyver it but there is another solution - two solutions in fact. Click the full post to watch a video on how easily smoke can be created with two liquids.
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[Picture] Making History: The Shot Before The Beatles “Abbey Road” Iconic Cover

[Picture] Making History: The Shot Before The Beatles “Abbey Road” Iconic Cover

Posted by on January 28, 2012 · 0 Comment

Perhaps the most iconic image by the Beatles, the memorable 'Abbey Road'. Unseen by many, here is the shot taken prior to the shot that we all have come to know and love. What is truly amazing about this image is the innocence of the moment. They are oblivious to... (continued).
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[Video] Real Life With Photoshop Abilities

[Video] Real Life With Photoshop Abilities

Posted by on January 28, 2012 · 0 Comment

We all are addicted to PHOTOSHOP one way or another. Wether its working on the latest screencast on how to remove your ex from that photo last nights party so your girlfriend / boyfriend wont see you with them on Facebook, or creating a masterpiece to the world with a 1,000 image composited image. Maybe its even pixel pushing late nights to get that rounded corner perfect on a login tab for your clients [...]
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[Bookmark] The Best Free & Pay Music Websites For Video Editors

[Bookmark] The Best Free & Pay Music Websites For Video Editors

Posted by on January 28, 2012 · 0 Comment

Great music can take a video edit to the next level, but music that doesn’t fit, or is cheesy stock-quality can make even the most awesome video seem like something your uncle put together after a few beers. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite places to get FREE music for low/no-budget video projects, as well as some pay sites. Check out the list in the full post.
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Grandpaw’s Nikon D7000 Tips

Grandpaw’s Nikon D7000 Tips

Posted by on January 27, 2012 · 0 Comment

 PhotographyREVIEW.com member and forum moderator, Jeff Impey, better known as Grandpaw, took it upon himself to create a Nikon D7000 Tips thread on the Nikon Forum. Since he began the thread in August of 2011, Grandpaw has added over 25 separate, numbered tips for Nikon D7000 camera owners and the thread has been viewed well over 5000 times. Some of the tips included are: how to access the virtual [...]
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[BTS] Joe McNally’s BTS Circus Shoot with Nikon D4

[BTS] Joe McNally’s BTS Circus Shoot with Nikon D4

Posted by on January 27, 2012 · 0 Comment

Get a behind the scenes look at a couple shoots Joe has been doing for the Nikon D4 campaign. All footage was shot on Nikon 4D and Nikon D7000 cameras.Joe's great sense of humor and his amazing work makes this video a fun and insightful watch.
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New Kessler Stealth Pocket Dolly Giveaway in associaton with Make-A-Wish Foundation

New Kessler Stealth Pocket Dolly Giveaway in associaton with Make-A-Wish Foundation

Posted by on January 27, 2012 · 0 Comment

  To tie in with the release of the rather nice new slider from Kessler Crane and the re-launch of my website Eric Kessler has generously come up with the idea of giving one away in conjunction with a fund raising for a charity very close to his heart. The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Make-A-Wish grants children with terminal or life threatening illnesses wishes to give them hope. To give them some [...]
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[Humor] A Politically Incorrect Guide To A Career In Filmmaking

[Humor] A Politically Incorrect Guide To A Career In Filmmaking

Posted by on January 27, 2012 · 0 Comment

It's always good humor when someone makes a career path diagram outlining possible jobs within a particular field. If you aren't sure about whether your skills are best utilized as a Director, Studio Head, Screenwriter, Producer, or Film Critic then this is a great starting point. Hopefully someone makes one of these based on art buying and photography publishing. Without cheating, which path do [...]
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