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Monday, February 11, 2008Hi-Tech Studio: High-End Rental StudiosWhen you don't own your own studio, a high-end rental studio is your solution The cost of owning your own studio, especially with the current real-estate woes, makes taking your job to a high-end studio one of the easiest choices to make when compared to the costs of owning and maintaining your own space. From big jobs to small jobs to elaborate setups, shooting at a high-end rental studio justifies the cost of renting when you incorporate all the benefits and money you'll save in the end. |
Monday, January 7, 2008Hi-Tech Studio: Complete Color CalibrationColor management from reality to reproduction Plato said that art is thrice removed from reality. Although the philosopher wasn't a photographer, he hit the nail right on the head where digital imaging is concerned. If we follow what happens to the color of an object during the photographic process—from capture through output—we see several junctures where the colors are likely to be changed unintentionally, and we can gain a better understanding of why it's important to use calibrated devices. |
Thursday, August 16, 2007DPP Solutions: Color CalibrationIf you're using a professional-caliber LCD monitor, professional-caliber color calibration is a requirement What color is blue? Why is the blue that I see in the sky not the same as the blue that appears on my expensive LCD monitor, and not even close to the blue that rolls out of my inkjet printer? What do I have to do to print the colors that I see? Read More... |
Tuesday, June 19, 2007Large-Format ScanningDiscover the alternatives for producing your own scans in-house If you shoot or have an extensive archive of large-format negatives or transparencies, the process of converting them into digital files can be costly. When done at a service bureau, each drum scan can run from $30 to $400. Depending on the number of scans you need, this can become prohibitively expensive, which is why many photographers consider the use of scanners to produce digital files in-house. |
Monday, June 18, 2007The Right Tool For The JobGraphics tablets offer superior control for precise image adjustments Always choose the right tool for the job—you know that. You wouldn't use a beach towel to clean your lenses, for example, so why would you choose a mouse to do the work of a stylus? Using a mouse often is too clumsy for the precise work of creating selections or spotting filters and effects. |
Monday, June 18, 2007The Handheld MeterFar from becoming obsolete, handheld exposure meters are at least as useful in the digital age as they are for film photography Consistency is key to my livelihood, and I've touted the benefits of incident metering for some time, both in my workshops and in postings on the web. When capturing images in the field, I eliminate as many variables as possible. Incident metering affords me this advantage, allowing me to transfer an image to my CompactFlash card quicker, with more accuracy and consistency than other methods. |
Monday, June 18, 2007Digital ProjectorsDiscover the alternatives for producing your own scans in-house So you've managed to schedule a meeting with a big ad agency or an art director you've been pursuing, or you've been invited to present your work to a roomful of peers, admirers, hungry students and overall photo junkies. Any of these circumstances are exciting events in your career. After all, the effort and dedication you've put into the development of your work is being recognized, respected and possibly considered for some big jobs on the horizon. You'll want to make an impact, be unforgettable. Bringing your printed portfolio, like every other photographer, is an option. Or, you can go big. |
Tuesday, June 5, 2007The Case For A Light MeterThere's no substitute for getting the right exposure, and there's no better tool for that than a precision handheld meter It's a simple rule: The exposure has to be correct. That's it. Period. If the exposure is off, no amount of postproduction Photoshop wizardry will bring it back. Of course, we've all heard about the power of a RAW file and how you can massage the RAW processing to fix exposure problems, but really, the whole “fix it down the line” way of thinking is a fallacy. Now, I'm sure someone will read this and shake their head as they think back to an image that was “saved” through RAW processing, but to that I simply say, think of how much better it could have been if you didn't have to save it. |
Monday, June 4, 2007Hi-Tech Studio: Dual-Monitor SetupsA second monitor makes digital imaging more productive Adding a second monitor to your setup is an ideal way to get the extra working space you need. With today's lower-cost units and operating system software that allows us to add them easily, there's no reason to work in a cramped desktop environment anymore. |
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