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Past Issues May/June 2011
Past Issues May/June 2011
May/June 2011
Gear
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DPP Solutions: Radio Triggers
On-camera flash will only go so far
Modern on-camera flashes are extremely portable and powerful, and their ease of use and relative affordability make them an ideal solution for working in difficult settings. -
Hi-Tech Studio: Doing Sound Right
HD video DSLRs do a lot of things very well, but as a group, audio capability isn’t a strong point. Try using a separate recorder to get professional results
Professional photography can be divided into two distinct eras: BR and AR (Before Reverie and After Reverie). -
Master The Family Of Angles
This fundamental aspect of lighting will help you figure out how to light anything, anywhere, anytime
Most professionals are well versed in lighting techniques for their particular subject matter. -
May/June 2011
New Tools Of The Trade
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Misinformation: Camera Tech
Size isn’t the only major feature of a memory card
The megapixel wars used to be the driving force behind ever-expanding capacities, and while that battle has more or less evened out, memory card capacities are still increasing, thanks primarily to the newly incorporated video capabilities of DSLRs. -
The Truth About HD DSLRS
The latest pro DSLRs boast incredible photo and HD video capabilities. But are they really the best choice for both still and motion?
It’s safe to say that since HD video entered the DSLR arena, no other feature has garnered as much attention from both photographers and videographers, or seen as much improvement in quality and control.
Profiles
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Jesse Kalisher: World Traveler
Jesse Kalisher’s unique talent for going beyond the snapshot and an intimate knowledge of marketing make a winning combination
Fine-art photography is a tough sell, especially in a tough economy, and Jesse Kalisher has managed to keep himself and his tightly knit staff afloat throughout one of the toughest economies in decades. -
Thomas Herbrich: Magic Man
Using models, stock imagery and digital manipulation, Thomas Herbrich’s work unfolds from his unlimited imagination
A city is draped in red silk, with gentle waves of fabric spilling over high-rises and trees, and covering the streets. -
Yu Tsai: Fearless
From Taiwan to Indiana to California to shooting a campaign for GUESS, Yu Tsai’s clarity of vision and dynamic style put him on top of the fashion and beauty world
Though born in Taiwan and based in the megalopolises of Los Angeles and New York, Yu Tsai’s roots are firmly planted in America’s heartland.
Technique
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Air-To-Air
Niche markets can be lucrative, and enterprising photographers can find opportunity and inspiration in the clouds
Put several airplanes in the air, separated by only a wingspan, flying as fast as 150 knots and as low as 1,000 feet over unforgiving terrain, with roaring engines, a glaring sun and jarring wake turbulence—serenity probably isn’t what comes to mind. -
Creative Sharpening, Part I
When to sharpen in your workflow
The vast majority of photographic images benefit from sharpening. -
Get More From Smart Objects
Eliminate the dreaded do-over when your client changes his or her mind by making good use of this Photoshop feature
Smart Objects can be made from pixels (as this example will demonstrate), vector art and even a Camera Raw image opened as a Smart Object.
Business
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Kickstarting Your Project
Crowdsourcing as an option for photographers
Gerd Ludwig is no stranger to the pages of Digital Photo Pro, and his history in the world of photography is long and storied. -
Vision To Visuals: Aid Is In Fashion
Stefano Guindani turns his lens from the glitz of the runway to the poverty of Haiti’s children
How does a fashion photographer shooting for luxury brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Versace, Louis Vuitton and Valentino end up creating a body of photojournalistic work so moving that it rallies the entire fashion world in support of a profoundly humanitarian cause?
