Here’s a simple tutorial on how to apply a texture to your photo using Photoshop.
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Here’s a really good video that hows you a few different prime lenses. Seeing the differences will help you choose what’s right for you. 14mm 15mm 35mm 50mm 85mm 135mm 135 + 1.4x Teleconverter Canon Prime Lens Comparison with 5D from GEBBS on...
Read MoreCanon – AF Mode (One Shot, AI Focus & AI Servo)
The EOS 60D (my camera at the moment) offers a range of three Auto focus (AF) modes (One Shot, AI Focus and AI Servo). One shot — for still subjects AI Focus — automatic switching of AF mode AI Servo — for moving subjects This is a really good feature to know about and I suggest you learn it. It can make the difference between getting the shot and not getting the shot. Personally, I don’t see much of a reason to use...
Read MoreCarnival in Oakland – Ferris Wheel
I stopped by the Carnival in Oakland to take a few snap shots of the Ferris Wheel. I thought this would be a good opportunity to use my tripod and open up that shutter. Click HERE to view the set on flickr.
Read MorePhotomerge with Adobe Photoshop
Have you ever had to scan in a panoramic picture and tried putting multiple pictures together in Photoshop? Well, there is a pretty cool feature that I ended up using for the first time today to merge three scanned pictures of my senior class photo (1998). Check out the final result: http://www.flickr.com/photos/r1tommy/4499125622 File —> Automate —>...
Read MoreVideo Timelapse from DSLR Stills
Have you ever wanted to create a video timelapse? All timelapse photography is, really, is shooting multiple photos of the same subject/location, spread out over a period of time, and combining them into one video that plays back in a shorter amount of time. Check out the video below of a quick tutorial of how to do it in Quicktime Pro. It is really simple. All you need to do is take your handy little tripod, along with your DSLR camera to...
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