What kind of photography lighting would be good for indoor fashion shots?

marquez — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:24:39 +0000

I’m not new, but not exactly very good with photography. To a point I can do it. I’ve been taking photos of clothing I make outside for the summer, and have been quite pleased with the turnout. However, winter is just around he corner and I need to take photos inside.
I’m looking for lighting tips for indoor photography. I take indoor fashion shots and need something that gives me decent light. Not regular lighting that makes everything look yellow/orange.
Also, There are not many windows here so light from outside is limited.
Any help would be GREALY appreciated.
Thanks.

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travel photography?

marquez — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:23:30 +0000

Hi
I am an event and band photographer at night but stuck in a dead end day job, I really want to travel and work along the way, does anyone have any useful tips on how i can combine the two and make money from my photography?
thanks

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Cool Photo Manipulation in Gimp

marquez — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:20:08 +0000

How to make an awesome image in Gimp. I know I said I would show you how to put someone that missed a picture into another picture, but the concept is the same. Here is then pencil I used: images.google.com Tutorial made by gimpknowhow’ Final Image Here: i450.photobucket.com

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Photosketch: Photoshop plus Image Recognition

marquez — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:24:24 +0000

Have you heard about Photosketch software? Photosketch is a combination of Image Recognition and Photoshop. Five Chinese Computer Science and Technology students at Tsinghua University and the National University of Singapore came up with this project for their research paper.

This is a system that composes a realistic image from a simple sketch that you draw along with text lables. Watch the video to see how the composed picture is generated seamlessly by stitching several photographs in accordance with the sketch and lables drawn.

This is cool, watch the video!

PhotoSketch: Internet Image Montage from tao chen on Vimeo.

Ten Desirable Travel Gadgets

marquez — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:04:12 +0000

It goes without saying that when you set off on your travels you pack clean clothes, toiletries and other essentials – such as headache tablets – into your chosen luggage type. But, to get the most out of your time on the move on in your hotel, what else should you take with you? Here’s a top ten of useful items and gadgets:

1. Universal plug – If you are planning to use anything electrical, such as a hair dryer, travel iron or mobile phone charger in your hotel room, then make sure the universal plug is one of the first items you pack.

2. Travel Iron – Unless the grungy, crumpled look is really your thing, pack away a handy little travel iron. You never know when you’ll need that groomed, suave and sophisticated look when on your travels.

3. Archos portable media player – Even on the longest trips you’d be hard-pushed to run out of options with this player. The 160GB memory version holds a staggering 450 full-length movies, 1.6 million photos or almost 80,000 tunes.

4. Laptop with WiFi – Most of the world’s big hotel chains and indeed a lot of the quality independents are now fitted with wireless allowing easy and convenient log-in to your own laptop.

5. Mobile phone and charger – Unless you resolutely refuse to be contactable on your travels, don’t forget your phone and charger! Remember to ensure that your provider has enabled you for roaming before you go! It can also act as your camera!

6. Beer bottle goblets – Even if you can’t get your hands on your favourite ale while away you can always think you’re drinking it. With upended Stella and Sol beer bottles presented as goblets, these are an inventive and novel way to hold your drinks!

7. The Good Book – no not an actual printed bible, but a very cunningly disguised lookalike in which you stash away a 4oz stainless steel flask inside. It’s a great place to hide you booze, as even the most hardened criminal is unlikely to look in the bible for goodies!

8. Hairdryer – this article is not just for the ladies. Most hotels may have their own version but make sure that you pack your 1600watt monster if you want more than a gentle breeze to cross your barnet in your hotel room.

9. Washing up powder and sewing repair kit – Look after your clothes in a cheap and cheerful manner by washing them yourself in the hotel sink! It saves an absolute packet on hotel fees and keeps you sparkling and fresh. Any repairs can be patched up with your sewing kit!

10. First aid kit – Can literally be a lifesaver depending on to where you are traveling. For example if visiting tropical countries serious consideration should be given to taken items like malaria tablets, anti-biotics and sun creams. Even non-tropical travels should include at least headache and gastric relief tablets!

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4 Unusual Cool USB Gadgets

marquez — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:57:53 +0000

I have seen a lot of blogs which show many different kind of uses for the USB, but I found 4 particular USB devices used for something else apart from storage. Here are 4 unusual cool USB gadgets.

USB Pole Dancer

USB Paper Shredder

Inflatable USB

USB Thumb

Calvin Klein USB Sunglasses

marquez — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:54:30 +0000

Calvin Klein USB and UV Sunglasses

Nope, I didn’t spell it wrong, it’s USB suglasses not UV sunglasses. Calvin Klein came up with this new pair of shades that come with a 4GB USB drive that you can detatch from the right arm. I knew we were going to start seeing more and more ways to “wear” our USB’s with us anywhere we go.
So now you can protect your eyes from UV rays while taking your data and images with you.

Price will be about $199 dlls in stores on October.

Your Guide to Buying Security Cameras

marquez — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:44:44 +0000

Today’s technology has made setting up security precautions such as security cameras a cinch! You no longer need to be a millionaire to set up one. You could even install one yourself! Security cameras provide a means for its owner to watch over his or her propery from the safety and convenience of any area he chooses. This type of system is a great deterrent to thievery and unwanted entry. Most organizations that have sensitive items or are off limits to the general public employ these cameras to help keep their places safe.

Purchasing and implementing such a system may save your business from the terrors of illegal entry. Investment in such could save you a whole lot of trouble.

Before purchasing a system, you will want to consider the following factors.

Your needs
Study your needs. The type of security measures installed will depend on your specific security needs. For example how large is the area you would like covered? How many cameras will it take to monitor this area? You must make sure the security camera system you will purchase can accommodate enough slots for expansion.

Do you need audio too? Some camera systems have audio recording equipment as well so you can not only see what happens, but hear it as well. This is important in cases when you would like everything documented. However, this may be costly. Many establishments only require video records of their security.

Also, you must ascertain whether you need to have your security cameras record in color or black and white. Color cameras are, of course, more sophisticated and show a clearer picture. However, they tend to be pricey. Color cameras might also not work in low-light situations.

Consider the location of the cameras. Will the location be hard to set up a wiring system in? In that case, you may want to consider wireless security camera systems. However, these cameras must be a place that is conducive to high quality broadcast. There must be no interference. They can, though, be moved around the area. They are a bit more flexible than their fixed-wire cousins.

Will the camera system be for outdoor purposes? Cameras that monitor outdoor locations need special weatherproof housings and may not be recommended for extreme temperatures and various elements. Also those that may be vandalized must be protected against such.

Also, you must take in consideration the lighting for an area. If your camera cannot record a scene due to bad lighting, you will end up with muddy images that won’t help in your surveillance activities. Choose a security camera that has a good sensitivity to light. Also, try to illuminate such areas with external lighting.

You must consider where the power sources will be located. Make sure they are well protected against the elements and from tampering.

Consider the available methods for recording the images. You may use a variety of backup media. And with the advent of computer storage media, even the use of hard disks, compact discs, and DVDs can prove to be an inexpensive way to store your data.

Installing a Security Camera System
Most home security cameras require little wiring, but installation differs according to model. Here are the basic steps:

1. Survey the area to be monitored. Follow the instructions/manual that comes you’re your security camera product. Install the camera at a proper distance from the area to be surveyed. Cameras vary in the distances from which they focus, so it would do well to pay notice to such.

2. Secure the camera using proper mounts, etc. Make sure that if the camera you are to install should not be moved, its placing is secure and tamper proof.

4. Connect the camera to the monitor according to the manufacturer’s directions. Make sure the wiring is as hidden and as secure as possible. This will make it harder for vandals and thieves from damaging your wiring.

5. Fine tune your system. Make sure you optimize the images you receive from the camera. Set a maintenance plan and fail safe plans to in case your cameras break down.

6 Organize an archival system according to your needs. Backing up and recording your images are implemented here.

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Understanding Image Resolution – Why Are My Images Filling Up My Hard Drive

marquez — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:44:19 +0000

A graphic image or digital image has a boundary of resolution, which is an image’s height and width by pixels. The dpi (dots per inch) or ppi (pixels per inch) also determines the resolution of an image, but does not affect its file size.

All monitors that have multimedia medias for display have a dpi of 72. This is a standard resolution, but it may not do justice to the image on the Internet – especially if it is highly detailed. It is a very low resolution, and if is printed out it will appear either smaller than the original, or it will print out poorly. The higher an image’s bit-depth, the better the quality of the picture will be, yet higher quality image files have larger files. Lower bit-depth images are often lower in image quality, yet have smaller image file sizes.

Web designers keep the resolution of images at 72 ppi not only because it produces a sharp image on a computer screen but also the picture will download quickly because the picture is not weighed down by the weight of pixels.

People who want to buy a digital camera need to understand what resolution is because it is this term that decides the quality of an image, and if they want a high quality image they need a camera that an do the job. They also need to understand what pixel is because the resolution of an image is expressed in terms of pixels per inch and that of a digital camera in terms of megapixels.

The term pixel itself is derived from the words “picture element” and is used to refer to the smallest dot in an image that is used to store color. One million pixels go to make a megapixel, and a camera that shoots a picture that has one million pixels is said to have a resolution of 1MP or one megapixel. Similarly a camera that can shoot a picture that has five million pixels on its surface is said to have a resolution of 5 megapixels. Depending on the purpose of the photograph, some photographers have a few cameras to meet the needs of different jobs.

A higher resolution camera therefore provides better picture quality. That is why professional photographers use cameras whose resolution ranges from 14MP to 22 MP. These photographs are not only sharp and clear but also print well. They can also be easily enlarged without losing sharpness or focus.

In contrast, it is difficult to improve the quality of low-resolution images. The photographers are forced to add pixels through a process known as interpolation. In this process, an intermediate color is assigned to the added pixels, which is based on the color of the existing pixels. This process can add to the resolution, but not to clarity. The reason for this is that you cannot create something from nothing.

Interpolation is a common feature on low-priced, entry-level digital cameras that most beginners start with. The lower the actual resolution of the image, the lower the clarity of the interpolated image will be. Usually a 3.2 megapixel digital camera will provide images with sufficient resolution for general photography when first starting out. However, eventually when we get into photography that is more serious, we will need a camera with a higher resolution.

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Choices for Digital Cameras

marquez — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:45:08 +0000

There are so many different choices in digital cameras. There are many things to consider when you are deciding on the best camera for you. You should think about why you want one and what you are going to do with the camera the most. Are you going to be using it on a daily basis to take all different kinds of pictures, or are you going to use your digital camera for special occasions? Whatever the purpose for your camera, you will see that you will have many choices and you can find one just suited for your needs.

Digital cameras have so many different options, just as non-digital cameras do. You can zoom in and out like with other cameras. You can also do other fun things with digital cameras. There are certain kinds of cameras that allow you to add borders to your pictures and have different backgrounds to use. Some have red eye fix in them for your ease in use. These designs fix red eyes in the pictures so that great shots are not ruined.

There are also digitals that have bigger memories than others. If you have a camera that does not have a big memory, you can buy SIM cards to give you more memory so that you can take more pictures at one time. SIM cards are nice to because you can take the card out to store the pictures on a computer or disc. This is a great way to share your pictures with other through email. Doing this will save you money and time when it comes to sharing your wonderful memories through pictures.

You can also buy accessories for your digital camera to create different lightings, backgrounds, and looks for your photos. You can purchase a carrying case so that you will be able to keep your camera safe when you are not using it and when you want to take with you on trips. You can also get straps and other fun things to add to the convenience of your digital camera.

If you are afraid to try a digital camera, you should not be. They are easy to use and easy to understand. Make sure that you read your manual for your digital camera because each is different. This will make it a lot easier to operate your camera and it will make you love your digital camera even more. You will love it so much that you will take it with you where ever you go.

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