Adobe has released raw converter updates for both Photoshop CS3 and Lightroom to incorporate more bodies and their algorithms, the 40D being one of the most noticeable (for me) among them. For anyone using these software programs, the downloads are available at the Adobe website:
Photoshop:
Lightroom:
Helpful note: Owners of CS2 and earlier PS versions should not attempt to update with this raw converter – it’s meant for CS3 users only…
What with all the work I’ve been putting in to my new dedicated photography site, and keeping up with web activities, I’ve not had a chance to look into the issue of embedding flash in the blog yet, so links to the videos will have to suffice for the time being. As I get more vids put together, I may generate a static page where all of them can be viewed in a myriad flash/html format, depending on how much feedback I get. For the time being here is my first video attempt, attached as a flash file:
Clearly, this week I was re-visiting the horizon leveling subject, but in a more intermediate role. Last week, this subject was one of a few tips were touched on in a light fashion, so this week, largely in response to feedback from fellow photogs, I am re-visiting this one to address some questions that arose. Primarily, how should you level on multiple axes? It was something of a learning experience for me, as my initial thought would have been the warp tool under Free Transform. As it turns out, in the image supplied, perspective transform worked a lot better. I suppose there are multiple ways to skin a cat, but here I look at both the ruler and the transform tools for leveling purposes, depending on the number of axes, and effects you are going for. Check it out in the link at the end of the post.
I also wanted to take a moment to give shout outs to Scott Sherman and Michael Stein of The Digital Photography Show. Scott had a series of snafu’s last weekend that reminded me of some useful advice I learned a year or so ago in similar fashion. Basically, he reminded me that if you are serious about photography and your pictures, the planning begins long before tripping the shutter. After my episode, I devised a checklist of “to dos” both in packing for a shoot, and in wrapping up. This ensures you have all the gear you need going in, it all works, and you leave with all your gear as well. The post came from the photo clubs’ blog, last year, so forgive the outdated link, but it still has use and is relevant today. Anyway, the story can be seen at the link at the end of this post.
Thanks all for tuning in again, and I see the poll count has jumped another couple notches so keep the votes coming – I don’t want to say the goal for fear of jinxing it, but the more the merrier in voting for content! 🙂
Oh, and I almost forgot, shout outs to Dave from Fred Miranda for supplying the image for this weeks tutorial!
Leveling multiple axes (horizons) in Photoshop
ETA: As I eventually figured out the flash problems, I have been able to go back to previous posts and incorporate the embedded flash videos. As this was the first video podcast (I wasn’t keeping count until I realized that I’d better, just to keep track of content and quality), so backdated shout outs for the first video podcast. I am also attaching a Quicktime version of the movie for downloading and iTunes purposes so, check for that at the top of this post.
The last few days I’ve been kind of busy putting together some shots for a family trip I went on last weekend, mentioned down-thread a little in the blog here. After almost filling up a 2 gig flash card, it was time to post the shots so family members could view/download the ones they liked. With that motivation, I dedicated the last few days to really getting my photography site (not just a blog, a dedicated photo site!) up and running. A grand total of two galleries are in place now, my landscapes and one event gallery. More will come periodically, and I’ll announce those here too. Please keep in mind that the website (as well as my photography efforts) are always works in progress. I’ll try to keep announcements current in here too, but can’t make any promises (to all 7 of my readers! *grin*).
To whet, the appetite, here’s just a few shots from the gallery:
For the whole schmear, check out the site, over at:
Clearly, I have too much going on as yet another day has gone by and I have not recorded the promised podcast. A multitude of tangential life twists has pulled me in other directions again, and the podcast did not come to fruition for a number of reasons. Some of these reasons are technical, while others are personal, and yet others still are entirely without rationale…so, rather than bore you with the details, I have a question to pose:
How do you enjoy receiving information from photography resources? I have found that multiple outlets are enjoyable, but that is just me. Sometimes I enjoy a video cast, while other times podcasts (just audio) is enjoyable, and finally the printed word can also be fun. So, I will turn this over to the viewers (as I am sure I have hundreds and thousands of readers by now)…how do you enjoy receiving photo news? Vote in the poll on the sidebar and check back regularly to see what others think…
As I move forward on getting the administrative features under control, a few posts are necessary to set up the blog and get the look and feel down to where I like it. As a one-man operation, this may take some time so please be patient. First, an introduction and a little background on who I am, what the blog is, and where it may go…
My name is Jason Anderson and I am an IT professional working in the (currently) very hot and humid state of South Carolina. With Charleston as the largest recognizable community nearby, you could call me a “Lowcountry Resident.” Since the IT industry is not prone to a lot of creative expression, I have endeavored to find creative venues to express myself, and to find others like me that share a passion for both logic, and…well, passion!
This web log is the conclusion of the realization that I needed a venue to express and share personal thoughts, ideas, and experiences with the online community. Most often, this will be photographic in nature. However, I may occasionally wax philosophic, plug sites I find interesting, and sometimes simply offer viewers and readers the mumblings and ramblings of an IT pro as I weave my way through a decidedly creative and sometimes less-than-logical world of artistic expression!
