TUESDAY TIPS: ISO
This is part three in a series I started awhile ago. If you haven’t read the Av (Aperture) and Tv (Shutter Speed) posts yet, feel free to do so now. The Short Version The Av setting controls the aperture, or…
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TUESDAY TIPS: Tv Setting
We’ve covered the Av setting in a previous blog post, so now it’s time to go over the Tv setting. If you haven’t read the Av post, it wouldn’t hurt to check it out, because there are some basics there…
TUESDAY TIPS: Av Setting
So you got a brand spankin’ new DSLR or high-end P&S camera, and you’re wondering what all the letters on the dial are for. Tv, Av, M… It’s all greek to you. The next few Tuesday Tips are going to…
Sony A7R III: Auto ISO with Minimum Shutter Speed
I’ve had the A7R III for two and a half years now, and I’m still learning things. I shot Canon for over 25 years, so learning Sony’s menu system alone took a fair amount of time. Granted, I don’t like…
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and the Apple Mouse
This will be a bit of a detour from the normal posts. And it might be a surprise to those of you who know me and my affinity for all things Apple.
I use a Microsoft Surface Pro 4. The why is probably best saved for a future post, but the short version is that I wanted a tablet that functioned like an actual computer. I love my iPad, but I can only do so much with it. And Windows 10 isn't _horrible_.
With the Surface, I bought the Microsoft keyboard cover. It isn't _horrible_ either. But I'm not a fan of the trackpad. I guess I've been spoiled by the trackpads on my MacBooks. Since I have a nest of Apple Magic Mice roaming around my office, I wanted to use one of them instead of going out and buying a new mouse.
QUICK TIP: Capture the Details
I just got back from a trip home to visit family, and out of all the photos I took, this shot of my dads hand is one of my favorites. It was taken as a joke, but it reminded me…
Lightroom : Save time with metadata presets
When importing, use a Metadata preset to quickly add your copyright and creator (or any other) information to all imported photos.
Working From a Home Office
I don’t talk much about my day job, though I may start in the next few months. I manage marketing content for several hundred digital signage units across the country. For the past few years, I’ve been doing this from…
Weekend Project – Lighting with household lamps
When I first started shooting with artificial light, I had this misconception that every professional set had a ton of strobes and expensive lighting. I quickly learned that if you were to pull the camera back on some of these…