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The More Things Change
Among both photographers and filmmakers, there has been a lot of discussion lately about the apparently inevitable death of celluloid in the wake of the digital revolution. Certainly, there has been a plenty of nostalgia mixed with handwringing over such news items as the bankruptcy of the once seemingly eternal Kodak, not to mention word that some of the biggest producers of major motion pictures will soon completely stop manufacturing physical prints of films.
Photo: Chewy Chua
It’s true that we are in the middle of a tectonic shift as the pictures that all of us put in picture frames are now mostly generated digitally. Certainly, for photographers trained in dark rooms who are now spending most of their time working with images on computers, the tools of our trade are permanently altered in the most radical way imaginable. Read more »
Using The Flash – Tips To Get The Best Results
The flash on digital cameras can be a friend or foe. It is important to understand when best to use it, and conversely when not to use it, for the best results in your pictures.
Photo: ttstam
In essence, a camera flash is there to compensate for a lack of light. And since light is the building block of all images, it makes sense to get that aspect of your picture taking right. There are some basic rules when it comes to flash photography and also a few tricks that can enhance a picture or add some very special effects. Read more »