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Archives for June 2011

Sharpening Your Image: High-Pass Filter vs. Unsharp Mask

June 23, 2011 · Christopher O’Donnell

In the world of photo editing, sharpening is the tool that you love to hate. It can easily turn your beautiful photo into a harsh, unattractive image if you’re not careful how you approach this. For something so simple, there are many avenues to pursue – but which is best? Why Sharpen Your Image? A […]

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The Prime Lens – Pros and Cons

June 17, 2011 · Christopher B. Derrick

Dylan Luder prime lens

What is a “prime” lens, you say? A prime lens is a fixed focal length lens, like 24mm or 85mm. Every photographer needs at least one (if not two) prime lenses depending on what he or she gravitates to in terms of subject matter or aesthetics. Dylan Luder – First upload of 2010!! I have […]

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3 Signs of Bad Photo Editing and How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls

June 16, 2011 · Christopher O’Donnell

When you discover the world of Photoshop, you’re undoubtedly eager to try out every tool in your palette. At first, it’s quite difficult to establish the fine line (and not cross it) between that perfectly edited image and one that’s gone too far – it’s a balancing act which can take a some time to […]

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Introduction To ISO

June 2, 2011 · Christopher B. Derrick

ISO… what exactly is that obtuse and confusing number on a roll of film? What does it mean in regards to digital photography? And how does it affect your photography? Simply put the ISO rating is an algorithmic value that indicates the image sensor’s (or film stock’s) sensitivity to light. Since digital cameras use a […]

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