Mastering your camera can be a long hard slog or it can be a fun and in many cases a profitable stroll. Everything relies on how you figure out how to do the shot. Digital photography classes provide the answer that most of us are searching for.
Here's the situation…
The majority of us buy a new camera - we open the box - read only enough of the manual to learn how to turn it on and then we start shooting away!
The problem being, that with no formalized, systematic learning, we generally wind up just placing the camera on its automatic settings and figuring that's "adequate!"
It is not good enough!
True the camera on its plain programmed settings can do a plausible job in straightforward, basic conditions, but there is a whole new, creative world out there that we are missing!
To maneuver past the snapshot phase - where we check out our snapshot one time and "file it away" never to get seen again - to getting photos that get others to exclaim "WOW"… We unquestionably have to take the camera off autopilot and begin controlling the blasted thing.
That's when we start our trial and error, random strategy of attempting to figure out all the assorted knobs, dials and buttons. Some we are going to learn to understand, some we'll get a totally WRONG comprehension of, and other options we won't ever even know exist.
The dreadful news is…
Using this trial and error line of attack, we end up with huge holes in our photography instruction. It isn't that we aren't wise enough to understand, it's that we just do not know enough of what creative methods are achievable to ask the proper questions.
There IS an easy solution…
Take a formal course. In this way, the lessons are laid out in a systematic coherent manner that should plug all the holes in out an unplanned education. It's surprisingly effortless and quick!
We do not have to register in a degree program, there are tons of low priced web based courses where we can get the required information on our own schedules and at our own pace.
When seeking a web based course, don't shy from a course that starts at the very basic beginnings. It's amazing how few people truly comprehend the basics.
Two areas to stay away from initially…
Don't bother with the free "101 tips" style information. That tends to be just more of the an unplanned training we try to avoid. AFTER you finish your systematic digital photography classes, THEN is the best time for 101 tips type of thing.
Avoid courses that cost many hundreds dollars…
There's a lot of - excellent - courses that cost hundreds or maybe thousands of dollars. For the most part, they are going to be far too involved for what most of us need. You can get into one of those in case you later decide you wish to turn pro or really get into advanced techniques.
Like Goldilocks, you too can find online digital photography classes that are "perfect for you!"
Friday, August 6, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Free Digital Scrapbook Software
Digital photos are the main material for the design of free digital scrapbooking albums, yet it would be impossible to carry on with the projects in the absence of graphic softwares and computer programs. Digital scrapbooking depends on such tools for creating layouts, adding graphic textures, embellishing and even including text messages. This is the alternative to traditional scrapbooking that uses photos, paper, cardboard, stickers, ribbons, buttons and many more for creating all sorts of themed albums.
You can't start free digital scrapbooking without special software programs like CorelDraw, CorelPaint or Adobe Photoshop. As long as you find a free program that allows you to operate with layered objects while it supports PNG file formatting, digital scrapbooking is possible. Besides the software as such, you may have to use a digital camera, a printer or a scanner. If you want to try free digital scrapbooking, there is a large number of tutorials that you can use.
You just have to find the most relevant websites for free digital scrapbooking. The number of resources is every day higher and you will see that you can do a lot of reading and still not exhaust a certain topic. This hobby-like occupation has reached such an extent that you can even find digital scrapbooking kits advertised online. They include all the digital scrapbooking elements necessary, available in PNG formats. There is plenty of information on scrapbooking kits on Google. By previewing some of the content available you can actually decide whether you need these kits or not.
Free digital scrapbooking makes a really good alternative to traditional scrapbooking. It is modern, innovative and it has all the advantages technology and science can offer. You'll definitely be curious to try digital scrapbooking if you have already tried your hand at traditional scrapbooking. While some of the scrapbooking materials available are free others aren't. In some cases free digital scrabooking resources will work fine, while in other cases you may have to pay for some elements in a way similar to the purchase of regular supplies.
Free digital scrapbooking goes hand in hand with promotional advertising. Some websites may be interested in achieving exposure only, and they will thus provide some free variants of a feature-limited software. Look into these aspects a bit further and see whether free digital scrapbooking can be real for you.
You can't start free digital scrapbooking without special software programs like CorelDraw, CorelPaint or Adobe Photoshop. As long as you find a free program that allows you to operate with layered objects while it supports PNG file formatting, digital scrapbooking is possible. Besides the software as such, you may have to use a digital camera, a printer or a scanner. If you want to try free digital scrapbooking, there is a large number of tutorials that you can use.
You just have to find the most relevant websites for free digital scrapbooking. The number of resources is every day higher and you will see that you can do a lot of reading and still not exhaust a certain topic. This hobby-like occupation has reached such an extent that you can even find digital scrapbooking kits advertised online. They include all the digital scrapbooking elements necessary, available in PNG formats. There is plenty of information on scrapbooking kits on Google. By previewing some of the content available you can actually decide whether you need these kits or not.
Free digital scrapbooking makes a really good alternative to traditional scrapbooking. It is modern, innovative and it has all the advantages technology and science can offer. You'll definitely be curious to try digital scrapbooking if you have already tried your hand at traditional scrapbooking. While some of the scrapbooking materials available are free others aren't. In some cases free digital scrabooking resources will work fine, while in other cases you may have to pay for some elements in a way similar to the purchase of regular supplies.
Free digital scrapbooking goes hand in hand with promotional advertising. Some websites may be interested in achieving exposure only, and they will thus provide some free variants of a feature-limited software. Look into these aspects a bit further and see whether free digital scrapbooking can be real for you.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Photography Today
Most people today own a digital camera. The superfluous number of models on the market has made photography a hobby and activity that is no longer restricted to the professional. Further, with social networking websites and the online world, digital photos are easily shared and stored. But as with most technological developments that signify a departure from traditional or longstanding practices, a dialogue has emerged as to the benefits of digital versus film photography. The portability and ease of the digital camera makes it a more popular amateur photography option. However for professionals, there is still an argument as to the merits of both film and digital photographic cameras, with both versions still in use today. Here’s a quick rundown of the advantages of both digital and film photography.
Advantages of digital photography
Instant review of pictures. Digital cameras allow photographers to assess the lighting and composition of their work immediately after taking a photograph. If need be, they can simply recapture the image.
Fewer ongoing costs. Once a digital camera has been purchased, it costs very little to take, and store, hundreds or even thousands of digital photographs.
Various functions and settings. Digital cameras can be used to capture videos as well as photographs, and there are a number of settings through which the photographs can be taken, such as sepia and black and white.
Metadata. Digital cameras are embedded with metadata. The time, date and model of camera are all recorded with the image and form part of the image’s memory.
Digital manipulation. Once a digital photograph has been transferred from the camera to the computer, it is easy to digitally manipulate, retouch or affect the image.
Advantages of film photography
Better to capture detail. Film photography can pick up and capture greater variations between light and dark, making black and white film photography preferable to digital.
Photo quality. Film cameras produce photographs with higher definition than digital photography. For larger photographic prints, film cameras produce much higher definition and clarity than their digital counterparts.
Cost. For amateur or hobby photographers, digital cameras are affordable, easy to use and perfect for capturing special moments. For the professional, however, quality film cameras are significantly cheaper than their digital counterparts. Furthermore, because new digital models are continuously hitting the market, digital cameras tend to lose value rather quickly while film cameras usually retain their value over the years.
Aesthetics and tradition. Many photographers vouch for an aesthetic quality to film photography that cannot be replicated by digital cameras. Such advocates are also often drawn to the tradition and history of film photography.
There are pros and cons to both film and digital photography. For many photographers, however, the final decision rests on their personal style and their budget. Or, many dabble in a little bit of both! To find out more about photography and the differences between digital and film, there is a range of photography courses available. If you don’t have time to attend classes, it is possible to study via distance education and learn the ins-and-outs of the trade on your own time
Advantages of digital photography
Instant review of pictures. Digital cameras allow photographers to assess the lighting and composition of their work immediately after taking a photograph. If need be, they can simply recapture the image.
Fewer ongoing costs. Once a digital camera has been purchased, it costs very little to take, and store, hundreds or even thousands of digital photographs.
Various functions and settings. Digital cameras can be used to capture videos as well as photographs, and there are a number of settings through which the photographs can be taken, such as sepia and black and white.
Metadata. Digital cameras are embedded with metadata. The time, date and model of camera are all recorded with the image and form part of the image’s memory.
Digital manipulation. Once a digital photograph has been transferred from the camera to the computer, it is easy to digitally manipulate, retouch or affect the image.
Advantages of film photography
Better to capture detail. Film photography can pick up and capture greater variations between light and dark, making black and white film photography preferable to digital.
Photo quality. Film cameras produce photographs with higher definition than digital photography. For larger photographic prints, film cameras produce much higher definition and clarity than their digital counterparts.
Cost. For amateur or hobby photographers, digital cameras are affordable, easy to use and perfect for capturing special moments. For the professional, however, quality film cameras are significantly cheaper than their digital counterparts. Furthermore, because new digital models are continuously hitting the market, digital cameras tend to lose value rather quickly while film cameras usually retain their value over the years.
Aesthetics and tradition. Many photographers vouch for an aesthetic quality to film photography that cannot be replicated by digital cameras. Such advocates are also often drawn to the tradition and history of film photography.
There are pros and cons to both film and digital photography. For many photographers, however, the final decision rests on their personal style and their budget. Or, many dabble in a little bit of both! To find out more about photography and the differences between digital and film, there is a range of photography courses available. If you don’t have time to attend classes, it is possible to study via distance education and learn the ins-and-outs of the trade on your own time
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