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This Video Was Created Entirely in a Future Version of Photoshop

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

Adobe is getting serious about making Photoshop a serious tool for editing video. The sample video above was made entirely using an upcoming version of the program. Regarding why this is being added into Photoshop rather than left to Premiere Pro, product manager Bryan O?Neil Hughes states, Video is now being generated by photographers… everyone [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/95/47/439547.gif[/IMG]

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Use a Drop of Water as a Macro Lens for Phone Photographs

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

Here’s a super cool trick: instead of buying a special macro lens for your smart phone, simply use a drop of water! Carefully place a drop of water over your lens, carefully invert the phone, and voila — instant macro shots with the cheapest lens you’ll ever own. Alex Wild over at Scientific American has [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/95/28/439528.jpeg[/IMG]

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Undressing a Sony NEX Camera

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

I have to say I have one of the better jobs on the planet, at least for a photography gear-head. The part I like best ? well, really there?s a lot of parts I like best ? but one fun part is that my job description includes: Take things apart. See how they work. Learn [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/94/64/439464.jpeg[/IMG]

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Superhero Photos Using an Old School Overhead Projector

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

Haristobald recently captured a series of Superman photographs without the use of Photoshop or body painting. Instead, he used an old fashioned overhead projector and transparencies to project the Superman symbol across his model’s chest. The behind-the-scenes video above shows how he accomplished it. Here’s the projector he used. Superman (via DYIP via Fstoppers)[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/94/18/439418.gif[/IMG]

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Use Your Car as a Photography Blind to Get Close to Wildlife

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

Want to get closer to animals when doing wildlife photography? If there’s access, your car can do the trick by serving as a photography blind. Scott Bourne of Photofocus writes, For whatever reason, most wildlife (birds included) won?t spook or flush when they see a car. Open the car door, step out of the car, [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/93/84/439384.jpeg[/IMG]

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Film vs. Digital

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

A Guest Post by Rebecca Lily With the comeback of film over the last few years, many digital photographers are questioning whether or not to make the switch. This is a decision I had to ponder myself as well. Is it worth adding a Contax 645 to the arsenal and shooting weddings on film? I [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Film vs. Digital[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/93/62/439362.jpeg[/IMG]

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One Photographer?s Personal Journey in Tintype Photography

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

Last week we shared an interesting video that shows how Civil War-era tintype photographs were created. Here’s another video on the process from a different angle: instead of discussing or showing the technical details, Michigan-based photographer Robert Shimmin talks about its history and his own journey with tintype photography. He says that the process is [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/93/48/439348.gif[/IMG]

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Instagram Founder Teases Android App, Says It?s Better Than iOS Version

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

If you’re an Android user patiently waiting for Instagram to arrive on your phone, your wait may soon be over. Instagram founder Kevin Systrom showed off the company’s upcoming Android version at the SXSW Interactive conference in Austin, Texas this past weekend. TechCrunch’s Kim-Mai Cutler writes, Systrom also had one more thing up his sleeve [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/93/26/439326.jpeg[/IMG]

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Aspen Wrap Up ? Helicopters, Snowcats, Bikes + BTS Photo Gallery

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

Whew! Days 5 & 6 of our shoot for Aspen are in the can and we’ve celebrated a massive success. The weather drama we were expecting passed us by, unaffected, and we kept the sun in the sky the entirely of the two days. Click through the tabs above to check a bunch more behind-the-scenes [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/93/14/439314.jpeg[/IMG]

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Keep Track of Charged Canon Batteries with the Blue Indicator Stripe

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

Have you ever wondered why newer Canon DSLR battery covers have a small rectangular hole punched into them? It’s more than just for style: Take a look at the cover. Does it have a small cut-out a few millimetres in from one edge? This is not just decoration. It is designed so that you can [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/92/91/439291.jpeg[/IMG]

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7 Photographic Lessons Learned Traveling through Europe

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Mar 12th 2012 - 0 comments

Last year i went to Europe on a personal photo tour. My journey was a long road which included just about every type of transport invented by man; plane, train, boat, subway, and taxi. I trudged through the rain with a huge pack, weighed down by tripod and camera gear. I walked along the side [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. 7 Photographic Lessons Learned Traveling through Europe[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/92/02/439202.jpeg[/IMG]

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Tamron 18-200mm Zoom F/3.5-6.3 lll VC REVIEW

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Mar 11th 2012 - 0 comments

A Guest Post by Michael Agliolo. Lens: Tamron 18-200mm zoom F/3.5-6.3 lll VC ? model B011 Review Camera body: Sony A Nex 5k ? Digital Camera Got a chance to take a test drive with the new Tamron 18-200mm zoom F/3.5-6.3 lll VC ? model B011 Lens. I like to think in terms of 35mm [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Tamron 18-200mm Zoom F/3.5-6.3 lll VC REVIEW[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/88/13/438813.jpeg[/IMG]

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What Are Burning And Dodging And How They Can Help Your Photos

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Mar 11th 2012 - 0 comments

When teaching modern digital photography I often forget those new to the general art of photography might not be familiar with classic terms and techniques and I need to take a step back. This post is for those who might have always wanted to ask, ?What do people mean when they say ?burn? and ?dodge? [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. What Are Burning And Dodging And How They Can Help Your Photos[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/87/67/438767.jpeg[/IMG]

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Introduction to Taking Great Underwater Photos

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Mar 10th 2012 - 0 comments

Absolutely anyone can take pictures underwater, either with a cheap disposable or with a standard digital camera inside a waterproof plastic housing. It’s not easy to get really amazing shots with a disposable camera (as with all things, you get what you pay for) but good quality housings are available for many of the popular [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Introduction to Taking Great Underwater Photos[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/85/04/438504.jpeg[/IMG]

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Give Yourself Assignments And Get Out There!

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Mar 10th 2012 - 0 comments

Are you in a photographic rut? Shooting the same subject over and over? Seeing the same people, the same streets, the same scenery day in and day out? How about an exotic, inspiring, stimulating vacation to perk up your pixels! Not an option right now? Well, you can still change the way you see your familiar [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Give Yourself Assignments And Get Out There![IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/84/36/438436.jpeg[/IMG]

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Creative Time-Lapse Video Documenting a Pregnancy

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Mar 10th 2012 - 0 comments

Here’s a short one minute time-lapse video that took nine months to create. It creatively documents a pregnancy and announces a new baby girl. We shared a very similar one last year.[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/84/10/438410.gif[/IMG]

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Kodak to Increase Price of Films by 15%

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Mar 9th 2012 - 0 comments

Kodak’s film business just can’t seem to catch a break. One week the company announced the death of its entire slide film lineup, Kodak announced today that it is increasing the price of all the surviving films by 15%, stating, We have to contend with further increases in energy and raw material costs, and higher [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/82/77/438277.jpeg[/IMG]

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Protect and Dress Up Your Camera Gear with Carbon Fiber Vinyl Decals

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Mar 9th 2012 - 0 comments

Want to protect your gear from dings and scratches while customizing its look? Try using some carbon fiber vinyl film — the kind designed for cars. When you’re done with the application, you can also use some acrylic spray to make the “carbon fiber” look nice and shiny. Show Your Lens Some Love By Making [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/82/64/438264.jpeg[/IMG]

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Instagram Now Valued at $500 Million

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Mar 9th 2012 - 0 comments

Instagram is reportedly in the process of securing new round of funding that values the 16-month-old company at a staggering $500 million — 20 times what the company was valued at a year ago. Although the $40 million round has drawn a lot of interest from investors, many of the top VC firms have decided [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/82/41/438241.jpeg[/IMG]

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A Brief History of the Animated GIF

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Mar 9th 2012 - 0 comments

PBS art series Off Book created this short video that presents a brief history of the animated GIF: GIFs are one of the oldest image formats used on the web. Throughout their history, they have served a huge variety of purposes, from functional to entertainment. Now, 25 years after the first GIF was created, they [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/43/82/20/438220.gif[/IMG]

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