http://www.odeo.com/channels/30914-The-Digital-Story DerrickStory no New Tools for the Creative Mind. Weekly digital photography podcasts, photo tips, reader submitted pictures, equipment reviews and more. The Digital Story is about making photography, music, and filmmaking enjoyable. Creativity flows better when technical issues are resolved. Instead of trying to figure out every blessed control on your digital camera, we want to show you the simple things that help it become an extension of your vision and a tool for your expression. New Tools for the Creative Mind. Weekly digital photography podcasts, photo tips, reader submitted pictures, equipment reviews and more. The Digital Story is about making photography, music, and filmmaking enjoyable. Creativity flows better when technical issues are resolved. Instead of trying to figure out every blessed control on your digital camera, we want to show you the simple things that help it become an extension of your vision and a tool for your expression. New Tools for the Creative Mind en-us 40 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:48:30 -0800 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:48:30 -0800 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431642-Compacts-for-Serious-Shooters-Digital-Photography-Podcast-201 Super compacts that pack a big wallop are useful additions to any photographer's arsenal. Yes we need our DSLRs for serious shooting, mostly planned activities. And the new system cameras such as the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GF1 are great when we want to travel a little lighter. But a compact that slides into your front pocket as you're heading out the door for dinner is important too. It allows us to capture the shots we don't plan. And if it can produce a high quality image in Raw format, then that unexpected shot could become a prize winner. In... Super compacts that pack a big wallop are useful additions to any photographer's arsenal. Yes we need our DSLRs for serious shooting, mostly planned activities. And the new system cameras such as the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GF1 are great when we want to travel a little lighter. But a compact that slides into your front pocket as you're heading out the door for dinner is important too. It allows us to capture the shots we don't plan. And if it can produce a high quality image in Raw format, then that unexpected shot could become a prize winner. In... Super compacts that pack a big wallop are useful additions to any photographer's arsenal. Yes we need our DSLRs for serious shooting, mostly planned activities. And the new system cameras such as the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GF1 are great when we want to travel a little lighter. But a compact that slides into your front pocket as you're heading out the door for dinner is important too. It allows us to capture the shots we don't plan. And if it can produce a high quality image in Raw format, then that unexpected shot could become a prize winner. In... tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431642 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:48:30 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400179-Favorite-Adobe-Camera-Raw-Tips-Digital-Photography-Podcast-200 Here are a few of my favorite tips for ACR, one of the most versatile non-destructive image editors available. Techniques include sharpening, snapshots, and how to master the Basic tab. In this podcast, I share the highlights from my recent talk at Photoshop LIVE in Washington DC. As a bonus, I've added a couple free screencasts that also show you ACR techniques: Snapshots and the Targeted Adjustment Tool Batch Processing The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers Learn what photographers need to know to organize and edit their images with Photoshop CS4. Take a look at The Photoshop CS4 Companion... Here are a few of my favorite tips for ACR, one of the most versatile non-destructive image editors available. Techniques include sharpening, snapshots, and how to master the Basic tab. In this podcast, I share the highlights from my recent talk at Photoshop LIVE in Washington DC. As a bonus, I've added a couple free screencasts that also show you ACR techniques: Snapshots and the Targeted Adjustment Tool Batch Processing The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers Learn what photographers need to know to organize and edit their images with Photoshop CS4. Take a look at The Photoshop CS4 Companion... Here are a few of my favorite tips for ACR, one of the most versatile non-destructive image editors available. Techniques include sharpening, snapshots, and how to master the Basic tab. In this podcast, I share the highlights from my recent talk at Photoshop LIVE in Washington DC. As a bonus, I've added a couple free screencasts that also show you ACR techniques: Snapshots and the Targeted Adjustment Tool Batch Processing The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers Learn what photographers need to know to organize and edit their images with Photoshop CS4. Take a look at The Photoshop CS4 Companion... tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25400179 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:12:16 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25381012-Tom-Hogarty-on-Lightroom-3-beta-Digital-Photography-Podcast-199 Tom Hogarty, Lightroom senior product manager, talks about Lightroom beta 3 that was announced on the eve of PhotoPlus Expo in New York. What I wanted from this interview were aspects of this release that excited Tom. And he was more than happy to tell me. We recorded our chat in Javits Center the day after beta 3 had been posted. Lots of great insights here, and if you plan on trying this version, you need to hear what Tom has to say. Lightroom 3 Public Beta is available now for download at the Adobe Labs site. You can... Tom Hogarty, Lightroom senior product manager, talks about Lightroom beta 3 that was announced on the eve of PhotoPlus Expo in New York. What I wanted from this interview were aspects of this release that excited Tom. And he was more than happy to tell me. We recorded our chat in Javits Center the day after beta 3 had been posted. Lots of great insights here, and if you plan on trying this version, you need to hear what Tom has to say. Lightroom 3 Public Beta is available now for download at the Adobe Labs site. You can... Tom Hogarty, Lightroom senior product manager, talks about Lightroom beta 3 that was announced on the eve of PhotoPlus Expo in New York. What I wanted from this interview were aspects of this release that excited Tom. And he was more than happy to tell me. We recorded our chat in Javits Center the day after beta 3 had been posted. Lots of great insights here, and if you plan on trying this version, you need to hear what Tom has to say. Lightroom 3 Public Beta is available now for download at the Adobe Labs site. You can... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25381012 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:33:43 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25317259-Get-Great-Halloween-Night-Shots-Digital-Photography-Podcast-198 Halloween can be a frightful experience with a compact camera. How do you get good shots under the most difficult photography conditions? Your best friend, regardless of the camera you're using, is a setting called Nighttime Portrait or Party. You'll find one or both of these in your Scene modes. They are perfect for evening Halloween shoots, whether you're outside trick or treating, or inside at a spooky gathering. In this podcast I tackle Halloween shooting and provide tips for every type of camera, from simple compact to DSLR. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast... Halloween can be a frightful experience with a compact camera. How do you get good shots under the most difficult photography conditions? Your best friend, regardless of the camera you're using, is a setting called Nighttime Portrait or Party. You'll find one or both of these in your Scene modes. They are perfect for evening Halloween shoots, whether you're outside trick or treating, or inside at a spooky gathering. In this podcast I tackle Halloween shooting and provide tips for every type of camera, from simple compact to DSLR. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast... Halloween can be a frightful experience with a compact camera. How do you get good shots under the most difficult photography conditions? Your best friend, regardless of the camera you're using, is a setting called Nighttime Portrait or Party. You'll find one or both of these in your Scene modes. They are perfect for evening Halloween shoots, whether you're outside trick or treating, or inside at a spooky gathering. In this podcast I tackle Halloween shooting and provide tips for every type of camera, from simple compact to DSLR. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25317259 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:13:08 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25279644-Social-Networking-for-Photographers-Digital-Photography-Podcast-197 Is social networking valuable to photographers? Do you need Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr to be successful? That depends upon your goals. Whether you're an avid amateur shooter or an aspiring professional, you need to at least have an opinion about social networking, and the better informed you are, the more intelligent your thoughts will be on this subject. I'm going to discuss a little bit about what's worked for me. I believe in diversity. I like to have multiple revenue streams. I think photography and its related skills can be a great source of revenue in addition to being... Is social networking valuable to photographers? Do you need Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr to be successful? That depends upon your goals. Whether you're an avid amateur shooter or an aspiring professional, you need to at least have an opinion about social networking, and the better informed you are, the more intelligent your thoughts will be on this subject. I'm going to discuss a little bit about what's worked for me. I believe in diversity. I like to have multiple revenue streams. I think photography and its related skills can be a great source of revenue in addition to being... Is social networking valuable to photographers? Do you need Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr to be successful? That depends upon your goals. Whether you're an avid amateur shooter or an aspiring professional, you need to at least have an opinion about social networking, and the better informed you are, the more intelligent your thoughts will be on this subject. I'm going to discuss a little bit about what's worked for me. I believe in diversity. I like to have multiple revenue streams. I think photography and its related skills can be a great source of revenue in addition to being... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25279644 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:10:04 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25242776-The-Simple-Photo-Shoot-Digital-Photography-Podcast-196 What is the simple photo shoot? I define it as one camera, one lens, and one accessory. That's all you take. The ginormous bag of lenses and modifiers stay home as you go "MacGyver" and improvise with the equipment that you have in hand. In this week's show I discuss how important the simple photo shoot is, and detail my latest one, a portrait shoot with Bonnie at the park. My three pieces of equipment? 1) Canon 5D Mark II 2) Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS zoom lens. 3) Canon 270EX compact flash. Listen to how I used these... What is the simple photo shoot? I define it as one camera, one lens, and one accessory. That's all you take. The ginormous bag of lenses and modifiers stay home as you go "MacGyver" and improvise with the equipment that you have in hand. In this week's show I discuss how important the simple photo shoot is, and detail my latest one, a portrait shoot with Bonnie at the park. My three pieces of equipment? 1) Canon 5D Mark II 2) Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS zoom lens. 3) Canon 270EX compact flash. Listen to how I used these... What is the simple photo shoot? I define it as one camera, one lens, and one accessory. That's all you take. The ginormous bag of lenses and modifiers stay home as you go "MacGyver" and improvise with the equipment that you have in hand. In this week's show I discuss how important the simple photo shoot is, and detail my latest one, a portrait shoot with Bonnie at the park. My three pieces of equipment? 1) Canon 5D Mark II 2) Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS zoom lens. 3) Canon 270EX compact flash. Listen to how I used these... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242776 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:54:44 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25204818-Going-Lensbaby-with-Stephanie-Digital-Photography-Podcast-195 The Lensbaby Composer ($270) is the latest in a line of special effects lenses that allow you to blur out areas of an image while maintaining relative sharpness in other parts. In this week's show, Derrick Story interviews Stephanie Scheetz who has been experimenting with the Lensbaby on an Olympus E-520 with live view functionality. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (27 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. "Doll Arms" by Stephanie Scheetz. Captured with a Lensbaby Composer on an Olympus E-520 DSLR. Click on image to zoom. Monthly Photo Assignment... The Lensbaby Composer ($270) is the latest in a line of special effects lenses that allow you to blur out areas of an image while maintaining relative sharpness in other parts. In this week's show, Derrick Story interviews Stephanie Scheetz who has been experimenting with the Lensbaby on an Olympus E-520 with live view functionality. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (27 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. "Doll Arms" by Stephanie Scheetz. Captured with a Lensbaby Composer on an Olympus E-520 DSLR. Click on image to zoom. Monthly Photo Assignment... The Lensbaby Composer ($270) is the latest in a line of special effects lenses that allow you to blur out areas of an image while maintaining relative sharpness in other parts. In this week's show, Derrick Story interviews Stephanie Scheetz who has been experimenting with the Lensbaby on an Olympus E-520 with live view functionality. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (27 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. "Doll Arms" by Stephanie Scheetz. Captured with a Lensbaby Composer on an Olympus E-520 DSLR. Click on image to zoom. Monthly Photo Assignment... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204818 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:15:49 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25168644-Meet-Photoshop-Elements-8-Digital-Photography-Podcast-194 Adobe just announced Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac and Windows. On the Mac side of the equation, you get the latest Adobe technology plus Adobe Camera Raw 5.5 and the CS4 version of Bridge. That means you'll have access to all of the current Raw file profiles available from Adobe. This is a big deal if you have a new DSLR. On the Windows side, the Organizer has been greatly improved and includes lots of helpful automated tools. You also get ACR 5.5 for Windows. I sat down at Adobe HQ with product manager Bob Gager to discuss the... Adobe just announced Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac and Windows. On the Mac side of the equation, you get the latest Adobe technology plus Adobe Camera Raw 5.5 and the CS4 version of Bridge. That means you'll have access to all of the current Raw file profiles available from Adobe. This is a big deal if you have a new DSLR. On the Windows side, the Organizer has been greatly improved and includes lots of helpful automated tools. You also get ACR 5.5 for Windows. I sat down at Adobe HQ with product manager Bob Gager to discuss the... Adobe just announced Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac and Windows. On the Mac side of the equation, you get the latest Adobe technology plus Adobe Camera Raw 5.5 and the CS4 version of Bridge. That means you'll have access to all of the current Raw file profiles available from Adobe. This is a big deal if you have a new DSLR. On the Windows side, the Organizer has been greatly improved and includes lots of helpful automated tools. You also get ACR 5.5 for Windows. I sat down at Adobe HQ with product manager Bob Gager to discuss the... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25168644 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:01:38 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25130001-How-to-Shoot-Backlit-Portraits-Digital-Photography-Podcast-193 Backlit portraits can be dramatic and beautiful, especially if you know how to set up your camera. In this show, I explain three sure-fire techniques for great backlit portraits. The normal progression I go through when working outside with these types of shots is this: First, I position the model with the sun shining on her hair, then take a few test shots. This helps me evaluate the lighting. Then I switch to spot meter mode and take an exposure reading off her face. I'll often try adding light via reflectors or using natural reflection from the surroundings. If none... Backlit portraits can be dramatic and beautiful, especially if you know how to set up your camera. In this show, I explain three sure-fire techniques for great backlit portraits. The normal progression I go through when working outside with these types of shots is this: First, I position the model with the sun shining on her hair, then take a few test shots. This helps me evaluate the lighting. Then I switch to spot meter mode and take an exposure reading off her face. I'll often try adding light via reflectors or using natural reflection from the surroundings. If none... Backlit portraits can be dramatic and beautiful, especially if you know how to set up your camera. In this show, I explain three sure-fire techniques for great backlit portraits. The normal progression I go through when working outside with these types of shots is this: First, I position the model with the sun shining on her hair, then take a few test shots. This helps me evaluate the lighting. Then I switch to spot meter mode and take an exposure reading off her face. I'll often try adding light via reflectors or using natural reflection from the surroundings. If none... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25130001 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:20:14 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25091212-How-to-Shoot-eBay-Product-Shots-Digital-Photography-Podcast-192 A "mini" photo studio is a handy way to shoot small product shots for sale on eBay and Craig's List, documenting items for insurance records, illustrating articles and reports, and publishing pictures on web sites. One of the advantages of these micro studios is that you can leave them set up for quick shots when you need them. They don't have to be expensive either. For example, you can get this Digital Concepts Ps-101 Portable Lighting Studio on Amazon for $27.49 that includes the diffusion box and a couple of lights. You can even build one yourself. Strobist has... A "mini" photo studio is a handy way to shoot small product shots for sale on eBay and Craig's List, documenting items for insurance records, illustrating articles and reports, and publishing pictures on web sites. One of the advantages of these micro studios is that you can leave them set up for quick shots when you need them. They don't have to be expensive either. For example, you can get this Digital Concepts Ps-101 Portable Lighting Studio on Amazon for $27.49 that includes the diffusion box and a couple of lights. You can even build one yourself. Strobist has... A "mini" photo studio is a handy way to shoot small product shots for sale on eBay and Craig's List, documenting items for insurance records, illustrating articles and reports, and publishing pictures on web sites. One of the advantages of these micro studios is that you can leave them set up for quick shots when you need them. They don't have to be expensive either. For example, you can get this Digital Concepts Ps-101 Portable Lighting Studio on Amazon for $27.49 that includes the diffusion box and a couple of lights. You can even build one yourself. Strobist has... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25091212 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:36:28 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25056623-Snow-Leopard-for-Photographers-Digital-Photography-Podcast-191 Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) promises better speed and stability. For the most part, I think Apple has delivered the goods. But I also sense that expectations might be a little high for this evolutionary release of the Mac operating system. In this podcast, I discuss my clean install of Snow Leopard from a photographer's point of view. You might also want to take a look at my brief article, Snow Leopard Notes for Photographers. Other tidbits include Nikon's compatibility report for Capture NX2 users and HP's driver instructions for 10.6 users. Listen to the Podcast You can also... Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) promises better speed and stability. For the most part, I think Apple has delivered the goods. But I also sense that expectations might be a little high for this evolutionary release of the Mac operating system. In this podcast, I discuss my clean install of Snow Leopard from a photographer's point of view. You might also want to take a look at my brief article, Snow Leopard Notes for Photographers. Other tidbits include Nikon's compatibility report for Capture NX2 users and HP's driver instructions for 10.6 users. Listen to the Podcast You can also... Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) promises better speed and stability. For the most part, I think Apple has delivered the goods. But I also sense that expectations might be a little high for this evolutionary release of the Mac operating system. In this podcast, I discuss my clean install of Snow Leopard from a photographer's point of view. You might also want to take a look at my brief article, Snow Leopard Notes for Photographers. Other tidbits include Nikon's compatibility report for Capture NX2 users and HP's driver instructions for 10.6 users. Listen to the Podcast You can also... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25056623 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:31:25 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25020319-The-New-Digital-Story-Digital-Photography-Podcast-190 If you visit www.thedigitalstory.com, you'll see lots of new features. We've been busy over the last few months upgrading both the infrastructure and the layout. In this podcast, I take you on a tour of the new Digital Story to familiarize you with all the goodies. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (31 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member Participation page.... If you visit www.thedigitalstory.com, you'll see lots of new features. We've been busy over the last few months upgrading both the infrastructure and the layout. In this podcast, I take you on a tour of the new Digital Story to familiarize you with all the goodies. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (31 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member Participation page.... If you visit www.thedigitalstory.com, you'll see lots of new features. We've been busy over the last few months upgrading both the infrastructure and the layout. In this podcast, I take you on a tour of the new Digital Story to familiarize you with all the goodies. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (31 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member Participation page.... tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25020319 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:59:01 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24987611-Custom-Photo-Art-Notecards-Digital-Photography-Podcast-189 Want to create professional looking art notecards from your own images? In this podcast I explain the techniques I wrote about in the article Professional Photo Art Notecards Using Aperture and Red River Paper. These products, based on your photography, look great. I hope you give them a try. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (30 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our... Want to create professional looking art notecards from your own images? In this podcast I explain the techniques I wrote about in the article Professional Photo Art Notecards Using Aperture and Red River Paper. These products, based on your photography, look great. I hope you give them a try. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (30 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our... Want to create professional looking art notecards from your own images? In this podcast I explain the techniques I wrote about in the article Professional Photo Art Notecards Using Aperture and Red River Paper. These products, based on your photography, look great. I hope you give them a try. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (30 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our... tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24987611 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:47:32 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24942782-Stephanie-Reports-on-the-CHA-Show-Digital-Photography-Podcast-188 Our own Stephanie Scheetz attended the CHA Summer Convention and Tradeshow in Orlando, Florida, and sits down with Derrick to report on interesting things there for photographers and creatives looking for new opportunities. We talk about trends, specific products, and business endeavors that you might be interested in. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (25 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member... Our own Stephanie Scheetz attended the CHA Summer Convention and Tradeshow in Orlando, Florida, and sits down with Derrick to report on interesting things there for photographers and creatives looking for new opportunities. We talk about trends, specific products, and business endeavors that you might be interested in. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (25 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member... Our own Stephanie Scheetz attended the CHA Summer Convention and Tradeshow in Orlando, Florida, and sits down with Derrick to report on interesting things there for photographers and creatives looking for new opportunities. We talk about trends, specific products, and business endeavors that you might be interested in. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (25 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member... tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24942782 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:39:08 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24908694-Diffusers-and-Reflectors-Digital-Photography-Podcast-187 Reflectors and diffusers are perfect light modifiers for natural light portraiture. In this podcast, I talk about these accessories in general, and recommend the Photoflex Multidisc 32" that gives you five reflector surfaces and a diffuser. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (31 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member Participation page. Deadline for entry is August 31, 2009. More Ways to... Reflectors and diffusers are perfect light modifiers for natural light portraiture. In this podcast, I talk about these accessories in general, and recommend the Photoflex Multidisc 32" that gives you five reflector surfaces and a diffuser. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (31 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member Participation page. Deadline for entry is August 31, 2009. More Ways to... Reflectors and diffusers are perfect light modifiers for natural light portraiture. In this podcast, I talk about these accessories in general, and recommend the Photoflex Multidisc 32" that gives you five reflector surfaces and a diffuser. Listen to the Podcast You can also download the podcast here (31 minutes). Or better yet, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Monthly Photo Assignment Transport is the August 2009 Photo Assignment. Think both literally (car, bike, bus, etc) and figuratively. You can read more about how to submit on our Member Participation page. Deadline for entry is August 31, 2009. More Ways to... tag:odeo.com,2009-08-04,24908694 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:54:57 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24874534-Digitizing-Your-Slides-and-Prints-Digital-Photography-Podcast-186 It's time to start using the pictures we took before 1999. Many of us have two lives as photographers: The "slide and negative days" prior to 2000, and the digital age that followed. But what about all of those great images we captured prior to the digital age? Shouldn't we incorporate them into our Aperture, Lightroom, and iPhoto libraries? In this podcast I talk about strategies for digitizing our analog photographs. Image from Arches National Park in Utah captured with a Contax 35mm camera using a Zeiss 85mm lens on Fuji slide film. Slide was digitized using a Canon... It's time to start using the pictures we took before 1999. Many of us have two lives as photographers: The "slide and negative days" prior to 2000, and the digital age that followed. But what about all of those great images we captured prior to the digital age? Shouldn't we incorporate them into our Aperture, Lightroom, and iPhoto libraries? In this podcast I talk about strategies for digitizing our analog photographs. Image from Arches National Park in Utah captured with a Contax 35mm camera using a Zeiss 85mm lens on Fuji slide film. Slide was digitized using a Canon... It's time to start using the pictures we took before 1999. Many of us have two lives as photographers: The "slide and negative days" prior to 2000, and the digital age that followed. But what about all of those great images we captured prior to the digital age? Shouldn't we incorporate them into our Aperture, Lightroom, and iPhoto libraries? In this podcast I talk about strategies for digitizing our analog photographs. Image from Arches National Park in Utah captured with a Contax 35mm camera using a Zeiss 85mm lens on Fuji slide film. Slide was digitized using a Canon... tag:odeo.com,2009-07-28,24874534 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:23:23 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24839338-Field-Notes-from-Asia-Shoot-Digital-Photography-Podcast-185 Field work is the greatest teacher of all. That's where your preparation, knowledge, and ability to think on your feet come together to enable you to capture once in a lifetime images. I had many such moments on the recent visit to China, South Korea, and Japan. In this podcast I share anecdotes from working in Asia. Equipment that I used on this trip included the Canon Digital Rebel T1i, battery grip with AAs, 70-200mm f/4 L, 24-105mm f/4 L IS, 18-55mm IS, and 50mm f/1.8. No external flash, but monopod with tripod ring for the 70-200mm. I also packed... Field work is the greatest teacher of all. That's where your preparation, knowledge, and ability to think on your feet come together to enable you to capture once in a lifetime images. I had many such moments on the recent visit to China, South Korea, and Japan. In this podcast I share anecdotes from working in Asia. Equipment that I used on this trip included the Canon Digital Rebel T1i, battery grip with AAs, 70-200mm f/4 L, 24-105mm f/4 L IS, 18-55mm IS, and 50mm f/1.8. No external flash, but monopod with tripod ring for the 70-200mm. I also packed... Field work is the greatest teacher of all. That's where your preparation, knowledge, and ability to think on your feet come together to enable you to capture once in a lifetime images. I had many such moments on the recent visit to China, South Korea, and Japan. In this podcast I share anecdotes from working in Asia. Equipment that I used on this trip included the Canon Digital Rebel T1i, battery grip with AAs, 70-200mm f/4 L, 24-105mm f/4 L IS, 18-55mm IS, and 50mm f/1.8. No external flash, but monopod with tripod ring for the 70-200mm. I also packed... tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24839338 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:51:39 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24764747-Return-to-China-Digital-Photography-Podcast-184 What goes in the camera bag this time? As I prepare for a return trip to Beijing, plus side visits to Japan and S. Korea, I want to travel light, yet have everything I need. I discuss the possibilities in this week's podcast. Here's a hint for those of you who read these show notes. I'm leaning toward taking the Canon Digital Rebel T1i, battery grip with AAs, 70-200mm f/4 L, 24-105mm f/4 L IS, 18-55mm IS, and 50mm f/1.8. No external flash, but monopod with tripod ring for the 70-200mm. I'm also going to pack the Olympus E-P1 and... What goes in the camera bag this time? As I prepare for a return trip to Beijing, plus side visits to Japan and S. Korea, I want to travel light, yet have everything I need. I discuss the possibilities in this week's podcast. Here's a hint for those of you who read these show notes. I'm leaning toward taking the Canon Digital Rebel T1i, battery grip with AAs, 70-200mm f/4 L, 24-105mm f/4 L IS, 18-55mm IS, and 50mm f/1.8. No external flash, but monopod with tripod ring for the 70-200mm. I'm also going to pack the Olympus E-P1 and... What goes in the camera bag this time? As I prepare for a return trip to Beijing, plus side visits to Japan and S. Korea, I want to travel light, yet have everything I need. I discuss the possibilities in this week's podcast. Here's a hint for those of you who read these show notes. I'm leaning toward taking the Canon Digital Rebel T1i, battery grip with AAs, 70-200mm f/4 L, 24-105mm f/4 L IS, 18-55mm IS, and 50mm f/1.8. No external flash, but monopod with tripod ring for the 70-200mm. I'm also going to pack the Olympus E-P1 and... tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24764747 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:26:59 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24751798-Photo-Printing-Without-Pain-Digital-Photography-Podcast-183 Hate ICC profiles? Confused by print dialog boxes? You can avoid these headaches and print without pain, if you're willing to give up a little flexibility. In this podcast I use the HP C6380 all-in-one printer as an example of pain-free printing. And of course, I add a few tips and tricks along the way. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo Assignment. You can capture anything from a child jumping in a pool to an olive dropping into a martini. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is June... Hate ICC profiles? Confused by print dialog boxes? You can avoid these headaches and print without pain, if you're willing to give up a little flexibility. In this podcast I use the HP C6380 all-in-one printer as an example of pain-free printing. And of course, I add a few tips and tricks along the way. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo Assignment. You can capture anything from a child jumping in a pool to an olive dropping into a martini. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is June... Hate ICC profiles? Confused by print dialog boxes? You can avoid these headaches and print without pain, if you're willing to give up a little flexibility. In this podcast I use the HP C6380 all-in-one printer as an example of pain-free printing. And of course, I add a few tips and tricks along the way. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo Assignment. You can capture anything from a child jumping in a pool to an olive dropping into a martini. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is June... tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24751798 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:47:29 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24751799-Artist-Stephanie-Scheetz-Interview-Digital-Photography-Podcast-182 The new Creative Output section of The Digital Story was created to inspire photographers to find new ways to share their images with others. I sometimes refer to this process as, "going beyond the print." I brought in a true expert in this field, Stephanie Scheetz, to oversee this endeavor. Stephanie has been a craft designer and instructor for major craft companies for more than 15 years. She has taught classes throughout the U.S. and Asia, and has appeared on TV craft shows and home shopping programs in the U.S. and U.K. Her work can be found in craft industry... The new Creative Output section of The Digital Story was created to inspire photographers to find new ways to share their images with others. I sometimes refer to this process as, "going beyond the print." I brought in a true expert in this field, Stephanie Scheetz, to oversee this endeavor. Stephanie has been a craft designer and instructor for major craft companies for more than 15 years. She has taught classes throughout the U.S. and Asia, and has appeared on TV craft shows and home shopping programs in the U.S. and U.K. Her work can be found in craft industry... The new Creative Output section of The Digital Story was created to inspire photographers to find new ways to share their images with others. I sometimes refer to this process as, "going beyond the print." I brought in a true expert in this field, Stephanie Scheetz, to oversee this endeavor. Stephanie has been a craft designer and instructor for major craft companies for more than 15 years. She has taught classes throughout the U.S. and Asia, and has appeared on TV craft shows and home shopping programs in the U.S. and U.K. Her work can be found in craft industry... tag:odeo.com,2009-06-23,24751799 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:18:21 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24713906-Meet-the-Olympus-E-P1-Digital-Camera-Photography-Podcast-181 State of the art technology melded with Olympus Pen tradition, the E-P1 digital camera is a new breed of DSLR featuring HD video, Raw format, micro 4/3rds, in a stylish stainless steel compact body. In this podcast, I walk you through the feature set of this latest innovation by Olympus. Pros Well-crafted, attractive stainless steel body. Raw, JPEG, and 720p recording formats. Excellent image quality with 12.3 MPs resolution. Good combination of manual controls and automation. Many creative features such as multiple exposure. Clear menu system and easy to use camera controls. SD and SDHC memory card instead of xD... State of the art technology melded with Olympus Pen tradition, the E-P1 digital camera is a new breed of DSLR featuring HD video, Raw format, micro 4/3rds, in a stylish stainless steel compact body. In this podcast, I walk you through the feature set of this latest innovation by Olympus. Pros Well-crafted, attractive stainless steel body. Raw, JPEG, and 720p recording formats. Excellent image quality with 12.3 MPs resolution. Good combination of manual controls and automation. Many creative features such as multiple exposure. Clear menu system and easy to use camera controls. SD and SDHC memory card instead of xD... State of the art technology melded with Olympus Pen tradition, the E-P1 digital camera is a new breed of DSLR featuring HD video, Raw format, micro 4/3rds, in a stylish stainless steel compact body. In this podcast, I walk you through the feature set of this latest innovation by Olympus. Pros Well-crafted, attractive stainless steel body. Raw, JPEG, and 720p recording formats. Excellent image quality with 12.3 MPs resolution. Good combination of manual controls and automation. Many creative features such as multiple exposure. Clear menu system and easy to use camera controls. SD and SDHC memory card instead of xD... tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24713906 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:00:11 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24711430-Meet-the-Olympus-E-P1-Digital-Camera-Photography-Podcast-181 State of the art technology melded with Olympus Pen tradition, the E-P1 digital camera is a new breed of DSLR featuring HD video, Raw format, micro 4/3rds, in a stylish stainless steel compact body. In this podcast, I walk you through the feature set of this latest innovation by Olympus. Pros Well-crafted, attractive stainless steel body. Raw, JPEG, and 720p recording formats. Excellent image quality with 12.3 MPs resolution. Good combination of manual controls and automation. Many creative features such as multiple exposure. Clear menu system and easy to use camera controls. SD and SDHC memory card instead of xD... State of the art technology melded with Olympus Pen tradition, the E-P1 digital camera is a new breed of DSLR featuring HD video, Raw format, micro 4/3rds, in a stylish stainless steel compact body. In this podcast, I walk you through the feature set of this latest innovation by Olympus. Pros Well-crafted, attractive stainless steel body. Raw, JPEG, and 720p recording formats. Excellent image quality with 12.3 MPs resolution. Good combination of manual controls and automation. Many creative features such as multiple exposure. Clear menu system and easy to use camera controls. SD and SDHC memory card instead of xD... State of the art technology melded with Olympus Pen tradition, the E-P1 digital camera is a new breed of DSLR featuring HD video, Raw format, micro 4/3rds, in a stylish stainless steel compact body. In this podcast, I walk you through the feature set of this latest innovation by Olympus. Pros Well-crafted, attractive stainless steel body. Raw, JPEG, and 720p recording formats. Excellent image quality with 12.3 MPs resolution. Good combination of manual controls and automation. Many creative features such as multiple exposure. Clear menu system and easy to use camera controls. SD and SDHC memory card instead of xD... tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24711430 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:41:11 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24670098-iPhone-3G-S-from-Photographer-s-POV-Digital-Photography-Podcast-180 Does the just-announced iPhone 3G S finally qualify as a reasonable compact camera? In addition to its resolution bump to 3 megapixels, the new device includes autofocus with "tap to focus" control, VGA video recording with editing, auto-macro, and improved battery life. I take a closer look at this device to see if it's the mobile camera we've been waiting for. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo Assignment. You can capture anything from a child jumping in a pool to an olive dropping into a martini. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions... Does the just-announced iPhone 3G S finally qualify as a reasonable compact camera? In addition to its resolution bump to 3 megapixels, the new device includes autofocus with "tap to focus" control, VGA video recording with editing, auto-macro, and improved battery life. I take a closer look at this device to see if it's the mobile camera we've been waiting for. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo Assignment. You can capture anything from a child jumping in a pool to an olive dropping into a martini. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions... Does the just-announced iPhone 3G S finally qualify as a reasonable compact camera? In addition to its resolution bump to 3 megapixels, the new device includes autofocus with "tap to focus" control, VGA video recording with editing, auto-macro, and improved battery life. I take a closer look at this device to see if it's the mobile camera we've been waiting for. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo Assignment. You can capture anything from a child jumping in a pool to an olive dropping into a martini. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions... tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24670098 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:02:11 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24642687-Hands-On-Review-of-the-Canon-T1i-500D-Digital-Photography-Podcast-179 The Canon Rebel T1i is known for its HD video recording and 15 megapixel CMOS sensor. But this camera contains refinements in nearly every category. I recently published a field report with sample images tited, Street Shooting with Canon 500D/T1i, but I wanted to spend a little more time talking about the specifications and usability of the DSLR. And that's exactly what I do in this week's podcast. Photo by Derrick Story with Canon Rebel T1i using the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM zoom lens. ISO 100, 1/640 at f/4. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo... The Canon Rebel T1i is known for its HD video recording and 15 megapixel CMOS sensor. But this camera contains refinements in nearly every category. I recently published a field report with sample images tited, Street Shooting with Canon 500D/T1i, but I wanted to spend a little more time talking about the specifications and usability of the DSLR. And that's exactly what I do in this week's podcast. Photo by Derrick Story with Canon Rebel T1i using the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM zoom lens. ISO 100, 1/640 at f/4. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo... The Canon Rebel T1i is known for its HD video recording and 15 megapixel CMOS sensor. But this camera contains refinements in nearly every category. I recently published a field report with sample images tited, Street Shooting with Canon 500D/T1i, but I wanted to spend a little more time talking about the specifications and usability of the DSLR. And that's exactly what I do in this week's podcast. Photo by Derrick Story with Canon Rebel T1i using the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM zoom lens. ISO 100, 1/640 at f/4. Monthly Photo Assignment Splash is the June 2009 Photo... tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24642687 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:15:53 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24609961-The-Digital-Story-V2-Digital-Photography-Podcast-178 Zoom out pictures, instructional video, Flash podcast player, new Creative Output department... welcome to The Digital Story V2 (TDS). In this week's podcast, I introduce you to the new features of our retooled site. We upgraded the hardware, updated the publishing platform, refreshed the look, and added new content. We poised for the next generation of our virtual camera club. To help you visually compare. Here's how TDS appeared from Oct. 2005 through April 2009 (click on image to zoom to larger size): After we launched the site refresh in May 2009. Here's how the site looked (click on image... Zoom out pictures, instructional video, Flash podcast player, new Creative Output department... welcome to The Digital Story V2 (TDS). In this week's podcast, I introduce you to the new features of our retooled site. We upgraded the hardware, updated the publishing platform, refreshed the look, and added new content. We poised for the next generation of our virtual camera club. To help you visually compare. Here's how TDS appeared from Oct. 2005 through April 2009 (click on image to zoom to larger size): After we launched the site refresh in May 2009. Here's how the site looked (click on image... Zoom out pictures, instructional video, Flash podcast player, new Creative Output department... welcome to The Digital Story V2 (TDS). In this week's podcast, I introduce you to the new features of our retooled site. We upgraded the hardware, updated the publishing platform, refreshed the look, and added new content. We poised for the next generation of our virtual camera club. To help you visually compare. Here's how TDS appeared from Oct. 2005 through April 2009 (click on image to zoom to larger size): After we launched the site refresh in May 2009. Here's how the site looked (click on image... tag:odeo.com,2009-05-26,24609961 Tue, 26 May 2009 08:42:21 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24591238-Inside-a-Pro-Printing-Studio-An-Interview-Digital-Photography-Podcast-177 Joseph Victor Stefanchik makes pictures for a living. His photography studio, JVS Pictures, brings craftsmanship to the entire photography process, from capture, to processing, through printing, and even to mounting and framing. You would think that such quality would require equipment that's out of reach for most of us. But that's not the case. For example, Joseph shoots with Canon cameras, processes with Photoshop and Canon software, and prints on an Epson 3800 using Red River paper. Photo by JVS Pictures In this podcast interview, I glean tons of useful information from Joseph about making great prints. To give you... Joseph Victor Stefanchik makes pictures for a living. His photography studio, JVS Pictures, brings craftsmanship to the entire photography process, from capture, to processing, through printing, and even to mounting and framing. You would think that such quality would require equipment that's out of reach for most of us. But that's not the case. For example, Joseph shoots with Canon cameras, processes with Photoshop and Canon software, and prints on an Epson 3800 using Red River paper. Photo by JVS Pictures In this podcast interview, I glean tons of useful information from Joseph about making great prints. To give you... Joseph Victor Stefanchik makes pictures for a living. His photography studio, JVS Pictures, brings craftsmanship to the entire photography process, from capture, to processing, through printing, and even to mounting and framing. You would think that such quality would require equipment that's out of reach for most of us. But that's not the case. For example, Joseph shoots with Canon cameras, processes with Photoshop and Canon software, and prints on an Epson 3800 using Red River paper. Photo by JVS Pictures In this podcast interview, I glean tons of useful information from Joseph about making great prints. To give you... tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24591238 Tue, 19 May 2009 15:25:37 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24555704-I-ve-Taken-Great-Pictures-Now-What-Digital-Photography-Podcast-176 You can easily amass thousands of digital images, then one day realize that your computer has become more cluttered than the hallway closet. You need to get organized, but you're not sure where to begin. I designed the photography workshop, "I've Taken Great Pictures, Now What?" to solve that exact problem. In the workshop, I cover the five basic steps for an efficient photography workflow: Acquire, Organize, Edit, Share, and Save. I show how you can take control of your pictures using tools that are on your computer right now. Then I introduce some of the amazing workflow software that's... You can easily amass thousands of digital images, then one day realize that your computer has become more cluttered than the hallway closet. You need to get organized, but you're not sure where to begin. I designed the photography workshop, "I've Taken Great Pictures, Now What?" to solve that exact problem. In the workshop, I cover the five basic steps for an efficient photography workflow: Acquire, Organize, Edit, Share, and Save. I show how you can take control of your pictures using tools that are on your computer right now. Then I introduce some of the amazing workflow software that's... You can easily amass thousands of digital images, then one day realize that your computer has become more cluttered than the hallway closet. You need to get organized, but you're not sure where to begin. I designed the photography workshop, "I've Taken Great Pictures, Now What?" to solve that exact problem. In the workshop, I cover the five basic steps for an efficient photography workflow: Acquire, Organize, Edit, Share, and Save. I show how you can take control of your pictures using tools that are on your computer right now. Then I introduce some of the amazing workflow software that's... tag:odeo.com,2009-05-12,24555704 Tue, 12 May 2009 09:12:05 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24540412-Top-10-Flickr-Tips-Digital-Photography-Podcast-175 Flickr excels at both image sharing and exploration. In this podcast, I discuss my 10 favorite Flickr tips. Spend some time with your account profile. Think about the type of copyright you want to apply, who can see your photos, will geotags show, etc. In part, how you set your account profile reflects how you want to use Flickr and share your work. Build Flickr into your workflow. Use uploadrs that are friendly to how you operate. If you're an iPhoto user, for example, check out FlickrExport by ConnectedFlow. It's more powerful than the built in uploadr in iPhoto '09.... Flickr excels at both image sharing and exploration. In this podcast, I discuss my 10 favorite Flickr tips. Spend some time with your account profile. Think about the type of copyright you want to apply, who can see your photos, will geotags show, etc. In part, how you set your account profile reflects how you want to use Flickr and share your work. Build Flickr into your workflow. Use uploadrs that are friendly to how you operate. If you're an iPhoto user, for example, check out FlickrExport by ConnectedFlow. It's more powerful than the built in uploadr in iPhoto '09.... Flickr excels at both image sharing and exploration. In this podcast, I discuss my 10 favorite Flickr tips. Spend some time with your account profile. Think about the type of copyright you want to apply, who can see your photos, will geotags show, etc. In part, how you set your account profile reflects how you want to use Flickr and share your work. Build Flickr into your workflow. Use uploadrs that are friendly to how you operate. If you're an iPhoto user, for example, check out FlickrExport by ConnectedFlow. It's more powerful than the built in uploadr in iPhoto '09.... tag:odeo.com,2009-05-05,24540412 Tue, 05 May 2009 08:34:22 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24515329-Five-Printing-Tips-Digital-Photography-Podcast-174 Have you ever looked at a magnified image on your computer screen and felt disappointed about its appearance? You thought you had a sharp, crisp photograph, but it wasn't holding together at 100 percent as well you thought it should. This is the perfect scenario for making a print. Then you will know how good (or not so good) your picture really is. High magnification computer monitors are very useful for photographers, but that's just one way to look at an image. And think about it: Is that the way you share your work with others? At 100 or... Have you ever looked at a magnified image on your computer screen and felt disappointed about its appearance? You thought you had a sharp, crisp photograph, but it wasn't holding together at 100 percent as well you thought it should. This is the perfect scenario for making a print. Then you will know how good (or not so good) your picture really is. High magnification computer monitors are very useful for photographers, but that's just one way to look at an image. And think about it: Is that the way you share your work with others? At 100 or... Have you ever looked at a magnified image on your computer screen and felt disappointed about its appearance? You thought you had a sharp, crisp photograph, but it wasn't holding together at 100 percent as well you thought it should. This is the perfect scenario for making a print. Then you will know how good (or not so good) your picture really is. High magnification computer monitors are very useful for photographers, but that's just one way to look at an image. And think about it: Is that the way you share your work with others? At 100 or... tag:odeo.com,2009-04-28,24515329 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:55:32 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24479185-Award-Winning-Equipment-Digital-Photography-Podcast-173 The TIPA Awards, 2009 feature outstanding photography equipment. In this podcast I cover many of the winners and look at the trends we see in today's market. It's not just Canon and Nikon these days... Monthly Photo Assignment Vibrancy is the April 2009 Photo Assignment. Here in North America, Spring is on the way. But nature isn't the only source of vibrant colors. See what you can create for this assignment. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is April 30, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... The TIPA Awards, 2009 feature outstanding photography equipment. In this podcast I cover many of the winners and look at the trends we see in today's market. It's not just Canon and Nikon these days... Monthly Photo Assignment Vibrancy is the April 2009 Photo Assignment. Here in North America, Spring is on the way. But nature isn't the only source of vibrant colors. See what you can create for this assignment. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is April 30, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... The TIPA Awards, 2009 feature outstanding photography equipment. In this podcast I cover many of the winners and look at the trends we see in today's market. It's not just Canon and Nikon these days... Monthly Photo Assignment Vibrancy is the April 2009 Photo Assignment. Here in North America, Spring is on the way. But nature isn't the only source of vibrant colors. See what you can create for this assignment. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is April 30, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24479185 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:56:54 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24447859-How-Much-Should-You-Pay-for-a-Memory-Card-Digital-Photography-Podcast-172 When comparing quality 16 GB cards, prices vary from $210 to $30. That's quite a spread. Which one is right for you? In this podcast, I take a look at a variety of "pro" memory cards and try to determine which are the best value for my camera. Along the way, we consult the excellent CF/SD Performance Database run by Rob Galbraith. I think you'll enjoy this show. Monthly Photo Assignment Vibrancy is the April 2009 Photo Assignment. Here in North America, Spring is on the way. But nature isn't the only source of vibrant colors. See what you... When comparing quality 16 GB cards, prices vary from $210 to $30. That's quite a spread. Which one is right for you? In this podcast, I take a look at a variety of "pro" memory cards and try to determine which are the best value for my camera. Along the way, we consult the excellent CF/SD Performance Database run by Rob Galbraith. I think you'll enjoy this show. Monthly Photo Assignment Vibrancy is the April 2009 Photo Assignment. Here in North America, Spring is on the way. But nature isn't the only source of vibrant colors. See what you... When comparing quality 16 GB cards, prices vary from $210 to $30. That's quite a spread. Which one is right for you? In this podcast, I take a look at a variety of "pro" memory cards and try to determine which are the best value for my camera. Along the way, we consult the excellent CF/SD Performance Database run by Rob Galbraith. I think you'll enjoy this show. Monthly Photo Assignment Vibrancy is the April 2009 Photo Assignment. Here in North America, Spring is on the way. But nature isn't the only source of vibrant colors. See what you... tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24447859 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:48:41 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24421788-Adobe-Engineer-Pops-the-Hood-on-CS4-Digital-Photography-Podcast-171 The perfect blend for a Photoshop discussion: an expert who oversees the Photoshop engineering team, and who is a photographer too. Meet Winston Hendrickson, Sr. Director, Engineering, Digital Media, for Adobe. During this chat in a conference room at Adobe headquarters, Winston and I talk about what's happening under the hood for Bridge, ACR, and Photoshop. He explains lots of goodies such as, the difference between the Lightroom and Bridge "databases," the similarities between the Develop module in Lightroom and the sliders in ACR, improvements in Photoshop, and some great lesser-known features such as Camera Profiles. Terrific, informative interview.... The perfect blend for a Photoshop discussion: an expert who oversees the Photoshop engineering team, and who is a photographer too. Meet Winston Hendrickson, Sr. Director, Engineering, Digital Media, for Adobe. During this chat in a conference room at Adobe headquarters, Winston and I talk about what's happening under the hood for Bridge, ACR, and Photoshop. He explains lots of goodies such as, the difference between the Lightroom and Bridge "databases," the similarities between the Develop module in Lightroom and the sliders in ACR, improvements in Photoshop, and some great lesser-known features such as Camera Profiles. Terrific, informative interview.... The perfect blend for a Photoshop discussion: an expert who oversees the Photoshop engineering team, and who is a photographer too. Meet Winston Hendrickson, Sr. Director, Engineering, Digital Media, for Adobe. During this chat in a conference room at Adobe headquarters, Winston and I talk about what's happening under the hood for Bridge, ACR, and Photoshop. He explains lots of goodies such as, the difference between the Lightroom and Bridge "databases," the similarities between the Develop module in Lightroom and the sliders in ACR, improvements in Photoshop, and some great lesser-known features such as Camera Profiles. Terrific, informative interview.... tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24421788 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:16:04 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24386189-Interview-The-Web-Site-That-Expresses-You-Digital-Photography-Podcast-170 How do you build a photography site that expresses your vision? I interview Chris Lang, who has become as well known for his beautiful web site designs as he has for his excellent photography. Chris uses SiteGrinder 2 to construct these stunning online properties, and in this interview, he shares his philosophies and a few of his secrets. Editor's Note: Wedding graphic is a screenshot of Chris Lang Weddings created by Chris using Photoshop and SiteGrinder 2 (which is a sponsor of The Digital Story). Chris Lang is a professional photographer, designer and image maker based out of Wilmington... How do you build a photography site that expresses your vision? I interview Chris Lang, who has become as well known for his beautiful web site designs as he has for his excellent photography. Chris uses SiteGrinder 2 to construct these stunning online properties, and in this interview, he shares his philosophies and a few of his secrets. Editor's Note: Wedding graphic is a screenshot of Chris Lang Weddings created by Chris using Photoshop and SiteGrinder 2 (which is a sponsor of The Digital Story). Chris Lang is a professional photographer, designer and image maker based out of Wilmington... How do you build a photography site that expresses your vision? I interview Chris Lang, who has become as well known for his beautiful web site designs as he has for his excellent photography. Chris uses SiteGrinder 2 to construct these stunning online properties, and in this interview, he shares his philosophies and a few of his secrets. Editor's Note: Wedding graphic is a screenshot of Chris Lang Weddings created by Chris using Photoshop and SiteGrinder 2 (which is a sponsor of The Digital Story). Chris Lang is a professional photographer, designer and image maker based out of Wilmington... tag:odeo.com,2009-03-31,24386189 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:59:28 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24356830-Face-Recognition-All-Around-You-Digital-Photography-Podcast-169 With the introduction of Faces in iPhoto '09, face detection and recognition technologies in computer software became a hot topic for discussion. But we've seen other applications, such as Google Picasa and Facebook embrace face recognition prior to iPhoto '09, and actually, this is a set of technologies on the move. In this podcast, I discuss face detection both on the capture side of the fence with digital cameras, and on the software side. I cover how this technology is being used, and some things to keep in mind if you decide to take advantage of it for your... With the introduction of Faces in iPhoto '09, face detection and recognition technologies in computer software became a hot topic for discussion. But we've seen other applications, such as Google Picasa and Facebook embrace face recognition prior to iPhoto '09, and actually, this is a set of technologies on the move. In this podcast, I discuss face detection both on the capture side of the fence with digital cameras, and on the software side. I cover how this technology is being used, and some things to keep in mind if you decide to take advantage of it for your... With the introduction of Faces in iPhoto '09, face detection and recognition technologies in computer software became a hot topic for discussion. But we've seen other applications, such as Google Picasa and Facebook embrace face recognition prior to iPhoto '09, and actually, this is a set of technologies on the move. In this podcast, I discuss face detection both on the capture side of the fence with digital cameras, and on the software side. I cover how this technology is being used, and some things to keep in mind if you decide to take advantage of it for your... tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24356830 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:31:58 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24317841-iPhone-as-Your-Grab-Shot-Camera-Digital-Photography-Podcast-168 Your smart phone is the camera you always have with you. And thanks to many innovative developers posting great software in the Apple App Store, the iPhone is becoming a compelling photographic device. Not only can you capture spontaneous images with it -- shots that you might otherwise miss because you didn't have a camera with you and ready to shoot -- but you can also process them on the spot, then send them to others. In this podcast I discuss the power and versatility of this device. For example, the image here, "Sunrise Over LA," was taken with... Your smart phone is the camera you always have with you. And thanks to many innovative developers posting great software in the Apple App Store, the iPhone is becoming a compelling photographic device. Not only can you capture spontaneous images with it -- shots that you might otherwise miss because you didn't have a camera with you and ready to shoot -- but you can also process them on the spot, then send them to others. In this podcast I discuss the power and versatility of this device. For example, the image here, "Sunrise Over LA," was taken with... Your smart phone is the camera you always have with you. And thanks to many innovative developers posting great software in the Apple App Store, the iPhone is becoming a compelling photographic device. Not only can you capture spontaneous images with it -- shots that you might otherwise miss because you didn't have a camera with you and ready to shoot -- but you can also process them on the spot, then send them to others. In this podcast I discuss the power and versatility of this device. For example, the image here, "Sunrise Over LA," was taken with... tag:odeo.com,2009-03-17,24317841 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:34:30 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24281865-Top-Picks-from-PMA-2009-Digital-Photography-Podcast-167 The PMA 09 Show in Las Vegas featured hundreds of vendors ranging from top manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, and Kodak, to lesser known names that often provide interesting discoveries. I have four top picks from the show, and I talk about each of them in this podcast. Panasonic Lumix GH1 Sony DSC-HX1 - est. price $499 Olympus E-620, available for $799 with lens Litepanels LP Micro Compact LED Camera Light Kit Includes Gel Kit for $299 Monthly Photo Assignment Sign of the Times is the March 2009 Photo Assignment. So many things are changing... The PMA 09 Show in Las Vegas featured hundreds of vendors ranging from top manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, and Kodak, to lesser known names that often provide interesting discoveries. I have four top picks from the show, and I talk about each of them in this podcast. Panasonic Lumix GH1 Sony DSC-HX1 - est. price $499 Olympus E-620, available for $799 with lens Litepanels LP Micro Compact LED Camera Light Kit Includes Gel Kit for $299 Monthly Photo Assignment Sign of the Times is the March 2009 Photo Assignment. So many things are changing... The PMA 09 Show in Las Vegas featured hundreds of vendors ranging from top manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, and Kodak, to lesser known names that often provide interesting discoveries. I have four top picks from the show, and I talk about each of them in this podcast. Panasonic Lumix GH1 Sony DSC-HX1 - est. price $499 Olympus E-620, available for $799 with lens Litepanels LP Micro Compact LED Camera Light Kit Includes Gel Kit for $299 Monthly Photo Assignment Sign of the Times is the March 2009 Photo Assignment. So many things are changing... tag:odeo.com,2009-03-10,24281865 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:20:20 -0700 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24240907-Faces-and-Places-in-iPhoto-09-Digital-Photography-Podcast-166 iPhoto '09 incorporates some new technologies such as face detection, face recognition, and geotagging. What's interesting to me, is that Apple has found ways to make these additions truly useful. Combined with the previously introduced Events, you can now search and organize your iPhoto library by when a photo was taken (Events), where an image was captured (Places), and who was in the picture (Faces). In this podcast, I explore the two latest additions to iPhoto - Faces and Places. These are more than mere technology gimmicks. Instead, they present new ways for us to look at our pictures.... iPhoto '09 incorporates some new technologies such as face detection, face recognition, and geotagging. What's interesting to me, is that Apple has found ways to make these additions truly useful. Combined with the previously introduced Events, you can now search and organize your iPhoto library by when a photo was taken (Events), where an image was captured (Places), and who was in the picture (Faces). In this podcast, I explore the two latest additions to iPhoto - Faces and Places. These are more than mere technology gimmicks. Instead, they present new ways for us to look at our pictures.... iPhoto '09 incorporates some new technologies such as face detection, face recognition, and geotagging. What's interesting to me, is that Apple has found ways to make these additions truly useful. Combined with the previously introduced Events, you can now search and organize your iPhoto library by when a photo was taken (Events), where an image was captured (Places), and who was in the picture (Faces). In this podcast, I explore the two latest additions to iPhoto - Faces and Places. These are more than mere technology gimmicks. Instead, they present new ways for us to look at our pictures.... tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24240907 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:09:28 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24187727-Introduction-to-Geotagging-Digital-Photography-Podcast-165 Geotagging is not the prettiest word, but it's a fun part of photography that many people still aren't enjoying. In this podcast, I introduce you to easy (and affordable) ways to get your feet on the ground, so you can add this new dimension to your pictures. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now... Geotagging is not the prettiest word, but it's a fun part of photography that many people still aren't enjoying. In this podcast, I introduce you to easy (and affordable) ways to get your feet on the ground, so you can add this new dimension to your pictures. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now... Geotagging is not the prettiest word, but it's a fun part of photography that many people still aren't enjoying. In this podcast, I introduce you to easy (and affordable) ways to get your feet on the ground, so you can add this new dimension to your pictures. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-24,24187727 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:20:46 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24119590-5-Low-Light-Shooting-Tips-Digital-Photography-Podcast-164 Here are five things you need to keep in mind when shooting in low light. Follow these tips, and your shots will amaze even you, let alone those you share them with. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "5... Here are five things you need to keep in mind when shooting in low light. Follow these tips, and your shots will amaze even you, let alone those you share them with. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "5... Here are five things you need to keep in mind when shooting in low light. Follow these tips, and your shots will amaze even you, let alone those you share them with. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "5... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-17,24119590 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:23:31 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24177368-5-Low-Light-Shooting-Tips-Digital-Photography-Podcast-164 Here are five things you need to keep in mind when shooting in low light. Follow these tips, and your shots will amaze even you, let alone those you share them with. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "5... Here are five things you need to keep in mind when shooting in low light. Follow these tips, and your shots will amaze even you, let alone those you share them with. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "5... Here are five things you need to keep in mind when shooting in low light. Follow these tips, and your shots will amaze even you, let alone those you share them with. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "5... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-17,24177368 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:23:31 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24064983-Field-Test-of-the-Canon-5D-Mark-ll-Digital-Photography-Podcast-163 The Canon 5D Mark ll looks good on paper, but what happens when you're faced with a challenging assignment, such as this wedding in a dimly lit church? You'll find out in this podcast where I field test the camera and report on the results. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've... The Canon 5D Mark ll looks good on paper, but what happens when you're faced with a challenging assignment, such as this wedding in a dimly lit church? You'll find out in this podcast where I field test the camera and report on the results. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've... The Canon 5D Mark ll looks good on paper, but what happens when you're faced with a challenging assignment, such as this wedding in a dimly lit church? You'll find out in this podcast where I field test the camera and report on the results. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-10,24064983 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:08:21 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24177370-Field-Test-of-the-Canon-5D-Mark-ll-Digital-Photography-Podcast-163 The Canon 5D Mark ll looks good on paper, but what happens when you're faced with a challenging assignment, such as this wedding in a dimly lit church? You'll find out in this podcast where I field test the camera and report on the results. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've... The Canon 5D Mark ll looks good on paper, but what happens when you're faced with a challenging assignment, such as this wedding in a dimly lit church? You'll find out in this podcast where I field test the camera and report on the results. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've... The Canon 5D Mark ll looks good on paper, but what happens when you're faced with a challenging assignment, such as this wedding in a dimly lit church? You'll find out in this podcast where I field test the camera and report on the results. Monthly Photo Assignment Street Shot is the February 2009 Photo Assignment. Time to hit the pavement and discover the interesting moments of life that happen all around you. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Feb. 28, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-10,24177370 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:08:21 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24027459-Mark-Your-Photos-Digital-Photography-Podcast-162 Most photos that are submitted to The Digital Story lack important metadata, such as author name and copyright. We have many good tools to help us identify our work so others know who the photographs belong to. For example, using EOS Utility, software that came with my Canon DSLR, I can add identifying metadata to the image at the point of capture. The first screen shot show me setting up the camera, and the second screenshot shows how the information is displayed in the Preview application for the Mac. Top image: shows where I enter my personal metadata in... Most photos that are submitted to The Digital Story lack important metadata, such as author name and copyright. We have many good tools to help us identify our work so others know who the photographs belong to. For example, using EOS Utility, software that came with my Canon DSLR, I can add identifying metadata to the image at the point of capture. The first screen shot show me setting up the camera, and the second screenshot shows how the information is displayed in the Preview application for the Mac. Top image: shows where I enter my personal metadata in... Most photos that are submitted to The Digital Story lack important metadata, such as author name and copyright. We have many good tools to help us identify our work so others know who the photographs belong to. For example, using EOS Utility, software that came with my Canon DSLR, I can add identifying metadata to the image at the point of capture. The first screen shot show me setting up the camera, and the second screenshot shows how the information is displayed in the Preview application for the Mac. Top image: shows where I enter my personal metadata in... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-03,24027459 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:22:43 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24177372-Mark-Your-Photos-Digital-Photography-Podcast-162 Most photos that are submitted to The Digital Story lack important metadata, such as author name and copyright. We have many good tools to help us identify our work so others know who the photographs belong to. For example, using EOS Utility, software that came with my Canon DSLR, I can add identifying metadata to the image at the point of capture. The first screen shot show me setting up the camera, and the second screenshot shows how the information is displayed in the Preview application for the Mac. Top image: shows where I enter my personal metadata in... Most photos that are submitted to The Digital Story lack important metadata, such as author name and copyright. We have many good tools to help us identify our work so others know who the photographs belong to. For example, using EOS Utility, software that came with my Canon DSLR, I can add identifying metadata to the image at the point of capture. The first screen shot show me setting up the camera, and the second screenshot shows how the information is displayed in the Preview application for the Mac. Top image: shows where I enter my personal metadata in... Most photos that are submitted to The Digital Story lack important metadata, such as author name and copyright. We have many good tools to help us identify our work so others know who the photographs belong to. For example, using EOS Utility, software that came with my Canon DSLR, I can add identifying metadata to the image at the point of capture. The first screen shot show me setting up the camera, and the second screenshot shows how the information is displayed in the Preview application for the Mac. Top image: shows where I enter my personal metadata in... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-03,24177372 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:22:43 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23959207-What-to-Do-About-iPhoto-Digital-Photography-Podcast-161 Now that iPhoto '09 is shipping, I thought that I'd take a moment to address the question, "What to do about iPhoto?" Should you upgrade to the latest version? If you're just setting up iPhoto for the first time, what should you know? And if you want to migrate from iPhoto to a professional photo management application, what's the best way to go? I tackle these questions and more in this week's podcast. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the... Now that iPhoto '09 is shipping, I thought that I'd take a moment to address the question, "What to do about iPhoto?" Should you upgrade to the latest version? If you're just setting up iPhoto for the first time, what should you know? And if you want to migrate from iPhoto to a professional photo management application, what's the best way to go? I tackle these questions and more in this week's podcast. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the... Now that iPhoto '09 is shipping, I thought that I'd take a moment to address the question, "What to do about iPhoto?" Should you upgrade to the latest version? If you're just setting up iPhoto for the first time, what should you know? And if you want to migrate from iPhoto to a professional photo management application, what's the best way to go? I tackle these questions and more in this week's podcast. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the... tag:odeo.com,2009-01-27,23959207 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:28:13 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24177374-What-to-Do-About-iPhoto-Digital-Photography-Podcast-161 Now that iPhoto '09 is shipping, I thought that I'd take a moment to address the question, "What to do about iPhoto?" Should you upgrade to the latest version? If you're just setting up iPhoto for the first time, what should you know? And if you want to migrate from iPhoto to a professional photo management application, what's the best way to go? I tackle these questions and more in this week's podcast. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the... Now that iPhoto '09 is shipping, I thought that I'd take a moment to address the question, "What to do about iPhoto?" Should you upgrade to the latest version? If you're just setting up iPhoto for the first time, what should you know? And if you want to migrate from iPhoto to a professional photo management application, what's the best way to go? I tackle these questions and more in this week's podcast. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the... Now that iPhoto '09 is shipping, I thought that I'd take a moment to address the question, "What to do about iPhoto?" Should you upgrade to the latest version? If you're just setting up iPhoto for the first time, what should you know? And if you want to migrate from iPhoto to a professional photo management application, what's the best way to go? I tackle these questions and more in this week's podcast. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the... tag:odeo.com,2009-01-27,24177374 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:28:13 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23907366-ISO-Digital-Photography-Podcast-160 ISO 1600 is the new 400. The evolution of digital technology is changing the way we capture light. In this podcast, I provide a refresher course in managing your ISO settings. Things have changed, and they've changed for the better. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the "smiling into the camera" composition. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Jan. 31, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... ISO 1600 is the new 400. The evolution of digital technology is changing the way we capture light. In this podcast, I provide a refresher course in managing your ISO settings. Things have changed, and they've changed for the better. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the "smiling into the camera" composition. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Jan. 31, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... ISO 1600 is the new 400. The evolution of digital technology is changing the way we capture light. In this podcast, I provide a refresher course in managing your ISO settings. Things have changed, and they've changed for the better. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the "smiling into the camera" composition. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Jan. 31, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... tag:odeo.com,2009-01-20,23907366 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:20:41 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24177375-ISO-Digital-Photography-Podcast-160 ISO 1600 is the new 400. The evolution of digital technology is changing the way we capture light. In this podcast, I provide a refresher course in managing your ISO settings. Things have changed, and they've changed for the better. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the "smiling into the camera" composition. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Jan. 31, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... ISO 1600 is the new 400. The evolution of digital technology is changing the way we capture light. In this podcast, I provide a refresher course in managing your ISO settings. Things have changed, and they've changed for the better. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the "smiling into the camera" composition. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Jan. 31, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... ISO 1600 is the new 400. The evolution of digital technology is changing the way we capture light. In this podcast, I provide a refresher course in managing your ISO settings. Things have changed, and they've changed for the better. Monthly Photo Assignment About Face is the January 2009 Photo Assignment. Think about creative ways to make a portrait. It doesn't always have to be the "smiling into the camera" composition. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Jan. 31, 2009. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your... tag:odeo.com,2009-01-20,24177375 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:20:41 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, Show Notes http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23896884-Update-to-Geotagging-Workflow-Including-Jobo-photoGPS I'm moving forward on this geotagging project on two fronts. One task is to geotag everthing I've already shot in 2009. On the second front, I want to use a GPS device to create data while I'm in the field. For the GPS device, I decided to give the Jobo photoGPS Geo Tagging Flash Shoe a try because of its small size and ability to stay out of the way in the hotshoe of my camera. The Amazon listing, and everywhere else I looked, said that the Mac software would be ready by the end of 2008. So I... I'm moving forward on this geotagging project on two fronts. One task is to geotag everthing I've already shot in 2009. On the second front, I want to use a GPS device to create data while I'm in the field. For the GPS device, I decided to give the Jobo photoGPS Geo Tagging Flash Shoe a try because of its small size and ability to stay out of the way in the hotshoe of my camera. The Amazon listing, and everywhere else I looked, said that the Mac software would be ready by the end of 2008. So I... I'm moving forward on this geotagging project on two fronts. One task is to geotag everthing I've already shot in 2009. On the second front, I want to use a GPS device to create data while I'm in the field. For the GPS device, I decided to give the Jobo photoGPS Geo Tagging Flash Shoe a try because of its small size and ability to stay out of the way in the hotshoe of my camera. The Amazon listing, and everywhere else I looked, said that the Mac software would be ready by the end of 2008. So I... tag:odeo.com,2009-01-18,23896884 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:42:46 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, photography http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24177377-Update-to-Geotagging-Workflow-Including-Jobo-photoGPS I'm moving forward on this geotagging project on two fronts. One task is to geotag everthing I've already shot in 2009. On the second front, I want to use a GPS device to create data while I'm in the field. For the GPS device, I decided to give the Jobo photoGPS Geo Tagging Flash Shoe a try because of its small size and ability to stay out of the way in the hotshoe of my camera. The Amazon listing, and everywhere else I looked, said that the Mac software would be ready by the end of 2008. So I... I'm moving forward on this geotagging project on two fronts. One task is to geotag everthing I've already shot in 2009. On the second front, I want to use a GPS device to create data while I'm in the field. For the GPS device, I decided to give the Jobo photoGPS Geo Tagging Flash Shoe a try because of its small size and ability to stay out of the way in the hotshoe of my camera. The Amazon listing, and everywhere else I looked, said that the Mac software would be ready by the end of 2008. So I... I'm moving forward on this geotagging project on two fronts. One task is to geotag everthing I've already shot in 2009. On the second front, I want to use a GPS device to create data while I'm in the field. For the GPS device, I decided to give the Jobo photoGPS Geo Tagging Flash Shoe a try because of its small size and ability to stay out of the way in the hotshoe of my camera. The Amazon listing, and everywhere else I looked, said that the Mac software would be ready by the end of 2008. So I... tag:odeo.com,2009-01-18,24177377 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:42:46 -0800 no The Digital Story Technology, photography