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New Mac Support for Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Pentax, and Sony Cameras

Posted by Richard Harrington on April 26, 2013
Posted in: News. Tagged: , , , , . 1 comment

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If you’re a Mac user, two new camera updates have shipped. OS X Mountain Lion provides system-level support for digital camera RAW formats.  In order to use these files, you can access them through Aperture or iPhoto on your Mac.  You can also browse at the system level looking through folders.

Supported by Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.05*

  • Fujifilm X20
  • Fujifilm X100S
  • Fujifilm X-E1
  • Fujifilm X-Pro1

Supported by Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.04*

  • Leica D-Lux 6
  • Leica V-Lux 4
  • Leica X2
  • Nikon D5200
  • Pentax K-5 II
  • Pentax K-5 IIs
  • Pentax K-30
  • Pentax Q
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

You can find out about other recently added cameras that work on your Mac here – 
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5371?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Note: To install Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Updates, you may need certain versions of Aperture or iPhoto already installed on your Mac.
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How Using A Slider Makes Your DSLR Video Look Like Real Movie Footage

Posted by Richard Harrington on April 24, 2013
Posted in: Reviews, Technique & Tutorials, Video Podcast. Tagged: , , , , , , , . 2 comments

Learn how to use the Philip Bloom PocketDolly with Scott Bourne. We’re on location in Alaska to bring you this special report.

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Two Pass HDR Processing (Photomatix Pro + Photoshop)

Posted by Richard Harrington on April 22, 2013
Posted in: HDR, Screencast. Tagged: , , , , , , . 2 comments
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©Richard Harrington

In this tutorial I show you how to take make HDR images look even better.  I take a three exposure bracket processed in Photomatix Pro and export a 16-bit TIFF file.  This can then be opened in Adobe Camera Raw or Lightroom for additional finesse.  Enhancements include negative clarity, a graduated filter, and a post-crop vignette.

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Which Adobe App Should a Photographer Use to Edit Video?

Posted by Richard Harrington on April 20, 2013
Posted in: Opinion, Reviews. Tagged: , , , , , , . 7 comments

Editing Overview

We continue our look at editing video from a photographer’s point of view. Be sure to check out these earlier articles (Why edit in Photoshop and The editing process).

If you have Adobe Creative Cloud, you have three different choices when it comes to editing video. Additionally, the many suite configurations often put many software packages into the hands of Adobe’s customers. Many users often wonder which tool is right for their workflow. With so many choices, which is the right one?  The answer… it depends.

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe-Photoshop-IconWhen it comes to editing video, the toolset in Photoshop CS6 can best be described as a streamlined approach.  If you’re working on a properly configured system (covered in depth in Chapter 2) you’ll likely find editing an enjoyable experience.  Photoshop is well-designed for editing videos that are often considered short-form (typically less than 10-minutes in length).

Photoshop offers an intuitive timeline and easy to use tools for color correction.  It however lacks media management tools to organize your source files and a relatively limited control over adjusting and fixing audio. Still told, I firmly think Photoshop is the perfect tool for most photographers and designers as it gives enough control and performance that editing is fun and professional outcomes are easier to achieve.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Adobe-Lightroom-IconIf you’re looking for the ability to mix videos into slideshows or create a simple assembly of clips, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom works well. You can use the Quick Develop panel to fix issues with exposure, contrast, vibrance, white balance, and more.  You can also adjust the In and Out points of a clip to trim unwanted portions of a clip.  While you won’t find a true timeline, you can still add multiple clips to a slideshow or combine them with photos. The important thing to remember is that while Adobe documentation refers to it as editing video, you’re really only trimming clips and color grading.  While this functionality is great, it pales in comparison to Adobe Photoshop CS6.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe-Premiere-Pro-IconAdobe’s professional editing solution is Adobe Premiere Pro. This application is very robust but can often be intimidating to newer users who lack experience in working with video. My recommendation for most photographers and designers is to start with Photoshop and master its features.  Once you have that as a base, you can branch out to Adobe Premiere Pro if Photoshop starts to feel limiting. If you’re a Creative Cloud or Creative Suite customer, you may have access to Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Radial Filter— A New Feature in Lightroom 5 Public Beta

Posted by Richard Harrington on April 17, 2013
Posted in: News, Screencast. Tagged: , , , . 1 comment

We’d like to share a few things from Adobe about the new Photoshop Lightroom Public Beta

Radial Filter

Busy backgrounds or bright colors can distract viewers from the focal point of an image. Photographers may try to reduce the distraction by cropping an image, but this can result in the loss of interesting detail and balance. Another approach to focusing the viewer’s attention is to create a vignette effect, but this only works if a subject is in the center of an image.

The Radial Gradient tool in Lightroom 5 now offers photographers more flexibility and control in how they guide a viewer’s eye to emphasize the important parts of an image. Using this tool, photographers can create off-center vignette effects or multiple vignette areas in a single image. This local adjustment control lets photographers minimize distractions and focus a viewer’s attention exactly where it should be.

Get the free public beta here

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The HDR Learning Center Check out new ways to use High Dynamic Range photography to make compelling images.  Free tutorials and posts to get results. Produced in partnership with HDR Soft.

The Topaz Labs Image Enhancement bundle. Open up a world of creative possibilities with a seamless, integrated workflow. You don’t need to be a Photoshop wizard to look like one. Click here and use the code photofocus to get a 15% discount.

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Get Your Hands on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5

Posted by Richard Harrington on April 15, 2013
Posted in: News, Screencast. Tagged: , , , . 3 comments

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Want a sneak peak at the next version of  Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5?  Adobe just announced the availability of a public beta.  A beta is geek speak for when a product is ready for testing, but isn’t shipping yet.  The Lightroom 5 beta offers a free, public preview of new features and tools that will be offered in the final release.  No offical date has been given when it will ship.

“Lightroom is the essential tool for busy professional and discerning amateur photographers, who are uncompromising in the pursuit for image quality or searching for artistic expression, “ said Winston Hendrickson, vice president of digital imaging products, Adobe. “The Lightroom 5 beta is highly valuable in ensuring the new features support and address the needs of our customers and we look forward to hearing feedback.”

Lightroom 5 beta offers new features including:

  • Advanced Healing Brush allows customers to heal imperfections and remove distracting elements
  • Upright tool analyzes an image to automatically level horizons and straighten objects like buildings to correct a keystone effect
  • Radial Gradient tool creates off-center or multiple vignette effects
  • Smart Previews allow customers to edit images without needing the original raw file
  • Video slideshow enables customers to combine still images, video clips and music in a creative HD slideshow
  • Upgrades to the Book module enhancing the ability to create, customize and order elegant photo books using a variety of tailored templates

The public beta is a tradition with Adobe for Lightroom.  This is the fifth consecutive version Adobe has offered  for public preview. Adobe wants customers to provide feedback and comments through its community forums.  This input may be integrated into updates added before the final version of the software is released.

The download is free and available immediately. You do not need to own (or have tried) a previous version of Lightroom. You can download the beta and use it until the product expires on June 30, 2013.

Our friends over at NAPP have also launched the Lightroom 5 Launch Center.  

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The Topaz Labs Image Enhancement bundle. Open up a world of creative possibilities with a seamless, integrated workflow. You don’t need to be a Photoshop wizard to look like one. Click here and use the code photofocus to get a 15% discount.

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Photofocus Podcast April 15

Posted by Richard Harrington on April 15, 2013
Posted in: Audio Podcast, Reviews. Tagged: , , , , , , . Leave a Comment

NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE: The Photofocus Podcast Feed HAS CHANGED!

Here is the new feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/photofocuspodcast
Download episode here…   or get it on iTunes

PLEASE BE PATIENT – OUR SERVERS SEE LARGE LOADS ON PUBLISHING DAYS. THE DOWNLOADS MAY GO SLOWLY BUT THEY WILL FINISH.

Rich and Scott catch up post NAB and chat about new gear and fatal flaws of photographers.

Topics include:

  • A new micro four thirds camera for video and time-lapse from Blackmagic Design
  • Scott’s review of the Nikon D7100
  • Do new Nikon’s have a noise problem or a film look benefit?
  • The dangers of Pixel Peeping
  • Don’t miss the Photoshop World Expo in Orlando this week (and say hi to Rich)
  • Check out the New HDR Learning Center

Hosted by Rich Harrington & Scott Bourne

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The HDR Learning Center Check out new ways to use High Dynamic Range photography to make compelling images.  Free tutorials and posts to get results. Produced in partnership with HDR Soft.

The Topaz Labs Image Enhancement bundle. Open up a world of creative possibilities with a seamless, integrated workflow. You don’t need to be a Photoshop wizard to look like one. Click here and use the code photofocus to get a 15% discount.

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