Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Mapping the earth from the sky
Ever wondered what goes into making internet mapping sites like Google Earth? AFPTV goes out for a fly with an airborne photography team.
Scarlett Johansson new face of Mango
The Art of Photography Show International Competition and Exhibition to Open August 29, 2009
The fifth annual Art of Photography Show, an international competition and exhibition of photographic art, will debut the top 111 photographs on August 29, 2009 with the Opening Reception Gala and Awards Ceremony at Lyceum Theatre Gallery located in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. The final photographs were judged and selected from 16,000 entries from 57 countries by Charlotte Cotton, the curator and head of the Photography Department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.San Diego, CA July 01, 2009 (PressReleasePoint) -- The fifth annual Art of Photography Show, an international competition and exhibition of photographic art, will debut the top 111 photographs on August 29, 2009 with the Opening Reception Gala and Awards Ceremony at Lyceum Theatre Gallery located in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. This free public reception will take place from 6 to 10pm and is expected to attract over 1,000 people, including artists and collectors from around the world.
The final photographs were judged and selected from 16,000 entries from 57 countries by Charlotte Cotton, the curator and head of the Photography Department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The fact that the Art of Photography Show is judged by a major museum curator each year is what differentiates the competition from other competitions. Photographers rarely have the opportunity to reach these respected and influential people, which is why the show receives so many entries from world-renowned professional photographers. Another amazing thing is that during these tough economic times, the number of entries increased by 31% from the previous year.
“We are proud of the fact that this was one of the largest numbers of entries for a juried competition of photographic arts to ever occur in the United States,” said Steven Churchill, producer of the Art of Photography Show. “Even more thrilling is the overall caliber of work.”
This world-class photography exhibit will run August 29 to November 1, 2009 and is expected to be viewed by over 25,000 people. An elegant 80-page show catalog will be given away to everyone at the Opening Reception Gala on August 29th. An estimated 1,500 people from all over the world will be in attendance, including most of the exhibiting artists. A total of $10,000 in cash awards will be presented that night to the top 15 artists chosen by Ms. Cotton.
To preview a selection of images in the Art of Photography Show 2009, please visit: www.artofphotographyshow.com/media.html. High resolution files are available for publication upon request, as well as artists’ statements, bios, etc.
About The Art of Photography Show
The mission is to provide a truly "artist oriented" show and to create a world-class presentation of photographic art in San Diego. This is the fifth year of this annual photographic exhibition. The Lyceum Theatre Gallery is open and free to the public seven days a week. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. on the weekends. For more information about the exhibition, please visit www.artofphotographyshow.com.
Monday, July 13, 2009
How to Create a Panorama in Photoshop
Topaz Labs Releases Fusion Express Plug-In for Aperture
New Software Grants Aperture Compatibility to Topaz Photoshop Plug-InsDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Topaz Labs releases the long-awaited, Aperture-friendly Topaz Fusion Express for Mac. Topaz Fusion is an Aperture plug-in that allows Topaz Photoshop plug-ins to be imported into Aperture, providing Aperture users with the same image-editing capabilities and features that Photoshop users currently enjoy.
Topaz Fusion Express is changing the way that photographers process their images. Fusion Express brings the simplicity and vibrancy of Topaz plug-ins and fuses them with Aperture, giving photographers total control over their workflow. “Previously, Aperture users have not been able to use Topaz plug-ins, or have had to go through the process of exporting images into Photoshop to edit them, then import them back into Aperture,” says Eric Yang, Marketing Manager of Topaz Labs. “With Fusion Express, Aperture users can now run their Topaz plug-ins in Aperture without interrupting their workflow.”
Topaz Fusion Express provides users with direct access to the Photoshop bundle plug-ins: Adjust, DeNoise, Simplify, Clean 2 and DeJPEG, in a convenient and efficient form. Fusion Express is available free of charge to all Topaz users. For more information visit the Topaz Fusion webpage at http://www.topazlabs.com/fusion.
For additional information on Topaz Labs enhancement software, contact Ashley Robinson, or visit www.topazlabs.com.
Topaz Labs LLC, a privately owned company in Dallas, Texas, is an innovative provider of advanced image and video enhancement technology. With today's widespread use of digital still cameras, digital video cameras, and HDTV, the need for high-quality digital images and videos has greatly increased. Topaz Labs' mission is to bring practical state-of-the-art image and video enhancement technology to both photography and videography professionals and consumers.
New Version Photomatix Pro 3.2
Photomatix Pro 3.2 Standalone application. Merges differently exposed photos into one image with details in both highlights and shadows: [examples] [user gallery]› HDR images creation and Tone Mapping
› Exposure fusion
› Automatic alignment of hand-held photos
› Options for reduction of ghosting, noise and chromatic aberrations in HDR images
› Automation with powerful Batch Processing
› Lightroom plugin
[Tutorial] [Features list]
The trial is fully functional and never expires, but applies a watermark to images produced with one of the two Tone Mapping methods and four of the six exposure blending modes.
Download page: Photomatix Pro for Windows
Download page: Photomatix Pro for Mac OS X (Universal Binary)
MLB Properties Extends Partnership with Getty Images
Getty Images Remains Exclusive Source of World’s Most Valued Baseball Image CollectionsNEW YORK, July 13, 2009 - Getty Images, Inc., the world’s leading creator and distributor of visual content and other digital media, today announced a multi-year extension with Major League Baseball Properties (MLBP) to continue as the exclusive commercial photo partner of Major League Baseball (MLB) and exclusive licensor of the entire MLB image archive. Under the terms of this agreement, Getty Images will continue to provide MLB, its individual teams, various business partners and the global media immediate access to a vast collection of unique imagery that truly captures the spirit of America’s favorite pastime.
This continued partnership underscores Getty Images’ position as the leader in the sports photography business, offering a full suite of services from licensing and rights management, to hosting and managing the vast and expanding collection of MLB imagery.
“As a premier sports organization, it is essential for MLB to partner with the premier sports photography agency. Getty Images photographers consistently bring a unique perspective to capture imagery that is more than just a commodity,” said Howard Smith, senior vice president of licensing at MLB. “Getty Images is uniquely equipped to preserve our imagery and to make it easily accessible to customers around the world. Their expertise and leadership in sports photography, along with their exceptional distribution were key factors in our renewal.”
Under the agreement, Getty Images will continue to curate one of the most significant collections of MLB imagery available today and its team of award-winning photographers will continue to capture all of the sport’s defining moments throughout the regular season, Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series. The MLB image archive, which contains more than one million images, complements Getty Images’ vast library by featuring many of the sport’s iconic moments played by its greatest athletes across many hallowed grounds.
“Baseball is one of the most heralded sports in America and has made an indelible impression in our collective memory with its visually rich history. Getty Images is honored to continue its partnership with MLBP to make these significant moments in the league’s history, and those still to come, accessible to customers around the world,” said Peter Orlowsky, vice president of business development for Getty Images.
Getty Images’ expertise in sports photography is widely recognized. In addition to being the accredited photography services provider to over 50 international sports’ governing bodies, Getty Images’ award-winning photographers capture events in 130 sports across the globe each year. Getty Images is a trusted image provider with the most accessible, reliable way to search, license, download and manage the broadest selection of relevant imagery for visual communicators around the world.
Getty Images’ complete MLB collection can be viewed online at www.gettyimages.com.
KODAK Capture Pro Software, v 2.0 Delivers Enhanced Productivity, Focusing on Improved Ease of Use
New release of Kodak’s capture software introduces innovative features for database compatibility and file indexingRochester, NY, July 13 -- The latest version of KODAK Capture Pro Software significantly enhances how businesses can use scanning to improve document driven processes. KODAK Capture Pro Software, v 2.0 offers expanded compatibility and easy-to-use scan functions to help increase user productivity and operational efficiency. Kodak plans to release the new version to the reseller channel by early September.
Capture Pro Software, v 2.0 maintains its support for KODAK Scanners and many other popular scanner models. The application focuses on accelerating critical business processes that rely on timely and reliable conversion of source documents into specific information. The new release now includes a database lookup that makes it easier to validate or populate index fields with data from Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) sources. This achieves greater flexibility, making it possible for businesses to reduce manual indexing and increase the accuracy of data capture.
Paul Leake, an imaging application engineer at Image Access West, a Kodak Authorized Imaging Reseller, describes the database lookup feature as, “Overall, very nice. Easy to install and use with good detailed documentation.” Resellers and users can view demonstrations of the Capture Pro Software, v 2.0 at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, July 13-15, where Kodak will participate with Atalasoft, Inc., a member of Kodak’s Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Program.
The new release continues to expand the range of system output destinations, adding EMC DOCUMENTUM Software to the roster of other document management and electronic document management (ECM) systems, including MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT Server. Increased options for releasing images and data into these systems are available on the standard version of the product as well as in the application programming interface (API) available to Kodak’s extensive network of ISV partners. These enhancements strengthen the platform’s capacity for a range of scanning environments, from departmental to batch production scanning.
“With Capture Pro Software, v 2.0, businesses will be able to handle a broader range of capture needs and get an even better return on their investment by saving costs by building upon existing capabilities of scanning equipment,” said Robert Bijster, Worldwide Director, Software Products, Document Imaging, Business Solutions and Services, Eastman Kodak Company. “It’s the latest advance from Kodak and our reseller channel in providing our customers with a broad array of document capture capabilities for meeting information management challenges created by government regulations, customer expectations and business demands.”
In addition, the upcoming release supports Kodak’s initiative to extend its capabilities for distributed capture environments. Capture Pro Software, v 2.0 offers versatile and powerful features for automatically importing, processing, indexing and outputting images created by a variety of capture devices, including multifunctional devices and specialty capture devices, such as large format scanners and networked scanners, such as the KODAK Scan Station 500.
With comprehensive product service and low operating charges, Capture Pro Software, v 2.0 can provide customers with a low cost of ownership and a significant return on investment (ROI). A single license fee provides businesses with unlimited scan volumes—no charge per click. This feature includes unlimited output of searchable PDF at no addition charge. Easy, out-of-the-box setup and minimal training afford additional cost savings. KODAK Service and Support also backs users with worldwide coverage.
Capture Pro Software, v 2.0 requires a computer with a PENTIUM IV, 2.8 GHz (or equivalent) computer processing unit (CPU), 1 gigabyte (GB) of system memory and 1 gigabyte of free disk space. Supported operating systems include MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP SP2 and SP3 (32-Bit) Operating Systems and MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA and SP1 (32-bit).
KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support.KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data storage industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.
Photoshop CS4: Get a Tan
Ever wonder if there was any possible way to get a tan other than going to a tanning salon or sitting out in the hot sun? In this tutorial, I will show you how you can get a tan in Photoshop without the possibility of getting sun burned. So, if you have any photos laying around where the sun is reflecting off your white skin, you can simply adjust that with this simple Photoshop technique.
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Hasselblad Marks NASA’s Apollo 11 Lunar Photo Shoot
H3DII-50 and -60 Customers Invited to Cape Kennedy to Celebrate Past & Future.Ever since their first journey into space on October 3,1962, as part of the U.S. Space Program, Hasselblad cameras have captured thousands of breathtaking images that have given us a clearer perspective of our world and its surroundings.
Forty years ago this week, on July 16, 1969, Hasselblad cameras joined NASA’s Apollo 11 crew for the first manned moon landing, capturing images that remain among the most recognizable ever recorded.
To paraphrase astronaut Neil Armstrong, who took the first lunar photos: “This ‘small step for man’ proved to be a giant leap for photography.”
Special modifications and improvements have been required to meet the stringent demands of space travel. Hasselblad cameras were not originally designed to work in extreme temperatures and conditions, but they did, flawlessly. The cameras performed perfectly in over 120° C in the sun, and -65° C in the shade, as well as zero gravity, and myriad unknown hazards. They had to work with absolute consistency, since each and every shot might have had historic significance.
The design and development methods begun over 40 years ago continue to this day, as Hasselblad invents new technologies and finds new solutions to the challenges photographers encounter every day. They know that even on earth, a photographer's life is filled with historic opportunities that may never come again.
NASA chose Hasselblad cameras to go into space because they were the best cameras on earth - a claim the company still proudly makes today. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of that historic l969 lunar landing, Hasselblad is inviting anyone who purchases an H3DII-50 or H3DII-60 to join them at the Kennedy Space Center to celebrate the past and future of photographic technology.
For more information on the decades-long partnership between NASA and Hasselblad click here, and to find out how to join the celebration at the Kennedy Space Center, click here.
Hasselblad in Space Factoids
~ The Hasselblad Electric Data Camera (HEDC), designed for use on the surface of the moon, had a glass plate with reference crosses that recorded on the film during exposure. These crosses can be seen on all pictures taken on the moon from 1969 to 1972.
~ The first lunar pictures were taken by Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969.
~ The 12 HEDC cameras used on the surface of the moon were left there; only the film magazines returned to earth.
~ The Hasselblad 500C was the first Hasselblad camera to be used by NASA in space. It was purchased by astronaut Walter M. Schirra at a camera shop in Houston, Texas. NASA removed the lining, mirror, focusing screen, hood, etc. to make the camera lighter.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
How to add a sense of speed
In this tutorial I go over the basics of effectively using "radial blur" to create a sense of speed in your photographs. by crumahara
Impact VSD Digital Monolight
An affordable, reliable, studio monolight unit ideal for potraits of all sorts. Available in 160, 300, and 400 watt/sec kits.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
New approved images at Cutcaster 7-10-09
My portfolio at Cutcaster.
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