Epic Edits WeblogEpic Edits WeblogA roundup of interesting and informative news, tips, and tricks for photographers of all levels. Each post also includes a photo from my personal archives. Articles
How To Create Photoshop Actions
2008-03-07 06:03:00 Photoshop actions can save time and make you more productive during post-processing. They can be used to speed up repetitive tasks, make quick work of time consuming edits, and give you a little creative inspiration. If you aren't familiar with Photoshop actions yet, here's your chance to learn the basics. More About: Photoshop , Features , Create
Wide Open
2008-03-06 16:44:00 Para glider riding the updrafts from the cliffs of Black's Beach. The town of La Jolla is marked by the point extending into the sea in the background. More About: Photo , Open , Wide
Use Photoshop Actions To Save Time
2008-03-05 16:10:00 Do you have some sequence of edits, mouse clicks, or keystrokes that you find yourself doing on a repeated basis? More About: Photoshop , Time , Productivity , Save
What Camera Mode Do You Use?
2008-03-04 08:36:00 photo credit: mag3737 I don’t think I’ve asked this one before, but I think I already know the answer… I think. At any rate, it should be interesting to get some actual poll results on the topic of camera modes. Most cameras (including some compact cameras) will give you the ability to shoot fully manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, program auto, fully auto, or some other defined auto preset (portrait, landscape, night, macro, action, etc.). So which is it for you? What’s your favorite setting? What Camera Mode Do You Use? Fully Manual Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Program Auto Fully Auto Packaged Preset Manual Preset View Results Also check out the results from the last poll on the topic of Film Experience. It’s pretty crazy — over half of you USED TO shoot...
Getting Down to Business
2008-03-04 03:13:00 So I’m sure many of you have already heard about Chase Jarvis offering up a spot at the ASMP Strictly Business 2 seminar in Chicago April 11-13. But if you haven’t, here’s an excerpt from the seminar website: ASMP’s Strictly Business 2 is a weekend conference that will teach you real-world business skills and help you thrive in our highly competitive industry. SB2 brings you consultations, lectures, video presentations, a keynote address, workshops, hands-on negotiating training, and social gatherings to share and learn from your peers. This weekend will change the way you look at your business — join us. VISIT THE OFFICIAL ENTRY PAGE On that official entry page, Chase has laid out the rules for nominations. He’s looking for a name, website, and a 100 word max blurb about why that person should be chosen to attend. Self nominations are perfectly acceptable. So get over there and nominate yourself or your favorite upcoming photographer! Who did I nomin...
February Challenge Recap
2008-03-03 08:39:00 The February (Colors) Challenge is officially done and over. This was a really neat project because it made me focus on a specific color as the main subject rather than just some object, person, or scene. Each color has its different quirks, both in capturing and post-processing, so it was good to explore those things and learn about them. More About: Recap
PhotoDump 03-02-2008
2008-03-02 16:23:00 25 selected photos from the Epic Edits Photo Dump Flickr pool. This week there are 8 new members, 2 new discussions, and 164 new photos in the group. More About: 2008
Link Roundup 03-01-2008
2008-03-01 20:10:00 Links this week include a new project, a guide to photowalking, photo editing software, a Photoshop film technique, discussion on art galleries, some travel photography tips, and a lens buying guide. More About: Roundup , Link , 2008
The Place To Be
2008-02-29 03:37:00 Some people standing under a hut at the beach and a whole bunch of birds sitting on top. More About: Photo , Place
Photoshop Technique: Digital Film Grain
2008-02-28 03:13:00 Film has a distinct advantage over digital when it comes to grain: it's the only natural way to achieve it. Digital cameras are great at producing noise, but it's just not the same as grain. I'm in love with it -- and I actually attempt to reproduce it in my digital photos when the occasion calls. Here's the method I use to create film grain, and a Photoshop action that goes along with it. More About: Film , Features , Technique
Work With RAW, Forget the JPEG
2008-02-25 07:47:00 Are extra JPEG files really worth the extra disk space they take up? Here's my own solution to managing my RAW files. More About: Work , Productivity , Jpeg
PhotoDump 02-24-2008
2008-02-24 18:33:00 36 selected photos from the Epic Edits Photo Dump Flickr pool. This week there are 12 new members, 3 new discussions, and 182 new photos in the group. More About: 2008
Link Roundup 02-23-2008
2008-02-24 03:52:00 Links this week include and interview with me, some DIY lenses, camera tips, photoblogging tips, Photo shop tutorials, lenses, filters, and a little inspiration. More About: Roundup , Link , 2008
Social Photography Project Update
2008-02-21 09:59:00 Just a quick update on the writing project going on right now. The master of ceremonies (Vivien from InspirationBit) has consulted all those hosting the mini-projects and we’ve decided that a deadline extension is in order. NEW DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2008 I’ve had 7 entries for this project on social photography, so there’s plenty of room ... More About: Social , Photography , Project , Update
The Lowdown on Getting Down and Low
2008-02-20 10:47:00 Sometimes a drastically different perspective can produce stunning results. Getting down close to the ground is fairly uncommon for most of us, but we're missing out on vast opportunities by shooting from the same old altitude. Here are some thoughts on the subject, along with some sample photos for Neil Creek's latest project. More About: Features , Composition
What?s Your Experience With Film?
2008-02-19 17:44:00 How many of us have already experienced film and at what level? More About: Film , Experience
Shoot Like You?re Using Film
2008-02-19 01:05:00 Shooting with film gives you a different perspective on what you're doing with your camera. Pretending like you're using film can be a good exercise. More About: Film , Shoot
PhotoDump 02-17-2008
2008-02-17 18:31:00 40 selected photos from the Epic Edits Photo Dump Flickr pool. This week there are 12 new members, no new discussions, and 190 new photos in the group. More About: 2008
Link Roundup 02-16-2008
2008-02-17 03:22:00 Links this week include articles on masking, lighting, lens flare, the GIMP, composition, Internet services, and neutral density filters. More About: Roundup , Link , 2008
Photoshop Techniques: Cross Process and Redscale
2008-02-15 11:22:00 I gotta hand it to the film guys, they sure know how to have a good time. I'm fascinated by the many methods and techniques they can use to produce some very interesting images, all of which are only possible with film. As digital photographers, we can only try to mimic what they can do in hopes that our work will turn out half as interesting. Here are a couple of my favorite film photography techniques that can be (sort of) reproduced with Photoshop . More About: Features , Cross , Process
February Challenge: Day 12 - 22 Lanes
2008-02-14 10:49:00 Long exposure of traffic on Interstate 5 where it splits into the 5 and 805. More About: Challenge , February
7 Reasons To Love Prime Lenses
2008-02-13 10:50:00 Prime lenses are great for a number of reasons. Here are some of my own thoughts on these glass gems. More About: Love , Lenses , Equipment , Reasons , Prime
February Challenge: Day 11 - Silver on Red
2008-02-13 03:10:00 Silver cup, bowl, and chopsticks on red clock mounted to a wood display. The new color this week is RED. More About: Silver , Challenge , February
February Challenge: Day 10 - Chinese Art
2008-02-12 08:25:00 A colorful piece of Chinese artwork. Yes it's crooked. No it wasn't an oversight. More About: Challenge , February , Chinese Art
The Fine Art Photoblog is Officially Here!
2008-02-11 12:13:00 The Fine Art Photo blog is finally up and running for your viewing pleasure! The seven of us have been putting a lot of time and energy into getting the site to where it's at. The blog is a collection of fine art photos from a diverse set of photographers -- and every image is available as a high quality print. More About: Inspirational , Features , Photoblog
February Challenge: Day 9 - Pedestrian Crossing
2008-02-11 10:43:00 Looking up at some signs on a street light. More About: Challenge , Crossing , February
PhotoDump 02-10-2008
2008-02-10 20:33:00 46 selected photos from the Epic Edits Photo Dump Flickr pool. This week there are 13 new members, no new discussions, and 174 new photos in the group. More About: 2008
February Challenge: Day 8 - Peppers and Peanuts
2008-02-10 11:24:00 Some colorful handmade decorations at my Grandfather's house. More About: Challenge , Peppers , February , Peanuts
Link Roundup 02-09-2008
2008-02-10 08:14:00 Links this week include a couple of projects and articles on sky replacements, street photography, pet photography, histograms, photowalking, and Photoshop resources. More About: Roundup , Link , 2008
February Challenge: Day 7 - MAG 30
More articles from this author:2008-02-09 11:52:00 Section of my downhill mountain bike with a focus on the yellow rim and tire logos. More About: Challenge , February 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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