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Gordon Gekko

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We get a lot of threads from people asking what kind of software to use for graphics, and people asking for what kind of cameras & equipment to use for photography. So this is a thread to help the newcomers or anyone else that's curious about learning anything related to graphic design or photography without flooding the forums.
Let's keep this peaceful and resourceful as possible.
 
Likwid

Likwid

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My contribution:: I was browsing for tutorials on youtube and came across a snippet of this DVD then later found the actual DVD. Basically it's pretty dope IMO. I'm still very new to photography myself and found this helpful. All links are interchangeable, so you can download a link from RS and a link from MU simultaneously.
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Onelight Workshop - DVD


In the nearly 4 hour long set of DVD's I go over philosophy, gear, exposure, modifiers, application of it all, how I compose images, what I'm looking for in a photo, what I like, what I don't like, how things go really well, how things start to suck very quickly, how to interact with clients, how to get kicked out of not just one location but two locations, and, most importantly, how to deal with a group of drunk girls out on the street.

Disc One ::

Opening Thoughts :: Exposure Control :: Gear (lights, stands, triggers, etc.) :: Modifiers (Umbrellas, soft boxes, grids, etc.) :: Indoor shoot and then 2 location shoots with the same client. During these shoots I methodically talk through my thinking process and how I am finding exposure and warming up to shooting and working with clients. These are slower paced for teaching purposes.

Disc Two ::

I pick up the pace on Disc Two and we do a lot of shooting. You'll follow me on shoots with 3 individuals and one band. I'm more in "shooting" mode than "teaching" mode on this disc but I am still talking through the process of what I'm looking for in the final photo, how I'm going to get there, what type of light and modifier I need to get the job done, and how to work with situations when things just aren't perfect.

I end the DVD with some information about my workflow in Lightroom. I'm not a "workflow" teacher. I have a system that works for me and I'm always improving it. Finally, the montage and credits are pretty cool. Stick around for those.

Megaupload:
dvd1:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FXRBEOGS
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V1PC8OAN
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CK1P0YKH
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1N9IDHI6
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FUZZP437
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MKR86DQ8

dvd2:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=45C5DATU
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OK6EHPYT
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MABRJC4D
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=P6NZNZO0
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3OF3A17E
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OKO3C5GG
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AA3RCBG2

Rapidshare:
dvd1:
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572306/onelight-dvd1.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572710/onelight-dvd1.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572381/onelight-dvd1.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572453/onelight-dvd1.part4.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572458/onelight-dvd1.part5.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572481/onelight-dvd1.part6.rar

dvd2:
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572184/onelight-dv2.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572071/onelight-dv2.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572112/onelight-dv2.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572174/onelight-dv2.part4.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572580/onelight-dv2.part5.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572167/onelight-dv2.part6.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/144572172/onelight-dv2.part7.rar
 
EastBayDen

EastBayDen

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Young Cutthroat said:
We get a lot of threads from people asking what kind of software to use for graphics, and people asking for what kind of cameras & equipment to use for photography. So this is a thread to help the newcomers or anyone else that's curious about learning anything related to graphic design or photography without flooding the forums.
Let's keep this peaceful and resourceful as possible.
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Great Album cover, great composition and powerful images!
 
REdRUM

REdRUM

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I've been interested in photography for about a year now, but I'm not 100% sure where to start. I browse this forum often, mostly looking for Lady Trajik's work...she's dope, but there's a few others (Columbo, cheeto, etc.) that have caught my eye. I'm not really looking to get real serious; mostly for family shots, friends, etc...but I want something better than a regular 5x7 you'd get from the digital camera I have now.

What kind of a camera should I use? Programs? Do I need to develop my own?

Thanks for any help/advice/etc.
 
4thereal

4thereal

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i wanna figure out how to turn a regular picture (for example of me) into a cartoon, if that's possible. somebody pm me if they know.
 
Rich

Rich

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REdRUM said:
I've been interested in photography for about a year now, but I'm not 100% sure where to start. I browse this forum often, mostly looking for Lady Trajik's work...she's dope, but there's a few others (Columbo, cheeto, etc.) that have caught my eye. I'm not really looking to get real serious; mostly for family shots, friends, etc...but I want something better than a regular 5x7 you'd get from the digital camera I have now.

What kind of a camera should I use? Programs? Do I need to develop my own?

Thanks for any help/advice/etc.
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A good camera to use is a DSLR camera. They are alot bigger than normal point and shoot cameras though. And the lenses are $$$$, but well worth it. I'ved used a Canon Rebel XT, XSi, and now have a 40D. The XT is older tech but still very capable. I read up on Photography On The Net Forums.

You can have a very expensive camera but can still take crappy pix if you don't know anything. Practice with an older DSLR if you can, and then upgrade once you get a little bit more familiar with all of the settings. I'm still very new myself and mostly only take pix of my son.
 
CHAPO GUZMAN

CHAPO GUZMAN

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REdRUM said:
I've been interested in photography for about a year now, but I'm not 100% sure where to start. I browse this forum often, mostly looking for Lady Trajik's work...she's dope, but there's a few others (Columbo, cheeto, etc.) that have caught my eye. I'm not really looking to get real serious; mostly for family shots, friends, etc...but I want something better than a regular 5x7 you'd get from the digital camera I have now.

What kind of a camera should I use? Programs? Do I need to develop my own?

Thanks for any help/advice/etc.
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i was in the same boat as you, ive been interested in photography for a long time but finally ditched point and shoot and got me a DSLR (Nikon D40)

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm

thats a good website, explains why the nikon d40 is better than it's competing camera from canon.. also explains the differences between all the cameras like d40, d50, d60, d80.. etc. and same for canon's cameras such as the rebel series.
 
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