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Hey folks, Gordon is away for a bit so it’s only me for two episodes. This time I am looking at the simple way to do focus stacking from the shooting perspective. Follow this method, and your stacking software will produce great results. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon
Read MoreHello everyone. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about what’s needed and a successful approach to photographing light trails, with the example of cars at night. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.
Read MoreWelcome to Episode 233. In this episode, Gordon and Ross discuss the critical light meter basics around understanding middle grey. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon
Read MoreHello folks. In this episode Gordon and I talk about photographing water droplets on glass. It’s great fun so listen in to learn to make these kinds of images yourself. Please consider supporting us by becoming a member on Patreon.
Read MoreHello everyone! This episode, Gordon and I talk about the steps to make engaging and pleasing photographs of foods. Have a listen! Please consider becoming a channel member on Patreon and help support us.
Read MoreWelcome to the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast, this is episode 230 and this time Gordon and Ross discuss the practice and opportunities in silhouette photography.
Read MoreHi folks! In this episode, Gordon and Ross talk about making panoramas using your interchangeable lens camera for when you want high quality images and the ability to edit them effectively without working on lossy compressed JPGs.Logos
Read MoreHello listeners! This episode is about the importance of craft, your craft that goes into the making of images and videos. Some might think it’s a rant, but real creatives, will, I hope, see the point that I am making.
Read MoreHi everyone. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about some simple solutions to filling harsh shadows that occur in harsh and bright lighting situations. Might be easier than you think!
Read MoreWelcome to episode 226. This time, Gordon and Ross talk about the values and tools in getting low when making a photograph.
Read MoreIn this episode, Ross challenges listeners to combine light painting with close up photography and Gordon sees how simple and inexpensive it is.
Read MoreIn this episode we conclude the conversation started in episode 223 pertaining to file bit depth and editing colour spaces. Join us for some useful facts, but be warned, the facts may contradict common beliefs.
Read MoreIn this episode, we work to make clear what file bit depth means, and how it has no relation the editing colour space.
Read MoreHello listeners, in this episode Gordon and Ross discuss the best practices for the storage of your image files and video clips.
Read MoreHello folks. In this, the first episode of 2024 we talk about how to improve your success in low light photography.
Read MoreHello folks. We’re responding to a request from a regular listener to spend some time on best practices for the photography of our avian friends. Thanks for the push Jeff!
Read MoreAn increasing number of photographers are looking for alternatives to subscription plans. They aren’t seeing value and are afraid of being locked out of their images if they cancel. Gordon and Ross look at the realities and excellent non-subscription options.
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In this short episode, we dive into the new HDR profile in Adobe Lightroom Classic and learn very quickly why it is pointless, and then provide a far superior alternative.
We often think of depth of field as also defining sharpness but there are other considerations. In this episode we discuss these realities.
In this episode, Gordon wants to know what new idiocy has Ross so annoyed.
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