Episode 47 : Tips for Better Audio in Your Videos
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Welcome to episode 47 of Make Better Photos and Videos where I offer solutions to achieving better audio in your videos
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Episode 46 : What I Learned Shooting Auto ISO
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Welcome to episode 45! This time I share what I learned after forcing myself to shoot an entire hockey game using Auto ISO. It was a great experience and I share the successes and the teachings from it in this podcast.
Read MoreEpisode 45 : Cameras Lenses and Flash for Growing Photographers
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Welcome to Episode 45 where I spend some time discussing recommendations in cameras, lenses and flash for growing photographers. Listen in!
Episode 44 : The Camera Body Gift Guide for Photography Enthusiasts
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It's that time of year when photographers are making lists of needs/wants and gift buyers are looking for just the right thing. Welcome to episode 44 of the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast where I offer up my recommendations on camera bodies for the serious enthusiast. I will be back with more entry and first time serious camera users in another episode, but this one is built to help that serious enthusiast wade through some amazing gear.
Read MoreEpisode 43 : The Case for a Dedicated 4K Video Camera
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Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 43 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I explore the rationale for a dedicated camera for 4K video and explain why your DSLR or MILC may not be adequate for serious work.
Episode 42 : Controlling Flash by Using Groups
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Welcome to Episode 42 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode, I take a look at why and how we group flashes together to make better images, to simplify our lives and to be able to work more quickly and efficiently.
Read MoreEpisode 41 : Tips and Techniques for Shooting Interiors
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Welcome to Episode 41 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I share with you tips and techniques for shooting interiors. This is a great skill set to build, even if it isn't part of your regular photographic endeavours.
Read MoreEpisode 40 : Mastering the Grey Card
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Welcome to Episode 40 of the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast. In this episode I cover two primary uses of the grey card and share how to use the tool for maximum effectiveness. Want to learn more? Listen in!
Read MoreEpisode 39 : Using Your Popup Flash to Control Your Speedlight
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Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 39 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In episode 33 I talked about off camera flash with the McNally Ezybox, but some readers weren't clear on how to make off camera flash work. In this episode I review the idea of using the camera's built in popup flash to control a speed-light that is not connected via wires or other means. Most cameras have popups, and many include this powerful remote control functionality. Listen to this episode to find out how to make it work. If you have questions, you can always email me at ross@thephotovideoguy.ca
Read MoreEpisode 38 : Three Fall Shooting Scenarios For You to Try
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Welcome to Episode 38 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode I present three fall shooting scenarios, with tips on being successful for you to try in the real world. They're fun, reasonably easy and will result in images sure to please your friends and family.
Episode 37 : Understanding and Getting The Most From Your Camera Light Meter
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Welcome to the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast. In this episode we explore the evolution and best practices for using your in camera light meter. You'll learn when it is right and when a little tweaking on your part will improve your images. There's also a simple and yet very powerful experiment that you can do at home.
Read MoreEpisode 36 : Understanding and Using the Histogram
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Welcome to Episode 36 of Make Better Photos and Videos. In this episode we take a deep dive into the waters of Histogram. What are they, what do they tell us, which ones are more useful and how do we use them to our benefit? All these questions and more, plus a very simple but powerful learning assignment are yours when you listen in.
Read MoreEpisode 35 : Top Ten Tips for Camera Gear Maintenance
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Welcome to the podcast. In this episode, I share my top ten tips for basic camera gear maintenance. They're simple and easy, but also necessary for long term system integrity. Enjoy,
Read MoreEpisode 34 : Photographing Aircraft in Flight
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Hey everybody. In this episode I provide guidance on photographing aircraft in flight, such as one might find at an airshow. I cover exposure premises, gear and post processing. Enjoy and don't forget to send in comments or questions.
Read MoreEpisode 33 : How to Shoot TTL Flash Off Camera
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Welcome to Episode 33! In this edition of the podcast, I take you through the simple steps to get your hotshoe mount flash off your camera and to shoot in TTL flash mode with a simple yet incredibly effective light shaping tool.
Read MoreEpisode 32 : Tip Sheet : Back Button Focus and Second or Rear Curtain Sync
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Welcome to the podcast. In this episode, number 32, I am introducing a new feature called the Tip Sheet. In our first Tip Sheet episode I deliver tips on Back Button Focus and on using Second / Rear Curtain Sync.
Read MoreEpisode 31 : Considering a Mirrorless Camera
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Have you ever considered a mirrorless camera as your next camera or second camera? Listen to the episode to dispel misconceptions and rumours and learn where mirrorless offerings are really strong, and where they are not yet a perfect fit.
Read MoreEpisode 30 : Picking a Photo Paper for Printing
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In this episode I go through some of the things you will think about as you grow as a printer, specifically what to look for when selecting photographic papers.
Read MoreEpisode 29 : Getting the Most From Neutral Density Filters
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You want to make more compelling landscape images, or be able to shoot your super fast lens wide open in bright sun. You want creamy water and cloud movement in the sky. You want that incredible bokeh you paid for but don't get because your aperture is too small because of the light. In this episode, you will learn to master the use of Neutral Density filters and obtain a simple and repeatable workflow that will help you improve your images.
Read MoreEpisode 28 : Get Printing
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In my mind, a photographer who is not making prints of his or her work is leaving their efforts to die. Don't be that person. In this episode learn what you need to know to make prints and learn a simple Lightroom workflow to get it done. jcu5cx83
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