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Hi folks. While some of us have been doing creative work and using computers as tools for a while, others are just getting started, or reentering after some time away. In this episode, I offer my perspective on the best computing platform for creatives.
Read MoreIn this episode, Gordon asks Ross to go through his Lightroom Classic workflow step by step, to help folks seeking to build their own workflow or augment the one already in use.
Read MoreIn this episode , Gordon and Ross discuss the source and the solution to the ongoing problem of dust on the camera sensor.
Read MoreMany photographers want to make images where to achieve the desired outcome, more depth of field is required than the situation allows for. This is resolved through a methodology called Focus Stacking. In this episode, Gordon and Ross provide some workflow tips to get you started.
Read MoreIn this episode Ross talks about breaking out of a rut and Gordon works to keep him in line.
Read MoreThere is little that irks Ross more than complaints about prints being too dark, or the colours being wrong. Using a display calibration device can address the colour concerns but doing so without understanding print requirements can make things worse. Join us as Gordon calms Ross down and gets him to explain the relationships between display calibration and printing.
Read MoreJoin us this time as Gordon and Ross explore the best choice for a macro lens and why this choice makes the most sense.
Read MoreThis episode Gordon wants to know the facts behind the fog of Adobe Super Resolution. What does it do? How does it work? When does one use it?
Read MoreJoin us this episode as we discuss stability alternatives when a tripod is not practical or not permitted
Read MoreHello listeners! Join Gordon and Ross this episode as they discuss the power and flexibility brought by the teleconverter
Read MoreThis time Gordon and Ross answer a listener’s question about the effectiveness of visual watermarks as a means of protecting the creator’s intellectual property.
Read MoreHey folks! It’s about 23 degrees below zero Celsius and so Gordon and I decided to do an episode on accessories for close up and macro photography that you can do inside. Where it is warm.
Read MoreThe idea of shooting video on a DSLR or Mirrorless camera doesn’t come to fruition with lots of photographers, so make your life simple and see what you are missing by starting with video on your smartphone.
Read MoreFrom time to time, we find that the image when get based on the camera’s proposed or automatically set exposure doesn’t look right. This episode Gordon and Ross explore this reality and discuss solutions, as well as some new guidelines for RAW shooters.
Read MoreIn this episode Gordon raises some excellent questions about image resizing and Ross goes deep to answer them
Read MoreThis time it’s Ross alone on the podcast as Gordon is away enjoying the holiday break. The topic at hand is how where you stand defines what you see. It’s a short episode but highly worth your time.
Read MoreHello neighbours. Tis the season and all that and every year we hear from people who wanted great images of holiday lights and came away disappointed. We are here to help, so this time Gordon and Ross share some guidance proven by experience on how to get high quality holiday light photos, whether made indoors or outdoors.
Read MoreHey folks! In this episode, Ross asks Gordon to share his experiences and rationale for upgrading his camera system from a DSLR to a Mirrorless system. This is a question that many photographers ponder, and we thought the conversation bereft of advertising claims and assorted pseudo truths might be of use.
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Welcome to the podcast! This episode Ross and Gordon talk about the first light shaper that any photographer will benefit from. Listen in to find out how versatile and yet simple to use this tool is.
It’s that time of year so Gord and Ross share some thoughts on suitable gifts for photographers that won’t break the bank
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