Since returning from Oregon, I haven't picked up my camera. It honestly feels a little weird. Part of that is no doubt the daylight savings switch. In San Diego, it is dark before 5pm. As I middle-school kids at home, this is a time of year it's a challenge to balance "dad duties" with prime sunset hours. Another factor is the holiday season. The first three weeks of December always feel busy.
Feeling my way around Davinci Resolve.
Then there's next year. Workshop planning. New projects. Plenty of work at the desk. 2017 is going to be a busy year - and that's a good thing. Lots of stuff coming. I want to up my game on my video products and that means lots of learning for me. To all you videographers out there... Wow! There is a lot of ground to cover!
So... why am I writing this in the first place? Time is finite. I fully intend to continue weekly In The Field and In Post videos. However, you may find other blog posts start to take a form like this... a "point in time" of what I happen to be working on at the moment. Call it a "Photo Log" if you will.
Hopefully, you'll find these types of posts interesting.
Photography is ultimately about the photos. The software used to make them are our tools. I am often what photo software I use. To answer that… I need to give you a brief history of my photo software journey.
In my Live Edit videos, I process a photo I’ve never worked on before from start to finish. The bumps, missteps, and switchbacks are all part of the learning.
Finding several unique images within your existing photo is a great way to grow your eye for composition. You might have new, compelling photos hiding in plain sight.
Test your own filters for a color cast. All you need is a reference point and consistent lighting.
I get asked about my tripod spikes all the time. Finally another company is making a set like the ones I have.
Calibrating your monitor and printer can be a bit of a hassle. And you need equipment for it. Is it really necessary?
Not all printer drivers are created equal. You could be missing out on important controls and settings for your photo prints.
How fast are my photo edits? Turtle slow... and I've got reasons for that