Top Must Haves From Your Wedding Videographer

So…. You’ve been proposed to huh? Congratulations! Making sure that your wedding day is just as wonderful and gorgeous as you've always dreamed can be a challenge. But with lots of planning and organization, its gets done. So what about preserving all these memories that you, for so long, combined together to make such a wonderful day? Why, you get a Wedding Videographer of course! However, if you choose the wrong Videographer, your day may be less than ideal, and you may not be happy with the video that your Videographer makes for you. So here are some suggestions on how to find the right Videographer for your Wedding day!

First, do you like the Videographers work? Make sure that you look at a rather good collection of the Videographers Videos. Now days Videographers have a lot of there Videos online to watch. See what their style is and if it either fits your style, or if they are able to create a style that personalized for you and your spouse! The videos you will watch will probably symbolize the best of the Videographers work. They usually put their best up online. So, after watching the videos, how does it look? Are they pleasant to look at? And what about the type of cameras they use? Are they brilliant in color and how good is their knowledge in lighting and making sure it looks cinematic? Does the lighting and the color look good to you? Is the Videographers style what you are looking for? Most of my clients are usually looking for a very Hollywood-Cinematic style that is cool but sweet and beautiful at the same time. Make sure your Videographer is capable of this! If you don't like the Videographers work, there is no need to consider them further.

Second, do you like the Videographers character and mannerisms? Is the Videographer certain of their self and easy going or are they scared and seem awkward? These are very important questions to ask because it will tell you if your Videographers is will to get those awesome crazy shots or if they are just willing to be normal. And who wants normal at their Wedding? No way! You want different, crazy, and beautiful! Make sure your Videographer has the personality to do this! Remember, the Videographer will be with you all day long, interacting with you, and all your family and guests, so you want to make sure they are someone you want around all day! A lot of times Videographers cannot met up with you personally because of the demanding schedules they have. Filming all day on the weekends and then editing all day and night during the week. So make sure you talk to them on the phone before the Wedding day and email them throughout your engagement so you can get a good idea of what they are like. Most people in the Wedding Industry love what they do! So really you shouldn’t find a mean Videographer, but sometimes you never know. So, make sure you at least have a conference call with them.

Third, does your Videographger have the practice and understanding to anticipate all the excellent things that will happen on your wedding day, and the knowledge and experience to deal with the bad things that could happen as well? An experienced Videographer will have videoed enough weddings to be able to anticipate and to capture special moments during your Wedding day and the all the very important details that may easily be missed by an unprofessional or inexperienced Wedding Videographer. An experienced Videographer also knows the things that could go wrong at a Wedding and will sometimes be able to foresee and expect them and will also have the knowledge and understanding on how to deal with them, with even sometimes not letting the Bride and Groom as well as the guests even knowing that something went wrong. So that’s very important. Experience.

And lastly, does your Videographer offer you the right value? This doesn’t just mean price but value with significance as well. If your Videographer doesn't have all of the above personality traits or characteristics, it may not matter what their prices are. If the Videographer has everything mentioned above, that's a big part of the value they offer you. Please make sure your Videographer will provide the most beautiful creative video you’ve ever seen!

And now that you have all this good information to go off of you can now relax and feel confident the love, special moments and important details of your wedding day will be captured in beautiful images for a lifetime of memories. Congratulations once again!



October 29, 2009
By Juhlin Youlein
AZ wedding videographer http://www.memoriesputtomusic.com

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Why Digital Photo Printing Is More Economical Than Traditional Photo Processing

As digital photo printing becomes more common, many people have been inspired to give it a try, using online photo sharing sites. As a result, these consumers are finding that it is much more economical to go digital, even if they have to buy a new camera at first. There are many reasons that digital photo printing is more cost effective than the old methods. Let’s take a look at the top two reasons why this is the case.

1. No printing bad photos. Have you ever ordered prints and paid for them, only to find out that 90% of them were unusable? This is a very common problem with traditional photo processing and unless you are developing them yourself, in your own darkroom, chances are this has happened to you more than once.

When you have the ability to look at your images before sending them off to be processed, you can weed out any bad pictures ahead of time. That means you’ll only be paying for the photos you can actually use and this can save quite a bit of money over time, especially if you frequently have film developed.

You also have the ability to take that image, before you send it off for digital photo printing, and edit any way that you like. This is becoming increasingly popular and many consumers are discovering their artistic sides as a result. Editing a picture on your computer is very easy and there are plenty of different software applications out there that are either free or very low cost.

2. Restoration is free. If you have ever lost photographs or had them damaged you know how frustrating it is. This is particularly true if you don’t have the negatives. Typically, you’ll need to pay a special service to restore the photo for you and this can take several thousand dollars, depending on how much work needs to be done.

When you’re using digital photo printing, you’ll always have a back up copy right on hand, both on your own computer and through the service you are using. This gives consumers peace of mind and makes it much easier to store hundreds of photographs without taking up any space.

In addition to these savings, if you happen to lose a photograph, you can simply find it again on your computer. Otherwise, you’d need to locate the negatives to the original photo, go through them to find the one that you want, and then finally take the negatives in to have them redeveloped. This is costly both in terms of sticker price and in the amount of time it can take to track down your negatives.

There are many other reasons why digital photo printing is much more economical than traditional photo processing. The best way to get started is to get a good quality digital camera and find a good online photo sharing site. Once you have that, you’ll be able to start saving money on your photo processing costs right away.



October 28, 2009
By CJ Thomas
CJ Thomas writes for a variety of websites, including Hoorray (http://www.hoorray.com), a photo sharing site that offers the quickest and easiest way to build a free online photo album, as well as free online photo storage.

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Camera Accessories

Your digital camera performs better when it is well accessorized. You need to invest in some good equipment to get a steady performance out of your digital camera. A fine digital camera costs a good amount and you can’t think of upgrading each time a new model arrives in the market. You can get your camera accessorized to boast its performance and also give you long term utility. The basic accessories include camera tripods, batteries, bags and memory cards.

The camera tripod is the most basic accessory for your digital camera. Whether you are a professional photographer or it is your hobby the tripod provides stability to your camera and prevents the unnecessary shake while capturing images. Most tripods are foldable and can be easily carried around. Some are even flexible in nature and are apt for point-and-shoot digital cameras. The tripods provide the flexibility to shoot from different angles and get a steady shot each time.

Digital cameras are coupled with memory cards. Most of them have a limit on the card carrying capacity. If you are on a trip you could consider carrying an extra memory card for storing all your images. This way you don’t have to worry about space in your digital camera and can shoot all that you like.

It is always handy to carry a remote shutter release. This will help you click shots remotely and avoid the shake. This is a great tool for taking night shots, when you are required to have long exposures. This will give you enough stability and are also useful for self-portraits and group photographs. You also need to carry around a lens blower to blow off the sticky dust particles from the lens without putting up your fingerprints or dirt from a wiping cloth.

You need to carry around extra camera batteries or camera charger to keep your camera functional. They are affordable accessories and can be used vice-a-versa for keeping your digital camera charged up. Lastly you need a sturdy camera bag to keep your camera safely and even have enough space for your accessories. A camera bag comes in varied forms; the most popular one is the backpack style. Make sure that the bag has enough padding to provide good protection to your digital camera. You can buy camera accessories from retail outlets or can even shop for them online at popular shopping websites. These websites will offer great discounts and offers on your purchases. To know more visit: http://www.naaptol.com

October 26, 2009
By Pooja Lapasia
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Digital Camera Repair Problem #2 - Broken Lens

Digital camera lens repair is as common as LCD repair, but it's #2 on my list because it's harder to repair and there are so many different types of lens problems whereas a broken LCD is a broken LCD no matter how you look at it.

Here are some basic tips to avoid breaking your lens:

- Do not leave the batteries in your camera in the camera bag. The power button can be pressed accidentally causing the lens to extend and get jammed because it cannot open properly inside the bag.
- Try not to drop the camera with the lens extended.
- Don't ever pull or twist on a lens that is not working 100% properly, you will just break it.

I would have to write a book to fully explain lens problems fully (hmm.. maybe a good idea!) so I will try and keep it simple and informative.

The lens is made up of many different parts... Let's start with the several pieces of glass referred to as the lens elements.

The outer lens element is prone to being scratched and scuffed, and usually has a special coating on it that you DO NOT want to clean off with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), or Windex or something similar. It's not the end of the world, and don't worry about it if it's missing. Just keep the lens clean (why are there fingerprints on your lens anyway??) and scratch free.

The inner-most lens element is responsible for the fine focus and resides directly in front of the CCD. When you press the shutter button half way down to focus, this part moves forwards and backwards till it's in the correct position and your image is in focus. You won't be messing with this part of the lens... unless you feel like removing the lens from the camera and then tearing down the lens to get at it's 'guts'. It's kinda fun the first time, but uh... I wish you luck getting it back together properly. The tearing apart stuff is fun, the putting it back together is a drag!

The lens has two small motors with their own gears that connect to the two main parts of the lens. The larger motor drives the lens barrel in and out when zooming. The smaller motor drives the fine focus element mentioned above and controls the focus. If you get ONE GRAIN of sand in these gears, they will jam and the lens will "error out" as we like to say. Open it up and clean it out if you like, but it's not easy. Typically the main motor of the lens has 5-6 different gears that must be set and aligned properly to function. But hey, your lens is already jammed, why not see how it works, right?

Then there is the CCD, "charge-coupled device" which translates the light that enters the lens into a digital signal that the camera can record.

There was a very large CCD recall by Sony over the past few years that covers many manufacturers and not just Sony, as Sony provided the CCDs to many others for their cameras. The defective CCD's cause the camera to take solid black photos, or purple/pink "dripping paint" photos, or they have repeating white horizontal or verticle lines on the images. If your camera does this, call the manufacturer and tell them you want a repair under the CCD recall no matter how old your camera is! IF it's on the list, you might get your camera repaired for free.

Got spots on your images that get bigger and smaller as you zoom in and out? Most likely there is a spec of dust on your CCD. You will need to remove the lens and then remove the CCD from the back of the lens and clean it off. Don't lose the gasket that goes around the CCD, don't get any other dirt inside the lens and don't leave any fingerprints! Tall order I know, sorry, I'm demanding. =)

Let's see... what else? Your lens is part way out, stuck at an angle becuase the camera was dropped while turned on. Now please read that carefully; the lens must be stuck part way out or all the way out, and one section of the lens MUST be stuck at an angle. The lens must not move freely at all for this section to apply, and you may follow this advice AT YOUR OWN RISK. The following repair trick works, but I am not repsonsible for your actions or anything you do to your camera.

Ok, it's stuck at an angle. Hold the camera with the angled part of the lens resting against the edge of a table, and the rest of the camera hanging over the side. Do not place the camera facing down with the "Canon Zoom Lens..." chrome ring section flat on the table. The rounded edge of the lens must be what makes contact here. Now... here is the tricky part... press the angled part of the lens back into alignment by pushing down on the lens on the edge of the table. Put your fingers on the LENS below the angled part to support it and press firmly but still gently (how do I do that? I don't know.. you just do it) and the lens will either POP!! back into place and work perfectly or it won't budge and no harm will be done, -OR- one of the "guide pins" that run inside a small track in the lens barrel will break off and you have just destroyed the lens.

I told you it was at your own risk!! Camera repair is fun... right?

Ok, how are we feeling about lenses? I think we have covered most of the basic problems, and I hope this helps you to get your camera repaired more quickly and cheaply!



October 23, 2009
By Thomas Drayton
I own a digital camera repair and parts business in the St. Paul MN area: http://www.darntoothysam.com

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Video Editing Creating a Montage Or a Commercial

You have just watched your favourite TV program or TV commercial or video and the 30 second or 3 minute production was done flawlessly without any errors or glitches. The term montage comes from the world cinema and is a production of consecutive images all brought together to create one motion picture. It is essentially a form of communication that is used in video and film. However, to truly create a proper montage or video requires several factors.

The first factor is having the proper equipment to video record a particular event. That is coupled with the elements of the environment and ability of the individual recording the video. Secondly software is required to exclude components of the video that are deemed "unnecessary". Thirdly reviewing what was omitted is important to oversee anything that might need removing from the video that was missed the first time around. Finally, piecing everything together is what gets the final production in order to be viewed.

Videos can be used in many different platforms some of them include television, vacation videos, wedding videos, birthday videos, family events, baptism videos, prom nights, graduation videos, bar mitzvah videos, communions, confirmation, baby shower videos, wedding shower videos and engagement parties to name a few.

A commercial, movie, wedding video all follow the same principle all mentioned above. In keeping with the theme of wedding videos it is important to get a wedding videography professional to create your video masterpiece for your wedding party. There are many wedding videographers within the Greater Toronto Area to choose from. It is important that you get the right one to make your wedding video, baptism video, prom night video, baby shower video, and bar mitzvah video.

The same can be said for music videos. Music videos require the same fundamentals as wedding videos, movies and television commercials. The video begins with raw footage of the artist being recorded singing and dancing. Once that segment is completed the video editing process begins. The same essentials that is applied to video editing a wedding video is used when editing a 5-minute music video.

The same can be said about a 30 second Television commercial. All the values of editing a montage, video commercial, wedding video, baptism videos to mention a few are best done by videography professionals. A videography professional has the capability of blending two separate frames and bridging them into cohesive video.

So in conclusion, video editing requires a lot of skill, expertise, resources and imagination. The resources include software, video cameras, mounts and stands, proper lighting and creativity. If you are ready to have your special event be it wedding, baptism, prom night, and much much more be sure to choose videography professional who can consolidate all the magical moments into a beautiful montage for you to enjoy and cherish the rest of your life. Thankfully the Greater Toronto Area has an abundance of videography professionals to choose from. So make the right decision and happy viewings!



October 22, 2009
By Rafi Michael
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Photography School - 5 Tips To Pick The Right School

There are a lot of people who seriously consider photography as a career. There are many who feel that engaging their life in taking pictures is a fulfilling experience. But this venture requires a sound education in photography.

Just like any school, it is essential to select a photography school that will meet all the needs and requirements of the students for a good quality education. Here are some tips that will help you select a photography school that suits your needs:

• Look beyond
While choosing your school, you should be able to see the bigger picture. You need to consider your general goals pertaining to your career before selecting a photography school. There are a number of tracks that chosen in the photography field. If you want to involve yourself artistically through photography, there are a number of subjects you could choose that will facilitate this. In case you are more commercially inclined, there are a number of schools you could choose from that offer business courses along with the photography lessons.

• There is more to photography
If you are taking photography because you want to run away from the tough subjects such as math, then bad luck, because photography involves all these subjects in order to equip you to survive in the race. As most photographers go ahead to start up their own studio, it is best that students take up courses in accounting, business management, marketing and other related subjects.

• Find out your class strength
If there are too many students in your class, you might not be able to get the best of your course. The instructor may not be able to pay individual attention to you and will be prohibited form giving you hands on supervision that can hinder your learning process.

• Look for Computer Courses
Any reputed photography school will have courses that are related to computers. Photography is a very competitive field, and it will give you the edge if you have enough knowledge in computers. With digital photography, using computers and having computer expertise has become a compulsory option.

• Scholarships
Look for a photography school that offers some sort of financial aid to their students. Photography is not a cheap business and buying equipment can prove to be very costly.

These are just a few tips on how to go about looking for a good photography school. Selecting the right school for you is very important. This can help you decide where you want to go and determine how to get there.



October 21, 2009
By Abhishek Agarwal
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Top Video Production Tips

Every year, online video marketing is becoming more and more popular. Websites are using popular videos to attract people towards their own websites. There are many different video production tips you should follow when making these clips.

There are several things that go into the production of one of these videos. A lot of planning and marketing skills are needed to ensure that everyone will view the video and send it to their friends. If a video is just thrown together at the last minute, it will usually have much poorer results. Here are some of the top video production tips to help you shoot your own video.

Tip #1: Brainstorming

Whenever someone tries to come up with a new video commercial, they must brainstorm new ideas. Unfortunately, this is one of the video production tips that many people don't know. Don't throw out any ideas that don't seem worth while, just keep coming up with as many ideas as you possibly can, and then pick the one you like. You may just change your mind about your idea later on.

Tip #2: Set Up and Preparation

More often than not, your commercial will require some sort of environment that you need to prepare. It may be a table or a background, but it should be ready to go before you start shooting. If you follow these video production tips you will never allow a clip if you are spending much of your time trying to organize your materials instead of speaking or demonstrating.

Tip #3: Speak with Enthusiasm

One of the most effective video production tips is to speak with enthusiasm. The idea here is that if you are not excited about your product, no one else will be either. Always wear a smile and speak confidently so that people will trust you, and therefore your business.

Tip #4: Sound and Equipment Test

Before you begin to shoot you should always do a sound and equipment test. This is one of the most overlooked video production tips. If you don't do these checks it is likely that you will have to go back and reshoot to fix the problems later. Make sure that you are talking clearly enough for people to hear you, but no so loud that you are shouting.

Use these helpful video production tips to make your own video production. There is a lot more that goes into production, however, so you will want to research more if you want to learn how to make one. Once you have completed your internet video you will notice how much attention it actually draws to your business. The more customers it draws, the better your video was.

*There are many things that go into making an internet video for commercials. Make sure get all of the equipment you will need for shooting, and some microphones to enhance the sound quality. Once the video is shot you will have to go back through and edit it. You may also have to invest in a good marketing strategy to make sure people see the video.



October 20, 2009
By Mark Wooden
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Why Should You Hire Professional Wedding Photographers

Wedding Photographers are gaining popularity through out the whole of America, in fact, through out the whole world. This increase in popularity could be attributed to the fact that wedding photojournalism attracted the attention of people in a big way. Wedding photojournalism earlier concentrated on celebrities, their weddings, how they enjoyed the cake cutting ceremony and the kind of outfit they wore on their wedding day. It was only after vibrant pictures of celebrity weddings were published in magazines that people began to realize how it could benefit them to hire wedding photographers.

However, even today, there are several people all over America, who prefer letting their friends and family click photographs and try to capture memorable moments of their wedding day. However, there is obviously a stark difference in the quality of images that are captured.

Then again there are several wedding photographers out there who claim they are professionals but it is only after you see pictures that aren’t exactly like what you expected them to be, do you realize the kind of training that the photographer might have received.

Thus, to get wedding pictures that look brilliant and more over make you look spectacular, you should hire wedding photographers who not only claim that they are professionals, but also have authentic proof that they are. One of the best ways to judge the kind of work you can expect from any particular wedding photographer is by going through his previous work.

Hiring good professional wedding photographers would mean that you would have to spend a little more money for your wedding; but then again, once you see pictures of your weddings, where in the photographer has managed to capture the most precious moments in the most versatile way, then you would not care so much for the money that you paid to have them clicked.

However, on the other hand, if you do not hire a professional wedding photographer, then you might have to spend quite a lot of money in getting the photographs edited and look better than they did initially. Thus, its always better to not really worry so much about the $500 that you might have to pay extra to the professional photographer, as long as the wedding day pictures turn out to be great.

Hiring Professional Wedding Photographers

Whether you have a Seattle wedding or a wedding in any other place in the world, you could always hire professional wedding photographers online. Most of the wedding photojournalists are part of one or the other photographers association. Thus, you can easily find them online, through their personal websites or through the website of the association.

Other than this, in places like Seattle, you can hire wedding photographers in Seattle by meeting the photojournalists personally. Some of the wedding photographers in Seattle also emphasise on getting pictures pre and post the wedding ceremony along with capturing moments of the wedding day itself.

You can expect a good wedding photographer to not only be professional but also friendly and you could expect him to capture you when you least expect it.

October 19, 2009
By Joe Kline
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The author writes articles on Wedding Photography in Seattle. For more information about seattle wedding photography, seattle wedding, seattle photographers and wedding photojournalism can be found on the net.

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Tips When You Buy Cheap Digital Camera

For those who want to enjoy the convenience of a digital camera but are worried about the cost, they shouldn't fret because nowadays they can go out and buy cheap digital camera. However, we recommend that they canvas which brand of digital camera they would get before going out there and getting some. They can get the cheapest and best deal if they take the time to make a sound decision.

They should also remember that just because they buy cheap digital camera, it doesn't mean that they shouldn't get the quality they deserve. Just because it is cheaper than the regularly priced digital cameras, cheap digital camera must still deliver the goods and last as long.

Those who buy cheap digital camera are students of photography. They know that this is an expensive hobby and at least with a digital camera, they get an instant picture of what they took.

But of course there are people who just buy cheap digital camera because they want to have one considering that the world has gone digital nowadays. The digital camera, although cheap, must still allow the photographer to have full control of the aperture, shutter speed, and focus.

The interesting thing about digital cameras too is that the photographer can control the lighting as well. Technology has truly gone a long way.

Nonetheless, economics must also coincide with technology. There is a high demand for digital cameras, that is why there are manufacturers who are willing to sell the digital cameras at lower rates. This gives those who want to buy cheap digital camera a chance to actually save their money and get the digital camera that they want.

One must also remember that "cheap" is relative among brands. It may be cheap in one brand but it is very expensive in another brand. That is why one is suggested to canvas. He can get a branded digital camera at a cheaper price if he knows exactly where to look for it.

Also, he must be mindful of what he wants exactly from the digital camera. If a specific brand can already provide him with these and at a cheaper rate, then he can go buy cheap digital camera from that brand and save money.

Some photographers have this mentality. If they are going to engage in photography for a long time, then they should start investing as early as now. But there are also some photographers who only see photography as a meantime hobby.

These are the people who buy cheap digital camera but at least they make sure that they get their money's worth.



October 16, 2009
By Rick Lee
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Digital Camera Accessories - The Top 7 Accessories You Cant Live Without!

The anticipation of buying some digital camera accessories is just about as exciting as buying the camera itself. With so many trimmings to go with it, the digital camera will turn a simple hobby into a pleasurable profession with just a snap of the finger. When we begin looking at the digital camera of choice, we need to look at some of the accessories that will go with it. Some accessories will go with most cameras but some may be brand specific, so stay with the brand of the camera if you can when looking at their extras.

Accessories such as rechargeable batteries, a battery charger/AC adapter, memory card, soft camera case, camera bag, lens cleaning kit, tripod, external flash and filters, will all make the digital camera run more smoothly and efficiently. They add value to your photo shoots, and also increase the life of your camera. The worst thing in the world is to be out on a shoot, and have the battery go out or the memory card malfunctions.

There are some accessories more important than others, and some simply sell better than others. Right now, at the top of the accessory list for digital cameras are: (1) camera bags - for LCD scratches, general marks on the camera, with the Lowepor Micro Trekker 200 and the Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic as the two top selling bags; (2) memory cards - it is best to have one large card or a couple medium card.

(3) camera tripod - only purchase one of you are serious about photography; (4) photo printer - some of the best ones are the Canon i70/i80/i90 Portable Photo Printer, HP Photosmart 375 Photo Inkjet Printer, Epson PictureMate Personal Photo Lab Inkjet Printer, Kodak EasyShare Dock Plus Dye Sublimation Printer, and the Sony DFF-FP50 Digital Photo Inkjet Printer; and (5) Portable Storage Device and Card Reader - holds 7 memory card types and stores up to 100 GB of images; (6) photo editing software - always upgrade to a more advanced program; and (7) Digital Picture Frame - displays slide shows and receives photos across country.

One of the most important accessories, which really is a necessity, should be a lens cleaning kit to go along with the digital camera. You should never clean any optics of your camera using your shirt, fingers, water or breath. The kit, which costs a few dollars, includes a small blower brush, a soft cloth, a small plastic bottle containing the lens cleaning solution, and a number of lens cleaning tissues. Little specks of dirt on a photograph or smudges will cost a person time when they editing them out.

Digital cameras and their built-in flashes have a limited range of approximately ten feet, which is considered normal for most point-and-shoot cameras. This distance can be increased 18 feet on up to 40 feet, depending on the flash used as a slave flash, which is ANY photographic flash that has a sensor built into the unit. Many of these are sensitive enough to be activated 100 feet away in full sunlight, but are not restricted to outdoor use only.

Some of the new digital cameras that have "red eye reduction", also called pre-flash, require a special digital flash unit to act as a slave unit. But the older digital cameras without pre-flash will still work with slave units. But the first thing was to purchase a camera with at least 2X on up to an 8X optical zoom - not digital. Optical is the highest quality digital camera available, as the digital will take blurry photographs.

Another very important accessory is a tripod, for those of us who have the shakes and an unsteady hand. The tripod is needed to prevent camera shake, especially when the shutter speed drops below 1/60 second at a wide angle shot. Some digital cameras are equipped with an LCD monitor, which flashes a blinking light as a warning when the shutter speed is likely to cause a camera shake.

Also, a tripod is necessary when the photographer is too close to the object in macro photography. There are mini tripods and the regular tripods, with the minis pretty popular anymore as they are lightweight and can be stored easily.

Almost all digital cameras come with a small starter memory card, 16 or 32 MB. However, a professional photographer or a shutterbug may need a larger memory card - the more pictures on it, the faster it will disappear in room. A larger card will have more room so more pictures can be taken; we won't need to rush to our computer to transfer them off the memory card before we run out of room. We also have the option of using several small memory cards, sorted out per subject or job.

And last but not least, a battery charger or an AC adapter is very much needed, unless we keep a case of batteries on us at all times. But the battery charger is the number one choice as it allows us to continue charging spare batteries without interrupting our shooting. In the case of an AC adapter, the shooting will come to a halt while the battery is being charged.

It is also advisable to buy a spare set of rechargeable batteries as it saves us the embarrassment of getting stuck with drained out batteries during the middle of a photo shoot. Rechargeable batteries last longer, and will save us the bother of hunting for battery stores in desolate places. The price may be high at first, but it is better than losing a photography job or driving all the way to a camera store to repurchase what was forgotten in the first place!



October 15, 2009
By Mike Singh
Check out http://www.digicamland.org/ for more articles on digital camara and digita camera.

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Photo Studios High End Studios Vs Low End Studios A Comparison

If you’re considering having your portrait taken, the thought may have crossed your mind: Why should I pay more for a high end photography studio, when I can just get my photo taken at a low-end studio? This article will explore this question in depth. By the end of this article, you’ll have a very good idea of which would serve your needs better.

First of all, understand that a high end studio and a low end studio service completely different clients with a completely different set of needs.

A high end studio is dedicated to providing high quality photographs. They work with professionals with years of experience to provide you the best possible portrait.

A low end studio on the other hand works to provide a mass amount of photos at as low a price as possible. The photographers don’t have to be nearly as well trained. In fact, highly skilled professionals generally avoid working in low end studios – After all, why would they get paid less when they’re worth that much more?

What will you get at a high end studio that you won’t get at a low end studio?

First of all, the photographers will be far more relaxed and that their time in educating you and posing you. They’ll make sure they do everything they can to get you the best photograph.

Low end studios on the other hand, will often just march you to the shoot, sit you down, stick you in a pose and start snapping away.

At low end studios, typically at department stores, the equipment restricts the flexibility of the photographer. The seating and lighting is fixed, and the camera's movement is also fixed. At high end studios, the photographer has complete flexibility. They can adjust, move, and remove lighting, and select the right camera position and angle to ensure that your “best side” is in the picture.

With a high end studio, you’re paying for professional advice. Professionals who’ve spent years studying colors, lighting, photography, art, etc. With a low end studio, you’re paying for a “fast food” like studio whose goal is to get you a photo you won’t complain about in as little time as possible. As you can imagine, you won’t be getting an artistic masterpiece.

A professional photographer often specializes in either studio or on-location photography. Selecting a professional photographer that has specific expertise in the venue you're interested in will help to ensure you get the best results.

Perhaps one of the most distinct differences between high and low end photography studios is the care the photographer takes. High end professional photographers take the time to get to know you, the client. Instead of using the same standard family poses, for example, your photographer will select poses that work with your unique family dynamics. They are also sure to select high quality materials, to prevent your photographs from fading or becoming damaged over time.

Lastly, many high-end studios have the capability to digitally alter images, which they can use for touch-ups, or to super-impose images for effect, or to modify colors, like adding color to certain areas of a black-and-white image.

Now you have a good idea of what some of the differences between a low end and a high end studio are. In the end the decision of which one to go with is yours and depends entirely upon your criteria: High quality or low price.



October 14, 2009
By Tassos Makrakis
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Video Editing: Creating Montage

Firstly, you need to have the right equipment to capture a certain event on video. Environmental elements should also be considered as well as the ability of the individual to capture the event on video. In the video records, some of the parts are unnecessary. In order to remove the unnecessary parts, you will need good software. Reviewing is required because there are times when something is omitted or some parts are overseen during video editing. Piercing all parts together to create quality production material is a tough job but you can easily do it with the aid of good editing software.

Different platforms can use videos such as television, family events, wedding, birthday celebrations, baptism, confirmation, communions, vacations, prom nights, graduation, night outs, baby showers, wedding showers, and many other events or parties. Whether you’re creating a commercial, a wedding video, or a movie, you will need quality video editing software.

Here’s a very good example. You can create a montage for your wedding. You can ask a relative who has enough knowledge about video recording and editing to do the task for you or you can get a professional. Videographers are widely available and if you want to have a memorable montage, you can seek the help of the experts.

There are already inexperienced individuals who create their own videos and share it on the web. Music videos are easily appreciated online and even if you’re not a pro, you can create your very own music videos. The raw footage usually is focused on an individual or artist singing a song. After finishing the segment, video editing can already be performed.

Even television commercials that last for several seconds also follow the same procedure. Separate frames are easily bridged into one cohesive video with the use of video editing software.

The pros in the field use a lot of their imagination, resources, expertise, and skills. In today’s modern times, even amateurs can create good videos or montage as long as they have good software, mounts, stands, video cameras, proper lighting, and most of all, creativity. Having the right attitude at all times can ensure quality work.

Do you have the right attitude? If you’re creative, imaginative, and you have the passion to create interesting videos or movies, why don’t you be involved in video editing? You don’t need to spend a lot of money just to learn about video editing. Video editing is easily learned with the help of some online resources. With the right equipments and hardware, you can do video editing at home.

Creating a montage or video is a lot simpler these days. If you can handle the various tasks involved in video editing, you can be one of the pros. Now, you don’t need to hire videographers to capture special events in your life because you can do it by yourself. Learn from the information sources available online and do some video editing at home.

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October 12, 2009
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Fantastic Manipulation of Video Right At Home

During the last decade or so the possibilities for the home video enthusiast to bring about really impressive end results have seen steady improvement. With the common run of the mill PCs being sold today, it is possible to have a private video editing studio that is almost of a professional quality. Although it seems very long ago when you think about it, it is worth recalling that this was nothing but a wet dream to video enthusiasts in the early 90s. Now let's have a brief look at video editing of today, from the point of view of the typical consumer.

Non-Linear Editing

Non-linear editing is the term used for the process used by state-of-the-art video editing software. In practise that means any portion of your raw material can be accessed quickly at any time - regardless of where in the original footage it is - thus not having to sit there and spend time on slowly jumping the the appropriate spot on the video tape.

Non-linear editing benefits your work both in terms of speed an as far as picture quality is concerned. In linear editing the material often needed to be transferred to another tape, before being copied to the master tape. Each time the material is copied there is a slight deterioration in quality, a process called generation loss.

With non-linear editing there is virtually no loss of quality, as all the system basically does is create a list that dictates in what order the source material is to be played back.

What's Needed Under The Hood

There is no denying that you will need a powerful computer in order to work with video. Still, if you have bought your computer during the last couple of years or so, and not skimped on processing power and mass memory, your computer can probably handle video editing just fine. A slightly older computer may also be brought up to par by upgrading critical components such as the processor and memory units.

Weather you prefer to edit video on a PC or a Macintosh is mostly a matter of personal preference these days, as newer incarnations of both plaforms are well up to the task.

A Private Cutting Room

How much you are willing to spend on hardware and software will naturally dictate what quality you will achieve in the end. If your video hobbe is mostly for personal use, satisfying your own eyes (and ears) is of course all that matters. But Then, if you want the end result to be really impressive, you will have to invest a little bit more - both time and money vise.

Still, as prices on consumer friendly high defnin cameras now have dropped to very affordable levels, and there is more choice among video editing software than ever before, home video makers at levels really have more room for creativity than ever before.



October 9, 2009
By Justin Jones
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New Technologies At Photo Studios With Digital Enhancement

Print quality, or resolution, is measured in terms of dots per inch (dpi). This is the number of dots that can fit into a line one inch long. Naturally, higher dpi equals higher resolution and sharper photos, text and graphics. So, if sharp photo detail and crisp laser-quality text is important to you, look for a printer with a minimum of 1200x1200 dpi. However, there are other important factors to consider when achieving ultimate print quality. Choosing between ink or laser color printing used to be pretty easy for most people, color laser printers were just too expensive, and an alternative were photo studios with digital enhancement.

When making your decision, consider the following:

Paper sizes and types will work on the majority of printers available, as many inkjet printers are very flexible and can provide accommodation from 4x6 photos to wide-format banner paper, and the whole variations in between. Laser printers are best for standard-size paper, such as 8.5x11 and 11x17 paper.

Also, you must look for high end photos, brochures and marketing materials. The advanced inks now available for inkjet printers provide the accurate detail, gloss uniformity, and regular results that high quality photos demand, for example, the wanes in photo studios with digital enhancement.

If you are printing photos to keep as family heirlooms or high end home business marketing objects such as brochures, an inkjet printer is the best choice for this specific job, more like the ones at photo studios with digital enhancement.

Many printers include a standard paper tray capable of holding 100 sheets of paper at a time. How much printing do you do and on what kind of paper size? How many sheets do you use for a typical project, and how many copies or sets do you need is the questions you need to be thinking about.

However, laser printers also deliver high-quality and color matching. And, because of their higher speeds and lower cost per page, they may be your best choice if you need high volume color printing like the ones at photo studios with digital enhancement.

In your search, you should find documents with finishing requirements. Laser printers generally have more paper management options, such as high volume trays, duplexers and staplers. Print and copy speed refers to how many black or color text pages can be printed or copied in one minute. This rate is calculated in pages per minute and copies per minute. But in the end, it's up to you to decide what is more important to you based on the type of printing you want to do, even if it's not like the wanes at photo studios with digital enhancement.



October 7, 2009
By James Dawson
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What to Look for in a Wedding Videographer!

Have you chosen a Professional Wedding Videographer yet for your Wedding? Finding a Professional one can be difficult and perplexing.

Your special day is coming up very fast! And really the last thing you need to fret about is whether or not you have hired the right Professional Wedding Videographer to capture the memories of your Wedding day.

First, start out by checking out their website and watching some of their demos. If they have no demos available to view online that is a BIG red flag! Only choose a Professional Wedding Videographer who has demos on their website. That is very important! This allows you to see what the Videographers style is!

Make sure that your Professional Wedding Videographer makes your DVD with DVD authoring. If your Videographer provides this service, the final film of your Wedding day should look like a Hollywood Style film with menus and chapters. This is a lot more than just transferring footage to DVD and takes a lot more time; so make sure that your Videographer does this. It takes it from home-style movie to Hollywood Style! This is also very important!

Here are a few other questions you should ask yourself when choosing your Professional Wedding Videographer:

1. Is the Wedding Videographer knowledgeable?
2. Is the Wedding Videographer professional?
3. Was the Wedding Videographer able to answer your all your questions and did they answer you back (if conversing in email) in a timely manner (This will show their level of Professionalism)?
4. And most importantly; does the Wedding Videographers services validate their product(s)?

If the Wedding Videographer is professional then they should be accustomed with all the Wedding Industries products and terminology.

The Wedding Videographer should also be able to explain in detail the services they are providing for you and your Spouse on your Wedding day.

If the Wedding Videographer doesn’t have enough demos on their website to satisfy you, then ask them to mail you another demo to watch at home. Most professional Wedding Videographers will be happy to accommodate you and send you one free of charge.

If the Wedding Videographer has enough to watch on their website then make to watch them thoroughly online and remember these key things:

1) Web quality is always worse than what your Wedding day DVD will be. This is because websites with videos are made specifically for allowing the video to download quickly for the viewer. Because of this, the quality of the video must go down in order for the downloading speed on the Internet to be fast. So don’t judge the clarity by the online footage. If you want to see an example of how clear your film will look just ask the Wedding Videographer to send you a demo and that will allow you to really see the clarity and the quality.
2) Was the camera person/ Wedding Videographer creative with their shots and were they steady? Watch for that, creativity is key to having a beautiful Wedding DVD!
3) Sound quality of the songs. Did everything sound good?
4) Color, was the color vibrant. This will tell you if the camcorder that the Wedding Videographer is using is good quality or not!

Another thing to consider is making sure that the Wedding Videographer offers for you to call at a later date and request additional copies. If they say “Yes!” that is a good sign, meaning that they achieve all their footage properly and this will also show their Professionalism!

Everyone’s Wedding day is so different and unique! It is a once in a life time moment that can never be repeated or recaptured so make sure when choosing your Wedding Videographer you only go for the best! Don’t get a cheap service because in the end, that’s what your film will be, cheap. Don’t cut corners! Your Wedding day is special and deserves that best of the best. You want to remember is always in beautiful clarity! Good luck on planning your wonderful Wedding day!



October 6, 2009
By Juhlin Youlein
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Your Digital Camera And Water Do Not Make A Happy Couple

There are so many technologically challenging gadgets that we need today and are certain that we could not make do without. Our cell phones, digital cameras, blackberries, and laptops are such treasured items that we usually do not like to leave home unless we bring a few of them with us. Actually, the wonder of all these gadgets is that you are allowed carry them with us wherever you travel to. With all the transporting around that they are subjected to, the chances of them being stolen, lost, or damaged is a real threat.

Normally, warranties on these items will not cover any of these events. We are pretty much on our own as far replacement or restoration. Many of these things might be saved if they are damaged by water. For a digital photo camera or digital video camera, saturating water damage could spell their certain death. There may be a slim chance they can be fixed, but not much. Even the repair services that will endeavor to repair digital cameras of any kind that have been wet by water, will usually charge you a non refundable fee up front, it might be fifty dollars or more, and may not guarantee repair. With odds like that, you may be throwing away more money on it and still not have the digital camera restored the way it was.

The smartest thing to do is avoid getting it wet in the first place. Preventions are not that trying if you just make use of them from the beginning. First of all, you should not allow little children and pets around them. Almost anything children or pets get near may end up getting wet, by one way or another. Slobber is normally not that destructive, except perhaps to digital cameras. When you are brave enough to take your camera close to hot tubs, spas, lakes, pools or any other source of water, for Pete's sake put it in a waterproof container.

A sealed plastic bag may help, but may not be enough. Put it in a sealed plastic bag or into an air tight container. Extra precaution is defiantly not ridiculous, especially if you invested $500.00 dollars or more in it. Even when you are not close to water, your camera can be beyond use if the viewing panel is broken, although this might be restored. An airtight plastic container will also help keep it from being smashed as easily, as well as protecting it from spills.

Water damage aside, digital items can be touchy and the more prevention used with them, the better. We will not miss our new high tech toys so very much as when they get destroyed!



October 5, 2009
By Jim Corkern
Jim Corkern is a writer and promoter of Boston Water Damage Restoration and Chicago Water Damage Restoration Which are Certified IICRC Water damage and mold remediation contractors.