If you are meeting with your commercial photographer, you have to understand that every meeting, including the very first one, has to be effective and result-oriented. After all, it is your campaign and your business; you cannot afford to take risk with any of the aspects or the making of the campaign.
It is always better to choose an expert photographer for an advertising campaign. An expert photographer has the skill and the efficiency that is required when there is huge finance at stake. An efficient photographer brings along years of experience and sharpened skills that lend a touch of professionalism. Before zeroing on a commercial photographer, you can ask for a portfolio or a gallery of past works by the photographer. A commercial photographer‘s portfolio not only gives you an insight into the quality of work that the photographer has done, but will also tell you whether that person is suitable to shoot for the category of products or services that you are into.
When you meet your commercial photographer for the first time, choose a location where you will want your photos to be shot. If you are not able to decide on any location or can not find any, then you can select a location where the set up is quite similar to the one that you visualize. Discuss your brief with your photographer and explain every part of it in detail. Let him know about the most minute details and what you desire or visualize. Make sure your photographer knows how you see the finalized thing, and check whether he understood exactly how you understand the campaign.
Stay in touch with your commercial photographer during the process at regular intervals, and see to it that work is in line with the expectation. This will help in reduction of wastage of resources and also create a good relationship between you and your commercial photographer, which subsequently will reflect on the work.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Finding the basics of photoshop is just like 1, 2, 3
Brushes are the core component of many tools in the toolbox, and confident brush handling is essential for the effective application of these. You need to master brushes because this gives you many ways in which you can use and edit brushes will equip you with a whole new set of skills, and give you access to a wide range of powerful and creative time-saving techniques. The Brush Preset picker will help you to find the right brush fast so make the most of it. With some Photoshop tools, such as the Clone Stamp, the Brush Preset picker is used simply to edit the tool’s brush size, softness and opacity.
There are few things worse than having hundreds of cool brushes gone in an instant. It’s happened to me on one occasion where my hard drive fried out and I didn’t save all my customized Photoshop stuff. So I’m going to help you avoid any tragedies and tell you how to save your brushes. Once you’ve got an amount of brushes made (I personally like to create ‘sets’ of brushes that all kind of work together, or just happened to fit my mood that day!), go to ‘Edit’ then choose ‘Preset Manager’. A window with all your current brushes will pop up. You can click on each little square individually. What you’re going to want to do is shift+right click on the series of brushes you want to save. Once you’ve done that, click on ‘Save Set’, give the set a name and save it to your computer (of course these brush files are what you’re going to want to back up!). There, you’re done!
The basics of Photoshop are relatively easy to pick up, but can seem a bit of a mystery when you first come to the program, thanks to its somewhat unintuitive interface and lack of simple tutorials. Photoshop is basically made up of four areas: the menu bar, at the top, the toolbar just below it, the toolbox on the left and the palettes on the right. The menu bar and toolbox always stay the same, as they contain the different modes and options that you can choose, but the toolbar changes depending on context. The palettes are there to show the current status of your image, including the history of all the actions you have used and a thumbnail overview of how the ‘big picture’ currently looks.
Graphic design has always been big business but with the explosive growth of the Internet graphic designers are experiencing increased demand for their services. Every business needs a web site to be successful in today’s business environment and every web site needs graphic design in the form of logos and web graphics. There has never been a better time to get into the graphic design business and the best part is all you need to get started is desire, Adobe Photoshop, and some training on how to use Adobe Photoshop to create stunning web graphics that sell.
The other benefit of using Photoshop to fix your old photographs it that you can work in layers. The layers function ensures that you won’t waste an hours work with one little mistake. As you work your photograph you can save each new change as a new layer. If you mess up simply delete that layer and try again. Photo restoration requires patience and attention to detail. Only Adobe Photoshop has the tools to do a quality job restoring your old photographs. Learn Photoshop now and start bringing those old photographs to new life.
Customers get to proof their enhanced images in online private galleries, with web links, user names and passwords sent by e-mail, before deciding whether to purchase. Enhanced images are available for immediate download after secure online purchase through Roman Cart. No money up front and no obligation to buy — that’s how confident Caledonian Digital is in their ability to deliver.
If a print had dust spots caused by a dirty negative, we used Spotone, a photographic paint that was dabbed onto a print with a very fine paint brush to eliminate the unsightly marks. One other tool that was allowed when printing color pictures was changing color balance. This was done by placing filters between the light source of the enlarger and the paper that the image was being printed on. When we moved to scanning negatives and then to shooting digital, we began using Photoshop. This program allows us to do the same things we did in the darkroom. Changes in contrast, dodging and burning and color balance are now done with software. The most controversial tool in Photoshop that we use is the cloning tool. The only accepted use of this tool is to clear dust from the image. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to using the cloning tool to change content, and by that we mean removing something that exists in a photo, moving or replicating it or adding to a photo.
There are few things worse than having hundreds of cool brushes gone in an instant. It’s happened to me on one occasion where my hard drive fried out and I didn’t save all my customized Photoshop stuff. So I’m going to help you avoid any tragedies and tell you how to save your brushes. Once you’ve got an amount of brushes made (I personally like to create ‘sets’ of brushes that all kind of work together, or just happened to fit my mood that day!), go to ‘Edit’ then choose ‘Preset Manager’. A window with all your current brushes will pop up. You can click on each little square individually. What you’re going to want to do is shift+right click on the series of brushes you want to save. Once you’ve done that, click on ‘Save Set’, give the set a name and save it to your computer (of course these brush files are what you’re going to want to back up!). There, you’re done!
The basics of Photoshop are relatively easy to pick up, but can seem a bit of a mystery when you first come to the program, thanks to its somewhat unintuitive interface and lack of simple tutorials. Photoshop is basically made up of four areas: the menu bar, at the top, the toolbar just below it, the toolbox on the left and the palettes on the right. The menu bar and toolbox always stay the same, as they contain the different modes and options that you can choose, but the toolbar changes depending on context. The palettes are there to show the current status of your image, including the history of all the actions you have used and a thumbnail overview of how the ‘big picture’ currently looks.
Graphic design has always been big business but with the explosive growth of the Internet graphic designers are experiencing increased demand for their services. Every business needs a web site to be successful in today’s business environment and every web site needs graphic design in the form of logos and web graphics. There has never been a better time to get into the graphic design business and the best part is all you need to get started is desire, Adobe Photoshop, and some training on how to use Adobe Photoshop to create stunning web graphics that sell.
The other benefit of using Photoshop to fix your old photographs it that you can work in layers. The layers function ensures that you won’t waste an hours work with one little mistake. As you work your photograph you can save each new change as a new layer. If you mess up simply delete that layer and try again. Photo restoration requires patience and attention to detail. Only Adobe Photoshop has the tools to do a quality job restoring your old photographs. Learn Photoshop now and start bringing those old photographs to new life.
Customers get to proof their enhanced images in online private galleries, with web links, user names and passwords sent by e-mail, before deciding whether to purchase. Enhanced images are available for immediate download after secure online purchase through Roman Cart. No money up front and no obligation to buy — that’s how confident Caledonian Digital is in their ability to deliver.
If a print had dust spots caused by a dirty negative, we used Spotone, a photographic paint that was dabbed onto a print with a very fine paint brush to eliminate the unsightly marks. One other tool that was allowed when printing color pictures was changing color balance. This was done by placing filters between the light source of the enlarger and the paper that the image was being printed on. When we moved to scanning negatives and then to shooting digital, we began using Photoshop. This program allows us to do the same things we did in the darkroom. Changes in contrast, dodging and burning and color balance are now done with software. The most controversial tool in Photoshop that we use is the cloning tool. The only accepted use of this tool is to clear dust from the image. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to using the cloning tool to change content, and by that we mean removing something that exists in a photo, moving or replicating it or adding to a photo.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Professional Slide Scanning - My Take
I am writing this post specifically in response to a comment I received from a reader of my blog. I won't mention his name, and I welcome him to offer any feedback or comments here.
This is his original comment:
"Hi,
I tried to scan my slides with the Nikon CoolScan but getting rid of the dust specks was very difficult. Nikon's automatic dust and scratch removal software did not work for my Ektachrome or BW slides. With my other slides I got very blurry images since their dust removal software intrapolates the pixels around the dust and scratches. I also tried several scan services but was not happy about their quality ( think most use the same Nikon scanner I used). I read about a company called TrueScan.us [url]http://truescan.us[/url] that offers slide scanning services. They use a new technology that scans only the actual slide surface but not the dust on top or the scratches in the slides. Apparently, they use the same scan approach for negatives. What do you think about them?"
First of all, you are correct that a lot of "professional" slide scanning services do use the Nikon Coolscan, and you having one of your own tells me right away that you take your photography very seriously and I love it! ;-) Just had to say that right from the start!
Not sure which Coolscan model you own, and I really don't think that matters as far as your question goes. Whether Nikon, Epson, Kodak or whatever scanner you are using, I am sure you know that the best software is even more important. And, mastering the software even moreso! I personally think there is a real art to photo editing, and everyday I am learning new tricks and tweaks!
Okay, I just got off the phone with a friend who has far more experience with slide scanning and editing than I do. I was told that the software that comes with the Coolscan is not the best that you can get. He recommended Silverfast specifically. ALSO, the model makes a big difference, depending on what you have. I am sure you know all this but just wanted to cover all bases.
This is a great link concerning slide scanning:
http://www.flatbed-scanner-review.org/scanner_to_printer_largeformat/scanner_to_printer.html
And this - specifically DIGITAL ICE:
http://www.andromeda.com/people/ddyer/photo/slide-transfer.html
As far as a professional scanning service, I highly recommend:
http://www.thecolorgroup.com/drum-scanning-seattle.htm
I do not have any experience with Truescan so the only thing I can say is the service looks okay. As I stated earlier, you can have the biggest most expensive monster professional scanner on the market, but it all comes down to PROFESSIONAL editing! Therein lies the real art!!! I recommend The Color Group because you can call them and talk to a "real person"!
Okay, I have to run! I will post more later!
Give The Color Group a call!
Thank you so much for your input and you are always welcome to share here!!
Danny
This is his original comment:
"Hi,
I tried to scan my slides with the Nikon CoolScan but getting rid of the dust specks was very difficult. Nikon's automatic dust and scratch removal software did not work for my Ektachrome or BW slides. With my other slides I got very blurry images since their dust removal software intrapolates the pixels around the dust and scratches. I also tried several scan services but was not happy about their quality ( think most use the same Nikon scanner I used). I read about a company called TrueScan.us [url]http://truescan.us[/url] that offers slide scanning services. They use a new technology that scans only the actual slide surface but not the dust on top or the scratches in the slides. Apparently, they use the same scan approach for negatives. What do you think about them?"
First of all, you are correct that a lot of "professional" slide scanning services do use the Nikon Coolscan, and you having one of your own tells me right away that you take your photography very seriously and I love it! ;-) Just had to say that right from the start!
Not sure which Coolscan model you own, and I really don't think that matters as far as your question goes. Whether Nikon, Epson, Kodak or whatever scanner you are using, I am sure you know that the best software is even more important. And, mastering the software even moreso! I personally think there is a real art to photo editing, and everyday I am learning new tricks and tweaks!
Okay, I just got off the phone with a friend who has far more experience with slide scanning and editing than I do. I was told that the software that comes with the Coolscan is not the best that you can get. He recommended Silverfast specifically. ALSO, the model makes a big difference, depending on what you have. I am sure you know all this but just wanted to cover all bases.
This is a great link concerning slide scanning:
http://www.flatbed-scanner-review.org/scanner_to_printer_largeformat/scanner_to_printer.html
And this - specifically DIGITAL ICE:
http://www.andromeda.com/people/ddyer/photo/slide-transfer.html
As far as a professional scanning service, I highly recommend:
http://www.thecolorgroup.com/drum-scanning-seattle.htm
I do not have any experience with Truescan so the only thing I can say is the service looks okay. As I stated earlier, you can have the biggest most expensive monster professional scanner on the market, but it all comes down to PROFESSIONAL editing! Therein lies the real art!!! I recommend The Color Group because you can call them and talk to a "real person"!
Okay, I have to run! I will post more later!
Give The Color Group a call!
Thank you so much for your input and you are always welcome to share here!!
Danny
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Boudoir Photography: The Defining Difference
Boudoir Photography is creating quite a cyberspace buzz these days. Many models consider sensuous images a critical element in their portfolio. Playboy photos have illustrated the beauty of the female body since Marilyn Monroe appeared on the cover of Playboy in 1953. Men and women alike have enjoyed them. Modern-day culture has moved beyond the strictures Queen Victoria laid on her subjects for over a century, and most adults today have room for a healthy dose of sexuality in their lives, including sensuous pictures. So what makes the difference between quality sexy pictures and trash?
We suggest photographic skill & a creative imagination.
If photographers are honest, they know what kinds of pictures they plan to create. Obviously, photographic intent sets the tone for end results. Photographers who intend to create trashy pictures bordering on pornography in fact create trash. And for most of us, those pictures are not difficult to identify. We can differentiate between sensuous photography and trashy pictures without too much problem. They’re all skin and no art. Porn turns us off. It’s not pleasant to view.
On the other hand, a picture of a scantily clad model, implying nudity, with good pose and lighting can be a work of art. Tasteful and artistic images of a beautiful woman in various stages of boudoir attire reflect her poise and dignity. Although the style is revealing, many boudoir photos don’t actually show it all. They visually suggest, but don’t cross the line between implying and revealing. When the photographer does choose a nude pose, he/she adjusts lighting and gives attention to composition detail to create a quality artistic photo. The result shows the sensitive nature of the work.
Boudoir photography suggests the setting of a bedroom or a woman’s sitting room. However, photos in this category need not be limited to a bedroom. Other rooms in a home or studio, or outdoor shots, lend themselves as compelling settings for quality sensuous pictures. No matter where sexy photos are taken, the foundation for quality is artistic tastefulness. Neither the photographer nor the model can lose sight of that requirement.
The relationship between photographer and model is always important, but even more so in boudoir photos. The photographer needs to be trustworthy, both in her/his work ethic as well as skill. Professional photographers never betray that trust. They develop their reputation within ‘trust’ boundaries and consider that a competency required by the profession. A good model will search out that quality before she agrees to the job. She will research the reputation of photographers she considers working with and makes sure others have had good experiences with those on her list. It almost goes without saying that she is also self-confident. She is comfortable exposing her body to the camera’s eye.
A final word for all those who are not and will never be models… Most women love to see themselves in a soft and sensual portrait. Whether it’s at the hands of a professional photographer or one’s spouse or significant other, the emphasis is on capturing the beauty of her persona. It no longer matters that she is ‘beautiful’ as socially defined. Photographing a woman in her natural state, with the emphasis on soft and sensual, good posing, carefully defined lighting and effective communication between picture-taker and model all results in incredible and tasteful artistic photos she will treasure forever.
We suggest photographic skill & a creative imagination.
If photographers are honest, they know what kinds of pictures they plan to create. Obviously, photographic intent sets the tone for end results. Photographers who intend to create trashy pictures bordering on pornography in fact create trash. And for most of us, those pictures are not difficult to identify. We can differentiate between sensuous photography and trashy pictures without too much problem. They’re all skin and no art. Porn turns us off. It’s not pleasant to view.
On the other hand, a picture of a scantily clad model, implying nudity, with good pose and lighting can be a work of art. Tasteful and artistic images of a beautiful woman in various stages of boudoir attire reflect her poise and dignity. Although the style is revealing, many boudoir photos don’t actually show it all. They visually suggest, but don’t cross the line between implying and revealing. When the photographer does choose a nude pose, he/she adjusts lighting and gives attention to composition detail to create a quality artistic photo. The result shows the sensitive nature of the work.
Boudoir photography suggests the setting of a bedroom or a woman’s sitting room. However, photos in this category need not be limited to a bedroom. Other rooms in a home or studio, or outdoor shots, lend themselves as compelling settings for quality sensuous pictures. No matter where sexy photos are taken, the foundation for quality is artistic tastefulness. Neither the photographer nor the model can lose sight of that requirement.
The relationship between photographer and model is always important, but even more so in boudoir photos. The photographer needs to be trustworthy, both in her/his work ethic as well as skill. Professional photographers never betray that trust. They develop their reputation within ‘trust’ boundaries and consider that a competency required by the profession. A good model will search out that quality before she agrees to the job. She will research the reputation of photographers she considers working with and makes sure others have had good experiences with those on her list. It almost goes without saying that she is also self-confident. She is comfortable exposing her body to the camera’s eye.
A final word for all those who are not and will never be models… Most women love to see themselves in a soft and sensual portrait. Whether it’s at the hands of a professional photographer or one’s spouse or significant other, the emphasis is on capturing the beauty of her persona. It no longer matters that she is ‘beautiful’ as socially defined. Photographing a woman in her natural state, with the emphasis on soft and sensual, good posing, carefully defined lighting and effective communication between picture-taker and model all results in incredible and tasteful artistic photos she will treasure forever.
Choosing Print Paper for Your Photos
For those who purchase a digital camera hoping to print their photos at home, there are numerous decisions to make before creating photo lab quality images. The printer, ink, paper, and print settings selected will all be important. For the easiest and surest way to get the best results most experts would recommend that the printer, ink, and paper should be produced by the same manufacturer. There is good reason behind this, as manufacturers develop these products specifically to work together and they can vary significantly between makers.
There are a variety of sizes, finishes, textures, and so forth to choose from when selecting the paper to be used. Using plain printing paper is generally not sufficient for printing images from a digital camera, as the ink tends to absorb too quickly resulting in puddles of ink and fuzzy images. This paper, typically used for printing text documents, may also curl or warp and offers no real protection from fading due to exposure to air and light.
A porous coated paper is a somewhat better choice and it allows quicker drying resulting in a more acceptable image. However, these papers generally don’t produce a photograph that will stand the test of time as they are not well protected from the air. Fading will occur rather rapidly.
Photo paper is designed specifically for producing and preserving photos taken with a digital camera. This paper will produce a more color saturated image. Some of the paper is described as “swellable, non-porous” paper. This swellable attribute means that the paper swells as ink is absorbed and then shrinks as it dries, resulting in a barrier that protects the ink from exposure to air. Although offering better fade resistance, this swellable paper is generally a bit more expensive. However for those who are willing to accept a slower drying time and live in a low humidity environment, it is a good choice.
There are numerous finishes available. In most instances, a glossy, high gloss, or satin gloss finish is preferred by most consumers for color photographs while a matte finish is generally the choice for black and white photos. Glossy photo paper is among the most expensive but is highly recommended for most color prints to assure the best image and greatest durability. Images produced on glossy photo paper tend to make images from a digital camera look most similar to those created in a photo lab.
The size of paper used depends upon the images that will be printed and, of course, the printer’s capability. Common sizes include 4×6, 8.5×11, 11x 17, and 13×19. Although 4×6 is the traditional size of most prints, larger paper can allow the user to fit multiple prints onto a single page. Speciality sizes are available for printing panoramic shots, gift cards, and other odd size images.
The digital camera has brought many conveniences to the world of home photography. The ability to produce high quality, durable photographs without a photo lab is quite possible using the right paper, printer, and ink.
There are a variety of sizes, finishes, textures, and so forth to choose from when selecting the paper to be used. Using plain printing paper is generally not sufficient for printing images from a digital camera, as the ink tends to absorb too quickly resulting in puddles of ink and fuzzy images. This paper, typically used for printing text documents, may also curl or warp and offers no real protection from fading due to exposure to air and light.
A porous coated paper is a somewhat better choice and it allows quicker drying resulting in a more acceptable image. However, these papers generally don’t produce a photograph that will stand the test of time as they are not well protected from the air. Fading will occur rather rapidly.
Photo paper is designed specifically for producing and preserving photos taken with a digital camera. This paper will produce a more color saturated image. Some of the paper is described as “swellable, non-porous” paper. This swellable attribute means that the paper swells as ink is absorbed and then shrinks as it dries, resulting in a barrier that protects the ink from exposure to air. Although offering better fade resistance, this swellable paper is generally a bit more expensive. However for those who are willing to accept a slower drying time and live in a low humidity environment, it is a good choice.
There are numerous finishes available. In most instances, a glossy, high gloss, or satin gloss finish is preferred by most consumers for color photographs while a matte finish is generally the choice for black and white photos. Glossy photo paper is among the most expensive but is highly recommended for most color prints to assure the best image and greatest durability. Images produced on glossy photo paper tend to make images from a digital camera look most similar to those created in a photo lab.
The size of paper used depends upon the images that will be printed and, of course, the printer’s capability. Common sizes include 4×6, 8.5×11, 11x 17, and 13×19. Although 4×6 is the traditional size of most prints, larger paper can allow the user to fit multiple prints onto a single page. Speciality sizes are available for printing panoramic shots, gift cards, and other odd size images.
The digital camera has brought many conveniences to the world of home photography. The ability to produce high quality, durable photographs without a photo lab is quite possible using the right paper, printer, and ink.
The Must have arsenal of the digital photographer
Besides their trusty camera digital photographers need a full cache of arsenal. All digital photographers must have a complete range of adequate photo album software, this includes digital camera import and downloader software to automate the picture transfer process, a photo organizer, or a image gallery/ album software with detailed photo database capabilities and editing software for taking care of simple but necessary photo enhancements or for the more adventurous, complete digital manipulation.
Below are the top software programs no serious digital photographer should be without.
– RoboImport – A very affordable digital camera import software that automates the workflow required when downloading your photographs from your memory card reader or digital camera. RoboImport will Import your photographs and rename your pictures with appropriate descriptive names into a specially designated directory to be easily located when needing to access them latter. RoboImport will do much more than less respected photo management program by performing some of the more tedious but necessary digital image editing tasks without the usual fuss. It is not expected that digital image downloader software should rename your photos, RoboImport does this and more. Roboimport fills in IPTC data required for professional photographers in a language that is recognized by appropriate archiving or editing programs. RoboImport will auto correct resolution issues, incredibly it will set your images to 300 DPI (dots per inch) for expected printing quality, as many less advanced cameras only shoot in a poor 72 DPI, 300 DPI is absolutely necessary for any photographer who will be wanting to print their photographic treasures to share away from their computer. RoboImport will also protect your photos from accidental deletion by allowing you to set your photos to read only.
– Photoshop – This digital photo editing program is certainly not cheap, but is considered to be the awesome editing tool of professional digital photographers. Unfortunately Photoshop is also not so easy to learn completely to benefit from the high cost for most photographers. The good news is that due to the popularity of the program, and the real benefits Photoshop offers serious digital photographers there are many ways one can comfortably learn Photoshop techniques either in your own time on the internet or off line though regular classes offered by certified professionals.
Photoshop is in reality the desk top darkroom for digital photographers.
Photoshop takes digital photography to new levels by going beyond necessary picture editing requirements. Photoshop users are able to take their not so successful photographs to become the base of new digital art by allowing the user to apply extreme manipulations and effects turning a useless image into an artistic creations.
– PicaJet – A powerful but still affordable picture management and image database program, recommended for easily cataloging and searching your digital image catalogue. PicaJet automatically imports the metadata of your photographs and indexes your photos accordingly. The real attraction of PicaJet for digital photographers is its genuine ease of use. Picajet will assign each photo to each appropriate available tag, making locating your digital images from a hue data bank of thousands of photographs possible and without fuss.
PicaJet is an ideal program for ease of printing as it automatically arranges on the assigned paper and selects the most appropriate printing options. Incredibly PicaJet also reads and plays back various video formats. Unlike most other digital photograph cataloguing tools PicaJet even allows for privacy of those personal images or pictures you would rather not share. Like Photoshop Picajet is so rich in functions it is impossible to mention every incredible feature in just these few words.
PicaJet is perhaps the best value for money of available digital photo management program.
– Neat Image – this is a very handy little tool for digital photographers. Neat Image is a filter software program designed to reduce noise and grain produced by digital cameras. Shooting in low light environments does seriously affect the quality of digital photographs; Neat Image greatly enhances a photos quality that may have been compromised by an inadequate camera or poor lighting.
Neat image is available as a standalone program, or for photographers with Photoshop it may be added to work as a noise reduction plug-in.
Below are the top software programs no serious digital photographer should be without.
– RoboImport – A very affordable digital camera import software that automates the workflow required when downloading your photographs from your memory card reader or digital camera. RoboImport will Import your photographs and rename your pictures with appropriate descriptive names into a specially designated directory to be easily located when needing to access them latter. RoboImport will do much more than less respected photo management program by performing some of the more tedious but necessary digital image editing tasks without the usual fuss. It is not expected that digital image downloader software should rename your photos, RoboImport does this and more. Roboimport fills in IPTC data required for professional photographers in a language that is recognized by appropriate archiving or editing programs. RoboImport will auto correct resolution issues, incredibly it will set your images to 300 DPI (dots per inch) for expected printing quality, as many less advanced cameras only shoot in a poor 72 DPI, 300 DPI is absolutely necessary for any photographer who will be wanting to print their photographic treasures to share away from their computer. RoboImport will also protect your photos from accidental deletion by allowing you to set your photos to read only.
– Photoshop – This digital photo editing program is certainly not cheap, but is considered to be the awesome editing tool of professional digital photographers. Unfortunately Photoshop is also not so easy to learn completely to benefit from the high cost for most photographers. The good news is that due to the popularity of the program, and the real benefits Photoshop offers serious digital photographers there are many ways one can comfortably learn Photoshop techniques either in your own time on the internet or off line though regular classes offered by certified professionals.
Photoshop is in reality the desk top darkroom for digital photographers.
Photoshop takes digital photography to new levels by going beyond necessary picture editing requirements. Photoshop users are able to take their not so successful photographs to become the base of new digital art by allowing the user to apply extreme manipulations and effects turning a useless image into an artistic creations.
– PicaJet – A powerful but still affordable picture management and image database program, recommended for easily cataloging and searching your digital image catalogue. PicaJet automatically imports the metadata of your photographs and indexes your photos accordingly. The real attraction of PicaJet for digital photographers is its genuine ease of use. Picajet will assign each photo to each appropriate available tag, making locating your digital images from a hue data bank of thousands of photographs possible and without fuss.
PicaJet is an ideal program for ease of printing as it automatically arranges on the assigned paper and selects the most appropriate printing options. Incredibly PicaJet also reads and plays back various video formats. Unlike most other digital photograph cataloguing tools PicaJet even allows for privacy of those personal images or pictures you would rather not share. Like Photoshop Picajet is so rich in functions it is impossible to mention every incredible feature in just these few words.
PicaJet is perhaps the best value for money of available digital photo management program.
– Neat Image – this is a very handy little tool for digital photographers. Neat Image is a filter software program designed to reduce noise and grain produced by digital cameras. Shooting in low light environments does seriously affect the quality of digital photographs; Neat Image greatly enhances a photos quality that may have been compromised by an inadequate camera or poor lighting.
Neat image is available as a standalone program, or for photographers with Photoshop it may be added to work as a noise reduction plug-in.
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