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David Clapp Webinar
Quite a few people asked about whether they should be using Prophoto or Adobe RGB when they export to photoshop and we won’t lie, there are differing opinions about this. However, we’ve done quite a bit of research since the webinar and our conclusive conclusion is “it depends”. more
Understanding Input and Output ICC Profiles
One of the things that puzzles people more than any other in colour management, printing and scanning, is just what icc profiles are and do. more
The Art of Looming
The technique involved is most commonly known through the use of rear tilt on a large format camera and this article hopes to explain what is actually happening when rear tilt is used and also how to achieve it using front tilt or DSLR tilt shift lenses. more
Stacks of Aurora with David Clapp
After David Clapp's recent wonderful article on Iceland where we saw some stunning aurora images and some novel locations, we asked if he could show us his focus stacking technique used on the 'shooting star' aurora shot. more
Three Dimensionality
It seems like only yesterday that I was told that stereo filmmaking would never be mainstream, that the logisitcs of filming a film twice, in high quality, and then doing the enormous amount of post processing that results in the successful synthesis of a 3D image on a 2D screen, would mean that 3D films would always be one-offs, destined to be shown on Imax screens in theme parks and exhibitions. This was about 13 years ago... before the more
Get organised!
A common problem that people encounter once they have been using their digital cameras for any length of time is how best to store and organise the sheer number of images they are producing. After a while, the sort of structure that grows organically with the enthusiasm for photography becomes difficult to handle. What seemed logical to begin with quickly starts to get confusing and can cause more problems than it solves. Fortunately there are some simple guiding principles you more
Borders Sunset
We will be concentrating on how to make pictures work better; How to balance light, emphasise structure and guide the eye. more