The "Interesting/Useful 3rd Party Links" Thread

[hitanshu]

OK Folks - again stuff you come across on twitter/FB/etc and which may be of interest but you don't know where?

Then this is the place!

Here are my contributions of the day:
a. HDR photography explained
http://www.petapixel.com/2010/11/03/hdr-photography-explained-in-a-diagram/

b. 10 things a photog should not do
http://blog.epicedits.com/2010/09/17/10-things-photographers-should-not-do/

[KrishnenduKes]

Interesting idea.

Approved

[hitanshu]

Light paint words with your iPAD :D

http://www.petapixel.com/2010/11/01/holographium-app-lets-you-light-paint-words-with-your-ipad/

[synn]

I was thinking of starting a thread like this, actually... Nice work, Tau.

- What your choice of camera brands say about you: http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2010/10/what-your-choice-of-camera-says-about-you.html

:D

[hitanshu]

here is another useful one. The one linkie to end all lens discussion threads :)

http://www.petapixel.com/2010/11/08/compare-lens-results-with-the-flickriver-lens-explorer/

[hitanshu]

Use a rubber band to pan more smoothly: http://www.petapixel.com/2010/11/08/use-a-rubber-band-to-pan-more-smoothly/

[KrishnenduKes]

We have our own detailled HDR Tutorial (http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/showthread.php?t=76) on thephotographer.in which is certainly worth mentioning.

But since this is about 3rd party links, I wish to mention that prior to the conception and creation of thePhotographer.in I tried learning HDR techniques from this site (http://www.vanilladays.com/hdr-guide/).

[KrishnenduKes]

here is another useful one. The one linkie to end all lens discussion threads :)

http://www.petapixel.com/2010/11/08/compare-lens-results-with-the-flickriver-lens-explorer/

I was going through this. It is not easy. Most of the images are heavily doctored.

[vitesh]

How to Create Professional HDR Images

http://backingwinds.blogspot.com/2006/10/how-to-create-professional-hdr-images.html

Composition Tips

http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-composition-tips

Composition and Impact Useful for beginners

http://www.slideshare.net/hweeling/lesson-1a-composition-and-impact-presentation

[KrishnenduKes]

How to Create Professional HDR Images


Composition Tips


Composition and Impact Useful for beginners



Thanks Vitesh. I know the first site. Have you tried using it? CS2 for HDR treatment?

[vitesh]

Thanks Vitesh. I know the first site. Have you tried using it? CS2 for HDR treatment?

Nopes Ken not yet :) Me using less photoshop and more lightroom these days....

[KrishnenduKes]

Nopes Ken not yet :) Me using less photoshop and more lightroom these days....

I did not know one could use LR for HDR!

[vitesh]

Ken there are presets in LR for HDR Conversion :)

[dipdawiz]

Not sure how many of us knows about this site - for detailed photographic tutotials; I came across this and following this for around 2 years now. Nice technical stuff, also has a nice forum

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

@vitesh:are those your personal files??

For certain forum and public reasons,I should say do not share openly.If they are you know what the forum is directly then stated as promoting piracy and the tag is set.

So clear the doubt first please.

Anvancy

[hitanshu]

http://photofocus.com/2010/11/20/slimming-down/

back to 50mm basics is what it'd mean for the rest of us!! :)

[vitesh]

Grab a FREE Copy of the 100-Page DSLR Cinematography Guide

Ryan Koo of No Film School has just announced he is offering the DSLR Cinematography Guide for free via PDF.

http://dslrvideoshooter.com/grab-a-free-copy-of-the-100-page-ebook-dslr-cinematography-guide/

[hitanshu]

http://www.petapixel.com/2011/04/28/lower-iso-doesnt-always-lead-to-higher-quality-images/

Very interesting logic. So I am a fool for wanting ISO 50.

[KrishnenduKes]

http://www.petapixel.com/2011/04/28/lower-iso-doesnt-always-lead-to-higher-quality-images/

Very interesting logic. So I am a fool for wanting ISO 50.

Not necessarily always the case if you have read it through.

Besides this discussion is over 3 years old regarding technology that is 4 years old.

Also, does your camera show "Lo" when you go below 100?

[hitanshu]

Nice camera sim :)

http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator.html

[KrishnenduKes]

Nice camera sim :)

http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator.html

This is indeed a very nice find! :)

[anirban]

Breathtaking photos here. Along with tips, stories, biographies and more:

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/

[hitanshu]

Startling fact here:
http://www.petapixel.com/2011/05/20/one-third-of-the-sandisk-memory-cards-on-earth-are-counterfeit/

[KrishnenduKes]

Startling fact here:
http://www.petapixel.com/2011/05/20/one-third-of-the-sandisk-memory-cards-on-earth-are-counterfeit/

Not always easy to open the pack and verify. Though I almost always do it if I am carrying my camera with me!

[ashishtamhane]

http://www.toehold.in/

I read this in Better Photography magazine.

It is a travel company which organizes tours related to photography.

[KrishnenduKes]

http://www.toehold.in/

I read this in Better Photography magazine.

It is a travel company which organizes tours related to photography.

That popped up my ears since this is something that my company does too.

[ashishtamhane]

http://submit.shutterstock.com/index.mhtml

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stock-Photography-SELL-Photos-EARN-Money/202239426453604?sk=wa

Earn money from your photos.


Just saw this posted by a member on Better Photography page. Be sure to read the whole thing carefully though.

[hitanshu]

Toehold also jacked up rates 3x in time for Aero show.

So if you're a non-local traveling for such a huge event - carry your own gear.

[amvj]

Textorizer

Textorizer allows you to make pictures formed with text. Here is the link: http://lapin-bleu.net/software/textorizer/textorizer.html

Browse the link and upload a photo with a clean background. Change the parameters and save the photo. I have tried this tool with a photograph but I admit its not properly executed. I am still experimenting with this free tool:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5977487072_8c0752dd9e.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5976925949_388f32fd08_b.jpg

[hitanshu]

interesting. but wouldn't 3-4 letter words have done the job better? :p

[hitanshu]

Camera toss:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tackyshack/4804142038/in/set-72157622230581221/
http://mikelarson.com/blog/labels/camera%20toss.html

Me likes the interesting images :)

[KrishnenduKes]

Oh boy! Camera toss is good! :)

[mohit_k]

Camera toss:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tackyshack/4804142038/in/set-72157622230581221/
http://mikelarson.com/blog/labels/camera%20toss.html

Me likes the interesting images :)

This is insane. I wonder how many times the camera broke.
Light photography is awesome.

[ashishtamhane]

This is insane. I wonder how many times the camera broke.


+2

Too risky for my first DSLR! :p

[anirban]

Some of you may have seen these time-lapse videos before; still, sharing for the benefit of those who missed it:

ESO ALMA time-lapse #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmikl0RQP44)
ESO ALMA time-lapse #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GZkHUWBOuY)
Amazing Northern Lights time-lapse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcfWsj9OnsI)
Time-lapse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrGcd6PN7EE)

[anirban]

Reasons Why Professional Photographers Cannot Work for Free (http://photoprofessionals.wordpress.com/)
Found this in a tweet by Darren Heath, F1 photographer.

[KrishnenduKes]

Reasons Why Professional Photographers Cannot Work for Free (http://photoprofessionals.wordpress.com/)
Found this in a tweet by Darren Heath, F1 photographer.

Yes.

A lot of discussion happening on this subject.

[anirban]

If only I had come across this before my trip....no matter, there's always a next time!

10 tips to photograph the oldest living city in the world, Varanasi. (http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-to-photograph-the-oldest-living-city-in-the-world-varanasi)

[ashishtamhane]

50 reasons not to date a photographer (http://notastarvingartist.com/post/12766897643?c3769b90)

Its freaking true! :O :O

[KrishnenduKes]

50 reasons not to date a photographer (http://notastarvingartist.com/post/12766897643?c3769b90)

Its freaking true! :O :O


Wow! This is good. :)

[anirban]

For all my fellow newbies out there!


How to be inspired and not intimidated by other photographers (http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-be-inspired-and-not-intimidated-by-other-photographers)

5 mind traps of beginner photographers (http://www.digital-photography-school.com/5-mind-traps-of-beginer-photographers)

How to use inspiration shots from other photographers (http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-i-use-inspiration-shots-from-other-photographers)

[synn]

Very interesting reads. Thanks, Anirban!

[KrishnenduKes]

The Digital Photography School often has something to offer.

[shreeda]

For all my fellow newbies out there!


How to be inspired and not intimidated by other photographers (http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-be-inspired-and-not-intimidated-by-other-photographers)

5 mind traps of beginner photographers (http://www.digital-photography-school.com/5-mind-traps-of-beginer-photographers)

How to use inspiration shots from other photographers (http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-i-use-inspiration-shots-from-other-photographers)


Thanks anirban.

The Digital Photography School often has something to offer.

Yes that's true. I have subscribed to their newsletters and some of these tutorials are nice.

Guys, take a look at this too. A nice collection of themes/assignments whatever you want to call it.

http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/digital-photography-assignments/2182-complete-list-assignments.html

[anirban]

I think the article on "How not to be intimidated by other photographers" was of great help to me at least! For me, it is easy to feel down when despite trying hard, I do not come up with satisfactory stuff compared to others.

[nelson_sanjoy]

2 hour video of "Introduction to studio lighting" - Kinda liked so thought of sharing
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-studio-photography-lighting-lecture-video

[KrishnenduKes]

2 hour video???

[hitanshu]

Here you go - downright funny/interesting it is wonlee
http://www.petapixel.com/2011/12/13/canon-commandos-vs-nikon-terrorists/

:D

[Vicky]

Hi Guys,

Spotted a Great deal going on canon entry level DSLR @ Flipkart.com!

Canon EOS 1100D SLR Double Lens Kit (http://www.flipkart.com/cameras/canon/itmd37hqu6ck5a5t?pid=camd37hnxmxgrygv&_l=DvfVf6Vk43Jka9FNynZWig--&_r=sSvY5T4_TWNU_wmOWtuqcQ--&ref=a65df71b-e400-4469-9ebb-76f325e6565a)

http://img24.flixcart.com//image/camera/y/g/v/canon-eos-1100d-slr-400x400-imad37mqyhj8jyfq.jpeg


Canon EOS 1100D DSLR Body
Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS II Lens
Sandisk 4GB SD Card
Canon DSLR Carry Case


Total Price : 37.8k (Inclusive of Bill, Warranty and Freight)

Overall, a very attractive deal for someone planning to take a step into the DSLR world.