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The Digital Pinhole Photography II
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Martin Timm is back with part two in his series on digital pinhole photography. Here he has gathered all the necessary ingredients to cook up a pinhole adapter that can fit any digital SLR.
The techniques used to construct it is right out of your grade school handicraft's hour. This amazingly simple approach using toilet paper rolls, tin foil, rubber bands glue etc is carefully explained. The result: a ready to use handy-dandy pinhole attachment for your digital camera that's ready to use.
So now it's time to get your feet wet..literally. Martin takes it outside and gives a hands-on demonstration using the pinhole adapter to compose a great picture, demonstrating it works too. So check it out!
The Digital Pinhole Photography I
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3D Photography IV
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On location near the Baltic Sea, Andreas Fischer is here to show us how to create 3D photos using two cameras.
This is the follow-up to the film using only one camera. After discussing various alternatives of mounting two cameras, he then demonstrates a self-made bracket with two cameras.
The importance of using 2 cameras of the same make and model is stressed. This is followed by a hands-on shooting with a model. Those who can already view 3D images will be able to preview the results. Those who can't need to see the film on viewing 3D images.
3D Photography III
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In the world of 3D there isn't just one way to present or to view 3D images. Andreas Fischer is here to guide us through the myriad methods of the kinds of 3D images and how to view them.
In addition to discussing analglyphic and polarised images that are viewed with the aid of glasses, the cross-eyed and parallel viewing techniques are presented. These free viewing techniques are carefully explained with supporting graphics to get you up to speed.
This isn't magic, though it may seem like it, it takes concentration and practice.
3D Photography II
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This film deals with the creation of 3D images. In this part the techniques of using a single camera are addressed.
Andreas takes us step-by-step through the use of motifs and the best ways to shoot different situations. The still-life or the portrait technique do have some pitfalls, such as the use of flash. These are explained in detail with tips to insure good results.
There's even a demonstration of a hand-held 3D technique that you will definetly want to practice.
3D Photography I
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This is the introduction to a series of films dealing with the fascinating world of 3D Photography.
Our guide is Andreas Fischer from Lübeck Photo.com. Here he defines his program. The series will address both the making of and the viewing of 3D photographs. The techniques will be discussed and demonstrated in the films to follow.
So let this film be your invitation to 3D.
When the Second Curtain falls
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In this film, photographer Martin Krolop covers the exciting topic entitled, "Flashing during the second shutter curtain". After receiving email from one of his viewers looking for advice on a problem he had producing the train of light in a photograph appear as if it were moving backward, not towards the front.
Being the professional photographer that he is, Krolop dives right into the problem and realized that shooting during the second shutter curtain could solve the fellow photographers dilemma. Krolop explains the basic requirements how to create such a shot, such as movement, actual movement of the object in order to capture the movement with the camera. Second, a longer shutter speed is needed in order to actually capture the movement on the sensor or film. Third, a flash is needed to freeze the image.
Putting all these elements together should ensure a spectacular professional looking image. But Krolop does not stop there with just mere simple information. He continues by giving several elaborate demonstrations, including tips and techniques how photographers can achieve their own stunning picture. Most valuable are the technical aspects as well as having your idea in planned what you'd like to create. Indeed, sometimes photographic idioms and jargon is tough enough to make anyone’s head wobble, amateur or professional; such as the term freeze an image. Even today the laws of physics and pendulum talk became part of the film. FotoTV strives to give the most information to educate photographers around the world to create their own good quality photography. And Krolop continuously dedicates his knowledge to do that. Today even proving sometimes two curtains are better than one. Based out of Bonn, Krolop comprises half of the creative team at Krolop & Gerst photography.
Combining traditional photography techniques with the latest technology and software, Krolop and Gerst specialize in editorial, fashion, location and wedding photography, providing excellent visual solution services to many satisfied clients.
When the Glass Tips Over
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In this film, the team from StudioCommunity, Albin Hanstein, Knut Berwanger and Andreas Ley show FotoTV viewers how to photograph a special effects shot of a wine glass just as it tips over.
The team specializes in tips and tricks for eye-catching photography applications and today they give an exciting and satisfying demonstration, including tips and techniques on how to effectively use simple materials such as an aquarium, a slat of wood, air tube, tape and sewing thread without the use of image manipulation software.
The most important aspects are indeed building up the set so that it appears as if the glass is tipping over, when in fact it is actually hanging upside down while air bubbles are being blown into it. The striking red and blue filter gels add a stylistic touch and give the overall photo a unique look.
Trail of Smoke
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Water, Fire, and now, Smoke. Today, photographer Herbert Wannhof demonstrates step-by-step in this latest instructional video, how FotoTV viewers can flawlessly photograph trails of smoke as depicted from a broken lightbulb.
There is no one correct way to photograph smoke, but it is clear Wannhof has developed his technique over a period of time. And as most photographers will agree it is a learning and discovery process every time they take photos.
As Wannhof begins his set-up run through, we learn the most important thing when photographing smoke is getting enough light to freeze the motion of the smoke in mid-air. Wannhof does this by using more than one flash and with a clean and simple background. Wannhof comprehensively details all technical requirements, safety considerations and the tools needed to complete the spectacular shot of the broken bulb with trails of smoke.
Although smoke is an interesting subject matter, in Wannhofs photos, the smoke itself isn’t actually the subject matter, it is simply the tool used to create spectacular photographs. Wannhof simply does not create pictures of smoke, he creates pictures by using smoke. A very solid approach to ensure complete creative control, and to manipulate the smoke as needed to get superb end result.
Wannhof’s primary points of interests, and therefore his specialties are; portrait and nudes and special effects photography, as well as devoting more time to further develop his interest in panoramic photography. He also works as a consultant for Artlight-Studios in Leichlingen, Germany, a fully equipped and easily accessible studio, which is very "photographer-friendly".