Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

[jbrown7815]

Oh yeah! We met at the MUA meetup, not the Photographer meetup. The Photographer meetup is at Trinity Presbyterian (coolest church ever...and that's coming from me -- a Jew).

Nope, just one Eddie that shoots fire. :)

How ya been? It's good to see you here!


Oh true, ha. Damn i've never gotten an invite do that meet :o


I've been ok, been out of photography for a while b/c I got married/deployed. Getting back in when I get back. I want to learn from you :D

[drewandersonphoto]

Glad y'all have been having fun with this. I've been on a freakin airplane all day. :lol:

HAHA! Yeah logos are always fun! The fonts that were in #2 are "Nedian - Medium" and "Bank Gothic - Medium"

Got a couple more for you... I'm super bored at work today! And yes I know the second one is totally Tim Burton'ish haha but it was fun to make!

[FlyingPhotog]

I sort of like where the first one is going with the blended names. The second would be great for "Wild West" stuff like horses, roundups and cowboy portraits.

I appreciate your efforts...

[SingingSabre]

Oh true, ha. Damn i've never gotten an invite do that meet :o


I've been ok, been out of photography for a while b/c I got married/deployed. Getting back in when I get back. I want to learn from you :D

http://photo.meetup.com/590

It's a fun group of people, although some of the...er...more weathered members can be curmudgeonly at times.

I don't know what this month's seminar is on, so it may just be a general schmooze kind of meeting.

You're welcome to sign up and/or just stop by. It starts at 10am. It's right next to Epic Cafe, if you need a caffeine fix (I heartily and vigorously recommend their peanut butter mocha). I'll be leading this month's meeting. :)

[jbrown7815]

I wont be back in Tucson until end of May/June, but i'd like to come soon

[SingingSabre]

We'd love to have you!

[BrianAZ]

Anyone else get their Photovision DVD today? The episode on calibrating lights doesn't seem to play on mine. :(

[jbdavies]

Anyone else get their Photovision DVD today? The episode on calibrating lights doesn't seem to play on mine. :(
I just got it. :D Haven't played it though. Still have a stack from last year to watch. lol

[Hatch1921]

Anyone else get their Photovision DVD today? The episode on calibrating lights doesn't seem to play on mine. :(


Going to check the mail now... all excited! LOL I will let you know if it works...

[cntry]

Anyone else get their Photovision DVD today? The episode on calibrating lights doesn't seem to play on mine. :(

Why is everyone getting a DVD?

[Hatch1921]

Why is everyone getting a DVD?


http://www.photovisionvideo.com/store/CTGY/PVM/

We went to the Captivated by Light seminar and they offered the dvd's for $39 a year.... so... going on year 2.... and I have to say.... well worth the money...even @ $150

You see the top working pros in actions and I know I have learned a ton....

[cntry]

http://www.photovisionvideo.com/store/CTGY/PVM/

We went to the Captivated by Light seminar and they offered the dvd's for $39 a year.... so... going on year 2.... and I have to say.... well worth the money...even @ $150

You see the top working pros in actions and I know I have learned a ton....

That is the one I missed.............. :(

[BrianAZ]

You can still sign up for the $39 yearly fee. You will get all the episodes for the year in which you sign up. I signed up in June, and got the whole 2008 series. Once you sign up for it, you can also purchase the entire 2008 series for another $39.

[Blue-J]

I just got my Photovision envelope, with a sleeve for #73 that I had already and another sleeve with #74 within.

[cntry]

You can still sign up for the $39 yearly fee. You will get all the episodes for the year in which you sign up. I signed up in June, and got the whole 2008 series. Once you sign up for it, you can also purchase the entire 2008 series for another $39.
How do I sign up? Paid for the seminar just didn't get there?

[jbdavies]

How do I sign up? Paid for the seminar just didn't get there?
Try this... (http://www.photovisionvideo.com/store/shop.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=PVDM09&Category_Code=PVM)

Not sure what the code is... or was.

[Hatch1921]

Try this... (http://www.photovisionvideo.com/store/shop.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=PVDM09&Category_Code=PVM)

Not sure what the code is... or was.


Why are you up at 1:25 in the morning? :)


I know why I am... my troop didn't answer his standby call... I love my job sometimes... who doesn't want to get up at 1 a.m. to deal with work issues? ROFL!!!

G'nite! Go to bed Jeremy! :D

[jbdavies]

Why are you up at 1:25 in the morning? :)


I know why I am... my troop didn't answer his standby call... I love my job sometimes... who doesn't want to get up at 1 a.m. to deal with work issues? ROFL!!!

G'nite! Go to bed Jeremy! :D
LOL! I slept for three hours today. I'm not tired at all. :lol: Totally sucks.

Just ignore the call. Can't be that important... right? ;)

[jbrown7815]

Why are you up at 1:25 in the morning? :)


I know why I am... my troop didn't answer his standby call... I love my job sometimes... who doesn't want to get up at 1 a.m. to deal with work issues? ROFL!!!

G'nite! Go to bed Jeremy! :D
You are Air Force? AD?

[cntry]

Try this... (http://www.photovisionvideo.com/store/shop.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=PVDM09&Category_Code=PVM)

Not sure what the code is... or was.

That one says $149............Never mind found a coupon code ordered 2008/2009 for $78.00 :)~

[Hatch1921]

You are Air Force? AD?


Yes :)

Going on my 4th year at Luke now that I think about it... it was just yesterday I was in Japan.... crazy how fast it all goes.

Hatch

[cntry]

Anyone interested in a 30D "8201" clicks before I throw it in For Sale section? $450 I deliver, bought at B-H end of 06.

[cntry]

Here is a link on a little tutorial for skin:
http://www.christyschuler.com/retouching.html

[macroshooter1970]

Yes :)

Going on my 4th year at Luke now that I think about it... it was just yesterday I was in Japan.... crazy how fast it all goes.

Hatch


Time don't wait for for no one. Must have been cool experience living out there.

[jbdavies]

Hey everyone... Its Ryans birthday today... ;) lol

[Blue-J]

Happy birthday, Ryan!

[RenShots]

So I just bought a 135L brand new on FM.

Someone cut me off please. :(


Now just to sell the 70-200 and my body. No big deal.

Why are you selling one of the best zooms Canon makes, I wish I would not have sold mine, the 2.8 is way too heavy and not a good walk around lens, and not nearly as sharp. How much and whats the date code ?

[disneydork06]

Hey everyone... Its Ryans birthday today... ;) lol
haha...yes, thanks. trying to catch up to you older folk :-)

[BrianAZ]

Happy birthday Ryan.

Here is one from today's shoot. Did a senior shoot with her, and her sister who is a junior.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3496306044_c49af4afce_o.jpg

[Blue-J]

haha...yes, thanks. trying to catch up to you older folk :-)


Catch up? That's a good trick!

[SingingSabre]

Happy birthday, Ryan!

[jbrown7815]

Why are you selling one of the best zooms Canon makes, I wish I would not have sold mine, the 2.8 is way too heavy and not a good walk around lens, and not nearly as sharp. How much and whats the date code ?
Not sure on date code right now, but it is brand new unopened. Selling to fund 135L, don't rly need that focal range right now. Price is negotiable, around 540-550 (brand new)

[BrianAZ]

Ok. Here is one more I had to edit tonight.

She is just incredibly beautiful, and when she told me her boyfriend didn't take her to prom, I came up with this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3495543839_069d778d8c_o.jpg

[macroshooter1970]

Ok. Here is one more I had to edit tonight.

She is just incredibly beautiful, and when she told me her boyfriend didn't take her to prom, I came up with this.



didn't take her to prom........how sad

she should dump him.

[disneydork06]

didn't take her to prom........how sad

she should dump him.yup

and thanks guys :-)

[FlyingPhotog]

Just got off work in Richmond, VA...

Happy Birthday Ryan!!

Nice work Brian.

[SingingSabre]

I was setting up for a noir shoot tonight and the model and I came up with an idea.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/SingingSabre/Random%20Eddie%20stuff/IMG_8811smallwtmk.jpg

[jbdavies]

haha...yes, thanks. trying to catch up to you older folk :-)
QUE?! :confused:

You be older than me Mister. :p :lol:

Great shots everyone!! :D

[jbrown7815]

too many man nipples in this thread XD

[Blue-J]

Ok. Here is one more I had to edit tonight.

She is just incredibly beautiful, and when she told me her boyfriend didn't take her to prom, I came up with this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3495543839_069d778d8c_o.jpg


Very nice. How about "All Dressed Up, and No Place to Go" as a name for this fine pout.

[joeb1]

haha...yes, thanks. trying to catch up to you older folk :-)

We'll wait. :)

Happy Birthday.

[BrianAZ]

Thanks for the feedback. I ended up with 182 images from the session that I rated at least a 4 (out of 5). There are going to be some KILLER shots.

Here are some of the ones I've edited so far:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3499077988_0218240f6d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3497491155_d766c11de7_o.jpg



.... and here is her 15 year old sister. High school sure has changed since I graduated.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3497269043_6dbe7e0f8b_o.jpg

[disneydork06]

QUE?! :confused:

You be older than me Mister. :p :lol:

Great shots everyone!! :D
well obviously, you're not part of the older group :-)
thanks Jay and Joe!

[Hatch1921]

Nice shots Brian. :) Looks like you had a fun session. The only thing I would change would be to crop a little more off the top in #1 & #2 .... other than that... solid shots all around.

[BrianAZ]

Nice shots Brian. :) Looks like you had a fun session. The only thing I would change would be to crop a little more off the top in #1 & #2 .... other than that... solid shots all around.


Gotta save room for the 3" double mats and the 4" frame I've got to sell them on the 24x36 print. ;)

[jbdavies]

Great shots Brian!! Can't believe she's only 15. lol

[jbdavies]

A family friend asked me to take pictures of their son who's getting his Eagle Scout for the invites. So went out and took a few pictures.

Here's the best one... the rest he was making funny faces. lol It was quite amusing. :p

I think I want to add a backdrop to this, either an American Flag... or whatever. What would be the best way to do that? Or should I just leave it the way it is? Any suggestions would be wonderful.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/hhg.jpg

Oh, and there really isn't that... red toneish look to it... at least not in PS.

[FlyingPhotog]

Shadows look a tad crushed here dood...

IMO, this really could have used a little rimlight as well to define the edges of the hair as well as keeping his left shoulder from fading into the shadows. Even if it had only been a silver reflector at camera right, you'd have added a little better defintion to those areas.

Congrats to him btw...!

[jbdavies]

Shadows look a tad crushed here dood...

IMO, this really could have used a little rimlight as well to define the edges of the hair as well as keeping his left shoulder from fading into the shadows. Even if it had only been a silver reflector at camera right, you'd have added a little better defintion to those areas.

Congrats to him btw...!
Yeah... I should have used it... but I have issues. :lol:

There's nothing behind him. That was taken outside. I took a few shots inside, with a white wall behind him, but none of his faces... look good. Haha!

[disneydork06]

Yeah... I should have used it... but I have issues. :lol:

There's nothing behind him. That was taken outside. I took a few shots inside, with a white wall behind him, but none of his faces... look good. Haha!
haha...nice.

[FlyingPhotog]

Yeah... I should have used it... but I have issues. :lol:

And this is news? :p

There's nothing behind him. That was taken outside. I took a few shots inside, with a white wall behind him, but none of his faces... look good. Haha!

Well, I guess there's nothing you can really do with it then. I'd still raise the black level some though.

FWIW: "Scenes From The Road 2009" is now updated through this past weekend (http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/nascar_2009) in Richmond, Virginia...

[jbdavies]

And this is news? :p
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/Smilies/4e77dede.gif lol

Well, I guess there's nothing you can really do with it then. I'd still raise the black level some though.

Like this...?
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/jj.jpg

FWIW: "Scenes From The Road 2009" is now updated through this past weekend (http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/nascar_2009) in Richmond, Virginia...
Holy Moses! Richmond-3... seriously. It's Moses. :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

Like this...?

Better methinks...

Holy Moses! Richmond-3... seriously. It's Moses. :lol:

I was thinking Santa during the off season but Moses works... ;)

[jbdavies]

Better methinks...



I was thinking Santa during the off season but Moses works... ;)
Oh it could be Santa. Haha!

Coolio. So what would be the best way to change the background... or should I even bother? :confused:

[disneydork06]

And this is news? :p



Well, I guess there's nothing you can really do with it then. I'd still raise the black level some though.

FWIW: "Scenes From The Road 2009" is now updated through this past weekend (http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/nascar_2009) in Richmond, Virginia...
whoa, that's quite a beard for the guy in pic 3. was it that windy too?
Oh, and I'm gonna try and do a similar thing like you and photograph some of my progress with being out in orlando. just hope I remember to bring my camera to the parks with me :-)

[jbdavies]

whoa, that's quite a beard for the guy in pic 3. was it that windy too?
Oh, and I'm gonna try and do a similar thing like you and photograph some of my progress with being out in orlando. just hope I remember to bring my camera to the parks with me :-)
You better remember! lol

[disneydork06]

You better remember! lol
it'll be interesting using a 1d out there :-D maybe I'll get some comments that I can use for the "most ridiculous comments you've received with a big lens on" thread :-)

[FlyingPhotog]

Oh it could be Santa. Haha!

Coolio. So what would be the best way to change the background... or should I even bother? :confused:

You'll probably have to get in close and do some lasso tool selecting. Trying just the magic wand will probably not work due to the similarity between the background and the crown of his head.

whoa, that's quite a beard for the guy in pic 3. was it that windy too?
Oh, and I'm gonna try and do a similar thing like you and photograph some of my progress with being out in orlando. just hope I remember to bring my camera to the parks with me :-)

It was a little windy but that's mostly all his hair. I've seen him at Richmond for several years now...

So you're going off to Orlando eh? You can have Florida in the summer...ugh! I'll be down at Daytona in July...double ugh.

[disneydork06]

You'll probably have to get in close and do some lasso tool selecting. Trying just the magic wand will probably not work due to the similarity between the background and the crown of his head.



It was a little windy but that's mostly all his hair. I've seen him at Richmond for several years now...

So you're going off to Orlando eh? You can have Florida in the summer...ugh! I'll be down at Daytona in July...double ugh.I'll be lifeguarding at the pools (hopefully when I pass the swim test :-P) so hopefully it won't be that bad.

[jbdavies]

Ok, playing with backgrounds a bit.

Whatcha thing? I've still got some work to do obviously... mainly around his hair... but yeah.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/kk.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Not bad although the "shadow" you've got here makes it look as if he's about 2" away from a flat wall.

IMO, it would look more natural if it had more separation and fell more softly.

[jbdavies]

Not bad although the "shadow" you've got here makes it look as if he's about 2" away from a flat wall.

IMO, it would look more natural if it had more separation and fell more softly.
I can work with that. But you don't think the background is too... odd/lame/stupid/hideous/ridiculous/why they hell did you even pick that? lol

[FlyingPhotog]

I can work with that. But you don't think the background is too... odd/lame/stupid/hideous/ridiculous/why they hell did you even pick that? lol

You mean besides the fact you shot a leatherette sofa for the background? :lol:

[jbrown7815]

so. sup

[FlyingPhotog]

so. sup

What's up Short Timer...? ;)

[jbdavies]

You mean besides the fact you shot a leatherette sofa for the background? :lol:
HAHA!! Did not. :p

What about a wood background? lol CGTextures.com is so much fun...

[FlyingPhotog]

HAHA!! Did not. :p

What about a wood background? lol CGTextures.com is so much fun...

Wood? Um, not so much...

Perhaps a nice American Flag / Sky With Puffy Clouds mix?

ETA: Then you don't necessarily have to worry about having him cast a shadow...

[disneydork06]

I can work with that. But you don't think the background is too... odd/lame/stupid/hideous/ridiculous/why they hell did you even pick that? lol
looks kinda ringflashish :-)

[jbrown7815]

What's up Short Timer...? ;)
what's going on old man

[jbdavies]

Wood? Um, not so much...

Perhaps a nice American Flag / Sky With Puffy Clouds mix?

ETA: Then you don't necessarily have to worry about having him cast a shadow...
Que?
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/flag.jpg

looks kinda ringflashish :-)
That's... what I was going for.... lol

[FlyingPhotog]

Knock the vibrance of the flag down some and add a touch of Gausian Blur to it so it looks like it's really in the background.

[jbdavies]

Knock the vibrance of the flag down some and add a touch of Gausian Blur to it so it looks like it's really in the background.
lol Ok... one more time. Sorry for all the troubles.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/flag2.jpg

[jbrown7815]

I was just kidding about the oldman thing :D

[FlyingPhotog]

Crop the bottom edge slightly. You can see where his arms end! :shock:

[jbdavies]

I was just kidding about the oldman thing :D
Liar. ;) :lol:

[jbdavies]

Crop the bottom edge slightly. You can see where his arms end! :shock:
Oops! lol Missed that in the selection process. :p

[FlyingPhotog]

I was just kidding about the oldman thing :D

Ha...

Missed your reply in the mix with Jeremy's editing efforts.

Truth doesn't hurt... ;)

[jbdavies]

Ok... so besides the crop (which I fixed), do you think it looks ok? :)

Thanks for ALL your help! :D :D

[FlyingPhotog]

I think your last version is acceptable.

I might go back to the original cutout and put a 1 pixel feather just to soften the "cut out" look a bit but other than that (and fixing his amputations) I'd say go with it.

[jbdavies]

I think your last version is acceptable.

I might go back to the original cutout and put a 1 pixel feather just to soften the "cut out" look a bit but other than that (and fixing his amputations) I'd say go with it.
Saweetness!! :D Thanks for all your help... again. :)

[jbrown7815]

Ha...

Missed your reply in the mix with Jeremy's editing efforts.

Truth doesn't hurt... ;)
:p:p

[disneydork06]

I think your last version is acceptable.

I might go back to the original cutout and put a 1 pixel feather just to soften the "cut out" look a bit but other than that (and fixing his amputations) I'd say go with it.what he said :-)

Jeremy, looks good. nice work!

[jbrown7815]

Hatch, I put that you told me about PhotoBiz, so maybe you'll get some $$

[jbdavies]

what he said :-)

Jeremy, looks good. nice work!
Thanks. :) We'll see what they say. lol

[Kristy]

Playing catch up while feeding a bottle...; :)

So Jeremy..... I think the flag is too much.. I love the idea, but it over-powers the boy... So how about diffusing it, blurring it, removing some color.. just to make it look like it's off im the background blur?

I wasn't sure how far to push it.. and I know this looks like crap... but do you get where I'm headed..>? I'm busy today but wanted to give a teenys bit of input real quick.. this is a 2 minute fix... lol...

[jbdavies]

Playing catch up while feeding a bottle...; :)

So Jeremy..... I think the flag is too much.. I love the idea, but it over-powers the boy... So how about diffusing it, blurring it, removing some color.. just to make it look like it's off im the background blur?

I wasn't sure how far to push it.. and I know this looks like crap... but do you get where I'm headed..>? I'm busy today but wanted to give a teenys bit of input real quick.. this is a 2 minute fix... lol...
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/hh.jpg

[Hatch1921]

Canon rebates
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/images/rebates/canon-rebate-2q09.pdf

Look Kristy.... $200 off the 70-200L IS :)

[FlyingPhotog]

No 135 though...Boo Hiss...

Amazing how fast six months goes by. Seems like only yesterday I ordered the 300 and the Brick using the Buy Now Pay Later deal.

Today was Later .. Ouch! ;)

Now, about that 16-35 and 85L ? Hmmm..... What to sell, what to sell...

[jbdavies]

Canon rebates
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/images/rebates/canon-rebate-2q09.pdf

Look Kristy.... $200 off the 70-200L IS :)
Sigh.... lol

[jbdavies]

OH! So... I just found out (this morning) that I'm in charge of the slide show for the wedding (this Friday)... :shock:

Has anyone used Animoto? Would that be acceptable for a wedding slide show? $30 for a year... really isn't bad at all.

[Hatch1921]

No 135 though...Boo Hiss...

Amazing how fast six months goes by. Seems like only yesterday I ordered the 300 and the Brick using the Buy Now Pay Later deal.

Today was Later .. Ouch! ;)

Now, about that 16-35 and 85L ? Hmmm..... What to sell, what to sell...



85L is very nice... but... very slow. If you want to use it for anything other than portraits... I would pass and buy the 135L :) I'm not biased LOL shot with both...

Brian loves his 85L.... but... for the $$$ I still stand behind the 135L

I rented the 16-35II super sharp... handles flare really well... great lens all around. I love the Yellowstone shots I have from it. :D


Buy the 135L Jay... you have the 85mm :) and it is a step or 3 above it. On par with the 300... very close IMO.

[nuklehead]

best link EVAR!!

thanks Hatch!!

[FlyingPhotog]

So I've been thinking more on a "business" name and came up with some ideas:

JCB Fotografica
JCB Fotografix
JCB Fotographics
JCB Fotographix

Anything stirke a nerve one way or another?

[Hatch1921]

best link EVAR!!

thanks Hatch!! You are welcome :)

So I've been thinking more on a "business" name and came up with some ideas:

JCB Fotografica
JCB Fotografix
JCB Fotographics
JCB Fotographix

Anything stirke a nerve one way or another?

Nope...
How about Jay Beckman Photography? :D

[disneydork06]

OH! So... I just found out (this morning) that I'm in charge of the slide show for the wedding (this Friday)... :shock:

Has anyone used Animoto? Would that be acceptable for a wedding slide show? $30 for a year... really isn't bad at all.
are you going to be playing many different songs? or just one song throughout?

[disneydork06]

So I've been thinking more on a "business" name and came up with some ideas:

JCB Fotografica
JCB Fotografix
JCB Fotographics
JCB Fotographix

Anything stirke a nerve one way or another?
the last one I would choose of those


Nope...
How about Jay Beckman Photography? :D
that sounds good too :-)

[jbdavies]

are you going to be playing many different songs? or just one song throughout?
I actually don't know. She hasn't gotten back to me. :(

[disneydork06]

I actually don't know. She hasn't gotten back to me. :(
well then I guess for now find something general that will do what you want...when you find out find something that will do what they want :-)
do you have an audio editor that you can clip and piece different sections of music together?

[jbdavies]

well then I guess for now find something general that will do what you want...when you find out find something that will do what they want :-)
do you have an audio editor that you can clip and piece different sections of music together?
..... No. lol

[BrianAZ]

85L is very nice... but... very slow. If you want to use it for anything other than portraits... I would pass and buy the 135L :) I'm not biased LOL shot with both...

Brian loves his 85L.... but... for the $$$ I still stand behind the 135L

I rented the 16-35II super sharp... handles flare really well... great lens all around. I love the Yellowstone shots I have from it. :D


Buy the 135L Jay... you have the 85mm :) and it is a step or 3 above it. On par with the 300... very close IMO.


Hatch is pretty much right on regarding the 85L. It is a FANTASTIC outdoor/natural light lens, as long as your subjects are relatively stationary. Moving subjects, kids, and the like are not the right match fot eh 85L.

Even though the 135L gives great bokeh, I still prefer the bokeh on the 85L. Plus it is a stop and a half faster than the 135L.

I'm saving my scheckles for the 135L, but I wouldn't give up the 85L as long as I still shoot with either natural light, or contstant light sources.

You are more than welcome to give it try and see what you think.

[Hatch1921]

Jay... did you see the new 69" on B&H ? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/612058-REG/Elinchrom_EL_26186_69_ROTALUX_OCTA_SOFTBOX.html

Nice!

[Hatch1921]

Just looking over some stuff on B&H

When you add the Photoflex 7' beast to the cart... drops the price... by $110

Photoflex Octodome Softbox - Large - 7' more info

MFR #FV-MOD7 • B&H #PHOD7Q

Our Price:
$328.95

[disneydork06]

..... No. lol
I'm sure you can find some cool free programs that will help you

[jbdavies]

I'm sure you can find some cool free programs that will help you
We'll see. She needs to get back to me first. If not... well then I guess it'll be a quite slide show. :lol:

[Hatch1921]

Jeremy
http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html


Or

http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html

[disneydork06]

We'll see. She needs to get back to me first. If not... well then I guess it'll be a quite slide show. :lol:
quite the slide show or a quiet slide show?

[jbdavies]

Jeremy
http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html


Or

http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html
Oh cool! Thanks! :D

quite the slide show or a quiet slide show?
Oops. lol Quiet. :D

[FlyingPhotog]

Nope...
How about Jay Beckman Photography? :D

Well that'll never work... :lol:

Hatch is pretty much right on regarding the 85L. It is a FANTASTIC outdoor/natural light lens, as long as your subjects are relatively stationary. Moving subjects, kids, and the like are not the right match fot eh 85L.

Even though the 135L gives great bokeh, I still prefer the bokeh on the 85L. Plus it is a stop and a half faster than the 135L.

I'm saving my scheckles for the 135L, but I wouldn't give up the 85L as long as I still shoot with either natural light, or contstant light sources.

You are more than welcome to give it try and see what you think.

Thanks for the input and the offer. Honestly, I guess there's nothing I really need right now, I'm just being greedy...

Jay... did you see the new 69" on B&H ? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/612058-REG/Elinchrom_EL_26186_69_ROTALUX_OCTA_SOFTBOX.html

Nice!

Very nice. At nearly 6', given a short enough model, that could be a "Highlite" background all its own...

[Hatch1921]

Very nice. At nearly 6', given a short enough model, that could be a "Highlite" background all its own...

Very true... and for less... only a few inches less than the El Octa beast.... but... I'm sure the differnce is noticable. The El has the strobe firing in to the back of the box ....correct?

[FlyingPhotog]

Very true... and for less... only a few inches less than the El Octa beast.... but... I'm sure the differnce is noticable. The El has the strobe firing in to the back of the box ....correct?

Nope, the instrument faces the subject shooting through the back of the Octabox...

(I'm assuming you're asking if the instrument shoots through Vs being bounced, Right?)

[cntry]

Would someone mind hitting B-H And see how much 2 day shipping is on a 100-400L to AZ? Supposed to be getting NAPP discount and don't think I am? Says 19.02 with discount, sounds like normal price to me.
Thanks
Randy

[FlyingPhotog]

UPS Ground = $14.95 (Grey Market Copy)

The US Copy says "Free Shipping"

Are you accessing B&H through the NAPP website? AFAIK, it "knows" you're coming via NAPP and everything should be Free Shipping...

ETA: Through the NAPP portal, I see the 100-400 as $13XX ($100 rebate price) + Free Shipping.

[cntry]

But I don't want FREE shipping I want 2 day (as a NAPP member I get a discount on Upgraded shipping) I may have to leave Thursday for Washington state.......
It says a $14.05 discount was applied but still $19.02 for 2 day, so that means to a non napp member 2day shipping is $33.07???
I almost always get 2 day shipping anyway and I thought it was about $20.00 without the discount? Was wondering what a non napp member would pay for 2 day shipping?

[FlyingPhotog]

Oh $hit...I missed the 2-day part...

Standby Please...

Yeah, I see NAPP 2-Day shipping as being $19.05 to 85226.

I guess non NAPP would be $35 give or take.

[cntry]

Yeah once you go there they remember you as a Nappy, so I can't tell what it is for a non member now.

Just installed CS4, can't get a view I want, called adobe got canned response (reinstall)like I have 4 hours to uninstall and reinstall, so went to napp forum and trying to get it right.

Might be a mac/windows thing but I don't think so.

[FlyingPhotog]

Yeah once you go there they remember you as a Nappy so can tell what it is for a non member now.
Just installed CS4, can't get a view I want, called adobe got canned response (reinstall)like I have 4 hours to uninstall and reinstall, so went to napp forum and trying to get it right. Might be a mac/windows thing but I don't think so.

What view are you missing? Specific layout or certain panels..?

[cntry]

Yeah if you go to Napp forum and to cs4 it's at the top
"Layers panel Grey ed out in Essentials view??"
Got a work around until I can figure it out.

I really think I gonna like CS4!!

[Tom O]

OH! So... I just found out (this morning) that I'm in charge of the slide show for the wedding (this Friday)... :shock:

Has anyone used Animoto? Would that be acceptable for a wedding slide show? $30 for a year... really isn't bad at all.

I use it all the time. Very easy to use and end results IMO come out very professional looking. It makes me looks like I know what I'm doing.:rolleyes:

[Kristy]

@ Jeremy... music has copyright requirmement for a public showing by a pro photog.... so be careful... You might pick up some royalty free music... to be safe. :)

I love www.ghostnotes.blogspot.com Bill Cushman.. he will allow you to use his music if you simply send an e-mail and request. Really nice man... I love Mozarts Sonata in "C" for shows... :)

[drewandersonphoto]

@ Jeremy... music has copyright requirmement for a public showing by a pro photog.... so be careful... You might pick up some royalty free music... to be safe. :)

I love www.ghostnotes.blogspot.com (http://www.ghostnotes.blogspot.com) Bill Cushman.. he will allow you to use his music if you simply send an e-mail and request. Really nice man... I love Mozarts Sonata in "C" for shows... :)


Kristy,
Not sure if you are using Mac or PC but I found Fotomagico recently and gave it a try and LOVE it! FOTOMAGICO it is super simple and easy to use. and has numerous export options.

[jbdavies]

I use it all the time. Very easy to use and end results IMO come out very professional looking. It makes me looks like I know what I'm doing.:rolleyes:
Haha! Well that is a plus. ;) lol

@ Jeremy... music has copyright requirmement for a public showing by a pro photog.... so be careful... You might pick up some royalty free music... to be safe. :)

I love www.ghostnotes.blogspot.com (http://www.ghostnotes.blogspot.com) Bill Cushman.. he will allow you to use his music if you simply send an e-mail and request. Really nice man... I love Mozarts Sonata in "C" for shows... :)
Thanks Kristy. Technically... would I actually be considered a pro-photog? :D lol

Also, turns out she doesn't want musak. The DJ will be in charge of that. :)

[ToferPhotography]

Boy get distracted for WAY too long and you go to a 3rd thread now?? :)

I will be catching up

[jbdavies]

*Squeals like a little girl*

Got two new toys today...

[jbdavies]

It's ALIVE!!! :D

[FlyingPhotog]

*Squeals like a little girl*

Got two new toys today...

So, what did ya get?

[cntry]

I should have a 100-400L in my hands Friday from B-H :)

[FlyingPhotog]

I should have a 100-400L in my hands Friday from B-H :)

Excellent...

I've just recently become re-aquainted with mine since the 300 is just too much to lug around on the road.

[disneydork06]

@ Jeremy... music has copyright requirmement for a public showing by a pro photog.... so be careful... You might pick up some royalty free music... to be safe. :)

I love www.ghostnotes.blogspot.com (http://www.ghostnotes.blogspot.com) Bill Cushman.. he will allow you to use his music if you simply send an e-mail and request. Really nice man... I love Mozarts Sonata in "C" for shows... :)
or just google royalty free music :-)
*Squeals like a little girl*

Got two new toys today...
please tell!
It's ALIVE!!! :D
YAY! my life is back :-)

[macroshooter1970]

cool, people buying new stuff. got me a different macro lens, will prob let the 100mm go.

[BrianAZ]

Wow. Everyone is buying stuff.

I just bought a 135L.

[FlyingPhotog]

Wow. Everyone is buying stuff.

I just bought a 135L.

Nice...

If you don't mind my asking, from where?

Most of the major online retailers are OOS right now (B&H has it but it's $60 more than Canoga or KEH...)

[BrianAZ]

In the for sale forum.

I'd get it from Canoga Camera. It's 935 on their site, and they give free shipping. From CA, it is like two days UPS. Their CS isn't quite as good as B&H, but it is really really close.

They will always get my business. I bought an 85L from them, and 3 months later there was a $200 rebate. I called them up, they processed a "return" and "resale" of the lens, and then I got the $200 rebate from Canon.

[FlyingPhotog]

In the for sale forum.

I'd get it from Canoga Camera. It's 935 on their site, and they give free shipping. From CA, it is like two days UPS. Their CS isn't quite as good as B&H, but it is really really close.

They will always get my business. I bought an 85L from them, and 3 months later there was a $200 rebate. I called them up, they processed a "return" and "resale" of the lens, and then I got the $200 rebate from Canon.

Interesting...

If Canoga had had it in stock today I'd have bought one. I'm sure they'll get more (and the price will go up...)

[cntry]

I bought mine from B-H, could have saved $60 on eBay but I like B-H.
Now I have heard they raised their prices, this forum should let all the retailers and Canon know, we are paying attention and we will respect the honest dealers!
Just my 2 cents!

[Kristy]

**jumping up and down, kicking and having a tantrum**

"I want new toys..... I want new toys..... Why is it never my turn...!!?"

Congrats to everyone who is getting new stuff... :)

Hey Mistery Man.. aka Jeremy... you never told us what you got...

[FlyingPhotog]

**jumping up and down, kicking and having a tantrum**

"I want new toys..... I want new toys..... Why is it never my turn...!!?"

Congrats to everyone who is getting new stuff... :)

Hey Mistery Man.. aka Jeremy... you never told us what you got...

This from the woman who got a "free camera..." :lol:

(I know, I know...blood, sweat and tears came prior)

[Kristy]

Okay so now.. the real question erupts....

Hold on to your hats or your pants or whatever it is that falls off easily...

Remember.. I'm just a little bit slow... right... lol..?

So anyway... for those of you who have a micro-adjustment feature (yes I'm beating a dead horse)..... IF your camera is front focusing... and you want to make an adjustment.. do you move the slider to the left or to the right to compensate....?

I know, I know, I know.... I'm 41-years old and retarted because I have no idea... duh...?

Anyone...? Anyone...? Bueller......?

[Kristy]

This from the woman who got a "free camera..." :lol:

(I know, I know...blood, sweat and tears came prior)

Hey... it wasn't free.. I paid good money for not one, but TWO defective cameras.... this was an equal value replacement... not my fault that technology improved during my 14 month stint of bad gear... lol...

[Kristy]

Oh I forgot to say... lol.... (just so you get the right tone of voice... dry sarcasm.. that's my deal... and don'cha forget it!! )

[FlyingPhotog]

Oh I forgot to say... lol.... (just so you get the right tone of voice... dry sarcasm.. that's my deal... and don'cha forget it!! )

You still think I need the disclaimer, huh? :rolleyes:

As for MF adjust .. Good Question!! I haven't bothered with it yet since I can only do it on one out of three bodies. I don't want to give the 5D and 40D a complex, ya know? ;)

[Hatch1921]

Kristy... just watched the slideshow... cried a little... :)

No... seriously... awesome job... the Mom and Gma will love it.

[cntry]

LOL Kristy paid the price! Was talking giving up photography...... Yeah canon.
Anyone remeber the junk yard shoot? well I follow this brit girls photos, guess what?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndybisz/http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndybisz/

[Kristy]

You still think I need the disclaimer, huh? :rolleyes:

As for MF adjust .. Good Question!! I haven't bothered with it yet since I can only do it on one out of three bodies. I don't want to give the 5D and 40D a complex, ya know? ;)

Constantly explaining myself.. lol....

So I guess I toss the question up to alligators... lol...

Kristy... just watched the slideshow... cried a little... :)

No... seriously... awesome job... the Mom and Gma will love it.

Oh... good.. :) Do the colors/exposures look wonky on your screen?

LOL Kristy paid the price! Was talking giving up photography...... Yeah canon.
Anyone remeber the junk yard shoot? well I follow this brit girls photos, guess what?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndybisz/http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndybisz/

so cool! :) Funny to see Jerome from the eyes of someone that was unaware it exists. :)

[Hatch1921]

Oh... good.. :) Do the colors/exposures look wonky on your screen?



Looks good on my monitor :)

[FlyingPhotog]

I've decided to go into the Inspirational Poster business:

"Perspective"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p474035220-4.jpg

[azpix]

I've decided to go into the Inspirational Poster business:

"Perspective"

I like that shot.

Jay,
when you shoot planes, do you put your focus in AI Servo?

[FlyingPhotog]

I like that shot.

Jay,
when you shoot planes, do you put your focus in AI Servo?

Thanks and Yes... ;)

[disneydork06]

cool, people buying new stuff. got me a different macro lens, will prob let the 100mm go.
what'd you get? I'll take your 100 if you're giving it away :-D

[macroshooter1970]

I've decided to go into the Inspirational Poster business:

"Perspective"


Nice spot for a picinic.

[disneydork06]

okay, here's a quick one that I liked from the wedding I photographed...

what do you think is gonna happen next...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3510805900_2ce4418587.jpg?v=0