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The best free!!! editing software.
Number 1: Gimp
Gimp is an open source editing program free to all,it’s ps like
with lots of plugins available ,worth checking out
get it here. lots of plugins here
PHOTOFILTRE
Excellent program that is free of charge
this is a basic editing software very easy
to use has some great features try it out
get it here
tip for saving files
File Formats
It is best to save your files as RAW files and/or uncompressed TIFF files. These are large files, but they save your images in the highest possible quality and will never be obsolete. Just as with film, the higher the quality of the negatives, the better the prints will be.
What is ISO?
What is ISO?
ISO is short for International Organizational Standard. In the photographic world, ISO is most most commonly referred to as a film rating system. Think film not the movies In terms of film ISO is used as a rating system to tell you how sensitive the film is to light, or how fast the film is. The lower the ISO number (ie 50) the more time the film needs to be exposed. The faster the film speed, the less light required to take a picture.
In many situations it is not possible to have a film with low sensitivity. Such situations include those where there is low light and no tripod, or where the motion is very quick such; as in sports photography.
Film ISO vs Digital ISO
If you are using a film camera there is a much better chance that you are already familiar with ISO. When you choose your film you select the ISO.
Digital photographers are not so constrained by a roll of film having one set ISO sensitivity, and can change the ISO sensitivity rather easily. That isn’t to say, digital cameras can escape the adverse effects of shooting with higher ISO.
In film, when the ISO is too high, photos tend to appear grainy. The same is true with Digital Cameras instead of being called graininess it’s called noise. The higher the ISO, the the more noisy digital photos appear.
Whether your using film, or a digital camera, ISO speed affects the aperture and shutter speed combinations you can use.
So What is ISO?
ISO is a standard telling you how sensitive your film/digital sensor is to light.
- Higher the ISO, the more sensitive the film/sensor is to light
- ISO speed affects allowed aperture and shutter speed combinations
- Higher the ISO, the more grainy or noisy pictures may appear
The art of light contest has started
click on the pic to enter or vote
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Mamiya rb67 pro s (Download Free manual)
My favorite store (they have the best prices)
if you are looking for used equipment this is the place!
cool tricks!
These amusement park rides where shot with a nikon D100 using a tripod
w/ cable release.
EXIF info is f22 1s
ISO 800
lens=sigma 70-300
(Don’t be afraid to experiment with the numbers on timed exposure pics)
Tip of the day!
Use Reflections at Night — To achieve a sense of depth in night shots and avoid “flat” looking pictures, try to include reflections of lights on water or other reflective surfaces.
