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Tutorials: Black and White Photography

by PhotoVideoOnline on 02/28/2011

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Black and white photography is enjoying a revival, although it has never really gone away. Why does it continue to be so popular?

There is a certain nostalgia about black and white; not just memories of old photographs but early television too. In fact black and white is very effective at emphasizing the shapes and tones of the subject. Black and white can produce a strong image from a subject that might look weaker in colour.

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lynda.com releases 10 Adobe Creative Suite 5 Essential Training titles

by PhotoVideoOnline on 05/03/2010

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Adobe CS5 advanced courses available on same day as software release
lynda.com, the award-winning online training provider of computer skills education for consumers, businesses and schools, announces the release of 10 courses covering the products in Adobe® Creative Suite® 5 released today. Course topics include Photoshop® CS5, Dreamweaver® CS5, Flash® Professional CS5, Illustrator® CS5, InDesign® CS5, After Effects® CS5, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS5, Fireworks® CS5, Encore® CS5, and Soundbooth® CS5 tutorials. Registered users of all Adobe Creative Suite 5 products receive a free 30-day trial membership to lynda.com, which unlocks 100 percent of the lynda.com course offerings in addition to the Creative Suite 5 tutorials.

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HDDSLR Cinema Workshop with Vincent Laforet

26.04.2010

Course: An introduction to HDDSLR Cinema. Instructor: Vincent Laforet Dates: Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2 In this 3-day course, first-time filmmakers and photographers making the transition into video will be introduced to many of the core building blocks necessary to make their first short films.

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Explore the exciting world of close-up photography

20.04.2010

Many Canon compact digital cameras will focus at a distance of only 1cm from the subject – some will even give a sharp image when the lens is touching the subject! EOS cameras will also focus very close to the subject, but only with the right accessories. So how do you start macro photography?

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Tutorial: Taking photos this spring

18.03.2010

As winter gives way to spring, nature starts adding colours to its palette. Bare, brown branches sprout green leaves, while early flowers bring splashes of red and yellow to the landscape; a good time to be a photographer.

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Use more of your camera

02.02.2010

How much of your camera do you really use? The chances are that there are many features still untouched; we all tend to work with what we know. With a new year, now is the time to try out the features that are new to you on your camera!

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Festive photography

20.12.2009

You have bought the presents and organised the meals, but have you planned your pictures? Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your festive photography.

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Shooting great photos in winter

24.11.2009

Is photography in the winter any different to shooting at other times of the year? It can be. Here are some tips and techniques to help you be prepared.

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The colours of autumn

19.10.2009

Every season has its own special magic for photographers and autumn is no different. With its wide range of colours; rich palette of browns, splashes of reds, hints of yellows and touches of greens, this is a great time to capture memorable photos. But where or when do you start to capture this?

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Techniques for better pictures of buildings

25.09.2009

Buildings make superb subjects for your camera – and there is no shortage of them. The diversity of buildings, in style and size, means that your photographs will be equally varied. However, here are a few useful techniques to help you add a little more impact to your images.

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