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| Episode 170: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:44:05 | |
It’s that time again: new iPhones! By which we mean, of course, new Apple Cameras That Also Do Other Stuff. Kirk and Jeff are both upgrading their phones this year, largely due to the new Camera Control button but also the 48 MP (megapixel) ultra-wide camera and the new 48 MP Fusion camera that reads data fast enough to remove the shutter lag when shooting raw images. There’s a lot to discuss in this bonus-length episode! Hosts:
Nitro from Gentlemen Coders Nitro is the new photo editor and manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad from the developer of RAW Power. Designed for every photographer and every photograph, Nitro combines flexible storage options, unmatched camera support, and professional editing tools. If you liked Aperture or RAW Power, you’ll love Nitro and its beautiful user interface. On the editing side, Nitro includes full masking support with AI masks, gradients, and brushes. Remove dust blemishes and other imperfections using Clone and Spot Removal tools. And, just like RAW Power, you can apply raw-specific tone and tuning adjustments. Nitro gives you more control over Apple's RAW decoder than any other app. And, it’s great at editing JPEGs and HEIF images too! For organizing, your photos can live in Apple’s Photos library or in the file system, with support for XMP sidecars and synchronizing metadata and edits with iCloud Photo Library. Nitro also supports more cameras and formats than Photos, Darkroom, or Photomator, including compressed Fujifilm RAW files and the Nikon HE format. And while comparing shots, synchronize pan and zoom up to 16 images at a time. Integration with ExifTool on the Mac lets you see and compare all of the metadata in your images. Try Nitro for free for 7 days without any obligation. No subscription signup, no nonsense. Check it out at [https://nitrophoto.app](nitrophoto.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Snapshots:
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| Episode 169: Peakto 2.0 with Matthieu Kopp | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:38:20 | |
Is your photo library spread out among different drives and apps? We’re not talking about maybe having a couple of Lightroom Classic catalogs—it’s not uncommon now for a photographer to have Lightroom libraries, Capture One libraries, Apple Photos libraries, even old iPhoto and Aperture libraries collected over the years. In this episode we welcome back Matthieu Kopp of CYME to talk about version 2.0 of the utility Peakto, which can bring sense to all of that accumulated chaos. As a bonus, Matthieu also shared a discount code for PhotoActive listeners to get 15% off any CYME app: PHOTOACTIVE15. Guest: Hosts:
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| Episode 160: Primed by Seeing | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:35:35 | |
We were recently asked about where we find inspiration while making photos, which led Kirk and Jeff to muse on the idea of being primed to find photo subjects. It’s not enough to arrive at a destination with a blank slate—you’ll create better photos and enjoy the experience more if you prime yourself to see what’s in front of you. That can come from photo books, online photos of the same area, and more. Hosts:
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| Episode 70: One-Light Portraits with Sandra Coan | 19 Jun 2020 | 00:36:27 | |
Portrait photography can seem awfully daunting if you’ve never done it. How many lights do you use? Which modifiers are the best? Do you need a studio? How much money should you spend to get started? Oh, and how do you relate to the person in front of your camera? We talk with pro portrait photographer Sandra Coan about shooting with just one light and one modifier—using film!—and her book Crafting the Natural Light Look. Guest: Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 69: What to Print, with Rick LePage | 05 Jun 2020 | 00:39:34 | |
The last time we talked with Rick LePage, he gave us the basics of printing your own photos. We’re pleased to welcome him again as a guest to go deeper into the topic, starting with the question: How do you choose what to print? It sounds like an easy query, but we discuss not just what you put on your walls (and which walls), but also how printing helps define you as an artist. Guest: Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 68: Revisiting Geotagging with HoudahGeo 6.0 | 22 May 2020 | 00:38:26 | |
With photographers finding themselves with unexpected time on their hands at home, it's a great time to update the location data in the photos in your library. Pierre Bernard joins us again to talk about the new features in his Mac app HoudahGeo 6.0, indulging our lazy photographic habits, and...how HoudahGeo supports scuba divers? Sponsor HoudahGeo -- If you want to take photos and remember where they were shot, and your camera doesn't have built-in geotagging, use HoudahGeo 6.0 on the Mac to attach GPS coordinates and location names to your photos. Get 25% off HoudahGeo 6.0 with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://www.houdah.com/houdahGeo/buy.html?coupon=PHOTOACTIVE Guest: Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 67: Chris Niccolls on Making Videos about Photography | 08 May 2020 | 00:42:26 | |
This week we’re joined by Chris Niccolls, co-host (with Jordan Drake) of DPReview TV, one of our favorite video resources about photography. Yes, there are hundreds of photographers on YouTube, but we’ve long enjoyed Chris’s and Jordan’s friendly and knowledgable approach to reviewing photo gear and educating viewers about all aspects of photography and videography. Guest: Hosts:
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| Episode 66: Manual Focus Lenses and Jeff's New Luminar Book | 24 Apr 2020 | 00:33:51 | |
The autofocus capabilities in today’s cameras are amazing, so why would anyone buy a lens that offers only manual focus? Jeff and Kirk talk about situations where autofocus isn’t a consideration, such as buying inexpensive fast lenses or using an adapter to mount one brand’s lenses on another brand’s camera (like Nikon lenses on a Fujifilm body). We also chat about Jeff’s just-released book, The Photographer’s Guide to Luminar 4. We’ll be giving away a few copies to subscribers of the PhotoActive mailing list, and we also have a 40% discount code to share. Hosts:
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| Episode 65: Barney Britton on the Future of the Camera Industry | 10 Apr 2020 | 00:49:36 | |
Camera sales worldwide have steadily decreased over the past several years, and now COVID-19 has thrown everything into disarray. Where is the camera industry headed? Special guest Barney Britton, Senior Editor at DPReview, joins Kirk and Jeff to talk about the factors that are contributing to these shifts. It’s not all grim news, though, and we also talk about what changes and advancements we might see in the near future. Guest: Hosts:
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| Episode 64: Creativity Is Problem Solving, with David duChemin | 20 Mar 2020 | 00:41:02 | |
Creativity Is Problem Solving, with David duChemin
A few months ago when we invited David duChemin to return as a PhotoActive guest to talk about his new book The Heart of the Photograph, we had no idea it would be at the disruptive beginning of a global pandemic. We talk with David about being creative in this new situation, and how creativity can translate into resiliency. Then we focus on his book, and the questions it raises for how we approach making and working with photographs. Guest: Hosts:
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| Episode 63: Sharing Photos | 13 Mar 2020 | 00:32:42 | |
Photos are meant to be shared, but with digital photos the options multiply. In this episode, Kirk McElhearn and Jeff Carlson look at several ways to share photos with friends and family. Hosts:
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| Episode 62: Photos App Extensions with Nik Bhatt | 28 Feb 2020 | 00:35:47 | |
Gentleman Coder Nik Bhatt returns to help explain a complicated topic with Apple’s Photos app: Photos Extensions. If you want to use another tool to edit images beyond what Photos offers, you can load that software’s editing tools within Photos. It seems straightforward, but soon gets tricky if you want to go back and adjust some of your edit settings or even if you perform a minor edit in Photos first. If you’ve ever been confused about the differences between Photos Extensions and the “Edit with” feature (which do two very different things), especially for raw files, this is the episode for you. Guest: Hosts:
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| Episode 61: Choosing What to Photograph | 14 Feb 2020 | 00:40:02 | |
A listener in the PhotoActive Facebook group asks a great question, “How do I choose a subject to shoot?” In this episode, Kirk and Jeff explore how they approach a scene, with groups of photos from deliberate photo shoots that seek to answer that question. Hosts:
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| Episode 159: Fuji X100VI and the Appeal of Small Fixed-Lens Cameras | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:34:23 | |
The entire Internet - yes, the whole thing, trust us - is going crazy for the new Fujifilm X100VI compact fixed-lens camera. What’s the appeal of this not-inexpensive camera? Its predecessor was in such demand that Fujifilm just stopped manufacturing it because it couldn’t keep up...for more than a year. And now the X100VI is backordered until summer. Is it all just influencer hype? [Main photo credit: Fujifilm] Hosts:
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| Episode 60: Machine Learning with Andrius Gailiunas and Pixelmator Pro | 31 Jan 2020 | 00:35:30 | |
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Andrius Gailiunas of Pixelmator to talk about machine learning and how it powers some of the features in Pixelmator Pro. In particular, we’re impressed with ML Super Resolution, a way to enlarge photos beyond their original dimensions while retaining quality and crispness. Hosts:
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| Episode 59: Luminar 4 and Its AI Emphasis | 03 Jan 2020 | 00:35:52 | |
We’ve talked about several photo editing applications in the past, and in this episode we turn our attention toward Luminar 4 (and not just because one of us has a forthcoming book about it). Skylum has overhauled Luminar in significant ways for version 4, with an emphasis on AI features that save a lot of time and effort on your part. Hosts:
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| Episode 58: Rule of Turds | 20 Dec 2019 | 00:47:51 | |
At several points when recording the PhotoActive podcast, Kirk has said that the “Rule of Thirds” does not exist. Most books and articles about photography insist it does, that positioning objects at approximately one third distance from the edge of the frame leads to better composition. So in this episode, we get into it: Does the Rule of Thirds exist, and why? Hosts:
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| Episode 57: Remote Triggered | 06 Dec 2019 | 00:32:57 | |
It’s time to step away from your camera. No, not put it away for the holidays—we’re talking about triggering the camera remotely! In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about various ways to trip the shutter from afar, such as using an Apple Watch to control the Camera app on an iPhone, remote cable releases, and products that control a mirrorless or DSLR via apps. Hosts:
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| Episode 56: Considering a Second Camera? | 22 Nov 2019 | 00:36:45 | |
With the holidays and Black Friday sales upon us, this is the time that photographers can often get good deals on equipment. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff ponder the reasons you might consider buying a second camera. Perhaps you want a backup for your regular camera, or maybe you want a smaller go-anywhere camera that might encourage you to take photos more often. Hosts:
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| Episode 55: Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina | 08 Nov 2019 | 00:35:22 | |
Photos App in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina
Now that iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina are out, Jeff and Kirk have some strong opinions on the changes made to the Photos app for each platform. It's time to rant a little. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The new Luma Loop 3.5 features custom designed mounting hardware so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 54: Product Photography with Dan Bracaglia | 25 Oct 2019 | 00:35:58 | |
How do you make product photos look fresh and interesting? Do you need a well-equipped studio? Dan Bracaglia shoots thousands of images of cameras and other accessories in his job as photo editor at DPReview. Dan joins Kirk and Jeff to answer those questions and more. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The new Luma Loop 3.5 features custom designed mounting hardware so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com Guest:
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| Episode 53: Focus Stacking | 11 Oct 2019 | 00:35:16 | |
You can control depth of field in a photo using narrow apertures, but what do you do when that’s not enough to get everything in focus? For macro and some landscape photography, the answer is focus stacking, a technique that blends several images shot at different focal lengths. Kirk and Jeff talk about how it works and when you’d want to use it. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering | 27 Sep 2019 | 00:35:20 | |
Kirk and Jeff both bought the latest models of Apple’s digital camera - sorry, we mean the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Does adding a third camera make a difference? Is the ultra-wide camera just a gimmick? And what is “semantic rendering” anyway? We explain why nothing is really real, and yet these might be the best-looking photos people create. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 51: Questions, Answers, and Geotagged Flowers | 13 Sep 2019 | 00:34:01 | |
We solicited photography questions from the great folks in the PhotoActive Facebook group, and now we have answers! All the answers. Or maybe just the most interesting ones. But definitely some answers. Panoramas, shooting photos in public places, revealing edits, and more. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 158: AI Revisited | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:35:26 | |
In five years, will our cameras look anything like today’s cameras? We’ve seen staggering advancements in AI technologies in photography, so in this episode we stretch our imaginations to think about where things are headed. Hosts:
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| Episode 50: Creative Black and White Photography with Harold Davis | 30 Aug 2019 | 00:34:09 | |
Artist, photographer, and writer Harold Davis joins us to discuss his new book Creative Black & White, 2nd Edition, and we talk about the photographer as artist, and how to see the world in monochrome. Guest:
Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of Harold’s book, Creative Black & White, to two PhotoActive listeners! To be eligible, simply subscribe to our newsletter that we use to announce new episodes: the form is at the bottom of every PhotoActive page. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 49: Creating Panoramas | 16 Aug 2019 | 00:33:12 | |
You want to capture a wide-angle shot, but what if your widest lens isn’t wide enough? In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about creating panoramas, from the ingenious Pano mode in the iPhone’s Camera app to stitching many images from traditional cameras or drones. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 48: Adventures with Dan Bailey | 02 Aug 2019 | 00:41:50 | |
Photographer Dan Bailey is our guest this week to talk about his book FUJIFILM X Series Unlimited: Mastering Techniques and Maximizing Creativity with Your FUJIFILM Camera—though we’re not focusing on Fujifilm cameras. We’re more interested in questions such as how many of your camera’s features you should understand, whether technical details really matter, and how Dan became a pro photographer and expert in the first place. Guest:
Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of Dan’s book, FUJIFILM X Series Unlimited: Mastering Techniques and Maximizing Creativity with Your FUJIFILM Camera, to two PhotoActive listeners! To be eligible, simply subscribe to our newsletter that we use to announce new episodes: the form is at the bottom of every PhotoActive page. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 47: Jeff Becomes an Event Photographer | 19 Jul 2019 | 00:30:34 | |
Recently, Jeff was the event photographer for the CreativePro Week 2019 conference in Seattle, a task that requires a different approach to making photos. You've probably been asked to shoot some type of event, so we talk a little about specific gear to deal with low-light situations and catching candid shots in a crowded setting. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 46: Pet Photography with Norah Levine | 05 Jul 2019 | 00:39:27 | |
When you think of portrait photography, do you envision tails and fur? This week, we talk to Norah Levine about her book Pet Photography: The Secrets to Creating Authentic Pet Portraits, and how to take great photos of four-legged (or winged) family members. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Guest:
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| Episode 45: Editing Photos in Desktop Apps | 21 Jun 2019 | 00:42:50 | |
Maybe you've used Apple Photos and are looking for more editing features, or perhaps you're in the Lightroom ecosystem and weary of subscription pricing. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff chat about other photo editing applications you may not be aware of. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna | 07 Jun 2019 | 01:00:43 | |
Michael Kenna has been photographing for 45 years, and is well known for his minimalist, black-and-white landscape photos. Kirk took a trip to Bosham, on the southern coast of England, to see a 45-year retrospective exhibit of his work, and to talk with Michael Kenna about his photography. Sponsor Neomodern: Neomodern treats your photos like art, offering simple, affordable concierge printing and framing. Neomodern works with you to make gorgeous work from your images that you'll be proud to hang on your walls. Go online or drop in to the gallery at 1898 Union Street in San Francisco. PhotoActive listeners can get 20% off any order using the code PODCAST! https://www.neomodern.com Guest: Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal | 24 May 2019 | 00:38:08 | |
You rely on your camera’s autofocus feature, but how does it work? Phase-detection, contrast-detection, machine-learning algorithms, AF-C, AF-S… autofocus quickly becomes a complicated subject for any photographer to keep straight while shooting. Rishi Sanyal, Science Editor at DPReview.com, joins us for this breakdown of autofocus works and how you can use it more effectively. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Guest:
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| Episode 42: Memory Cards | 10 May 2019 | 00:34:53 | |
Your camera stores photos on memory cards, but trying to understand them is a confusing mess of acronyms, speed claims, and marketing. What’s the difference between a UHS-I SD card and a UHS-II card? We break it all down, including why you may not want the fastest (and more expensive) cards available. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 41: Bird Photography with Marie Read | 26 Apr 2019 | 00:33:24 | |
We’re excited to welcome Marie Read, author of the book Mastering Bird Photography (Rocky Nook), to the podcast. She talks about getting started with bird photography, where to find interesting birds, and, yes, we necessarily talk a bit about gear, since a good telephoto lens is essential for this type of photography. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Guest: Giveaway: We’re giving away a copy of Marie’s book, Mastering Bird Photography, to a PhotoActive listener! To be eligible, simply subscribe to our newsletter that we use to announce new episodes: the form is at the bottom of every PhotoActive page. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered. Hosts: Episode note: The Skype connection was spotty during recording. Apologies for the occasional audio glitch. Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:33:10 | |
What would you do with 100 megapixels? Jeff recently had the opportunity to shoot with the new Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C, a medium format camera in the form factor of Hasselblad’s classic film bodies. This $8,200 (body only, of course) system made him rethink the photographic muscle memory he’s developed over the years, as well as the mental-muscle-memory of how to approach making photos. Hosts:
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| Episode 40: Location Exploration with HoudahGeo | 12 Apr 2019 | 00:37:04 | |
Where did you take that photo? Nearly every smartphone records its position when it captures an image, but very few cameras do. In this episode, we talk to Pierre Bernard, developer of the Mac application HoudahGeo, about how and why you'd want to geotag your photos. Sponsor HoudahGeo -- If you want to take photos and remember where they were shot, and your camera doesn't have built-in geo-tagging, use HoudahGeo on the Mac to attach GPS coordinates and location names to your photos. Get 30% off HoudahGeo with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://www.houdah.com/houdahGeo/buy.html?coupon=PHOTOACTIVE Guest: Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.
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| Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh | 29 Mar 2019 | 00:43:57 | |
Many photo situations call for stability, and that means setting up a tripod. But the options when choosing one quickly become complicated: height, weight, materials, price, and don’t forget the head that holds the camera. To help sort it all, we welcome photographer, educator, and former photojournalist Mason Marsh to the show. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Guest: Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.
Mason’s tripods: Small: Really Right Stuff TFA-01 Ultra Pocket ‘Pod Medium: Really Right Stuff TVC-23 MK2 Large: Gitzo Tripod Systematic Series 3 XL (Amazon Affiliate Link) Clamp: Really Right Stuff Travel Clamp Kits Mason’s Ballheads: Small: Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ballhead Large: Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ballhead Panorama Head: Really Right Stuff PG-01 Compact Pano-Gimbal Head Head Platypod: Ultra (Amazon Affiliate Link) Our Snapshots: Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. | |||
| Episode 38: Levels and Curves with Nik Bhatt | 15 Mar 2019 | 00:38:30 | |
We welcome back Nik Bhatt, of Gentlemen Coders and RAW Power fame, to pick his brain on editing photos using levels and curves: what the differences are between the two tonal adjustment tools, and how to use them. We also talk about understanding the histogram, and touch on editing white balance and why we may be using the eyedropper tool wrong. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.
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| Backups and 360-degree Photography | 01 Mar 2019 | 00:35:15 | |
We're tackling two topics in this episode of PhotoActive. First up, all-important backups! We emphasize backups all the time, but what does a good backup system look like? Then, after the break, we turn a never-ending corner and look at 360-degree photography, an interesting and creative niche. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.
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| Episode 36: Photographing with Constraints | 15 Feb 2019 | 00:33:25 | |
In this episode of PhotoActive, we have some specific ideas about photographing with constraints. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge of individual shooting features (such as aperture or shutter speed) or get out of a creative rut, imposing constraints on yourself can actually turn out to be a freeing exercise. Sponsor Gentlemen Coders RAW Power 2 lets you process raw files on your Mac with full control over Apple’s raw engine, offering features previously available only in Aperture. It has exceptional highlight recovery, as well as noise reduction, capture sharpening, gamut mapping, and more. RAW Power also works with JPEGs, TIFFs, and other standard image formats. RAW Power 2 runs as an extension in Apple Photos or as a standalone app. RAW Power 2 for iOS is a full photo library app that offers the same features, and works with your existing Photos library. Learn more at rawpower.app. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.
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| Episode 35: Martin Parr Shot My Portrait | 01 Feb 2019 | 00:37:09 | |
For this week’s episode, we’re moving to the other side of the camera. Kirk had the opportunity to get his portrait done by world-renowned Magnum photographer Martin Parr. He shares what it was like to be the subject, not the photographer. Sponsor Gentlemen Coders RAW Power 2 lets you process raw files on your Mac with full control over Apple’s raw engine, offering features previously available only in Aperture. It has exceptional highlight recovery, as well as noise reduction, capture sharpening, gamut mapping, and more. RAW Power also works with JPEGs, TIFFs, and other standard image formats. RAW Power 2 runs as an extension in Apple Photos or as a standalone app. RAW Power 2 for iOS is a full photo library app that offers the same features, and works with your existing Photos library. Learn more at rawpower.app. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.
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| Episode 34: Ben Long's Complete Digital Photography | 18 Jan 2019 | 00:36:07 | |
Author, educator, photographer, and all-around knowledgeable guy Ben Long joins us this week to talk about the 9th — yes, ninth — edition of his comprehensive book “Complete Digital Photography.” We cover how photography and people’s expectations about photography have changed since the early versions of the book. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Guest:
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| Episode 33: The Language of Photo Editing | 14 Jan 2019 | 00:34:09 | |
When we edit photos, we have a good idea of what the Exposure slider does—it makes everything brighter or darker throughout the image. But you’ll also find controls for Whites, Brightness, Brilliance, and others, depending on the software. What’s the difference? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff look at just what various editing controls do, so you have a better idea of which ones to use and how they affect your images. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Our Snapshots: Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. | |||
| Episode 32: New Year's Photo Ideas | 04 Jan 2019 | 00:29:14 | |
What is 2019 going to look like? While we aren’t interested in making resolutions that are easily forgotten or ignored, we do have lots of ideas to spark your photographic creativity. Chief among those: Be less critical more often. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 31: The Benefits of Digital Asset Managers | 28 Dec 2018 | 00:32:31 | |
Do you store your photos in an application or in specific locations on your hard disk? In this episode, Jeff and Kirk talk about the advantages of using a Digital Asset Manager (DAM) such as Apple Photos, Lightroom, or Luminar. Sponsor Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 156: The Rescue Mission with Derrick Story | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:39:03 | |
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking the photos on your old hard drives are perfectly safe. But are they really? Our guest Derrick Story needed to extract 200,000 images saved in Apple’s discontinued Aperture software on an old Drobo storage array. Using a combination of an old MacBook that could run Aperture and modern software like Peakto for organizing the extracted images, he was able to restore them all. Guest: Hosts:
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| Episode 30: Jason Snell Takes Control of Apple Photos | 21 Dec 2018 | 00:35:36 | |
If you want to learn all about something, write a book about it. Or, to avoid yourself a lot of work, read someone else’s book about it! Jason Snell has written several versions of his book Take Control of Photos, and he joins us to talk about what’s new in Apple’s photo software and ecosystem for the Mac and iOS devices. We also talk about making print books and calendars, features that were removed from Photos earlier this year, and how machine learning is going to play a more important role in photo software. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The Luma Loop’s mounting hardware is custom designed so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com Guest:
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| Episode 29: Christmas Gift Guide | 14 Dec 2018 | 00:27:03 | |
Jeff and Kirk do their first Christmas gift guide. But they don't choose (much) gear. Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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| Episode 28: Low-Light Photography | 07 Dec 2018 | 00:27:24 | |
The winter months are dark for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, so how do you create good photos in dimly lit environments? Your camera wants to make the best exposure possible, but in low-light situations, that can lead to long shutter speeds and blurry camera motion. Kirk and Jeff cover the many options for dealing with dark scenes in this episode. Sponsor Luma Labs - Everyone needs a camera strap that is both comfortable and practical. The Luma Loop lets you carry your camera as a sling or snug to your body when you’re not using it. The Luma Loop’s mounting hardware is custom designed so you don’t have to choose between a strap or a tripod mount. Get 10% off any purchase with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://luma-labs.com Hosts: Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
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